— Tonight on RAW, John Cena has promised a “final knockout” in his ongoing feud with The Rock, who will not be at the show in person. The Rock tweeted the following on Monday afternoon about what Cena has planned for tonight:

TheRock to “the MILLIONS..”. Cena and CeNation is delivering their “final knockout blow” to us tonight. We cant wait YABBA DABBA BITCHES BRING IT!!

— WWE announcer Todd Grisham incorrectly tweeted the following on Monday, saying Jersey Shore star Snooki will be on RAW tonight:

todd_grisham Snooki and Stone Cold on Raw tonight? Wonder if he’ll stomp a grease hole in her.

Both WWE and Snooki have confirmed that the reality star will be hosting RAW NEXT week, not tonight.

— Following the announcement that Snooki will be hosting RAW next week, Zach Ryder has challenged her to a tanning contest:

ZackRyder I challenge @Sn00ki to a TANNING CONTEST on Raw. I was WOO WOO WOOing long before MTV’s Jersey Shore…thus, I have the experience advantage

— Zach Ryder isn’t the only person who wants a piece of Snooki. Natalya Neidhart tweeted:

NatbyNature Snooki hosting Raw? I smell a sharpshooter!!!!!

After going on a scathing tirade against Hulk Hogan last week on Twitter, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is back with another batch of fan Q&A … Here are some highlights of what Bret said about:

Lawler vs. Cole at WrestleMania: “I hope Lawler rag, bags, and shags (that’s british slang) him royally at WM.”

Shawn Michaels and Sunny In The Same Hall of Fame Class: “It’s kind of ironic. We’re all enjoying sunny days again. haha ;)”

Whether He Watched Laycool’s Parody Of Him A Few Weeks Ago: “Yes, I did. They did a good job. Michelle McCool is such a pro. Despite her beauty, she can stay heel which is difficult”

His Favorite WWE PPV: “The SummerSlam PPV has always been a favorite. Almost always had a good match at that event.”

Least Favorite WWE PPV: “Survivor Series. The initial concept was lame.”

Vince Russo’s Involvement In His Canada/USA WWE Storyline (1997): “Zero input from Russo for Canada/USA storyline. He wasn’t much more than a pencil holder till I left.”

Five TNA Originals Who Would Be Good in WWE: “AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Kazarian, Jeremy Borash”

Pictures of Bret Hart’s New Wife (She’s Only 27)

Jersey Shore star Snooki will be appearing on next week’s episode of WWE RAW, according to a report on TMZ.com.

Snooki and RAW star John Cena have traded messages on Twitter in recent wees, with the reality star talking about how much she wanted to meet Cena. Next week, from St. Louis, Missouri, it looks like she’ll get her chance.

According to a WWE source, Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, has been in talks with WWE in recent weeks and a deal was made late last week.

Update: WWE and Snooki wrote the following on Twitter on Monday morning, confirming her appearance next week:

Sn00ki Yes I will be at Monday nights #RAW ! Ugh ohhhh

WWE It’ll be a “Shore” thing March 14, as reality TV star @Sn00ki guest hosts @WWE Monday Night Raw! Details coming on WWE.com!

We’ll have more details on this story soon, stay tuned.

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 wrote about:

Batista vs. Ken Shamrock: “Yes I would watch a rumored Batista vs. Ken Shamrock MMA fight that is making the rounds on the ‘net. However, I’d love to see Kenny hang ’em up and simply train fighters but the name identity that Batista and Shamrock bring to the table would provide more than ample sizzle for any promoter. I’d watch this train wreck I’ll honestly admit. ”

Cyborg Santos To WWE? “Is Cris Cyborg leaving MMA/Strikeforce to migrate to WWE? Beats the hell out of me just as she would if she chose to but it is an interesting internet rumor. Seeing more athletic, hard hitting women compete in WWE is intriguing for me as a fan. Cris Cyborg is arguably the baddest women on the planet but she would need to learn better English and the art form of pro wrestling or she would run out of opposition in WWE just as she has seemingly done in MMA. Cyborg would be huge draw on a WWE event in Brazil, for example, or so I think. ”

Sin Cara’s WWE Debut: “The Mistico name is owned by the wrestling promotion CMLL in Mexico City which is why the athletes formerly known as Mistico is now known as Sin Cara. I expect Sin Cara to debut after WM27 so as to not get lost in the Wrestlemania shuffle so to speak. Right now it’s all about WM27 and not about introducing new people. Makes sense to me.”

* VIDEO of SIN CARA’s Best Wrestling Moves From Mexico

— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said on Twitter he won’t be on hand for tomorrow’s Raw due to his film schedule.

“Won’t be at Raw tomorrow in Dallas cause I’m still shooting,” he wrote. “Can’t wait to watch my man Stone Cold raise hell..it’s his night and I’m fired up.

— Christian worked last night’s SmackDown live event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his second match since undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Partnering with Kane, the duo defeated Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater.

— WWE Studios’ The Chaperone will be available on Netflix Streaming starting Tuesday. Twist of Fate: The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story will be available on the site beginning March 15.

source: PWInsider.com

— Sunny, considered by many to be the first Diva in World Wrestling Entertainment history, will be revealed as the next inductee into the WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2011.

The announcement is scheduled to take place tomorrow night on Raw.

— This week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection highlights tag teams. The program featured The Rock and Mankind vs The Undertaker and Big Show for the WWF Tag Team Championship from the August 30, 1999 episode of Raw; Midnight Express vs Barry Windham and Ron Garvin for the NWA United States Tag Team Championship from May 1987; and Demolition vs The Rockers from October 1988. Also featured was The Rock and Mankind’s “This is Your Life” segment that aired on the September 27, 1999 Raw.

— CM Punk is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

source: PWInsider.com

— John Cena promised on Twitter a ‘final knockout’ for Monday’s Raw.

“And I will come to raw for bizzness,” he wrote. “Final knockout this monday on raw. HUSTLE. LOYALTY. RESPECT.”

— WWE developmental wrestler Jarrod Locke has been removed from the Florida Championship Wrestling website’s roster page, which would indicate that he has been released. He formerly appeared on the UK version of Gladiators as Warrior.

— The beginning of a recent NXT broadcast in New Zealand features a message from John Cena dedicating the show to victims of the recent earthquake. He praises the firefighters, Red Cross and rescue workers.

source: f4wonline.com

— Out of action for six months due to an attack by Alberto Del Rio, Christian made his return to SmackDown last night. When Del Rio attacked Edge at their WrestleMania contract signing, “Captain Charisma” came to the aid of his former tag team partner. It was announced earlier that Christian would be returning to SmackDown on next week’s show.

— Michael Cole disclosed on SmackDown that he would announce the special guest referee for his match against Jerry Lawler at WrestleMania XXVII this Monday on Raw. He described the person as “flamboyant, simply awesome and one of the all-time greats in WWE.”

— The March 3, 2011 episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America drew a 0.57 cable rating, with 596,000 viewers. The midnight replay did a 0.14, with 128,000 viewers.

source: PWInsider.com

Dave Meltzer of Yahoo! Sports reports that World Wrestling Entertainment officials have denied an online report that Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos is negotiating to join the promotion.

An article on the Brazilian MMA-based Tatame.com said Santos and her fighter-husband, Evangelista Santos, were at a WWE event in California two weeks ago and that she was offered a contract.

Santos has a “champion’s clause” in her contract, which binds a champion to the promotion until they lose. Because of the clause, Santos would need the permission of Strikeforce to appear in a WWE ring.

The story may be contract posturing, since Santos has not fought since a June 29 victory over Jan Finney due to negotiations for a new deal.

“We’re negotiating Cristiane’s contract,” said Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. “We hope to finalize something soon.”

Coker indicated he first heard about the report Thursday night and didn’t know if it was serious or just an attempt to leverage the current talks.

— World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Ryan Nemeth, the younger brother of Dolph Ziggler, to a developmental contract. He has been working in Ohio Valley Wrestling for the past year.

— CM Punk is expected to have one Nexus member in his corner for his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania XXVII. His second would be Mason Ryan.

— “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will be appearing at the Great North Wrestling events in Napanee, Ontario, Canada on May 13, 2011 and Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada on May 14, 2011.

sources: PWInsider.com, F4WOnline.com

Trish Stratus sent out an email to her “Stratusphere” yoga studio clients regarding her whereabouts. The former WWE Women’s Champion says she has not been at her Toronto based yoga studio as of late because she is in Los Angeles, California filming WWE’s Tough Enough. She will be appearing as the program’s female trainer and mentor. Stratus notably reveals that the show will feature fourteen contestants (the first three seasons featured thirteen) and that she’s on a personal mission to have them and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin give yoga a try.

Here is her message:

Have you noticed something is missing from the studio… me!

Well, you may not have noticed but I have been in Los Angeles filming a new TV show! I have been asked to join host Stone Cold Steve Austin as the female trainer/mentor for 14 contestants all competing for the chance to become the next WWE Superstar or Diva. WWE is bringing back the show Tough Enough, which is set to debut Mondays at 8pm EST starting April 4. It has been quite the experience out here, the kids are giving their everything and boy are we dishing it out to them!

For any of you familiar with my former career – the WWE world, I am joined by Booker T and Bill DeMott and we are kicking these kids’ butts into shape – I, of course have been introducing them to yoga! And I have a personal mission to try to get Stone Cold too to give yoga a try! I’ll keep you updated on that.”

Stratus added yesterday on Twitter that she had the Tough Enough contestants do yoga. However, it was not her brand of relaxing “Stratusphere” yoga as she says they were left shaking and sweating.

Silvervision.co.uk has disclosed the complete content listing for WWE’s upcoming three-disc DVD set highlighting WCW’s Monday Nitro program, The Very Best of Nitro—scheduled for release May 24.

Disc 1

WCW History Lesson

Flyin’ Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
4th September, 1995

Hulk Hogan vs. Big Bubba Rogers
4th September, 1995

“Macho Man” Randy Savage & Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson
8th January, 1996

“Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
Sting and Lex Luger vs. The Road Warriors
5th February, 1996

Parking Lot Brawl
Lord Steven Regal vs. Belfast Bruiser
29th April, 1996

Eddie Guerrero vs. Ric Flair
20th May, 1996

Scott Hall Nitro Debut
27th May, 1996

Kevin Nash Nitro Debut
10th June, 1996

Migrating to Hot’Lanta

WCW World Tag Team Championship Triangle Match
Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Steiner Brother vs. Harlem Heat
24th June, 1996

nWo is Taking Over
8th July, 1996

nWo Awoke a Sleeping Giant

The Outsiders attack WCW Superstars
29th July, 1996

Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Outsiders Scott Hall & Kevin Nash
12th August, 1996

nWo takes Over
26th August, 1996

“Sting” attacks Lex Luger
9th September, 1996

The Enigmatic Sting

Sting walks out on Nitro
16th September, 1996

Rowdy Roddy Piper confronts Eric Bischoff
18th November, 1996

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Dean Malenko
30th December, 1996

Disc 2

Badda Bang!

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Mark Starr
13th January, 1997

Harvey Schiller suspends Eric Bischoff
3rd March, 1997

Sting attacks the nWo
17th March, 1997

The High- Flying Cruiserweights

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Syxx vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
21st April, 1997

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Lex Luger
4th August, 1997

Disregard for Tradition & Authority

nWo mocks the Four Horsemen
1st September, 1997

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Buff Bagwell
29th September, 1997

Sting Saves DDP from the nWo
27th October, 1997

Sting vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage
2nd February, 1998

Jericho’s 1004 Holds
30th March, 1998

Who’s Next?

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Goldberg
6th July, 1998

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
Kevin Nash & Sting vs. Scott Hall & The Giant
20th July, 1998

Non-Title Match
Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Chris Jericho
3rd August, 1998

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Juventud Guerrera vs. Billy Kidman
14th September, 1998

Tradition Returns!

Ric Flair Returns to the Four Horsemen
14th September, 1998

WCW United States Championship Match
Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Diamond Dallas Page
26th October, 1998

Ric Flair vs. Eric Bischoff
28th December, 1998

Disc 3

Cracks in the Armour

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Kevin Nash vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
4th January, 1999

Goldberg Spears The Hitman
29th March, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sting vs. Diamond Dallas Page
26th April, 1999

Solidifying a Legacy

Eddie Guerrero vs. Juventud Guerrera
21st June, 1999

Hulk Hogan & Goldberg & Sting vs. Kevin Nash & Sid Vicious & Rick Steiner
9th August, 1999

Billy Kidman vs. Diamond Dallas Page
16th August, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Goldberg
20th December, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Kevin Nash vs. Sid Vicious
24th January, 2000

Last Ditch Effort

The Bischoff & Russo Era Begins
10th April, 2000

Steel Cage Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Jarrett vs. Diamond Dallas Page
24th April, 2000

Tag Team Ladder Match
3 Count vs. Jung Dragons
18th July, 2000

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Booker T. vs. Lance Storm
7th August, 2000

Triple Cage War Games Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
4th September, 2000

Vince McMahon Buys WCW
26th March, 2001

Sting vs. Ric Flair
26th March, 2001

Celebrating WCW

Special Features

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs Mr. JL
26th August, 1996

Diamond Dallas Page Monday Nitro Highlights

News broke last night that sources close to Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Champion Cris “Cyborg” Santos indicate the Brazilian mixed martial artist is in negotiations with World Wrestling Entertainment to permanently join the promotion. In an update on the situation, BloodyElbow.com reports that according to a source, talks are in the “advanced” stage as a deal could soon be reached. However, the MMA news site also speculates that those affiliated with Cyborg could be using the claims for leverage with Strikeforce to have a fight scheduled.

Santos has not been offered a fight since her June 26, 2010 match against Jan Finney. It is largely assumed the promotion has been unable to find any willing participants over the course of the past nine months.

Meanwhile, former WWE Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix took to Twitter to comment on the rumors of Cyborg possibly joining WWE.

She wrote, “Rumours of Chris Cyborg coming to WWE are…..Interesting…its easy to dominate in any fighting division without the Glamazon. In WWE? Prepare to humbled by yours truly.”

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross commented on the Twitter beef between Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan in the Q&A section of his JRsBarBQ.com website. Here’s what Jim Ross wrote:

“Two strong, outspoken personalities who obviously, or seemingly, don’t care for one another. Not my hill to die upon. I like Bret very much and know him much better than Hulk who I have no personal issues with whatsoever. My health and my life are both in a much better place after I detached myself from matters such as this. I read them and simply move on and consider it one day closer to college football season”

To follow all the back and forth shenanigans between Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan from this week check out:

• The Latest On Bret Hart & Hulk Hogan’s Twitter Beef

The war of words between WWE Hall of Famers Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan is heating up. To recap, Bret Hart was asked by one of his Twitter followers on Wednesday night what he thought about Hulk Hogan. Hart tweeted:

HitmanBretSHart Hogan’s nothing but a two-faced, backstabbing, steroid freak who deserved everything he got.

It didn’t take long for Hulk Hogan to respond to those harsh words. Hogan tweeted on Thursday morning:

HulkHogan4Real Listen to where Bretts speaking from,it’s funny he’s done everything he’s saying I did. HH

Bret Hart has responded to Hulk Hogan once again with the following:

HitmanBretSHart @HulkHogan4Real That’s not what John Graziano thinks, dickhead.

John Graziano is the young man who was a passenger in Nick Hogan’s car during Nick’s August 2007 car wreck that left Graziano permanently brain damaged. Hulk Hogan was sued by the Graziano family and settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money last February.

Hulk Hogan later decided to be the bigger man in the situation and forgave Bret Hart for the comments he made.

HulkHogan4Real Want to thank all the maniacs that really get it ,it feels right on track. Good night. HH

HulkHogan4Real What a crazy day yesterday,I want to say I’m sorry for getting sucked into responding to all the people that have no love,no lives,and only Hate because their negative losers that are bitter because their own lives are going nowhere,I feel so bad for them and I pray they  find Joy and real happiness some day

UPDATE: Jim Ross comments on the Hart-Hogan Twitter beef

The following is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of SmackDown on SyFy:

– WrestleMania contract signing between Edge and Alberto Del Rio.

– The Undertaker will appear to address his Wrestlemania match with Triple H

– World Champion Edge vs. Drew McIntyre (Non-title match)

– Big Show vs. Kane

– Jack Swagger vs. JTG

– WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel vs. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov

– Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes vs. LayCool

Also scheduled to appear on the show are Michael Cole, Wade Barrtt, Ezekiel Jackson and Cody Rhodes.

WWE SmackDown on Syfy

WWE taped this week’s SmackDown television show on Tuesday night from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Credit to Wrestling News World to these results:

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge is out first to open the show. He talks about his match at Wrestlemania XXVII against Alberto Del Rio and his problems with Vickie Guerrero but is interrupted by Drew McIntyre. Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long comes out and makes a match between the two after a small altercation.

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge b. Drew McIntyre after locking in the Sharpshooter.

* Rey Mysterio is attacked by “Dashing” Cody Rhodes and Cody officially challenges him to a match at Wrestlemania XXVII. They also showed the attack last week on Rey and Cody said he will expose Rey’s face at Wrestlemania.

* Backstage, The Corre offer help to Kane in his match later tonight against Big Show.

* WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel w/Ezekiel Jackson & Wade Barrett vs. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov. Jackson and Barrett get on the apron and Wade ends up getting hit with Santino’s Cobra. However, the distraction allows Slater to hit his finisher and get the three count.

* It’s announced in a video that airs on the titantron that Christian will return to Smackdown next week.

* The Undertaker comes out and says “The Streak” cannot be broken and hypes his upcoming Wrestlemania XXVII match against Triple H. He entered and exited to “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash.

* LayCool b. Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes. While the referee was distracted, Michelle McCool kicked Beth in the face which allowed Layla to get the pinfall victory.

* Big Show b. Kane when The Corre came to ringside and handed Kane a chair and he hit Big Show with it. Show pushes Justin Gabriel into Kane and Kane swings the chair at The Corre. The Corre retreats.

* Jack Swagger comes out and Michael Cole talks about his match against Jerry Lawler at Wrestlemania XXVII. Cole says he’s going to announce his special guest referee on Raw and teases he is “flamboyant” and “awesome.”

* Jack Swagger b. JTG via submission in the ankle lock. Very quick squash match. After the match, Michael Cole gets in the ring and celebrates with him.

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge defaces a portrait of Alberto Del Rio that was being worked on throughout the show as the contract signing for the World Heavyweight Championship match at Wrestlemania XXVII is up next.

* The contract signing is moderated by Teddy Long. Alberto Del Rio sang the Mexican National Anthem but was interrupted by World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Long asks for there to be no violence but Edge warns him it was about to get chaotic. Things break down and Teddy bails. Edge gets his nosed bloodied as Christian comes out and gets involved and the show goes off the air.

Sources close to Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos indicate the Brazilian mixed martial artist is in negotiations with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Two weeks ago, Cristiane attended a WWE live event in California with her husband, Strikeforce fighter Evangelista Santos. She was offered a contract on the spot.

Christiane has not been offered a fight since her June 26, 2010 bout against Jan Finney. Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker declined to comment on the matter, but it is largely assumed the promotion has been unable to find any willing participants over the course of the past nine months.

source: www.tatame.com

— Former WWE star Bill DeMott is conducting the majority of the wrestling training to the Tough Enough contestants. As expected, he’s been very hard on them. Some people within WWE are surprised that he was hired for the role because he has a reputation for being tough on wrestling trainees.

Steve Austin has been a regular on the Tough Enough set thus far. Booker T and Trish Stratus, however, have not. One source believes they’ve been on the set roughly once per week.

— WWE Tag Team Champion Justin Gabriel celebrates his 30th birthday today.

— Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho has been announced to appear on an upcoming episode of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show. His appearance takes place Saturday, April 9.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

— The WWE website currently features an interview with RAW superstar Evan Bourne, who made his return to television on Monday night after several months out of action. To read that interview, visit WWE.com.

— On Wednesday evening, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart did a Q&A session with his fans on Twitter. Hart was asked about his thoughts on Hulk Hogan, to which he replied:

HitmanBretSHart Hogan’s nothing but a two-faced, backstabbing, steroid freak who deserved everything he got.

It didn’t take long for Hulk Hogan to respond to those harsh words. Hogan tweeted on Thursday morning:

HulkHogan4Real Listen to where Bretts speaking from,it’s funny he’s done everything he’s saying I did. HH

* Pictures of HULK HOGAN’s Hot Young Wife JENNIFER (Direct Link)

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart played the “name association” game on Twitter this week and had a lot to say about Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Shawn Michaels, the Undertaker, Michael Cole, CM Punk, TNA and more.

• Check Out: Picture of Bret Hart’s New WIFE (27 Years Old)

Here are some of the highlights of what Bret wrote about the following @HitmanBretSHart:

The Rock: “When I was WWE Champion back in 1997, I often gave Dwayne (Johnson) all the advice I could. I remember watching him wrestle for the very first time and telling the wrestlers next to me that Dwayne was going to be the biggest superstars in the wrestling world and to mark my words.”

Hulk Hogan: “Hogan’s nothing but a two-faced, backstabbing, steroid freak who deserved everything he got.”

How He Would Improve TNA: “I’d have Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff tar and feathered.”

Michael Cole: “Michael Cole does a piss poor job of putting over a lot of the talent. He couldn’t lace Jim Ross’ shoes.”

Inducting Shawn Michaels into the WWE Hall of Fame. “I would like to induct Shawn, but Triple H makes more sense.”

Undertaker: “Undertaker is one of the most consummate professionals inside and outside the ring.”

C.M. Punk: “I think he’s uniquely gifted. By the time his career is over, he’ll be recognized for his greatness.”

Bill Goldberg: “I have great respect for Goldberg. What happened to me was an accident.”

Daniel Bryan: “Has the best submission in wrestling today.”

His Favorite Match Not Involving Himself: “Lesnar vs. Angle at WrestleMania”

WWE superstar Triple H spoke to the New York Post this week to discuss the release of his new movie, The Chaperone. Here are some highlights of what The Game said about:

Being Part of the McMahon Family: “Vince McMahon runs the WWE. I’m married to his daughter seven years. We live in Connecticut with three girls — 4½, 2½ and 6 months … Both McMahons love the grandchildren. Come around all the time. Take them to school. Their house even has sleepovers. ”

Linda McMahon In Politics: “I did appearances and campaign rallies for my mother-in-law. She’s [Linda] great and staying politically involved. Lieberman’s not running again so she can try once more in 2012.”

The Toll Wrestling Takes On The Body: I’m 41. Still wrestling. It’s very physical. I’ve had injuries, like torn quads off my biceps and thighs. People believe the sport’s fake and nothing hurts. Listen, it [hurts] when a 350-pound guy jumps on you. Ten years from now I want to be able to pick up my kids.

His Role In WWE & Wrestling In General: “I’m also a WWE executive. I’m a wrestling fan. As a boy I watched it on TV with my father. At 20, I met a guy and the rest is history. Right away you get a flashy trick name so you’re a superhero come to life. Nobody pays $20 to see his next-door neighbor. Wrestling’s made me rich. Very. But everyone’s surprised that a wrestler can be not only talented but also articulate. Listen, we’re theater actors. Bad guy versus good guy. It’s a show. We’re onstage telling a story through our actions.”

* Pictures of CHRIS JERICHO’s Dancing With The Stars Partner

WWE held the latest round of creative meetings earlier this week to discuss finalizing the card for WrestleMania 27, which is now just a month away.

• Check Out: SESCOOPS IS GOING TO WRESTLEMANIA!

Here are some new details on what to expect on the show:

– “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is the most likely candidate to referee the Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole match. Cole teased that he will be revealing his “awesome” pick for guest referee on Monday’s RAW, but with Steve Austin also scheduled to appear next week, things might take a turn in a direction Cole is not too pleased with.

– Tough Enough coach Trish Stratus will be working the show in a 6-person mixed tag match. Trish would team with Kelly Kelly and John Morrison against LayCool and Dolph Ziggler.

– NEXUS members Wade Barrett, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel will be taking on 4 of SmackDown’s toughest competitors, with those men expected to be Big Show, Kane, Kofi Kingston and Christian.

– Rey Mysterio will wrestle Cody Rhodes in singles action.

– WWE United States Champion Daniel Bryan will defend against Sheamus.

– There will be no Money in the Bank match this year. That match will live on at the Money In The Bank pay-per-views.

The current WrestleMania card is as follows:

WWE Championship Match
– The Miz (c) vs. John Cena

World Heavyweight Championship Match
– Edge (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio

“The Streak” on the Line
– The Undertaker vs. Triple H

Randy Orton vs. CM Punk

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

— Creative plans on having The Bella Twins join forces with Sheamus in their feud with Daniel Bryan and Gail Kim. Bryan is reportedly scheduled to defend the United States Championship against Bryan at WrestleMania XXVII.

— Sin Cara was scheduled to begin wrestling training in Los Angeles, California with WWE developmental wrestler Peter Orlov (a/k/a Alex Koslov) since he has experience working Lucha Libre style wrestling as well as WWE’s style of wrestling. Orlov will also be used as a stand-in and “opponent” when they film Cara in the ring performing high-flying maneuvers for his entrance video and introductory vignettes since WWE has no footage of him.

— The WWE SmackDown taping on June 21, 2011 will be held at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— NXT contestant Derrick Bateman underwent successful surgery on his knee today. It is a minor issue and he is expected to be cleared to return to the ring in two to four weeks.

— WWE promoting Elimination Chamber as the first pay-per-view event to take place in Oakland, California was incorrect as WCW’s SuperBrawl event on February 21, 1999 took place at the same venue (the Oracle Arena was then known as the Oakland Arena). The show was headlined by Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita is advertised for an autograph signing Saturday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 PM at George’s Cards & Collectibles 7755 New Falls Road Levittown, PA. Visit www.georgescollectibles.com for more information.

— WWE.com has posted new photos of The Bella Twins.

source: PWInsider.com