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  • Aksana Explains Why She Attacked Kaitlyn, NXT Wrestler Issues A Warning, Howard Finkel Hosts Fundraiser

    – “Backstage Fallout” for Monday’s Raw is now online. Here is the synopsis: “Aksana tells the WWE Universe why she went after Kaitlyn at Night of Champions and later at Survivor Series. Plus, see how The Prime Time Players are recovering after being double-teamed. Check out these interviews only in the Raw edition of “Backstage Fallout.”

    — WWE NXT wrestler Corey Graves (formerly known as Sterling James Keenan on the independent wrestling circuit) issued the following warning on Twitter following Survivor Series: “My turn.”

    – WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel lent his vocal talents to the Strike 3 Foundation’s First Pitch Gala, serving as emcee at the fundraiser for pediatric cancer research. The official WWE website has posted photos from the event.

  • Raquel Diaz Reportedly Not Released By WWE, The Rock Discusses Movie Role, Antonio Cesaro and Aksana

    – Contrary to earlier published reports, F4WOnline.com states Friday that Shaul Marie Guerrero (a/k/a Raquel Diaz) remains under contract to WWE after the third-generation grappler asked for her release.

    Her bio was removed from the Divas roster page of WWE’s official NXT website, FCWWrestling.info, suggesting that she had parted ways with the sports-entertainment organization. Vickie Guerrero, her mother, then stated Friday morning via Twitter, “Asked to be released from WWE for personal reasons. Im grateful to WWE for the support & love toward my family.”

    – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been confirmed to star as the lead character in the Lore film, which has been described as a “hybrid of traditional narrative and graphic novel.” Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed the Men in Black trilogy and the two Addams Family flicks, will direct the movie. Johnson addressed his upcoming role via Twitter Friday, writing, “Just connected w/ the great Barry Sonnenfeld. We & Warner Bros’ promise you a helluva ride. #LORE.”

    – The official WWE website has released a poll asking whether United States Champion Antonio Cesaro should have broken up with Aksana last week on SmackDown. “Absolutely” is currently leading 66% to 34% for “No way.”

  • WWE To Show Their Appreciation For Jim Ross, Gene Snitsky Headlining Event, Free WWE Sticker, The Rock

    – Jim Ross suggested Friday on Twitter that he will be celebrated by WWE when Raw emanates from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Monday, October 1 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.

    “Monday October 1 @WWE Raw in #okc is going to be special for yours truly,” Ross wrote. “More details to come but I’d be great to have a full house.”

    – Former WWE Superstar Gene Snitsky, billed as Gene Snisky, headlines Resistance Pro Wrestling next Friday at Excalibur, 632 N. Dearborn Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654. He and other Resistance Pro stars will participate in a meet and greet before the show. (Event Information)

    – Check into GetGlue.com tonight during SmackDown on Syfy to receive an Antonio Cesaro and Aksana Night of Champions sticker.

    – The Biography Channel will be airing their Biography piece on The Rock on Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. and Wednesday at 4:00 a.m.

  • Title Change During SummerSlam Pre-Show, Lilian Garcia Releases EP Album, Byron Saxton

    – Antonio Cesaro knocked off Santino Marella in the SummerSlam 2012 Pre-Show to capture the WWE United States Championship. The match concluded with Aksana distracting Marella, opening Cesaro to plant the Raw Superstar with the Neutralizer.

    Marella’s loss concludes his five-and-a-half-month championship reign that started on the March 5 episode of Raw.

    – Lilian Garcia’s new, extended play (EP) album, “My Time,” is now out on iTunes. The six track follow-up to her 2007 premiere album, “¡Quiero Vivir,” is primarily English based, with five of the songs being produced by Grammy-Nominated Producer Oh, Hush! and one by Grammy-Award winners George Noriega and Tim Mitchell. Among the tracks is remake of Coldplay’s “Fix You.”

    – WWE developmental wrestler Byron Saxton turns 31-years-old on Monday.

  • Jericho Explains Why He Wore A Ziggler T-Shirt, No New SD GM

    – Alberto Del Rio, Aksana, Antonio Cesaro and other Superstars discuss last night’s SmackDown events in Backstage Fallout. Chris Jericho also explains why he wore a Dolph Ziggler T-Shirt while attacking “The Showoff.”

    “Pink. Very summery, with kind of some pastel blues, is it teal? Is that what you call that? I saw the front, it says “It’s not showing off if you back it up.” And that’s pretty much the epitome of what Chris Jericho does every single night,” he says. “So I don’t know if this is a shirt for Dolph Ziggler. It’s definitely not the shirt of someone who’s “losing his touch,” now is it Mr. Ziggy? So uh, come to think of it, I don’t really like this anymore, it’s cheap fabric, pink’s not really my color, so I’ll just give this to you. See ya next week Dolph!”

    – Days after AJ was named the new General Manager of Raw, no new GM was slated for SmackDown. WWE.com has an article asking whether the blue brand needs a resident General Manager.

    – Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion will be launching a professional wrestling school in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dreamer, Vik Dalishus and Hale Collins will be the instructors. E-mail school@houseofhardcore.net for more information.

  • Why Lilian Garcia Appeared On Raw, Superstars Matches Taped

    – Justin Roberts was conspicuously absent from Monday’s Raw SuperShow as Lilian Garcia instead handled ring announcing duties. It was a one-off appearance.

    Garcia stated on Twitter, “Justin was on vacation. He will be back next week. :)”

    It was Garcia’s first appearance on the program since 2010.

    – Matches taped Tuesday night in Evansville, Indiana for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were:

    * Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Camacho and Hunico

    * Sin Cara vs. Antonio Cesaro (with Aksana)

    * Kane vs. Heath Slater

    * Epico and Primo (with Rosa Mendes) vs. Darren Young and Titus O’Neil (with A.W.)

    Brodus Clay beat Drew McIntyre in approximately two minutes in a pre-show dark match. McIntyre worked Clay’s injured knee, but Clay prevailed and won with the running splash.

    (source: ProWrestling.net)

  • Stacy Keibler Reportedly Not Pregnant, SmackDown In Memphis

    – After paparazzi photos surfaced Monday suggesting that former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler is pregnant, TMZ.com reported Tuesday that she is not pregnant. Keibler’s representatives did not comment on the rumor, but sources connected to the former Miss Hancock say it is “100 percent false.”

    – WWE will hold a SmackDown taping on October 16 at the Fed-Ex Forum in Memphis, Tennessee.

    – The June 15 episode of WWE Vintage Collection featured the following matches: Cruiserweight Battle Royal (WWE Velocity – October 8, 2005), Fuerza Guerrera, Louie Spicolli and Psychosis vs. Heavy Metal, Latin Lover and Rey Mysterio (AAA When Worlds Collide – November 6, 1994), 1-2-3 Kid vs. Hakushi (WWF Monday Night Raw – November 20, 1995), Ultimo Dragon vs. Shannon Moore (WWE Smackdown – June 26, 2003), Juventud Guerrera vs. Nunzio (WWE No Mercy – October 9, 2005).

    – Aksana is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

  • Jim Ross Returning To WWE Broadcasting?, Aksana Talks Cesaro

    — Jim Ross suggested Sunday on Twitter that he would be broadcasting this Thursday’s WWE NXT and FCW Wrestling tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida alongside William Regal.

    The WWE Hall of Famer, who generally shies away from rumors and speculation, re-posted the following remark: “Regarding the new @WWENXT and #FCW tapings at Full Sail University, @JRsBBQ and @RealKingRegal may end up announcing those shows. #WWE.”

    — After locking lips with her “friend” Antonio Cesaro following his victory on SmackDown, Aksana divulges some surprising details regarding the newcomer in an interview with WWE.com. (Watch)

    — The official YouTube account of WWE uploaded several clips from 1995 episodes of Raw last week and subsequently took them down.

  • Rey Mysterio Appears In Miami, WWE Holding Film Auditions

    — WWE posted this photo Wednesday of Rey Mysterio meeting media in Miami, Florida. The account tweeted, “Rey Mysterio talks to Telemundo @holtzchildren @jhsmiami about meeting the kids at the hospital.”

    Mysterio stated in recent months that he hoped to return from injury in time for WrestleMania XXVIII, but a match did not come to fruition.

    — WWE.com has published an article officially announcing Randy Orton’s starring role in The Marine: Homefront, the third installment of WWE Studios’ Marine franchise. Fans will be able to get a first look at production of the film during this weekend’s WrestleMania Axxess in Miami, where fans can audition for a small role in the screenplay.

    Production for the straight-to-video release begins June 11 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Orton plays a Marine who must rescue his kidnapped daughter.

    — Numerous WWE stars were on hand for Lilian Garcia’s concert Wednesday evening at the Gibson Miami Showroom including Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Vickie Guerrero, Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Jinder Mahal, Justin Gabriel, Maxine, Titus O’Neil, Aksana and John Laurinaitis.

  • Kane To Face Aksana On SmackDown?, WWE Files Trademark

    — Raw Interim General Manager and WWE Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis teased at the conclusion of Friday’s SmackDown that Kane would face Aksana, SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long’s assistant, in a match on next week’s show. WWE’s Board of Directors announced Tuesday that Laurinaitis will be in charge of SmackDown next week, while Long will control Raw SuperShow.

    — WWE is attempting to file a trademark for the term Kayfabe. It is for merchandise use as the organization released a line of T-shirts last week labeled Kayfabe Tees.

    — SmackDown Superstar Justin Gabriel turns 31 years old Saturday.

    — Rey Mysterio appears at Chicago World of Wheels at the Donald E Stephens Convention Center 9301 W Bryn Mawr Ave. Rosemont, Illinois on Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Kelly Kelly Waiting For Her ‘Mania Moment, Undertaker’s Victims

    — WWE interviewed more than 75 Superstars, Divas, and Hall of Famers in anticipation of WrestleMania XXVIII, asking them all one question: “What is your WrestleMania moment?” Kelly Kelly, however, says she’s still waiting for her’s.

    “I’ve never contested a singles match at ‘Mania—I’ve always been in either Lumberjill bouts or a Battle Royal. I’m praying that, in years to come, I will have that tag bout or singles match or whatnot,” she says in their WrestleMania XXVIII issue.

    “At The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, we had Torrie Wilson, Jackie Gayda and Molly Holly come in. They’re Divas I used to watch when I was younger, so it was really cool just to be in the same ring with them. I’ve rewatched the match, but I’m still waiting for that moment.”

    She continues, “I make sure to keep all of my outfits, though; they’re in a big suitcase. But they’re little outfits, so they don’t take up much room.”

    — WWE.com has published a photo gallery of every wrestler to fall victim to The Undertaker at WrestleMania.

    — Aksana and Hornswoggle will appear at the March 11 Columbus Blue Jackets game taking place at Nationwide Arena 200 W. Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, Ohio. Game time is 6:00 p.m.

  • Wade Barrett Out 6-8 Weeks, Ex-WWE Stars Criticize Aksana

    — WWE.com reports Wade Barrett suffered a partial dislocation of his left elbow during the 10-Man Battle Royal on Raw. He will undergo an MRI for further evaluation this week and will be sidelined for at least 6 to 8 weeks.

    The injury occurred following Barrett and R-Truth’s elimination from the match. As Truth and Barrett recovered from their eliminations on the outside, Big Show tossed Dolph Ziggler on top of them from the ring. They were knocked backwards and Barrett landed awkwardly on his arm.

    — Two former WWE stars gave Aksana a negative review for her match against Nikki and Brie Bella on Raw. Gregory Helms wrote on Twitter, “Geez, Askana is …. not good.”

    Lance Storm said in response to Helms, “Understatement of the Century.”

  • Mason Ryan Taps Out To Jack Swagger, Ohno Causes Net Surge

    — WWE.com has posted this week’s episode of WWE Superstars and it is highlighted by United States Champion Jack Swagger forcing Mason Ryan to tap out to the Ankle lock.

    Ryan had not lost a televised singles match via pinfall or submission in nearly a year. His last such loss took place on the March 14, 2011 Raw to Randy Orton.

    Other matches are Superstars include Aksana vs. Maxine and WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo vs. Alex Riley and Santino Marella. The episode is available here.

    — News of Chris Hero’s FCW ring name caused a surge online among wrestling fans Thursday as Kassius Ohno briefly trended on Twitter not to mention that the official Florida Championship Wrestling website slowed to a crawl for hours.

    — WWE developmental wrestler Byron Saxton has resumed competing following shoulder surgery, reports the Wrestling Globe Newsletter.

  • Owens Says WWE Dropped The Ball, Latest Graduates From FCW

    — It was reported Friday that the official website of WWE developmental promotion Florida Championship Wrestling had removed Calvin Raines, Leroy Parks, Marcus Owens and Peter Orlov from their roster page. Owens, whose real name is Jay Nobles, confirmed on Facebook that he was released by WWE on Friday. He vows to show that WWE made a mistake in letting him go.

    “I will now travel the world and show them that they totally dropped the ball!” he wrote Monday on his Facebook fan page.

    He continued, “I just wanna say to everyone following me that this journey is not over. Sometimes you have to take a step back and analyze what is really important in order to be happy. Happiness is not determined by how much money you make but, what you truly enjoy!”

    — Aksana, Derrick Bateman, Kaitlyn, Percy Watson and Titus O’Neil have been removed from the roster page of the official website of Florida Championship Wrestling. All five talents continued to appear for the developmental league after their promotion the main roster.

  • Natalya’s Farting Gimmick To Continue, Cena Hits Milestone

    – An angle took place on Friday’s SmackDown in which it was suggested that Natalya had accidentally farted during a backstage confrontation with Aksana and SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long.

    For those who were turned off by the talented diva being featured in a bathroom-humor segment, get ready for more – as WWE will be continuing the “Natalya farting” gimmick in the coming weeks.

    – John Cena hit a milestone on Monday by netting 10 million fans on Facebook, becoming the first WWE Superstar to do so. He has since accumulated over 108,000 additional fans.

    – In a trivia note, The Miz’s television record since losing the WWE Championship to John Cena in a Triple Threat Steel Cage Match at Extreme Rules on May 1, 2011 is 15-32.

    – Nigel McGuinness is working on a documentary about the end of his wrestling career. He also appears in a commissioner role for a West Virginia independent wrestling organization.

    (source: F4WOnline.com)

  • FCW Diva Likely Being Promoted, WWE Divas Talk Stacy Keibler

    — WWE developmental wrestler Naomi is pictured in the official WWE souvenir program exclusive sold at the ongoing European live event tour.

    Zack Ryder tweeted a cell phone shot of the page featuring Curt Hawkins and Trent Barreta, which includes Naomi.

    Though Naomi placed in second in last year’s all-female season of NXT, she is the last remaining contracted contestant to be situated in developmental. A.J., Aksana and Kaitlyn are all members of the SmackDown roster, while Maxine appears on NXT. She has, however, appeared at several non-televised events since the season’s conclusion.

    — Inspired by the recent surge of news surrounding former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler, Brooke Anderson will join Eve, Kelly Kelly and Alicia Fox in a WWE ring to interview them for a special segment on the syndicated tabloid television news program The Insider. The segment was scheduled to air on Wednesday’s show, but was postponed.

    Eve tweeted, “Our @TheInsider segment should be airing later this week :-) We’ll keep you posted!”

  • Rosa Mendes Responds To Her Haters, Sin Cara vs. Sin Cara Feud

    — Infrequently seen SmackDown Diva Rosa Mendes was besieged with negative messages on Twitter after disparaging the ‘Rookie Divas’ of WWE during a recent outburst—A.J. (“looks 12 with a crater face”), Aksana (“looks like she is 40”), Kaitlyn (“looks like she needs to go on Jenny Craig”) and Maxine (“You know the new girl on NXT, with the huge overbite. Lol”). She wrote in response to her critics, “To all my haters, If I had a dollar for every time you have called me a derogatory word I would have enough money to donate to you so you can move out of your trailers. Hahahaha. Go on a diet, fix your teeth, and get a life.

    She also mocked a fan with a WWE username who wrote in his profile that he is a doctor who graduated from Harvard: “You must not be too good of a Doctor if your here insulting me, oh that’s right, you have your PHD in WWE! Atta boy! Xo”

    — On Friday’s SmackDown, Sin Cara lost to Daniel Bryan by disqualification when he wouldn’t stop his assault of the Money in the Bank briefcase holder. A second Sin Cara emerged and confronted his impostor; the two had a staredown.

    The cover of the latest issue of Super Luchas features a comic style drawing of the dual Sin Caras preparing to fight, with the headline reading “Dos Místicos, Un Sin Cara.”

  • Edge’s Role On This Week’s SmackDown, Mendes Continues Rant

    — Edge is advertised to host the Cutting Edge with World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and Mark Henry on this week’s episode of SmackDown. The episode is being taped tomorrow at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

    — Rosa Mendes posted several messages on Twitter over the weekend disparaging the ‘Rookie Divas’ of WWE, writing: “Awwwww u guys are mad @ me. You love AJ because she looks ordinary just like you. Divas are not suppose to look ordinary. If i’m making people upset, I don’t really care. I’m sick of seeing the Divas division ruined by these rookies. Sexy, smart, powerful! Stay in FCW and stop shopping at Target chicas! One rookie looks 12 with a crater face, one looks like she is 40 and the other one looks like she needs to go on Jenny Craig. You know who you are! Lol”

    Mendes revealed who she has problems with this afternoon: “Just so everyone is clear the rookies are AJ, Kaitlyn, Aksana and Maxine. You know the new girl on NXT, with the huge overbite. Lol.”

    — The 2011 SummerSlam pay-per-view broadcast is now available on iTunes.

  • Security Ordered To Look For Intruder, Bryan Ends Losing Streak

    — The latest issue of WWE Magazine claims security personnel at television events have been ordered to keep an eye out for an individual who appeared on the last season of Tough Enough as he/she is threatening to intrude WWE programming.

    “The Informer” says: “Insiders report that a certain Tough Enough loser feels he/she was wronged by being eliminated from the program. So much so that he/she is threatening a run-in on WWE programming!

    “Arena security is on alert all over the U.S.”

    — Daniel Bryan beats Heath Slater on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars, which resulted in WWE.com posting a headline reading “Bryan Finally Wins!” The sub-headline reads “Daniel Bryan snapped his losing streak on “WWE Superstars” with a victory over Heath Slater.”

    Bryan had only been on a two-match losing streak: he lost to Sin Cara on August 30 and Christian on August 26. Excluding his victory over Drew McIntyre on the August 25 episode of WWE Superstars, Bryan last garnered a victory on WWE programming on the August 5 SmackDown in a win over Tyson Kidd.

    — The official WWE website added Aksana to the SmackDown roster today. The former NXT Rookie Diva returned to WWE programming on the August 5 episode of SmackDown.

    — Vickie Guerrero announced on Twitter that her official website, www.MyVickieGuerrero.com, will be launched tomorrow.

  • FCW Diva Loses Roster Call-up, Masters Attending SummerSlam

    — Months ago, WWE developmental wrestler Maxine was slated to be called up to the SmackDown brand to manage Tyson Kidd. The storyline, however, was nixed, as was her promotion.

    Aksana debuted on last week’s episode of SmackDown as a catsuit clad vixen it’s said that the role was originally pegged for Maxine. The decision to nix the NXT Season 3 contestant’s promotion was said to be due to a “breach of etiquette” on her part.

    — Chris Masters, who was released last Friday from his WWE contract, stated on Twitter that he has a ticket to SummerSlam.

    Masters wrote, “So my former employers in town.and I have a ticket to SS.Hey I am a fan!”

    — Aaron James, who lost to Brodus Clay on yesterday’s episode of WWE Superstars, is Tough Enough contestant A.J. Kirsch.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Match Announced For SummerSlam, Diva Debuts On SmackDown

    — WWE.com has announced that Sheamus will battle Mark Henry at SummerSlam.

    The synopsis reads: “Announced exclusively on WWE.com, Mark Henry and Sheamus will collide at SummerSlam in a rivalry that has quickly grown more intense than the summer sun itself. Will the fight of The Celtic Warrior be enough to defeat the meanest “Fella” in the land?”

    — WWE developmental talent Aksana debuted on tonight’s episode of SmackDown in a backstage segment with Theodore Long.

    Catsuit clad and with dark hair, the NXT Season 3 contestant tried to seduce the SmackDown General Manager into giving her his phone number. Long gave Aksana his card and wrote his personal number on the back. She said, “I can’t wait to do business with you.”

    — CM Punk is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Power Slam.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What Led To Kaitlyn Winning NXT, Notes On Eliminated Rookies

    It is said that fan balloting for the winner of NXT played a huge part in WWE’s decision to have Kaitlyn beat Naomi for the season three crown.

    While the company does not disclose details on how eliminations are determined, Kaitlyn won a vote — advertised as 50 percent audience and 50 percent Pros.

    Besides Kaitlyn, AJ is expected to be retained on television, likely with Primo on Raw. While not confirmed, it is expected that Kaitlyn will join the Smackdown brand to continue her interaction with Vickie Guerrero.

    In regards to the runner-up of NXT season three, Naomi, many people within the company are high on her as a long-term project due to her stellar athletic ability.

    Meanwhile, there is no clear-cut decision on the future of Maxine and Aksana. It’s expected that both will continue working Florida Championship Wrestling events.

    Jamie Keyes was released following her elimination and a number of people were surprised to see her brought back for last night’s show. The other women were on the road every week with WWE following their elimination.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Joey Styles Spoils NXT Elimination On Twitter – WWE Apoligizes

    The results of the latest NXT Poll were revealed on Tuesday’s episode of WWE NXT and it was disclosed that Aksana has been eliminated from the competition.

    Immediately following the announcement, “The Billion Dollar Baby” pretended to faint. Aksana grabbed the mic from the floor and said, “Somebody make mistake.” She vowed to come back and said she will go to Vince McMahon’s office and write a letter. She then blew kisses to the crowd and walked up the ramp before being stopped by Goldust. He pulled out a piece of paper and said he wants a divorce. She screamed and stormed off.

    It was announced that an elimination would occur on next week’s show.

    Three contestants remain—AJ, Kaitlyn and Naomi. The season finale takes place in two weeks.

    UPDATE: WWE employee Joey Styles actually spoiled this week’s NXT elimination on Twitter before it occured on WWE.com. Styles wrote on Tuesday:

    “Oh the hell with this, this show was taped over three hours ago. Aksana was eliminated. Who cares?”

    “I can’t watch this episode any more.”

    “Yes I spoiled the end of this awful episode. Tweet your complaints to me @joeystyles.”

    WWE’s official NXT Twitter account posted the following apology in response to Styles’ “unprofessional” actions:

    “WWE apologizes for @JoeyStyles’ tweet spoiling tonight’s @WWENXT elimination. His actions were unprofessional & unacceptable.”

  • Cena Boosts Nexus Sales, Goldust Gets Stitches, Aksana

    — WWE Chief Operating Officer Donna Goldsmith said at Thursday’s investor conference call to company stockholders that sales of Nexus merchandise have increased since John Cena joined the pack.

    Update:

    — Goldust noted today on Twitter that he received stitches to his eye after suffering an injury during his match last night in Cardiff, Wales with Ted DiBiase.

    — The WWE website has released a soundboard highlighting NXT Rookie Diva Aksana’s most memorable remarks to date on NXT, such as “Billion Dollar Baby,” “Aksana Here Not By Mistake,” and “She Loves Her Dog.”