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  • Details On Kharma’s Return & Beth Phoenix Not Really Injured

    While Beth Phoenix appeared to be legitimately injured on last night’s RAW Supershow, the “injury” was an angle – and the plan for her to drop the Divas Title to Nikki Bella has been in place for several weeks now.

    WWE wanted to get the Divas Title off Beth Phoenix to pave the way for Kharma’s upcoming return. Kharma is slated to be Divas champion very soon – and WWE wanted to put the title on Kharma without her having to go through Beth Phoenix yet. As recent as last week, Nikki Bella was supposed to win the Divas title at Extreme Rules and then get destroyed by Kharma the next night on RAW. As we saw on RAW, Nikki Bella won the Divas title earlier than expected.

    There is still a chance that Kharma will return on RAW next week and destroy the Bella Twins, which would explain their rumored departure from the company. Whether or not the Bella Twins negotiate a new deal and decide to stay with WWE, a Divas title feud between Kharma and Beth Phoenix is brewing.

  • Beth Phoenix & WWE Doctor Comment On Her Ankle Injury

    On Monday’s RAW, Beth Phoenix injured her ankle during her match with Nikki Bella, which allowed Bella  to defeat her and capture the WWE Divas championship.

    The WWE website spoke with the doctor that treated the Glamazon following her injury –

    “It looks like she affected her anterior talofibular ligament, which is the most common injured ankle ligament on an inversion injury. She has some swelling, [and] she’s having a hard time walking or ambulating on it. We’re going to need an MRI just to make sure there’s nothing else going on and see how we can treat it – if we need surgery or if we can do it conservatively.”

    Phoenix was less than two weeks away from becoming the longest reigning Divas champion in history before her loss. She tweeted the following statement on Tuesday morning

    “Thank you to everyone that helped me thru the airport this morning. Will keep every posted on MRI and xray results. Believe me…nothing hurts worse than my heart right now after the loss and even worse thought of missing competition. But i have been bere before, and if there is one thing Beth Phoenix knows how to do, it’s rise from the ashes. The title will be mine again. #unbreakable.”

  • Phoenix Going For Title Record, #SaveReksAndHawkins & More

    – John Cena turns 35 years old today.

    – Beth Phoenix is about to break the record for the longest reigning Divas champion of all time, if she can keep the title past May 1st. Former WWE diva Maryse currently holds the record at 213 days.

    – After getting fired by William Regal on last week’s episode of NXT, Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks are encouraging fans to get them rehired by tweeting the phrase #SaveReksAndHawkins” during tonight’s RAW. The tag team will reportedly get their jobs back if their hashtag trends on Twitter during RAW.

    – Ted DiBiase visited Batson Children’s Hospital in Mississippi over the weekend as part of a documentary he’s filming about his faith and his charity work for sick, underprivileged children. TMZ.com has since picked up the story.

    – The July 10th WWE SmackDown taping will take place from the World Arena in Colorado Springs, Colorado. (Source: Devin Cutting)

  • WWE Stock Hits Nine-Year Low, Hawkins & Reks “Fired”, More

    — On Wednesday, WWE’s stock price set a new 52-week low and closed at its lowest mark since April 2003. The stock closed at $7.96 per share after setting a 52-week low of $7.95 per share. It is also the first time the stock price has closed under $8.00 per share since April 2003.

    — NXT authority figure William Regal fired both Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks on this week’s NXT episode (watch here) after pitting the perennial troublemakers against each other in a match in which their jobs were at stake.

    Hawkins addressed his termination on Twitter, writing, “Future Endeavored. Anybody hiring a ridiculously good looking pro wrestler with exceptional hair? Damn you #NXT.”

    This week’s episode of NXT also features Johnny Curtis vs. Percy Watson and Kaitlyn vs. Maxine.

    — Beth Phoenix and Chris Jericho are scheduled to appear on French television show The Grand Journal this Friday to promote the evening’s Raw live event in Paris, France.

  • Which Divas Has CM Punk Dated?, The Rock Explains ‘Jabroni’

    — The latest issue of The Wrestler has a feature on CM Punk revealing elements of his past including the origin of his ring name, why he left TNA Wrestling, the meaning of some of his tattoos and even which women wrestlers he has dated. Regarding the women’s wrestlers Punk has been romantically linked to, the magazine writes:

    “We all know women love the bad boys. Though Punk isn’t really a bad boy in the traditional sense given the way he lives his life, he looks the part. Whatever the reason, he has been romantically linked to several Divas and Knockouts, including Daffney, Traci Brooks, Maria Kanellis, Amy “Lita” Dumas, and most recently, Beth Phoenix. What is Punk’s type?”

    — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has addressed the meaning behind one of his most famous catchphrases, “Jabroni.”

    When asked of the meaning of the word Tuesday on Twitter, he wrote, “Jabroni was a term I started using to describe a phony, goof, punk or a ham & egger. #NoCandyAssJabronis.”

    — WWE has updated the logo for their Over the Limit pay-per-view—see here. This year’s show takes place on May 20 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • WWE Overseas Tour News: Travel Issues, Sheamus & Phoenix

    – Some of the WWE crew experienced travel difficulties during this week’s European tour. Drew McIntyre was among the superstars complaining about the travel situation on Twitter:

    “You ain’t stopping me from getting home you bloody useless airports. Looks like I’ll be taking 4 flights but im going home if I gotta swim!!”

    The Big Show also dealt with some issues while traveling overseas –

    “Boarding now! Off to Ireland! Seven hour flight and can’t fit in the restroom. Oh joy to be a giant! Lol.”

    – WWE World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus received a hero’s welcome at Thursday night’s SmackDown live event from Dublin, Ireland. Sheamus received a thunderous ovation from his hometown crowd and defeated Daniel Bryan to retain his title. After the match, Sheamus told the live crowd that he won the World Heavyweight title for the people of Ireland and plans to make them proud as champion.

    – WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix also got a big crowd reaction at the RAW brand’s live event from Poland. Phoenix, whose family is from Poland, tweeted the following about the experience:

    “Poland was a dream. Reunited with my dad, enjoyed an incredible “welcome home” ovation,& some quality facetime with the one I love! #blessed”

  • Dolph Ziggler Takes Dig At The Rock, Nikki Ends Losing Streak

    — Dolph Ziggler took a passive aggressive shot at Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson over The Great One’s limited schedule with WWE via Twitter.

    A Twitter user wrote to the WWE Superstar this week, “Couldn’t decide which flexforce WWE figure to buy between your action figure and @therock ‘s.. chose the rock in the end!” Ziggler responded, “Typical, just make sure you only play with it 4-5 times a year….”

    — After backing Team Teddy at WrestleMania XXVIII, Nikki Bella was put in a match against Beth Phoenix on Friday’s SmackDown while her sister Brie was given the night off. Kelly Kelly distracted The Glamazon at ringside, causing her to lose concentration. Nikki capitalized on the situation by hitting Phoenix with the Bella Buster for the pinfall victory. The victory ends her six match losing streak in televised singles bouts: she last won a singles match on the November 23, 2010 episode of NXT. It was also her first singles victory on either Raw, SmackDown or a pay-per-view event.

    Following SmackDown, Nikki wrote on Twitter, “Johnny @GMSmackDown thought he could get a quick one on me but NOPE! Thanks to my girl @RealKellyKelly!” She added Saturday, “So I’m thinking…. #Nikki4DivasChampion.”

  • Preview For Tonight’s SmackDown, Bryan “Yes!” Shirt Released

    — Two matches are advertised for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown on Syfy as Alberto Del Rio will face World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus while Randy Orton battles Kane in a WrestleMania XXVIII rematch. If Del Rio can defeat The Celtic Warrior, he will earn a chance at the World Heavyweight Championship.

    Other matches airing include R-Truth vs. David Otunga and Mark Henry in a Handicap Match and Divas Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Nikki Bella. Also slated is the SmackDown debut of Ryback, who formerly competed as Skip Sheffield.

    — WWEShop.com has released a Daniel Bryan Yes Authentic T-Shirt.

    — Christian appears for Florida Championship Wrestling on May 18 at Orlando Armory 2809 S. Ferncreek Ave. Orlando, Florida. Belltime is 7:00 p.m.

  • Zack Ryder’s Next Love Interest, Austin Reacts To “Yes!” & More

    – Beth Phoenix has responded to Zack Ryder writing on Twitter that he is looking for a new WWE Diva to be by his side:

    “@ZackRyder you need a Diva that will join in for some gym, tanning and watch your backski when the chips are down #justsaying”

    As of last week, there was talk of pairing the returning Layla with Ryder to feud with Eve.

    – Steve Austin was asked on Twitter about Daniel Bryan’s “YES!” chant replacing his “WHAT!”catchphrase. He said:

    “Thats a good thing! YES!”

    – Jim Ross did work for the upcoming WWE ’13 video game on Monday.

  • Menounos Addresses WrestleMania Status Following Rib Injury

    After it was reported Monday that Maria Menounos suffered two broken ribs during a recent dancing rehearsal for Dancing with the Stars, doubt was raised that she would be fit to compete this Sunday at WrestleMania XXVIII in the Divas Tag Team Match pitting herself and Kelly Kelly against Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve. The entertainment personality, however, assures fans that she will be competing at the event in spite of her injury.

    When asked on Twitter whether she will team with Kelly at WrestleMania despite being hurt, she responded, “Wouldn’t miss it!”

    The Extra host is taking several precautions to ensure the injury doesn’t become more serious. “I’m icing when I get home. My friend Joe drives me from rehearsals and I have a pedicure station with ice in it in my car, so I ice my whole body down,” Menounos told US Weekly.

    “Once I get home, I get in a hot tub and in an Epsom salt bath. I can’t believe how dangerous dancing is! I told Derek, ‘I don’t understand! I played ice hockey, football, basketball — when did I get so fragile?’ Unfortunately the Hough’s too rough!”

  • WM 28 Competitor Maria Menounos Suffers Two Broken Ribs

    In an injury that could affect this Sunday’s WrestleMania XXVIII Divas Tag Team Match featuring Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos against Beth Phoenix and Eve, New York Post gossip column Page Six reported Monday that the Menounos broke a rib during a recent dancing rehearsal for Dancing with the Stars.

    She broke the rib during a hardcore rehearsal with dance partner Derek Hough, who was teaching her the Cha-cha-cha. A source says, “She has been in excruciating pain for the past few weeks during rehearsals, but she is staying strong and working through it. She refuses to give up.”

    Page Six adds Menounos is hiding a rib brace underneath her dancing gear.

    Menounos confirmed the injury to Extra Monday, the entertainment news program she hosts. She says she suffered two broken ribs during a recent dance rehearsal. She will nonetheless perform on tonight’s Dancing with the Stars.

  • The Identity Of Lord Tensai, Matches Taped For Superstars

    — WWE aired a vignette on Monday’s Raw Supershow promoting a character by the name Lord Tensai. The person in question is Matthew Bloom, who previously competed for the organization as Prince Albert, Albert and A-Train. Bloom achieved great success in Japan after parting ways with WWE in 2004, having won the IWGP Tag Team Championship with Karl Anderson on two occasions as well as the GHC Tag Team Championship in Pro Wrestling NOAH.

    Through Twitter, Bloom denied online reports over the weekend that he had signed a contract to return to WWE.

    — Matches taped Monday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:

    * Alex Riley and Mason Ryan vs. Epico and Primo (accompanied by Rosa Mendes)

    * Natalya and Tamina vs. Beth Phoenix and Eve

    Brodus Clay beat Michael McGillicutty in a pre-show dark match. The bout lasted approximately two minutes.

  • Flight Issues For WWE Talent, High Opinion On Menounos, More

    — WWE talents’ scheduled flight today at 9:30 a.m. from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Boston, Massachusetts for tonight’s WWE live event at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in nearby Providence was delayed for several hours due to bad fog conditions and other weather related issues. The flight took off in the early afternoon so they will be able to make it to the show on time.

    Eve commented on the matter on Twitter, writing, “Meanwhile…. we had another terrrrrible travel day, courtesy of Air Canada! Fun times.”

    — Following a run-in on the set of Extra this week, Maria Menounos is teaming up with Kelly Kelly to take on Beth Phoenix and Eve at WrestleMania XXVIII. The television hostess is held in high regard in WWE as it was noted to F4WOnline.com that many people in the organization deemed her better looking than nearly all of the Divas after seeing her in person backstage at past shows.

    — Vickie Guerrero, who largely only appears at televised events, is working this weekend’s live event tour.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • Video Of Divas On EXTRA, Beth & Eve Hype WM28 Match

    WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres have been going back and forth on Twitter regarding their match with Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos at WrestleMania 28.

    Eve Torres tweeted the following:

    “Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. @TheBethPhoenix & I invited ourselves to @ExtraTV tonight. #WhatEveWantsEveGets. At #WrestleMania28 there will be no security guards to hold us back from ruining @MariaMenounos & @RealKellyKelly. #WhatEveWantsEveGets”

    Beth Phoenix had this to say:

    “There. Now that @EveMarieTorres and I have your attention…as I was saying…it’s time for the entire world to listen…. … @mariamenounos you put Barbie dolls like @RealKellyKelly on a pedestal & push me aside…and you do it with a gleaming white smile… At #WrestleMania28 @EveMarieTorres and I will even send u an autograph @mariamenounos…after I send u to the hospital. #GlamaMania”

    Here is a video of their appearance on Extra TV:

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  • Rating For Monday’s Raw SuperShow, Madusa Taunts Phoenix

    — The March 12, 2012 episode of Raw SuperShow featuring The Rock concert and The Undertaker confronting Shawn Michaels posted a 3.27 cable rating compared to 3.25 the week before.

    Viewership was at its highest since the Raw following the Royal Rumble as the program averaged 4,820,000 viewers over the course of two hours. Viewership increased during the second hour as Raw averaged 4,970,000 viewers compared to 4,670,000 in the first.

    — Madusa, who formerly competed as Alundra Blayze for WWE in the mid-1990s, continues to taunt Beth Phoenix over her possession of the Women’s Championship she infamously trashed on a 1995 episode of WCW Monday Nitro.

    “Looky what I still have… The belt my dear …Get your eyes back on the belt!!” she wrote on Facebook Monday night with a photo enclosed of the belt around her waist.

    Madusa became riled up after The Glamazon stated on Twitter last week, “Combing the world for competition. Who dares enter my ring????” She responded, “Do we really need to go there again?? After WM …. It begins.”

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • DiBiase Surgery Update, Phoenix Fed Up, RAW Backstage Fallout

    – To follow up on the news of Ted DiBiase Jr. undergoing shoulder surgery today, the procedure went smoothly and DiBiase is recovering this afternoon.

    – Beth Phoenix says she’s frustrated with WWE failing to push her like the star she is. She tweeted on Tuesday:

    “Stewing in my thoughts. Im sick of being pushed aside and forgotten about. I am the Divas Champion and get ZERO respect. I should be featured in magazines, being a guest star. The entire WWE has it all backwards. I AM the face of the Divas. I am tired of having no competition and being pushed aside. Its time to do something about it.”

    – The latest Backstage Fallout video is online, featuring backstage interviews from RAW with Brodus Clay, Jinder Mahal, David Otunga and Mark Henry:

  • Zack Ryder Gets Stood Up By Eve: Zack, Eve & Beth Comment

    On Monday’s RAW, Zack Ryder and Eve had a backstage segment where Ryder invited Eve to dinner. Eve apparently stood Ryder up, as Ryder posted several tweets late on Monday night while he was waiting for her to arrive for their date.

    “Waiting on @EveMarieTorres to show up for our date. It’s gonna be #SSSIIICCCKKK”

    “So I guess @EveMarieTorres isn’t coming. #worstnightever”

    Eve later apologized:

    “Soooooo sorry… Something came up.Promise I’ll make it up to u? ;-)”

    WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix chimed in:

    “@ZackRyder waited for @EveMarieTorres for hours?? He clearly is hung up on the wrong Diva.”

    Phoenix expressed interest in Zack Ryder to Eve on RAW, but Eve told Beth to back off, despite the fact that she clearly “playing” Zack.

  • Rollins Competes In Pre-Raw Dark Match, Superstars Matches

    — WWE developmental wrestler Seth Rollins defeated Michael McGillicutty via Curb Stomp in a dark match at Monday’s Raw SuperShow in Cleveland, Ohio. Rollins, who reigns as Florida Heavyweight Champion, also competed at SmackDown live events over the weekend and is slated to be on hand for Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in Columbus, Ohio.

    — The following matches were taped Monday night in Cleveland, Ohio for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars:

    * Kofi Kingston and R-Truth vs. Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks

    * Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly

    — The WWE SmackDown taping scheduled for May 29, 2012 has been moved to the River Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It was originally scheduled to take place at the Cajun Dome in Lafayette, Louisiana.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • WWE Contacts A Former Women’s Champion, Classics Update

    — Madusa, who formerly competed for WWE as Alundra Blayze, revealed Saturday on Facebook that she was recently contacted by her former employer. However, she would not disclose further details.

    “Just want to let you all know I am NOT at the wrestle reunion in Miami or Canada. just to set the record straight! However…. did receive a call from WWE…… :) and thats all i am say’n!!” 

    Madusa is still in possession of the Women’s Championship she infamously dumped in a trash can on a 1995 episode of WCW Monday Nitro after defecting from the promotion. Through social media, she has been angling for a match with WWE where she would defend the title against reigning Divas Champion Beth Phoenix.

    — April programming for WWE Classics On Demand will highlight Superstars and matches of the atypical variety. The synopsis reads: “All April, go “Over the Top” with WWE Classics On Demand as unusual Superstars and out of the ordinary matches are featured.”

    — Former WWE Superstar Kevin Nash appears at Pro Wrestling World 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania on May 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Ross On Undertaker vs. Triple H, Natalya’s Flatulance, Best Diva

    Jim Ross has published a new blog entry on his official website. Highlights are as follows:

    The Undertaker wrestling Triple H for the third time at WrestleMania: “Concerned that Taker vs. HHH is their 3rd Wrestlemania bout? Heck, no. Their history is a vital part of the fabric of WWE, their first match was 11 years ago, and the way the match ended last year with Undertaker being carted out of ‘his event’ adds to the drama. These two, great professionals will make it a daunting task for any one to follow them assuming that they don’t go on last which would surprise me. The mere fact that it is quite likely that HHH vs. Taker will NEVER happen again is enough for this fan to want to see WM28.”

    Chris Jericho facing CM Punk at WrestleMania XXVIII: “They have many similar traits that I like and respect. I appreciate each man’s journey to the big dance. I respect that even though many ‘experts’ said that neither would ever ‘make it’ that each persevered and have earned star status. However, at the end of the day, their match isn’t, in my view, about who is the best in the world but rather who will leave Miami as the #1 man in WWE, the WWE Champion.”

    Will any WCW fixtures such as Sting and Diamond Dallas Page ever get inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame?: “I’d say that there is a good chance that happens. More and more talents who earned their proverbial stripes outside WWE will be inducted in years to come.”

    Who’s the best WWE Diva?: “Assuming this is referring to wresting and if so I’d suggest that would be Beth Phoenix. Like many fans, I’d love to see Beth face @Kharma but I have no idea if that will be at WM28 and could be saved for after April 1 when it would possibly get more focus. Obviously, the talents would love for it to be as a part of WrestleMania and I can’t blame them for that.”

    Natalya’s flatulence based persona: “Thoughts on Natalya’s flatulence, TV persona? Likely not something that I would have thought of but I can’t recall any time that Ms Neidhart has been in more discussions or the subject of more questions that she is now. Hopefully, this new found notoriety will lead to bigger and better things for her. She has lots of talent.”

    Ross also weighs in on best ‘Bounty’ pro wrestling storylines, if he likes Twitter, WWE’s ongoing General Manager storyline and more. His post is available here.

  • Main Event For This Week’s SmackDown, Superstars Matches

    — Randy Orton will face World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. The synopsis reads: “This Friday at 8/7 CT on Syfy, Randy Orton will return to SmackDown with his eyes locked on Daniel Bryan – just two weeks after the World Heavyweight Champion gave WWE’s Apex Predator a concussion that kept him out of the Elimination Chamber Match.”

    — Matches taped Monday night in Portland, Oregon for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:

    * WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix vs. Alicia Fox in a non-title match

    * Santino Marella vs. Curt Hawkins (accompanied by Tyler Reks)

    No pre-show dark match was held.

    — WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat turns 59 years old Tuesday.

  • Dolph Ziggler Says He’s A Main Eventer, Natalya Blogs On Beth

    — Dolph Ziggler was asked during an interview for the latest issue of WWE Magazine if he is a main eventer. He says he is.

    “I know a lot of people don’t see it as I do, but in my head, I am a main eventer simply because of the fact that I did a helluva job reinventing the U.S. Championship from a title people held for a little while to becoming the stepping stone it once was. I made it prestigious again. I made people who liked me or hated me think, “This is the next guy.” Now it’s time to prove myself yet again,” Ziggler says.

    “I cannot wait to go out there against the likes of CM Punk, whose T-shirt says he is the “Best in the World.” It’s hard to prove myself as a main eventer, as a star, without the merch and T-shirts, but I’m fine with that. It’s just another obstacle that pushes me to the top.”

    — Natalya has published a blog on her official website revealing how she performed Beth Phoenix’s Glam Slam finishing maneuver in Japan before she knew her “Pin-up Strong” mate.

    “I’ll never forget my first finishing move. Believe it or not- it wasn’t always the Sharpshooter! It was something I named: Nattie By Nature. It is only fitting that this move is what we all now know as The Glam Slam!” she writes. “And that brings me to the Glamazon! In 2005 (Japan) I had never met Beth Phoenix nor did I know of her. Somehow, in other parts of the world, we were sharing the same passion and looking like twins doing it!”

    — Blue World Order (Blue Meanie, Nova and Stevie Richards) has been announced for Legends of the Ring 14 taking place June 2, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, New Jersey.

  • WWE Releases Kayfabe T-Shirt Line , Beth Phoenix Praises Eve

    – WWEShop.com has released a line of T-Shirts featuring inside wrestling terms.

    • Heel
    • Jobber
    • I Got Heat
    • I’m So Over
    • What’s Your Finish

    It’s interesting to see WWE embracing these “insider” terms, after so many years of resistance. Even Dolph Ziggler reportedly got some attention backstage with the use of the word #HEEL on his ring gear. Perhaps the most notable phrase on the list is, “What’s your finish” .. Heel, Jobber, Heat and being “over” have worked their way into the insider fan lexicon and are relatively harmless. The phrase “What’s your finish” is a question often asked of two wrestlers by agents/producers about how they plan to finish their match, and is perhaps WWE’s most open acknowledgement to date that wrestling is a work.

    – During an interview with San Bernardino County Sun, WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix says participating in the 2010 Royal Rumble is a career highlight and that she is looking forward to the possibility of competing at WrestleMania XXVIII in Miami, Florida. She also commented on facing Eve at Saturday’s Raw live event at Citizens Business Bank Arena

    “What’s really special about Eve is that she started with the Divas search and came into the company not knowing a lot about (it) or the wrestling background,” Phoenix said. “But what I really admire about her is that she is learning to be the best in the ring (and) she is awesome to compete against because she brings a lot of heart.

    “I have had nothing but awesome competitive matches with her, and she always comes back for more when I knock her out with the Glam Slam.”

    The full interview is available here.

  • Trish Stratus Hints At WrestleMania Match With Beth Phoenix

    During an interview with SportsVibe.uk, former WWE Diva Trish Stratus teased a possible match with Divas champion Beth Phoenix at WrestleMania 28. Stratus, who has been going back and forth with Phoenix on Twitter, had this to say about a possible match:

    “Beth was saying that she was the most dominant champion, so I thought I would just let her know that title is already taken.”

    “As for a match between Beth and myself at WrestleMania that is an excellent proposition and I think the fans would love that. I’ve actually had the opportunity to tangle up with Beth Phoenix a couple of times and I think that she is amazing in the ring and I would love to kick her ass actually.”

    Just last month, Trish Stratus wrote the following message on Twitter in response to Beth Phoenix claiming to be the most dominant woman wrestling champion in history:

    “@TheBethPhoenix should choose her words wisely when it comes to being the most dominant champion…”

    Aside from Trish Stratus, Kharma has also been rumored as a potential WrestleMania opponent for Beth Phoenix. We want to know – who would you rather see face Beth Phoenix at WrestleMania 28 – Trish Stratus or Kharma?

  • Chris Jericho Update, Laurinaitis’ Announcement, Returns

    – Chris Jericho was knocked out during Sunday’s Elimination Chamber match. Later in the show, he was shown backstage getting checked out by medical personnel and looked to be totally out of it. The WWE website posted the following update on Chris Jericho’s condition:

    “The WWE Universe is buzzing about what Jericho has to say regarding his departure at the hands of The Straight Edge Superstar. Although he was unable to comment earlier, WWE.com is attempting to locate him in Milwaukee’s Bradley Center tonight to get his thoughts on the Raw Elimination Chamber Match and CM Punk.”

    – WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix wore white wrist tape and a plaid belt at last night’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view to pay homage to WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper.

    – The “Major Announcement” that John Laurinaitis was teasing for Elimoination Chamber turned out to be the surprise returns of Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry and Christian. All three Superstars returned to show their support of Laurinaitis and suggested that he become the permanent General Manager for not just RAW, but SmackDown as well.

    An article on the WWE website is teasing that we may find out if Laurinaitis will get the job of permanent General Manager tonight on RAW.