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  • Booker T’s Return Confirmed, Eve Torres Steals Divas’ Car

    — Cody Rhodes is advertised to defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Booker T at the December 29 SmackDown live event at the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York.

    It had been rumored in recent weeks that the six-time world champion would be returning to the squared circle for a program with Rhodes.

    — During filming for their “Day in the Life” for WWE.com, Beth Phoenix and Natalya become stranded when Eve steals their car. A story and video footage of the angle can be accessed here.

    — Ezekiel Jackson beat a local competitor in a dark match prior to tonight’s television tapings in Greenville, South Carolina.

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • Kharma & Beth Phoenix Exchange Words On Twitter

    It was announced this week that Trish Stratus, Vickie Guerrero, the Bella Twins, Alicia Fox and Kharma will be downloadable characters for the upcoming WWE ’12 video game as part of the “DLC Pack #2”

    WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix wrote the following on Twitter about Kharma’s inclusion in the game:

    “now that WWE12 allows @kharma and I to face off, I know I will be virtually glamslamming her this holiday season b4 the real thing”

    Kharma, not one to take trash talk from anybody, replied to Beth Phoenix with the following:

    “Glamslamming?? Are you moonlighting at Denny’s?”

  • Former Women’s Champion Says Eve Should Stick To Modeling

    Madusa, who brought the WWE Women’s Championship back to prominence in the 1990s, gave her thoughts on her former employer’s Vengeance pay-per-view event on Facebook.

    The wrestler formerly known as Alundra Blayze commented on the Divas Championship bout between Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres. She has high praise for “The Glamazon,” but not her opponent.

    “Well I wish I would of met Beth during my days…she really needs some great talent to be able for her to shine…. as in my days this was my problem as well… again great talent, Beth and no one to wrestle…she’s believable,” she writes.

    “Eve needs to keep modeling…awesome looking girl in the ring… should not be there.. just saying.”

    Madusa adds that she would love to drop “the REAL WWE/WWF title” to Phoenix. “What a great match that would be,” she says.

    Upon seeing Kevin Nash make a surprise appearance at Vengeance, the women’s wrestling great vented on her former colleague’s real-life character.

    She wrote, “Something about Kevin Nash on WWE stinks……I bet if Stephanie had a twin he would be all up in that.. and no disrespect to steph….Nash always seems to hurt people…..in the ring and out…..

    “and by the way…. that is just how the man brain thinks… you guys are too funny… but love ya guys… Nash is a very manipulative guy…he works his silver tongue to his advantage….he should of been a sit down comedian.. he’s good, and i have no grudges….. on any of my co workers…just experience.”

  • Magazine Says CM Punk Is Dating Diva, Bobby Lashley In NYC

    — The November 2011 issue of Maxim features an article on CM Punk (who dubs him wrestling’s “next megastar”) and it is publicly acknowledged for the first time that Beth Phoenix is his girlfriend. “The Glamazon” is quoted in the piece as she recalls the reaction backstage to his scathing on-air speech on the June 27 Raw concerning the way in which WWE is run and its owner, Vince McMahon.

    “I was in the dressing room,” recalls Phoenix, “and everyone sprinted over to see what would happen when he came backstage. Would he get fired on the spot? Would there be some sort of fight?”

    Punk entered a side door backstage, coming up behind the mob of wrestlers and personnel. They formed a circle around him. “Then, legit, everyone began to hug me,” Punk recalls. “I’m talking cameramen, guys who work the boom backstage, everyone.”

    — Bobby Lashley is advertised for a special appearance at Family Wrestling Entertainment’s November 5 event at The Hall at St. Paul on 59th and 9th in Manhattan. He will also be participating in a meet and greet prior to the show. Visit www.fwewrestling.com for more information.

  • WWE Divas Trade Insults On Twitter (Beth, Eve, Kelly, Bellas)

    This Sunday at WWE Vengeance, Eve Torres will challenge Beth Phoenix for the Divas championship.

    Beth Phoenix ranted about Eve Torres on Twitter on Wednesday afternoon:

    “@EveMarieTorres the message you sent on Monday was as muddled as your makeup. But I understand. U have a hard time fitting in…you tried so hard to be Kelly’s BFF but was she offering her spot in the Maxim 100 to you? Some friend.”

    “So now you are trying to fit in with @NatbyNature and I, the “wrestlers” by thinking u are in our league?? Sorry @EveMarieTorres. You cant lace our boots.. at #vengeance I’m show the world why YOU are the outcast. You don’t fit in. And let you cry about it. #crybabycry”

    “The other Divas respect @NatbyNature and I. The Rookies worship the ground we walk on and @thebellatwins are always admiring our power and style. Its hard to be humble when everyone around you places you on a pedestal. Its okay to admire. We lead by example. #pinupstrong”

    Eve Torres defended herself against Phoenix’ verbal attack, explaining that she might not have trained in the Hart family “dungeon,” but she’s a fighter and deserves to be respected:

    “Dear “wrestlers”. (@NatbyNature & @theBethPhoenix) I may not have come from the Dungeon or experienced the independents, but I did make the decision 4 years ago when I won the DS that I was going 2 do whatever it took 2 b a champion – be it gym, training, matches, jiu-jitsu. We all start somewhere. The question is where do we end up?”

    “Look where u ended up @TheBethPhoenix @NatbyNature? Bitter, negative… blaming others 4 ur disappointments & with a false sense of arrogance. I may not be a great “wrestler” But I am a fighter. On the mat & off.”

    Beth Phoenix responded:

    “@EveMarieTorres seems to be a little sensitive today…did I strike a nerve? See the thing is I rarely speak out on people that I don’t like in our lockerroom cuz I dont think its a classy move. But in this case, Ive been around long enough to speak my mind…”

    “@EveMarieTorres u dont have that fire. I dont respect u because u r content to sit back and ride the wave. I dont care how hard u train today because u are still just another wannabe Diva Search Barbie. Im not bitter. Im honest. And u will break. Cuz I will make you.”

    “Now arent u late for a pedicure with @RealKellyKelly ?? Stop wasting my time baby girl. U dont wanna chip a nail with all these tweets.”

    The Bella Twins then chimed in, putting Beth Phoenix in her place and saying the Divas of Doom are trying to be like the Bella Twins:

    “Ummm we don’t admire anything about you @TheBethPhoenix or your wanna be twin @NatbyNature actually we laugh every time we see you both….”

    “Everyone has notice that ever since we chased @Kharma out of here you 2 have tried to be us GOODLUCK! We were born this way Amazing&Athletic”

     Kelly Kelly also responded to the rant, calling it annoying and pathetic:

    “@TheBethPhoenix wow that was the most annoying and pathetic rant i have ever read…everyone can talk on twitter…grow some boo boo!”

    Eve responded:

    “It’s funny you talk about fitting in @TheBethPhoenix . Everyday I think what can I do to NOT fit in. To be different. I’m not Maxim’s top 100 & I’m not a 3rd generation Diva. I’m just me. You can try to play with my emotions all day long, but I won’t break. “

    “@TheBethPhoenix Although I love nothing more than proving people wrong, I will not sit here & justify my hard work 2 u. I’d rather prove self-rightousness, & pretentiousness, & it will sting all that much more when I beat u at #Vengeance. @thebethphoenix”

    “Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to the gym to “chip a nail”. #Vengeance”

  • Kelly Discusses Her Aggressive Side, Martinez Resumes Training

    — WWE.com has published an article asking what’s gotten into Kelly Kelly since the feisty competitor brutalized Divas Champion Beth Phoenix in a fit of rage on last week’s Raw SuperShow.

    “They’ve been torturing me and making me miserable for the last few months,” she told WWE.com. “Losing the title [to Beth at WWE Hell in a Cell] just topped it off. The next night, I let my frustrations get to me and I just let out everything I’ve been holding back.”

    Kelly has fought back against negativity and naysayers to earn the respect of not only WWE fans, but the Divas locker room and she’s not about to let her tormentors take that away from her.

    “After five years, this is finally my time,” she said. “I’m going to take it and I’m going to show people that I’m not just a pretty face.”

    — Shelly Martinez has begun training at Santino Bros Wrestling Academy in Southern California as she is looking to compete more frequently. The former WWE Diva shot footage of herself at the center yesterday. She is training with Disco Machine, a wrestler she broke in the industry with.

  • Sin Cara Lands “WWE ’12” Video Game Cover, Japan Tour News

    — Different countries have different artwork for THQ’s upcoming WWE ’12 video game and the original Sin Cara has been chosen for the cover in Mexico.

    Sin Cara

    — Matches have been announced for WWE’s upcoming tour of Japan. November 30, 2011 at Yokohama Arena will feature John Cena vs. Alberto del Rio for the WWE Championship, Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston for the United States Championship, and Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix for the Divas Championship. December 1, 2011 at Yokohama Arena will feature John Cena and CM Punk vs. TBA, Big Show vs. Mason Ryan, and Dolph Ziggler vs. Evan Bourne for the United States Championship.

    — Kaitlyn turned twenty-five years old on Friday.

  • Divas Congratulate Beth Phoenix, Post-RAW Radio Show

    – Starting tonight and going forward each week, former WWE Divas Lilian Garcia and Maria Kanellis will be hosting an online post-RAW radio show at the  After Buzz TV website. Former WWE writer Dave Lagana from IWantWrestling will also be appearing on the show.

    – Following Beth Phoenix winning the Divas championship at Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, several past and present divas congratulated her on Twitter:

    Trish Stratus: “Congrats to new @WWE #Divas Champ @TheBethPhoenix! 2nite #PinUpStrong conquers & @RealKellyKelly gets hungrier! Bidness is about to pick up”

    Mickie James: “Big Congrats to @TheBethPheonix for winning the Diva’s Championship tonight & joining the elite. The 4th woman to hold the Womens & Divas ;)”

    Natalya: “The Glamazon beat @RealKellyKelly fair and square tonight. Down the middle. I was just there for moral support. #gobeth!”

    Kaitlyn: “Even though @TheBethPhoenix beats me senseless time and time again.. I still look up to her. Congrats to the glamazon!”

    Meanwhile, former champion Kelly Kelly posted her own comments to Twitter following her match with Beth Phoenix. Kelly doesn’t understand why Beth Phoenix is the one getting such strong support, when it’s Phoenix who has been the aggressor in their feud:

    “@TheBethPhoenix your tryin to get sympathy when your the one who trys to beat me up every week, hurt me and kick me when im down #hypocrite”

  • Two Matches Added To Hell in a Cell, SD Match Announced

    — Two additional matches have been announced for Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view:

    * Christian vs. Sheamus

    * Kelly Kelly vs. Beth Phoenix for the WWE Divas Championship

    Also announced for the show are Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship and John Cena vs. CM Punk vs. Alberto Del Rio for the WWE Championship.

    — WWE Chief Operating Officer Triple H announced on Raw that Christian would face Randy Orton on this week’s episode of SmackDown.

  • World Title Match On SmackDown, The Miz On YouTube, More

    — Matches scheduled to air on tonight’s episode of SmackDown are as follows:

    * Sheamus vs. Heath Slater

    * Justin Gabriel vs. Wade Barrett

    * A.J. and Kaitlyn vs. Beth Phoenix and Natalya

    * Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes

    * The Great Khali vs. Jinder Mahal

    * Daniel Bryan vs. Sin Cara

    * Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso

    * Mark Henry defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Christian in a Lumberjack Match

    — The Miz announced this afternoon on Twitter that he has launched a YouTube Channel. He posted a video of his first words about being fired by WWE, which was filmed Wednesday during his new Sirius XM Radio show, First and Awesome.

    — After R-Truth and The Miz were fired on this week’s episode of WWE Raw SuperShow, WWE.com transferred their respective profiles to the Alumni section.

  • Videos: Del Rio Slaps Rodriguez, Phoenix Speaks, Awesome Truth

    The WWE website has posted three backstage videos that were filmed at Sunday’s Night of Champions pay-per-view:

    – Former WWE champion Alberto Del Rio was seen backstage arguing with his personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez after his title loss to John Cena. WWE cameras “snuck up” on Del Rio, who slapped Ricardo before “realizing” the camera was there.  The video can be viewed here.

    – WWE diva Beth Phoenix was also interviewed following her second Divas Title match loss to Kelly Kelly. , Beth Phoenix cut a promo hinting she will remain in the title picture, with Natalya also adding her two cents. That video can be seen here. here.

    – Awesome Truth (The Miz and R-Truth) came up short at Night of Champions in their tag title match against Air Boom and said they’ve got a  conspiracy list and whoever is on it, is going to get got. Check out that video here.

     

  • Phoenix Comments On Melina’s Personality, Feud With Kharma

    Beth Phoenix appeared on Between The Ropes with Brian Fritz. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

    On teaming with her good friend Natalya to form the Divas of Doom: “I got hired by the WWE and was in the developmental system and she ended being hired shortly thereafter. From first sight, people were like wow, you guys could be sisters, you look so similar and we have a very similar power style in the ring. And we just really became close and became friends and became each others support units although we didn’t really cross paths on the show too much. But behind the scenes we would really be close. She’s really the only diva that I trust with everything as a friend and in the ring. That’s why as my ally I’m so excited to be able to work with her and to form this Divas of Doom because it’s like going to work with my best friend which is pretty cool.”

    On the potential feud with Awesome Kong (Kharma) that didn’t happen: “I was really disappointed that things turned out that way because I was probably the most excited out of everybody (of Kong joining the company) because not only does she have this mystique about her but I can remember for years when she was doing things elsewhere that was always the comparison. That was my far off, distant dream opponent I supposed because I got asked more than anything else ‘what are you going to do when you meet Kharma’. At the time, it wasn’t a possibility but then when she came in, I was so excited because I was like wow, this could actually come true. This could actually happen and I think it would be something epic for the divas that we haven’t had in a long time. Nobody was more disappointed than me.”

    On whether or not Melina and her personality didn’t fit with others: “I never had anything but respect for Melina. I’m not a super social person. I have my best friend in Natalya. That’s who I stick to and I don’t go out and party or anything like that or socialize a lot with the other divas. You know, I didn’t really get to know her personality maybe but speaking from my own personal experience, I respect her very much and what she did and she has a great passion for this business. And I know whatever the future holds for her she’ll do a great job with it.”

    The audio interview can be accessed here.

  • Survivor Series Sells Out MSG, Ex-WWE Diva Cherry On Twitter

    — Tickets went on this sale morning for the Survivor Series at Madison Square Garden and instantly sold out.

    The pay-per-view event, which will feature an appearance by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, takes place November 20, 2011. It will be the first WWE pay-per-view to take place at the reconfigured venue.

    — Beth Phoenix announced on Twitter that former WWE Diva Cherry has launched an account on the micro-blogging website. She can be reached at twitter.com/FmrDivaCherry.

    Cherry made first wrestling related appearance in two years at last month’s “A Hot Summer’s Night” event in Essington, Pennsylvania.

    — A Raw live event is scheduled for April 20, 2012 in Paris, France as part of WWE’s WrestleMania Revenge tour.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • PWI Names The Top 50 Women’s Wrestlers Of 2011

    SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles has earned the number one position in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s fourth annual “PWI Female 50” list, which ranks the top 50 women’s wrestlers in North America from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. She succeeds Michelle McCool, who ranked No. 1 in last year’s list.

    Pro Wrestling Illustrated attributes their decision to ranking Eagles as the top women’s wrestler in North America with the following: “This year’s list was unlike any other in the four-year history of the “Female 50.” For one thing, there was no obvious frontrunner in either WWE or TNA. Last year’s number one, Michelle McCool, retired after a few lackluster months. The WWE Divas title dropped in prominence and was held for a significant amount of time by Brie Bella who, while improved, doesn’t exactly conjure thoughts of Sensational Sherri or Trish Stratus.”

    Mickie James and Madison Rayne were also considered for the top spot, but for a variety of reasons, were ultimately deemed not worthy.

    “So we made a bold decision. We looked to the indies. Two possible candidates were SHIMMER champion Madison Eagles and WSU champion Mercedes Martinez. It was a difficult choice to make,” the magazine explains. “Fortunately for us, Martinez and Eagles faced off in March for Eagles’ SHIMMER title. Eagles managed to win a terrific match, which proved to be the deciding factor in our decision.”

    PWI also explains how the “Female 50” was determined: “To determine this list, we evaluated each woman’s innate wrestling ability, accomplishments during the past year, physical strength and conditioning, quality of opposition, charisma, and title success.”

    Some women’s wrestlers contracted to WWE and TNA, such as Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes, Tamina and Brooke Tessmacher, were left off the “Female 50” because PWI felt they did not earn a spot over some of the independent talent listed. The magazine explains, “While being on WWE’s or TNA’s global platform helps your chances, it doesn’t mean you get a free passage onto the “Female 50.”

    1. Madison Eagles
    2. Mercedes Martinez
    3. Mickie James
    4. Natalya
    5. Madison Rayne
    6. Cheerleader Melissa
    7. Beth Phoenix
    8. Tara
    9. MsChif
    10. Sara Del Rey
    11. Eve Torres
    12. Angelina Love
    13. Layla
    14. Sarita
    15. Kelly Kelly
    16. Serena Deeb
    17. Velvet Sky
    18. Ayako Hamada
    19. LuFisto
    20. Winter
    21. Brie Bella
    22. Angel Orsini
    23. Melina
    24. Daizee Haze
    25. Nikki Roxx
    26. Gail Kim
    27. Jazz
    28. Maryse
    29. Christina Von Eerie
    30. Portia Perez
    31. Rosita
    32. ODB
    33. Nicole Matthews
    34. Rachel Summerlyn
    35. Jessicka Havok
    36. Brittany Force
    37. Kellie Skater
    38. Tina San Antonio
    39. Melanie Cruise
    40. Cherry Bomb
    41. Sassy Stephie
    42. Tasha Simone
    43. Alicia Fox
    44. Amber O’Neal
    45. Allison Danger
    46. Kacee Carlisle
    47. Brittany Savage
    48. A.J.
    49. Melissa Coates
    50. Jessica James

  • Gail Kim To Remain Under Contract, Melina Comments On Raw

    — Gail Kim, who announced last Friday on Twitter that she quit WWE four days earlier, revealed tonight on the microblogging website that WWE is keeping her under contract until it expires to prevent her from competing elsewhere.

    She wrote, “This is the current situation 4 every1 who’s asking: I quit last mon. And apparently after a total of 5 yrs of working for a co. where I was not utilized or appreciated,I’m now 4 some reason,valuable enough 2 keep me under the remainder of my contract so I can’t work elsewhere. Controlling? Thoughts?”

    Kim was then asked how much longer she will be affiliated with WWE, to which she replied, “Not much longer.”

    — Beth Phoenix was apparently scripted to take a shot at recently released WWE Diva Melina during her promo tonight on Raw in which she said she was sick of the Divas division being made a mockery of. “No more booty popping, no more splits, no more stink faces,” Beth said following her victory over Eve.

    Melina wrote on Twitter, “PS- Any Diva can try 2 do a split from here on out but what the WWE confirmed is that the SPLITS will always remind the world of me. Thank u.

    She continued, “I love the statement peeps! I bet the powers that be were waiting all night 2 hear that line go on air. Hee hee. I find it very flattering!”

  • RAW Match For Next Week, Miz On MTV This Week, Superstars

    — It was announced tonight on Raw that a #1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal will be held on next week’s show to determine the #1 contender to the Divas Championship. The winner will face Kelly at SummerSlam.

    — The Miz is advertised to appear on MTV’s The Challenge: Rivals After Show this Wednesday night at 11:00 p.m.

    – Matches taped tonight in Hampton, Virginia for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:

    * Jack Swagger vs. Alex Riley

    * David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty vs. Chris Masters and Santino Marella

    Participants are as follows: A.J., Alicia Fox, Beth Phoenix, Brie Bella, Eve, Gail Kim, Kaitlyn, Maryse, Melina, Natalya, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes and Tamina.

    — Dolph Ziggler debuted a remixed version of his theme song, “I Am Perfection,” tonight on Raw prior to his match against Evan Bourne.

  • Title Match Announced For Raw, SD Draws Lowest Rating Of ’11

    — The official Twitter account of WWE Magazine announced that the Divas Championship will be on the line in the first match of tonight’s “Power to the People” edition of Monday Night Raw.

    Brie Bella will defend her title against (A) Eve, (B) Kelly Kelly, or (C) Beth Phoenix. Viewers can vote by texting A, B or C to 46993. Standard texting rates apply.

    — The June 17 episode of WWE SmackDown scored a 1.71 cable rating, down from 1.77 the prior two weeks.

    SmackDown averaged 2.71 million viewers, approximately the same as the previous week. This extends the program’s streak of less than 3.0 million viewers to seven consecutive weeks.

    It is the lowest rated episode of 2011. The previous low was set on May 6 with a 1.73 cable rating.

    — John Cena and The Rock are featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

  • Lethal Returning To ROH, Cena Announced Covered By HP, More

    — Former TNA X Division Champion Jay Lethal is returning to Ring of Honor for the first time since 2008. The organization issued a press release today to announce that he will appear on the Best in the World online pay-per-view on June 26.

    — The Huffington Post posted an article regarding John Cena announcing to the Extreme Rules audience that U.S. troops “captured and compromised” Osama bin Laden.

    — An image of The Undertaker giving the Tombstone piledriver to Triple H is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Power Slam.

    — WWE.com has posted new studio photos of Beth Phoenix.

  • Clay Injured At Extreme Rules, Phoenix Comments On Kharma

    — Brodus Clay suffered a severe gash on his head last night at Extreme Rules after being drove into a ladder by Christian. A great deal of blood gushed from his wound and it is said that he may have suffered a concussion.

    Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter regarding Clay: “Brodus Clay’s a tough monster. Had staples put in his head but wants to compete now! This kid can be a star. Congrats Christian. Overdue.”

    — Beth Phoenix took to Twitter to comment on Kharma’s WWE debut.

    She wrote, “It would appear that as we say goodbye to one Diva, there is a new terror on the horizon.”

    — WWE returns to the Mississippi Coliseum in Jackson, Mississippi on August 26, 2011 and the Fed-Ex Forum in Memphis, Tennessee on August 27, 2011.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Beth Phoenix Drafted To RAW To Keep CM Punk Happy?

    As we reported this week, RAW superstar CM Punk is said to be unhappy in WWE and is considering leaving the company when his contract expires later this year.

    Full Report: CM Punk Leaning Towards Leaving WWE This Year

    Punk is burned out from five years on the road and is not happy with other stars such as The Miz and Alberto Del Rio getting pushed over him.

    WWE wants to keep Punk on the roster and have offered him a new longterm deal, which he’s yet to sign. It’s interesting to note that CM Punk’s real-life girlfriend Beth Phoenix was traded to the RAW brand during Tuesday’s Supplemental Draft – which could be seen as a move to make life better for Punk on the road.

    Punk’s possible departure from WWE later this year has been one of the main topics of discussion behind the scenes this week. Punk has been dating Beth Phoenix for the past several months and the two are reportedly a serious couple.

    WWE has made roster trades in the past to keep superstar-diva couples together – with the most notable example being Michelle McCool being moved to SmackDown a few years ago so she could travel with her husband, The Undertaker.

    Check Out: Picture From THE UNDERTAKER’s Wedding To Michelle McCool

  • Jim Ross Comments On His TV Future, WWE Fixes Phoenix Error

    — Jim Ross doesn’t believe he will remain on WWE programming on a regular basis. However, tonight’s WWE Draft could change his assumptions

    Ross wrote on Twitter, “I’d be shocked if I return to wk’ly tv in any form on a regular basis. Draft could change my assumptions. I do miss Mon nites w/ King.”

    — WWE.com listed Beth Phoenix as a member of Raw over the weekend. The URL error was fixed today as her profile page denotes her as a member of SmackDown.

    — Rosa Mendes replaced Kaitlyn during the final portion of SmackDown’s overseas tour last week.

    — Jim Ross is advertised for appear at this Saturday’s Legends of the Ring 12 event, which takes place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, New Jersey. More information is available at www.legendsofthering.com.

  • Phoenix Moving To Raw?, Rock & Cena Featured On Mag Cover

    — Just two days before WWE’s annual Draft, Beth Phoenix is listed under the Raw Superstars folder on WWE.com.

    Her profile page’s original URL source, www.wwe.com/superstars/smackdown/bethphoenix, now redirects to www.wwe.com/superstars/raw/bethphoenix. However, “The Glamazon” is still listed as a member of the SmackDown roster.

    It is possible that it is a glitch as her page, as well as Rosa Mendes’, were briefly unavailable this morning.

    — An image of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shaking John Cena’s hand a few weeks ago on Raw is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated. The cover can be seen at www.pwi-online.com.

    — WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas celebrates his 57th birthday today.

  • Kelly Kelly Remembers Test, Diva Says She Will Never Do Playboy

    — Today marks the second anniversary of the passing of former WWE talent Andrew “Test” Martin, who succumbed following an accidental overdose of the painkiller oxycodone. WWE Diva Kelly Kelly, who was involved in a two-and-a-half year relationship with Martin, posted a remembrance on her Twitter account.

    “Forever and always in my heart Andrew Martin not a day goes by I don’t think of you,” she wrote. “I know he’s in heaven watching over all of his jobbers @thetommydreamer :) thinking of all the great memories we had today.”

    — A fan asked Beth Phoenix today on Twitter if she’ll ever pose for Playboy. She responded, “Never ever.”

    — Tomorrow’s Raw taping at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. is not sold out but all the floor and second row seats are gone. After WWE had not sold out a show in months, (sans the Royal Rumble), Raw has sold out three consecutive weeks.

    source: f4wonline.com

  • Update On Cyborg’s Negotiations With WWE, Phoenix Reacts

    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.”

  • Kelly Kelly “Fired” From WWE, Booker T Joins SmackDown, More

    — After Kelly Kelly speared Layla to help Edge preserve his World Championship against Dolph Ziggler last night on SmackDown, “acting” SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero fired the blonde bombshell from WWE. Her bio page has been moved to the Alumni section.

    — WWE.com has added Booker T to the SmackDown roster page.

    After making a surprise return at the Royal Rumble, the six-time World Champion was introduced as SmackDown’s newest commentator on last night’s show.

    — Beth Phoenix teased the following yesterday on Twitter: “Great things are on the horizon for The Glamazon….keep your eyes peeled….soon. Very soon!”