-The horror movie “Self Storage,” which features former WWE Superstar and ECW original Tommy Dreamer, is currently the number three most-watched film on all of Netflix following its’ premiere on their “instant viewing” section earlier this week. The film is based around a party that is held in a closing self storage facility that holds sinister secrets.
-Former WWE Superstar Carlito suffered a pretty bad cut during his match with Tommy Dreamer at Saturday night’s FWE iPPV. Carlito received a tetanus shot after the match and had the wound cleaned, turning down a visit to the local hospital.
-The Village Voice recently interviewed independent pro wrestling star Colt Cabana about his favorite 15 pro wrestling songs of all-time. Fans interested in checking that out can do so online at VillageVoice.com.
– Former WWE superstar Carlito made a controversial tweet earlier this week, saying that after watching RAW, he thinks 2 (unnamed) members of The Shield need to stop believing in The Shield – and start believing in the gym. After the news was picked up by Rajah.com and several other sites, Carlito responded:
Seth Rollins does Cross Fit regularly, Roman Reigns is a beast .. Perhaps he was talking about Dean Ambrose? Hey – we can’t all be “body” guys like him!
– The final rating for Monday’s WWE RAW was a 2.96, essentially even with last week’s 2.92. As noted earlier, this week’s show averaged 4,227,000 viewers, up 4% from last week.
By comparison, last year’s post-Extreme Rules RAW drew a 3.33 rating and averaged 4.89 million viewers.
– Monday’s RAW had a Trendrr.tv social media score of 267,714, up 18% from last week. RAW was the most socially active show on cable for the night.
– Ryback revealed in the May 2013 issue of WWE Magazine that one of his goals is to go one-on-one with The Undertaker at WrestleMania.
“For [The Undertaker] to be able to last this long in a business where you see the roster changing every year, it’s really amazing,” Ryback remarked. “I know it’s one of my goals to step in the ring at WrestleMania with him someday. It didn’t happen this year, but I’m hoping I’ll be at the very top of that list next year.”
– Former WWE Superstar Carlito took a lighthearted jab at World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler on Twitter Thursday over the one-time Wellness offender’s physique. After revealing his goal to become “shredded” again following a muscle-gaining program, the 34-year-old jokingly said he’ll look similar to the WWE Superstar, but with muscles.
“Bulking process is done! Now back to being shredded!” wrote Carlito. “Im gonna look like a dolph ziggler…well, if he had muscles!!”
– Baltimore Sun writer Arda Ocal revealed the following tidbit via Twitter concerning the legendary career of WWE Hall of Famer J.J. Dillon: “JJ Dillon told me on top of his head, 3,250 matches in his active career. He kept a log of every match/mileage for tax purposes.”
– Jack Swagger is scheduled for a court appearance on April 9th in Biloxi, Mississippi to face charges from his arrest last month. His first court date was March 12th but it was continued to a later date at the request of his lawyers.
– Chris Jericho noted on Twitter that he will return to the Jimmy Fallon show on Thursday, April 4th to promote WrestleMania 29.
– Former WWE star Carlito tweeted the following regarding Sean “Diddy” Combs performing live at WrestleMania 29:
Sean diddy combs is performing at wrestlemania 29, thats friggin awesome…said 1997!!!
– Chris Jericho was hidden in a bus outside until his entrance. Word backstage was that a deal was quietly made for him to work the show when WWE reached out to him for RAW. No word yet on his future with the company.
– Surprise entrants besides Chris Jericho in the 2013 Royal Rumble match were Goldust and The Godfather. Santino Marella also returned from injury in the match.
– Shelton Benjamin and Carlito did not return in the Rumble match, despite previous reports. PWInsider reports that the two ended up being booked at the same hotel WWE used because they were in town for an indy show.
– Mark Henry was also backstage. WWE had plans in place for him to return but that didn’t happen.
– Regarding The Godfather, he quietly drove from Las Vegas to Phoenix to hide from fans staked out at the airports. Godfather arrived Sunday afternoon and checked into the WWE hotel before going to the arena.
– Ted DiBiase was backstage at the Rumble and should be returning from a hand injury soon.
This Sunday’s Royal Rumble will see the returns of at least two former WWE superstars.
SEScoops.com can confirm that Shelton Benjamin and Carlito are scheduled for the 30-man Royal Rumble match.
Both men are in Phoenix this weekend to work independent shows on Saturday night and will in fact be at Sunday’s show.
We’re hearing word about a few other big surprises planned for the Rumble but are going to follow up and double-source these rumors before reporting them here.
SEScoops.com will have Live Results of the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, so make sure to check us out Sunday night.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart appears at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet 13963 Alondra Blvd. Space H-5, Santa Fe Springs, California, on Sunday, November 25 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
– Puerto Rican based promotion World Wrestling Council is building toward a match where Carlito would put his trademark hair on the line against Ray Gonzalez—Gonzalez would also put his hair on the line. The match is expected to take place next month in Bayamon, with either Invader #1 or Savio Vega as the Special Guest Referee.
– On tonight’s SHINE Wrestling iPPV, Kimberly looks to snap her losing streak by switching from the singles ranks to the tag team division. Kimberly, however, has trouble finding a tag team partner.
– According to the latest issue of Power Slam, Carlito has an open offer to return to WWE, whenever he desires. The magazine, however, notes that the former WWE Superstar is enjoying the freedom of working independent groups.
The second generation grappler was released from his contract with WWE in May 2010 due to a violation of the company’s drug testing program and subsequent refusal to attend a rehabilitation facility for a reported addiction to painkillers.
– Promoting his tour this month of the U.K., Chris Jericho spoke to Glasgow radio station Radio Caley (@RadioCaley) and presenter Colin Stone (@Colin__Stone) where he discussed Fozzy’s new album “Sin & Bones,” whether he’ll return to WWE (13.08) and his matches this year with Dolph Ziggler (14.57). Plus, Jericho has some words for Drew McIntyre (10:34).
– Santino Marella and Layla appear at Smyth’s Toys, Unit 6&7, Shane Retail Park, Boucher Road, Belfast, Ireland, tomorrow beginning at 3:30 p.m. as they sign for the first 400 fans.
– Today marks the anniversary of Brian Pillman’s death. The controversial WWE superstar was just 35 years old when he passed away in 1997. He was found in his hotel room in Bloomington, Minnesota after he failed to show up for a WWE pay-per-view that night. RIP.
– Several former WWE stars will be competing in an 8-man tournament to crown the first champion of the new Japanese Wrestling New Classic promotion. Former WWE stars in the tournament include Tajiri, Carlito, and Tommy Dreamer. Carlito will wrestle Tajiri in a firest round match on October 26 from. For more information, visit the WNC Facebook page.
– Here is this week’s Impact Wrestling post show:
King Mo drops in after his Debut on IMPACT WRESTLING. James Storm talks about King Mo and his opponent Mike Tenay gives his perspective on tonights episode and Borash seemed to have a revolving door of Knockouts on set.
– TNA Wrestling has parted ways with two British talents in Mark Haskins and Winter, PWInsider.com reports. The organization released Haskins from his contract and opted not to renew the former Women’s Knockout Champion’s deal after it expired last week. Both individuals have been removed from the company website’s roster page, thus confirming their respective departures.
Haskins had not appeared for the promotion since a January 2012 Impact Wrestling taping in his home country where he lost to Austin Aries in an X Division Championship Match. During the match, Haskins suffered a concussion and a neck injury, rendering him inactive for several months.
Winter’s official fansite, K-Waters.net, first announced last week that she had parted ways with the company. The website stated, “Just wanted to make an update and let everyone know Kat’s contract with TNA is officially up! Which means she is free to do DVDs, bookings, iPPVs, and whatever else! If interested please send emails to infamousbookings@hotmail.com.”
– During Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, former WWE Superstar Carlito joked on Twitter that TNA should favor Rob Terry and his ilk over wrestlers of the X Division.
“This TNA Xdivision should be eliminated! Nobody wants to see entertaining lil athletic wrestlers that can actually wrestle anymore!” he wrote. “We should start a petition to get rob terry a mega push! All he needs is another layer of fake tanner & 20 oz more of baby oil! C’mon TNA!”
– Making his first Massachusetts appearance in more than twenty years, Ultimate Warrior will appear at Big Time Wrestling’s debut in Downtown Boston, Friday, October 5 at the Reggie Lewis Center. Warrior will be in full face paint and make an in-ring appearance. Bobby Lashley, Carlito, Raven, The Sandman, a Divas Match featuring Jillian Hall
The Ultimate Big Time Wrestling Fanfest will be held prior to the event where fans can meet The Ultimate Warrior and all the BTW Superstars! Fanfest starts at 5:00 p.m. First match is 8:00 p.m. The Reggie Lewis Center Field House is located at 1350 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts. Event details are available here.
– The theme for WWE Classics On Demand programming during the month of October is “Legends of the Fall.” The evolution of Extreme Championship Wrestling, the inaugural WCW Fall Brawl and Two out of three falls match with Dory Funk, Jr. will be highlighted.
Chris Masters appeared on Inside The Ropes radio Thursday night. Highlights are as follows:
How he finds Vince McMahon backstage: “He’s above and beyond everybody. Even The Hulkster. He’s the guy that put this stuff together. They’re an odd family. They are good at business. People who are business savvy tend to come off a little cold. They don’t get too close to the performers. My first meeting with him was very cool. I told him in due time, I could definitely be a huge player for WWE.”
Who came up with Masterpiece gimmick: “Dr Tom Prichard changed my name to Masters. My friend Matt Morgan and I were sitting one day and he said Masterpiece. I brought it to Jim Cornette and he ran with it, WWE ran with it. I joke that I give 10 per cent of my salary to Matt Morgan. I’m just kidding. He always ribs that he’s responsible for it but I tell him he just had one moment of brilliance (laughs).”
On working with John Cena in 2005/06: “That guy had some heavy fists. Carlito and I used to joke around that in tag matches with Cena and HBK, we would literally rush to get to Shawn Michaels, because he wasn’t as heavy with hands and the other guy would be stuck with Cena and you’d be potato’ing each other left and right. I remember at the Elimination Chamber I felt like I was in a real shoot fight. It’s not that he’s bad, he just gets really fired up and he’s got big hands, he doesn’t realise his own strength.”
Thoughts on his TNA dark match and ending up working for Dixie: “I think there’s a good chance I’ll be working them in the future. It’s a different vibe to WWE. I like that Dixie Carter makes herself accessible to the talent. Jason Hervey came up to me after the match with a camera and just let me talk, it wasn’t some writer giving you stuff to say. There was a good reaction from the crowd. All in all it turned out as good as it could go. I’ve planted all the seed I could. It’s up to them if they want to capitalise, if not I’ll just go about my way.”
To hear the rest of the interview where Masters discusses how he broke into wrestling, his first WrestleMania, working a program with HBK, The WWE’s Wellness Policy and the infamous Pec Dance gimmick, head over to www.facebook.com/theinsidenetwork.
– The dark main event that took place after Tuesday’s night’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Kansas City, Missouri saw World Heavyweight champion Sheamus defeat Alberto Del Rio. During the match, John Laurinaitis came out and hit Sheamus with a steel chair. After the match, Sheamus cleared the ring of all the heels to send the fans home happy.
– Also at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings, Triple H’s appeared in an off-camera segment and confronted Damien Sandow. Triple H joked about giving Sandow a pedigree on RAW 1,000 the previous night – before delivering another pedigree to Sandow.
– Matt Hardy posted the following video on Youtube hyping an upcoming match against former WWE superstar Carlito for the MCW promotion based out of Niles, Ohio:
– Sara Del Rey, who was recently signed by WWE, is expected to train other WWE divas in addition to her performing in the ring. Del Rey is known for being a world class wrestler that does not fit the typical profile of a barbie-doll WWE Diva. There is also a feeling that Del Rey loves wrestling and won’t join the long string of models who leave the company to pursue outside projects. Del Rey currently has two more independent bookings which will conclude by mid-August, after which she will begin with WWE.
– Former WWE Superstar Carlito tweeted some thoughts about Friday’s SmackDown show, dubbed “Zackdown” and featuring guest GM Zack Ryder. Carlito, who knows a thing or two about what’s cool, says doesn’t get the Zack Ryder character:
Maybe Im getting old? I dont get the whole zack ryder thing, actually it annoys me. I like zack though, hes a good kid.
– Former WWE Women’s Champion Melina has been announced to appear for World Wrestling Fan Xperience’s Champions Showcase Tour event on October 13, 2012 at the MegaSport Arena in Moscow, Russia (see Melina photo). Talent confirmed for the event thus far are Chris Masters, Daivari, Jillian Hall, Vladimir Kozlov, MVP, John Morrison, Shelton Benjamin Carlito and The Hurricane. Event information is available at www.wwfxperience.com.
– Former WWE talent Jackie Gayda-Haas (a/k/a Miss Jackie) is expecting her fourth child with husband Charlie Haas. She posted a photo on Facebook of her baby bump.
Haas previously gave birth in 2006, 2008 and 2010. The married couple have two daughters and one son.
– Rock of Ages, which features Kevin Nash playing a bodyguard character for Tom Cruise’s character, debuted at No. 3 this weekend in Australia with a $1.35 million gross.
Former WWE Star Carlito appeared on Episode #6 of MLW.com’s Konnan Show this week and told a story about getting into a drunken fight with John Cena.
“I actually had a fight with [John] Cena. I forget where it was, but we got into a fight. A drunken fist fight. He told me I wasn’t applying myself. He said I should be at a higher level. I didn’t punch him because I’m not going to punch the face of the company. It was more like a drunken fight. I don’t think we were out to hurt each other. I was just defending myself, but Cena, he’s strong as hell.”
“He jumped at me first. They ended up separating us about three times. I felt like he and I had always been close. I think he just wanted to see me do better. Cena is one of those guys that’s a top guy, but he wants to see other guys. He doesn’t try to hold guys down, he wants to see them come up.”
– WWE.com has an article looking at Triple H’s appearance at Saturday night’s Floyd Mayweather fight in Las Vegas. The article states that Triple H has been wearing a “mechanical brace that offers various ranges of motion and, fortunately, versatile enough to remove for media photo opportunities while in attendance for the major boxing event.”
Triple H told the WWE website that there’s a lot of misinformation being reported about his injury.
— Selling Monday’s injury, Chief Operating Officer of WWE Triple H could be seen wearing a small sling over his broken left arm as he accompanied undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Jr. to the ring for his highly anticipated bout against Miguel Cotto on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. Believing that Triple H decided to appear uninjured at the event, former WWE Superstar Carlito commented via Twitter: “I just saw triple h in mayweathers corner! Apparently his arm has already healed. Thank the lord for miracles!”
He added further, “Correction, triple h was wearing a sling…and not many people know that a sling works a lot better than a cast for a broken arm! Right?”
– Lord Tensai’s claw finishing move has been modified for safety precautions. The hold now comes from the standing position, giving the opponent the ability to land back-first. The move originally started from Tensai’s knee, which caused the point of impact to be the back of his opponent’s head.
– Zack Ryder’s complaints that WWE edited his Youtube show and censoring him are likely just part of storylines.
– DigitalTrends.com has an article up looking at video game publisher Electronic Arts being on the lookout for acquisitions of gaming studios. With THQ in major financial trouble, they speculate that EA could take them over – which would give them the rights to the WWE video game franchise.
– MVP has posted a 30-minute discussion with fellow former WWE superstar Carlito. The two discuss their time in WWE, backstage heat, how working for WWE completely takes over your life and a lot more. Check it out:
– WWE commentator Michael Cole began using former WWE star Kerwin White’s entrance theme “Never Thought My Life Could Be This Good” at last week’s tapings. Chavo Guerrero portrayed the short-lived character in 2005, which was depicted as stereotypical, middle-class, white, conservative, Anglo-American man. The death of Eddie Guerrero led to Chavo dropping the character and wrestling under his real name as a fan favorite.
– Carlito defeated Finley at Big Time Pro Wrestling event on Sunday in Augusta, Maine. He said of his opponent on Twitter following the match, “I’m surprised WWE hasn’t rehired Finlay yet.” Finlay was released by WWE March 2011 after authorizing the interruption of the American national anthem by The Miz during a house show, drawing ire from the National Guard members in attendance. He has regularly competed on the independent circuit since then.
– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tweeted a photo Sunday of himself applying the Sharpshooter. Bret Hart, who popularized the maneuver, saw the picture and said he’s doing it wrong:
“I have a lot of respect for The Rock, but I’d be more than happy 2 teach him how to put the sharpshooter on correctly.”
— Yokozuna is expected to be announced for induction into the WWE Hall of Fame tonight on Raw SuperShow. Though Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was originally slated to induct the two-time WWE Champion into the Hall, it was rumored over the weekend that Bret Hart will instead do the honors. The wrestling legends contested in championship matches at WrestleMania IX and WrestleMania X.
Yokozuna, whose real name is Rodney Anoa’i, died from Pulmonary edema on October 23, 2000.
— The Miz will be chatting live on USANetwork.com during the East Coast airing of Psych Wednesday at 10:00 p.m.
— Former WWE Superstar Carlito wrote of his recent encounter with Bret Hart at an independent show, “I think he was surprised I was still alive or just looks at me like I’m a waste of talent. Lol, hes a real good dude though!”
— WWE creative curtailing Mark Henry’s standing in the company following a huge promotion relates to injuries and perception. Many internally have perceived Henry for numerous years as being injury prone and not tough enough to gut said injuries out.
Meanwhile, Henry is trying to break into acting as he feels his days in wrestling are coming to an end. He also realizes that his acting roles will probably limited to playing a bodyguard or bar bouncer.
— Carlito and Pimp Fatha (a/k/a The Godfather) headline the Territory League show on March 27 at the Avalon in Hollywood, California.
— Maria Kanellis will appear at WrestleReunion 8, which takes place April 13-15 at the Doubletree Toronto Airport 655 Dixon Rd. Toronto, Ontario Canada.
— WWE creative had at one point planned last week to replace Kofi Kingston as R-Truth’s tag team partner with Santino Marella for comedic purposes. Though R-Truth and Marella partnered at weekend house shows, the idea has already been nixed.
— Wrestlers who participated in a recent talent evaluation with WWE were asked to write down the ten most embarrassing and humiliating things they think could possibly happen to them in the company. Steve Lombardi, who oversaw the evaluation with William Regal, then told them that odds are everything they came up with will occur at one point or another if they make it to the big show. They must therefore decide whether working for WWE at the risk of being humiliated is something they want out of life.
— Carlito has canceled his appearance on May 18 in Amersterdam, New York for In Your Face Wrestling. Another former WWE star in Lanny Poffo (a/k/a The Genius) will appear on the show.
— Mando Guerrero, brother of the late Eddie Guerrero, has a role in the Will Ferrell comedy film Casa De Mi Padre.
