— There has been talk of Rey Mysterio appearing on tonight’s Raw SuperShow emanating from the injured wrestler’s hometown of San Diego, California.
The masked star has been sidelined since August due to knee surgery. He posted a video last month saying he plans to return to action in time for WrestleMania XXVIII on April 1, 2012.
— Rebecca Reyes (a/k/a Reby Sky), who was charged with reckless driving to endanger and speeding in North Carolina in September, has had her case continued until March 31, 2012.
— Former WWE star Zach Gowen is working on an autobiography with Evan Ginzberg. It will be titled Wrestling Then & Now.
— Chris Jericho’s radio show The Rock of Jericho on XM 164 is now being replayed at Sunday at noon and Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. The show airs weekly at 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
sources: PWInsider.com, Wrestling Globe Newsletter
— The Rock is advertised for the Raw SuperShow following WrestleMania taking place April 2, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The advertised main event is an Eight-Man Tag Team Match pitting John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton and Big Show against Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Kane and Mark Henry.
— Raw Superstars are advertised to appear at the April 3, 2012 SmackDown taping at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The advertised main event is a Ten-Man Tag Team Match pitting John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Big Show and Sheamus against Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Mark Henry and The Miz.
— Steve Austin says Jake “The Snake” Roberts is worthy of the WWE Hall of Fame. He wrote the following after reading Roberts’ thoughts on entering the Hall:
“JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS DEFINITELY DESERVES TO BE IN THE H.O.F. AND THAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE. One of my fave all time workers.”
— This week’s WWE Classics On Demand updates are as follows: Extreme Championship Wrestling (January 20, 1998), WWF Mania (January 9, 1993), World Class Championship Wrestling (February 18, 1984).
— Matches taped tonight at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:
* Jack Swagger vs. Santino Marella
* WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo vs. JTG and Michael McGillicutty
— Brodus Clay squashed WWE developmental wrestler Damien Sandow in a dark match at tonight’s Raw SuperShow taping in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sandow was accompanied by Abraham Washington, who introduced him to the audience prior to the bout.
— A photo of Sheamus performing the High Cross on Chris Jericho at last week’s Royal Rumble is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Super Luchas.
– The Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk storyline continued at Saturday’s RAW live event in Wichita, Kansas, another sign that the two are headed for a showdown at WrestleMania 28.
Jericho appeared during the Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler match and tried to cost Punk the match twice, nailing him with a Codebreaker when the referee was laid out.
– Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow takes place from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Following his return to WWE television last week, we can confirm that Triple H is scheduled for tonight.
Matches advertised locally for tonight are John Cena vs. Kane and WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler.
Oklahoma native Jim Ross appeared the “Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz” radio show last night after the Super Bowl to promote tonight’s RAW. Ross was still sporting his gray goatee, so if he does appear on RAW tonight it will be with the new look.
— Chris Jericho posted a message on Twitter in response to online critics.
“Funny how some of u never stop complaining and think u know it all,” he wrote. “Just sit back and enjoy the ride…you’ll have a lot more fun!”
— WWE highlighted World Championship Wrestling’s annual February pay-per-view event SuperBrawl on this week’s episode of Vintage Collection. Matches featured include The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Young Pistols (WCW SuperBrawl), Billy Kidman vs. Vampiro (WCW SuperBrawl 2000), Scott Steiner vs. Diamond Dallas Page (WCW SuperBrawl Revenge), Steve Austin, Paul Orndorff and Rick Rude vs. Sting, Dustin Rhodes and Brian Pillman in a Thundercage Match (WCW Superbrawl IV).
The 1998 edition is currently airing its entirety on WWE Classics On Demand.
— Tommy Dreamer will be holding a wrestling seminar on March 8 in Winnipeg. Cost is $35 and spots are limited. E-mail danny@cwecanada.ca for more information.
Sheamus was the last man standing at Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view, earning himself a title shot against a champion of his choosing at WrestleMania 28. While Sheamus winning the Rumble sets up a series of interesting scenarios for the next several months of WWE television, it was actually Chris Jericho who was originally scheduled to win the event.
Triple H, who has gained even more influence behind the scenes in recent months, made the call for Sheamus to win the Rumble just days before the event took place. The two have been close friends (and workout partners) since the Irish grappler’s promotion to the main roster in the summer of 2009.
In an interview with Power Slam magazine, Triple H singled out the Celtic Warrior as a wrestler with big potential:
“The closest to me is probably Sheamus, because we always train together on the road. But I try to watch all the young guys’ matches and give them advice, if they want to hear it. If they take advice to heart and really want to improve, then I’m wanting to help. As for seeing some of myself in someone? That’s tough. Sheamus just the other day showed up at a show he didn’t have to be at. He does whatever he’s asked to do without complaining, he goes to every show and is always wanting to work: he does it all, goes above and beyond. That’s what I was like.”
Randy Orton was also discussed as a potential winner of the Rumble, since he cleanly put over Mark Henry during The World’s Strongest Man’s rise as World Heavyweight Champion and the event was taking place in his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri. Before the final call was made for Sheamus to win the Rumble, Chris Jericho was the favorite, which would have set up a WWE Championship showdown against CM Punk at WrestleMania XXVIII (a match that will likely happen anyways).
WWE officials contemplated last week having John Cena win the match due to the stipulation that “everyone was eligible” for the Rumble. Cena would win the match and subsequently make a tough decision: take the title shot and not face The Rock at WrestleMania.
— There is “strong talk” within WWE that Chris Jericho will only appear for the promotion through April or May before taking another hiatus to tour with Fozzy in the summer.
— In a stark contrast to recent weeks, Twitter was severely downplayed on Monday’s Raw SuperShow. F4WOnline.com reports Triple H advised the move.
— Jacques Rougeau has been very pleased with the reception for his French-language autobiography. “The book is doing marvellous, it really is,” he told SLAM! Wrestling, noting that 2,500 of the 3,000 printed have been sold.
The former WWE Superstar is scheduled to appear at book fairs through April, in New Brunswick and throughout Quebec. He hopes to have it released in English within the next two months.
— Chris Jericho played up his television feud with CM Punk via Twitter on Wednesday. Regarding the WWE Champion’s entrance song, he wrote:
“Cult Of Personality playing on XM. I hate this song….”
– Former WWE talent Maria Kanellis appears in the new movie The Meltdown. A screening of the film takes place this Saturday at Theater 7 1406 South 3rd Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89104 at 6:30 p.m. A Q&A session will be held following the film.
– WrestlingFigs.com reports The Boogeyman, Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) and Spellbinder (a/k/a Phantasio) will appear at Legends of the Ring 14, which takes place June 2, 2012 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Monroe, New Jersey.
– SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia is holding a contest today at 5:00 p.m. on Twitter. The prize will include “2 8x10s, WWE Magazine, “Quiero Vivir” album, Divas book and article of clothing worn on TV! ALL SIGNED!!!”
– Chris Jericho’s feud with WWE Champion is officially underway. Prior to Monday’s RAW, Chris Jericho tweeted:
“I’ve got something to say…. #raw.”
On RAW, Jericho attacked WWE Champion CM Punk, kicking off their feud that is expected to culminate in a match at WrestleMania. After RAW, Jericho tweeted:
“Told u I had something to say…. #raw.”
– During Monday’s RAW Supershow, a commercial aired in the Boston market hyping an appearing from The rock on the March 5th episode of RAW. Here’s the updated schedule of when The Rock is advertised to appear on RAW:
February 27th (Portland, OR)
March 5th (Boston, MA)
March 12th (Cleveland, OH)
March 26th: (Atlanta, GA)
The Rock is expected to do a ton of media appearances to help promote his match against John Cena at WrestleMania 28 once he finishes the promotional rounds for his new movie, Journey 2.
— WWE aired a commercial during Friday’s SmackDown advertising the return of Randy Orton for next week’s show.
Orton has been sidelined since December 28, 2011 due to an injury angle involving Wade Barrett.
— Former WWE performer Maryse Ouellet celebrates her 29th birthday Saturday. Following her release from WWE last October, she announced plans for a clothing and jewelry line called House of Maryse.
— The January 20, 2012 episode of WWE Vintage Collection featured the following matches: Chris Jericho vs. John Cena (WWE SmackDown – July 4, 2002), John Cena vs. Eddie Guerrero (WWE Smackdown – January 30, 2003), Hardcore Battle Royal (ECW – June 13th, 2006), Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane vs. Dennis Condrey and Randy Rose (Starrcade 1988).
Chris Jericho, NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, baseball player Chipper Jones and NFL linebacker Derrick Brooks are now business partners – as co-owners of the new D1 Sports Training and Therapy center in Tampa, Florida. The facility focuses on training Division 1 college athletes.
Jones and Brooks will be hosting a members-only D1 Experience event on Saturday, January 21. Jericho will be hosting a D1 Experience event on Saturday, January, 28. The date for Tebow’s members-only D1 Experience event at D1 Tampa is to be determined.
The facility, located on Gunn Highway in Citrus Park. features an 18,000+ square-foot training space and an additional 10,000 square feet for Westchase Sports Medicine and Patients First family medicine practice.
Here’s what Chris Jericho and Tim Tebow are saying about the new facility:
CHRIS JERICHO: “It’s such an exciting honor to be part of D1 Tampa! After training around the world at an advanced level for over 25 years, I can honestly say this is the finest fitness facility that I have ever been a part of. I’m so stoked to see the city of Tampa become a more physically fit community as a result of D1 and I plan to train here as much as possible!
TIM TEBOW: “It’s so exciting to be a part of D1 in Tampa. When I graduated from Florida I had to find the perfect place to train to get ready for the (NFL) combine. I traveled all over the country in search of a facility that would fit my needs. Of all the places that I visited around the country, I found that D1 had everything I needed and it ended up being the right place for me.”
“I love the training philosophy as well as the mentality the staff brings to work every day. They are so passionate about training, getting people in shape and improving their mind along with their focus on life. I was honored when I had the opportunity to become a part of the D1 family.”
– WWE star Chris Jericho spoke with the Winnipeg Free Pressabout his future with the company:
“I have no intentions of leaving anytime soon. I’m in the best shape of my life I feel great. The thing for me is I always have lots of other stuff going on and I always have. So sometimes I leave to work on other projects, but I’ll always come back. “When I was growing up in Winnipeg I wanted to be two things: I wanted to be a wrestler and I wanted to be in a rock and roll band and I’ve been lucky enough to have both of those dreams come true.”
– Speaking of Jericho, he’ll be appearing with WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin at tonight’s “Roast of Zakk Wylde” event tonight at The Grove in Anaheim, Calif. Austin and Jericho are two of several celebrities scheduled to roast the famous guitarist. Former Raw guest host Sharon Osbourne will serve as tonight’s Roast Master.
– Carl Dantes sent in the following news items regarding Shawn Michaels:
Here’s a link to watch the Golden Moose Awards live online tonight starting at 6:15pm PT. Shawn Michaels and his tv show MRA is up for a few awards. t.co/RBQGRm6V
Shawn Michaels will be attending this year’s WrestleMania XXVIII Axxess on March 31st, 2012 Saturday from 1-5pm for the session and from 1-3pm for the VIP signing at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Tickets available Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10:00 a.m. ET at ticketmaster.com.
Chris Jericho made his return to the G4 television show “Attack of the Show” on Tuesday. Hosts Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey play a special round of the game “Twitter Twister” with help from their fans and Chris Jericho, as Craig ‘The Twistecutioner” DeSilva:
Speaking of everybody’s favorite Silent Superstar, the “huge announcement” Jericho has been teasing on Twitter in recent weeks has been revealed. Jericho’s rock band Fozzy has signed a new deal with Century Media Records. Here’s the official press release, sent out this afternoon:
FOZZY SIGNS WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS
Century Media Records are proud to announce the signing of internationally-renowned metal band Fozzy. The brainchild of Chris Jericho and Rich Ward, Fozzy was formed a decade ago out of a passion for hard rock and heavy metal and has transformed into one of North America’s most electrifying bands.
“We are so excited and honored to be part of the Century Media family,” says Chris Jericho, an entertainment icon who has achieved legendary status as one of the WWE’s most acclaimed superstars, penned two New York Times best-selling autobiographies, and was a finalist on ABC’s hit television show Dancing with the Stars in 2011. “Fozzy finally has a record company with the firepower and worldwide influence we need and deserve to rise to the next level – Century Media is the perfect home for Fozzy, and we are stoked to release the masterpiece album of our career and conquer the world… and elsewhere!”
Chris Jericho will discuss Fozzy’s signing to Century Media Records tomorrow morning at 9am PST (Thursday, January 19, 2011) on the legendary Los Angeles radio station 95.5 KLOS, where he’ll appear live on the Mark and Brian morning show. To listen live on the internet from around the world, click here.
Fozzy – lead singer Chris Jericho, guitarist Rich Ward, drummer Frank Fontsere, bassist Paul DiLeo and guitarist Billy Grey – will release their Century Media debut worldwide in summer 2012. The album will be the follow-up to their acclaimed 2010 release Chasing The Grail, which saw them tour 15 countries around the world and perform in cities from Los Angeles to Lichtenvoorde, including an appearance alongside metal’s Big 4 – Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax – on the Knebworth Sonisphere, and a string of dates on the 2011 Rockstar Energy Drink Uproar Festival headlined by Avenged Sevenfold.
“There are very few musicians I respect more than Rich Ward, and I couldn’t be prouder of bringing him home to Century Media Records, the label that introduced me to Stuck Mojo in 1995,” says Century Media Records product manager Paul Gargano. “Chris is one of the most captivating entertainers and electrifying frontmen I know, and Fozzy have emerged as one of the best-kept secrets in hard rock and metal over the years – now it’s time to let the secret out…”
“Shortly after my 12th Birthday, while air-guitaring to Iron Maiden, I decided that when I grew up, I wanted to ‘pay my bills’ by playing guitar,” says Ward. “In 1995, Century Media Records allowed this seemingly unreachable goal to become a reality with my band Stuck Mojo. When that relationship came to an end in 2001, I continued making and releasing music with several different bands, through several different record companies. There was only one common thread in all my experiences with these other organizations – I wished they were more like Century Media. The truth is, like any ‘first’ relationship, it’s tough to get a real perspective of how good it really is until you’ve had other relationships to compare it to. After having lots of opportunities to gain some perspective, I am honored to return to Century Media Records as they become the home for Fozzy’s music. I’m so grateful to be able to play music for a living, and it is a privilege to continue my career with the label that gave me my start.”
— Four-time ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas announced Saturday via video message that “extreme wrestling” is coming back to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “The Franchise” is rounding up the band of hardcore misfits for Extreme Reunion, which takes place Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory (2700 Southampton Blvd & Roosevelt Blvd) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19154.
An official website has been launched for the event at www.extremereunion.net. PWInsider.com reports that the show is not planned as a one-off event but as part of a larger project.
— Paul Heyman went on Twitter to praise Jim Ross. He wrote, “Greatest announcer ever. And 1 TOUGH mentor. I learned about wrestling and LIFE from JR.”
In a trivia note, Ross indicated Saturday that he almost joined ECW following his dismissal from WWE in 1994. He tweeted Heyman, “but Happy…you never hired Ol JR..could’ve been a contend-a. Do you remember when we discussed me being a ‘surprise?”
Heyman also said he’s high on Chris Jericho. He wrote, “HUGE fan of Chris Jericho, professionally and personally!”
— Stephanie McMahon is profiled in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, which WWE.com says “offers a compelling look at the hard work it takes being one of the most powerful and tireless women in entertainment.”
Regarding the piece, WWE.com writes: “WWE’s Executive Vice President of Creative allowed the weekly magazine into her life for a jam-packed 14-hour workday. From dropping two of her daughters off at school with her husband, Executive Vice President of Talent Triple H, to discussing Sundance Film Festival plans with WWE Studios execs, to revealing what she and her father, WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, discuss during one-on-one meetings, McMahon gives readers a fascinating peek into a typical busy Wednesday at her Stamford, Conn.-based office.”
McMahon is featured in the “What Did You Do Today?” section of the January, 20, 2012 issue of Entertainment Weekly, which is currently on newsstands.
— On Monday’s Raw SuperShow, Chris Jericho was overwhelmed with emotion and left the arena speechless. Jim Ross explained on Twitter why Jericho cried on Raw.
– While this is most likely a long shot, Japan’s Inoki Genome Federation are trying to put together a pro wrestling match between Brock Lesnar and Fedor Emelianenko. Don’t hold your breath on this one.
– We’ve got an update on who is being discussed to win the Royal Rumble. While Randy Orton was considered the front runner to win the event in his home town of St. Louis, more recently, talk has shifted to Chris Jericho winning the Rumble.
Chris Jericho will likely be wrestling CM Punk for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 28. WWE creative recently proposed the idea of Jericho remaining silent until after he wins the Royal Rumble. Jericho would give his big victory speech on RAW the next night and issue his formal challenge to Punk.
– Google and Twitter have been at odds this week over a new Google feature where the search engine displays results from its own Google + social networking service above search results of Twitter.
Twitter reps have used search results for “@WWE” to show their concern for Google’s new feature.
– Former WWF champion Yokozuna will be announced for the 2012 WWE Hall of Fame class, according to a report on Wrestlezone.com. Yokozuna, who passed away back in 2000 at age 34, was related to WrestleMania main eventer The Rock.
– There continues to be a lot of talk about WWE holding WrestleMania 29 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.
– Former WWE/WCW wrestler Diamond Dallas Page says his DDP Yoga program helped Chris Jericho get into the physical shape required for him to make a return to WWE.
DDP told Steven Muehlhausen of The Fight Club Chicago radio show this week:
“Jericho gave a testimony saying, ‘DDP Yoga changed my life,’ after one of our workouts. [Doctors] said Chris Jericho had a herniated L4 and he was done and he came back with my workout… He did not think he was going to be able to come back. Within two weeks, he was already feeling, ‘Wait a minute, I think I’m gonna be able to do this.'”
DDP says Jericho is now “completely pain free” and several other members of the WWE locker room (including Santino) want to try his yoga program. He also mentioned that he recently signed a WWE Legends contract.
After exiting last week’s Raw SuperShow without addressing the Memphis crowd, Chris Jericho is slated to speak on tonight’s program. Brodus Clay, is also scheduled to make his much anticipated Raw debut, which has been continuously delayed by Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis.
The official Twitter feed of Laurinaitis made the following announcement concerning the show: “I hope you’re all excited for #Raw tonight…Brodus will be debuting, and @IamJericho will be speaking. It’s like a redo from last week.”
WWE.com is also advertising a non-title match pitting World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan against Kofi Kingston. Regarding the bout, Laurinaitis’ Twitter feed states, “@WWEDanielBryan just asked me if he and @TrueKofi could have a non-title match on #Raw tonight. I said yes. #MrExcitement.”
— John Morrison answered numerous fan questions for the fansite Starship-Pained.com including a query regarding life after WWE.
“I feel like I got off an express train walked to my car, and sped away. I’m still busy as all hell, but now, I’m the one driving,” he said.
He was also asked, “What do you think will help you get to the next level when you return to WWE?”
Morrison said, “JoMo needs to cut promos.”
— Popthecrowd.com has compiled a list of the top 25 most followed professional wrestling personalities on Twitter. The Rock heads the list with over 1.8 million followers. He is trailed by John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, The Miz, Shawn Michaels, Zack Ryder and Kelly Kelly.
— Greg “The Hammer” Valentine is scheduled to appear at WrestleReunion in Los Angeles, California later this month and he will be dying his hair jet black for the occasion. The WWE Hall of Famer will appear alongside The Honky Tonk Man and Jimmy Hart for a special “Rhythm and Blues” photo op.
– FCW star Antonio Cesaro (formerly Claudio Castagnoli in ROH) wrestled his first WWE match at Friday night’s RAW live event from Jackson, Mississippi. Cesaro teamed with Michael McGillicutty and lost a squash to Mason Ryan and Alex Riley. The same match happened at Saturday’s live event in Tyler, Texas.
Cesaro is likely being evaluated to be called up to the main roster, similar to Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins working live WWE events last month.
– Chris Jericho appeared at Saturday night’s WWE RAW live event in Tyler, Texas. He came to the ring but was quickly interrupted by David Otunga before he could even say a word on the microphone.
Otunga demanded that Jericho take off his jacket because it was causing seizures. Otunga got into Jericho’s face and the segment ended with Jericho putting Otunga in the Walls of Jericho before making his exit.
Jim Ross was asked on Twitter about the possibility of a match pitting Brock Lesnar against Bill Goldberg at next year’s WrestleMania. Ross responded:
“@Goldberg vs Lesnar at WM29 would be miraculous ie HIGHLY UNLIKELY.”
Goldberg, despite his well-documented negative feelings about WWE and specifically company head Vince McMahon over the years, says he’s interested in the bout. He wrote Friday,
“……I’d do it.”
Goldberg last competed for WWE at WrestleMania XX in a match against Lesnar with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin serving as special guest referee. The match garnered a hostile reaction from the audience due to knowledge that both competitors were leaving the promotion. After Goldberg defeated Lesnar, both wrestlers were laid out with Stone Cold Stunners.
Meanwhile, Goldberg still apparently views Chris Jericho in a negative light nine years after the two last worked together. A fan wrote to the former wrestling champion Monday, “Y2J sucks u should have came out there & speared him.” Big Bill responded:
In the days following Chris Jericho’s “surprise” return to WWE this past Monday on RAW, new details are emerging surrounding Jericho’s negotiations with Vince McMahon, his segment on RAW and what’s planned for the former Undisputed champion in the months ahead.
Jericho flew to WWE headquarters in Stanford, CT several weeks ago and met with Vince McMahon to plot his return, all while claiming that he would never work with WWE again.
The cryptic videos hyping Jericho’s return were the idea of WWE’s Social Networking Department. Internally, several people felt the videos were a little too “out there” – but they still went with the “It Begins” campaign.
While Jericho’s unique segment on RAW left many fans wondering what Jericho was going for, longtime students of the business saw that Jericho is a master at working the crowds and was able to manipulate the fans without saying a word.
Jericho will be feuding with WWE Champion CM Punk in the coming weeks, leading up to a match at WrestleMania 28.
There is no word yet on exactly how long Jericho is back for but there was speculation going around that he will be involved in a major program after WrestleMania 28 with a match at SummerSlam.
— Chris Jericho’s catch phrase “froot,” which roughly translates to “awesome,” is now featured on UrbanDictionary.com.
— WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper says he has one more big match left in him. Piper tweeted on Wednesday:
“I have not been asked to be in Royal Rumble. I tell u a secret, promise to keep it? I am going to do 1 more balls to wall match!” Piper told a follower on Twitter.”
— Video of Jim Ross calling Tuesday night’s OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game is now online. JR, who was celebrating his 60th birthday, called part of the game on Fox Sports Oklahoma and spoke about his WWE career, the brutal WWE travel schedule and more. Here it is:
— Chris Jericho, who returned to WWE at Monday’s Raw SuperShow, will be working a full-time schedule for the organization.
He is scheduled for this weekend’s Raw house shows in Tyler, Texas as well as the Raw live event tour in California the following week and then regularly shortly thereafter.
— Jerry “The King” Lawler will team up with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Dory Funk, Jr. in his return to Ocala, Florida and Funking Conservatory Wrestling’s !BANG! television taping on Saturday, January 21. They will be paired with Johnny Magnum and Cory “Wild” Weston in an eight man tag team match. Their opponents will be Chinese Champion, Shane Chung, Blain Rage, Fushicho Masuku and a mystery partner.
— Santino Marella announced that he will be appearing on this Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown. He tweeted, “be sure to catch smackdown this Friday, i am smeared all over it, or maybe its all lathered up in me, hmmm.”
– Mark Henry has been getting a lot praise backstage for working through his current injury. The former World Heavyweight champion has been in pain for some time and has turned down offers by WWE to take time off.
– FCW wrestler Donny Marlow, son of WWE Legend Haku, recently made his WWE debut on Superstars as Hunico’s bodyguard. Marlow is now going by the name Camacho.
– There was no dark main event after last night’s SmackDown tapings from Little Rock, Arkansas. After the taping concluded, there was a comedy segment between Big Show and Mark Henry to end the show
– Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton is being advertised for the March 6th SmackDown tapings at the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
– WWE officials planned to have Chris Jericho be the man behind the cryptic videos on RAW all along. Reports of Jericho being unhappy about not being featured in the WWE ’12 video game were made up to make insider fans think there was a rift between Jericho and WWE.
