Posts Tagged ‘Cody Rhodes’

Night of Champions Event Details, Triple H To Compete At MSG

— It was announced at Monday’s Raw SuperShow at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts that Night of Champions will take place at the same venue on September 16, 2012. There will be a pre-sale this week on Ticketmaster.com with the code WWENOC.

— Triple H will compete at WWE’s Road to WrestleMania event at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2012 as he teams up with CM Punk and Randy Orton in a Six-Man Tag Team Match against Chris Jericho, Cody Rhodes and Dolph Ziggler.

Also announced for the show: World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show vs. Mark Henry; John Cena vs. Kane in a Last Man Standing Match; R-Truth vs. The Miz; Jack Swagger vs. Zack Ryder.

— WWE Champion CM Punk shot footage for his upcoming DVD Monday in Boston, Massachusetts.

“Oh hey. Day 1 of filming for this little DVD thing I’m doing. No time like 5:30 AM to capture my true crabby essence,” he wrote on Twitter. “Man. This DVD is going to be so great. #LWF #MAW #SDW #IWA #IWC #ROH #OVW #WWE.”

source: PWInsider.com

Possible Stipulation For ‘Mania Match, Rock Arrives In Boston

— Talk within WWE is that a stipulation may be added to the Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show match at WrestleMania XXVIII beyond the Intercontinental Championship being on the line.

— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has already arrived in Boston, Massachusetts for tomorrow night’s Raw SuperShow at the TD Garden. He is staying at the same hotel as WWE talent.

Johnson posted a photo of himself on Twitter hanging out with a large group of fans.

— The March 3, 2012 episode of WWE Vintage Collection featured the following matches: Buddy Landel vs. Bob “Spark Plug” Holly (WWF Monday Night Raw – December 18, 1995), George “The Animal” Steele vs. Nikolai Volkoff (WWF Prime Time Wrestling – June 23, 1986), Batista vs. Tajiri (WWE Raw – May 10, 2004), “The Natural” Butch Reed vs. Tito Santana (WWF All American Wrestling – December 7, 1986), Cactus Jack vs. Dustin Rhodes (WCW Main Event – March 1, 1992), Bret Hart vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler (WWF Monday Night Raw – March 13, 1995), Harley Race vs. Pedro Morales (WWF live event – December 6th, 1986).

source: PWInsider.com

Barrett Suffers Dislocated Elbow During Raw, Other Stars Hurt

Wade Barrett suffered an injury to his left arm during the 10-Man Battle Royal on Monday’s Raw SuperShow. After being taken to a nearby medical facility for further evaluation, he has been diagnosed with a dislocated elbow.

The injury occurred following Barrett and R-Truth’s elimination from the match. As Truth and Barrett recovered from their eliminations on the outside, Big Show tossed Dolph Ziggler on top of them from the ring. The three WWE Superstars were knocked backwards and Barrett landed awkwardly on his arm. Barrett could be heard screaming in pain, to the point where WWE had to cut the audio because of his use of profanity.

Ziggler was also hurt when his shoulder and arm hit the broadcast table during the match. He was examined backstage and is said to be fine.

Cody Rhodes, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth were also hurt during the bout and received medical attention backstage. Rhodes hurt his elbow and right leg. Kingston appeared shaken up but was not seriously injured. R-Truth was assisted to the backstage area following the match.

(sources: PWInsider.com, F4WOnline.com)

Syfy Promotes Live SmackDown, Natalya Posts First Blog, More

— Syfy issued a press release Friday announcing that a WWE SuperSmackDown Live special will air on Tuesday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m.

“SuperSmackDown Live will feature WWE’s biggest Superstars and Divas, including World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, Big Show, Sheamus, Mark Henry, Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes and Alicia Fox,” the press release reads. “The special will encore in SmackDown’s regular time slot on Friday, February 24 at 8PM (ET/PT).”

— Natalya has posted her first blog on her newly launched website, NattieNeidhart.com. She recalls the Kids Wrestling Association, the first wrestling promotion she ever worked for.

“What kids grow up with a wresting ring their yard? Harts! Whenever there wasn’t snow, my grandfather Stu had a ring set up outside, facing his kitchen. It was the perfect place for the Hart grandkids to…wrestle!”

— NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood owner David Marquez announced Friday on Twitter that Shelly Martinez will act as the promotion’s event hostess.

He wrote, “Happy day! @NWAHollywood has come to terms with @funtimeshelly to act as Official Hostess of our events. Join us 2/12 & see what FUN is!”

Sunday’s show in Glendale, California will feature a “Come-As-You-Are No DQ Street Fight” pitting “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce and Colt Cabana against Tough Enough contestant “Big Nasty” Eric Watts and Cedric the Hitman. Event details are available at www.nwahollywood.com.

Update On Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust, WWE Title Praised By GQ

— Cody Rhodes’ inclusion in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber squashes the proposed bout against Goldust at the pay-per-view event. Though the brother vs. brother bout could still take place at WrestleMania XXVIII, Vince McMahon was against the idea as recently as a few weeks ago.

GQ has named the WWE Championship one of the best sports trophies of all-time.

They wrote of the title: “When it comes to gaudy title belts, boxing has nothing on professional wrestling. Boxing’s look like something stolen from the uniform closet of a Third World dictator. WWE’s is modeled after the old-school solid-fake-gold title belt that Ric Flair used to rock. Wooo!!!”

— Jerry Lawler appears for Remix Pro Wrestling on April 7 at Marietta Middle School Gym 242 Seventh St. Marietta, Ohio. Visit www.remixprowrestling.com for more information.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

RAW’s Anniversary, Goldust-Cody Update, DH Smith On WWE

– On this day back in 1993, WWE Monday Night RAW debuted on the USA Network. The one-hour show featured The Undertaker defeating Damien Demento in the main event.

– Mick Foley’s appearance on Celebrity Wife Swap will air on Tuesday, January 24th at 9pm EST on ABC.

– Bret Hart congratulated Edge on his WWE Hall of Fame induction and says he hopes to be there for the ceremony. The Hitman wrote:

“Congrats to the inductees so far to the WWE HOF, esp. Edge. He’ll always be one of my crew & I hope 2 be there 2 shake his hand that night”

– Goldust noted on Twitter yesterday that WWE is seriously considering a match between he and brother Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 28.

– Former WWE star David Hart Smith appeared on the Major League Wrestling podcast this week and had the following to say about his time with the company:

“We had a good title run with Tyson Kidd. I was kind of disheartened that more didn’t happen with my time in the company. I felt that i certainly had enough talent… It’s not exactly in my short-term plans to go back there. We’ll put the bookmark in this chapter read on and maybe go back to it sometime. It was definitely hot/cold with the company. When it was good it was good, and when it was bad it was like WWE isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.”

Matches Announced For SmackDown, WWE Star Changes Brands

— Next Friday on the first SmackDown of 2012, World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan will put his title on the line against Big Show and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes will defend his coveted gold against Booker T.

— Following an unsuccessful stint on Raw, Drew McIntyre returned to Smackdown on Friday’s show. His resolve and worth was called into question by Teddy Long in a backstage segment as the General Manager matched him up against Ezekiel Jackson. If McIntyre couldn’t win, Long said he’d have to start thinking about letting him go. While McIntyre argued with the referee about having his feet on the second rope during an attempted pinfall, Jackson swooped in and grabbed him by the tights to roll him up for the win.

After the match, McIntyre demanded that Long not count the match as a loss, claiming the referee was biased. Long would retort that he disliked losers, but especially ones who make excuses.

— Shelly Martinez posted a video fulfilling Dolph Ziggler’s request to the “Blue Meanie Dance.”

— WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel handled ring announcing duties at this week’s Raw live events.

JR On Ziggler & Cody As Champions, 2012 A Big Year For Him

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross fielded a bunch of questions from his Twitter followers over the weekend:

– A fan asked Jim Ross this weekend if Dolph Ziggler and Cody Rhodes would be World Champions in 2012. Ross replied:

“If not, they both should quit.”

– Ross said that 2012 will be a big year in WWE for the “JR TV character.” Ross is expected to have a big role in several shows on the WWE Network.

– Regarding a WWE Rivalries DVD set on The Rock vs. Steve Austin feud, JR told a fan that he wasn’t aware of one being in the works. Ross hosted the critically acclaimed first edition of the Rivalries DVDs between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels earlier this year.

Updates On Fear My Name, Goldust-Cody, Beth’s Black Eye

Former ECW star Lou D’Angeli (Sign Guy Dudley and Lou E. Dangerously) recently spoke about the end of wrestling at the old ECW Arena. Here is an excerpt…

“My take is this…move on. The Arena is a shell of amazing moments, personalities, and above and beyond all; fans. I will be forever grateful to not only have had my first ever show but my last ever show there. However, ECW was to wrestling what Nirvana was to music…did the Arena help that? Possibly. The Philadelphia Civic Center also helped the NWA and the Spectrum the WWF…every promotion had its staple venue…its staple city…and we all go down together in a blitz of fun memories, maybe violent also, possibly sexual, possibly scandalous and say “Hey, that was sick…that was a sick place…it was perfect…we are happy to have been part of it…”

– As we reported last week,  WWE has registered the trademark “Fear My Name.” The catch phrase is expected to be used for new WWE star Dean Ambrose, who used the line several times during promos he cut prior to his matches at live WWE events

– Jim Ross has commented on a potential Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust match at WrestleMania 27, noting on Twitter that he would be surprised if it happened.

– Beth Phoenix posted an updated photo of her swollen face from Monday’s RAW. While the swelling has gone down, the Glamazon is now sporting a nice shiner:

Beth Phoenix's Black Eye

 

Stiles Leaving WWE Due To Rhodes?, Punk Not On Facebook

— Ring announcer Eden Stiles announced late Tuesday night on Twitter that she has parted ways with WWE after requesting to be released from her contract three weeks ago. She also stated that she is dating Cody Rhodes and indicated she left the promotion due to their relationship.

Stiles tweeted this morning, “Most people in relationships prefer not to work together. There’s work and then your personal life. Healthy balance.”

She added, “I left WWE because- as the most important person in my life put it -“the world is my oyster”. It certainly is! Keep following me!!”

— CM Punk confirmed Tuesday on Twitter that he does not have a Facebook account.

— Sheamus is advertised to appear at the World of Wheels at the Shreveport Convention Center 400 Caddo St. Shreveport, Louisiana on January 13, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Eden Stiles Parts Ways With WWE, Says She Dating WWE Star

Ring announcer Eden Stiles announced late Tuesday night on Twitter that she has parted ways with WWE after asking to be released from her contract three weeks ago.

She wrote, “This was it! 3 weeks ago I asked to be released from my WWE contract. Today was my last day. Sure enjoyed it!! More on the horizon for me.”

Stiles also revealed she is dating Cody Rhodes.

“And…now that I no longer work here I’m glad to finally not “hint” and say that I am 100% Cody’s girl :-).”

After being a successful model for a few years, Stiles wanted to get back to athletics and found herself at WWE’s development facility, Florida Championship Wrestling in March, where she began training to become a WWE Diva. Stiles, however, was made the ring announcer for WWE Superstars.

Slammy RAW Preview, Goldust-Cody, New FCW Talent & More

– Tonight’s 3-hour RAW Supershow will feature the 2011 Slammy Awards. The only match announced for RAW as of Monday afternoon is John Cena vs. World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry.

The advertised dark match main event will see  WWE Champion CM Punk defend the title against The Miz and Alberto Del Rio in a triple threat match.

– Goldust continues to campaign for an Intercontinental Title vs. Career match against his brother Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 28. Goldust is now saying that he wants it to be a Miami Street Fight.

– Japanese wrestlers Jiro and Sakamoto, who trained at the dojo of former WWE star Taka Michinoku, have started training at Florida Championship Wrestling. Their profiles have been added to the FCW website.

– WWE and Slim Jim are teaming up for a new promotion that will help feed the troops. From now through April 2012, WWE will donate a Slim Jim to the troops every time somebody buys 2 Slim Jims.

Details On Michael Cole’s Crass Joke About Lilian Garcia

Returning to WWE after a more than two-year hiatus, Lilian Garcia appeared on Friday’s episode of SmackDown as the program’s new ring announcer.

Tony Chimel introduced Garcia to the live audience at the start of the broadcast, who was already standing in the ring. As Garcia talked about how great it was to be back, she was interrupted by Cody Rhodes, who was standing on the announce table. Rhodes said no one cares she is back since no one noticed she had left. Garcia danced with Hornswoggle later during the show, which gave commentator Michael Cole the opportunity to air a crass backstage joke.

He cracked, “I wish these two would stop horsing around!”

The reference stems from those in WWE’s “inner circle”—Vince McMahon, Triple H, television producer Kevin Dunn and the since departed John “Bradshaw” Layfield—often joking that Garcia has a horse-shaped face. The crass joke was passed around backstage years ago and ultimately acknowledged on television by Layfield and Hunter to amuse company employees. Though Garcia has publicly taken the joke in stride, Mick Foley took offense to Hunter demeaning the “Decade Diva” during an episode of Raw last year in which she had filled in for regular ring announcer Justin Roberts.

He wrote online after watching on television Triple H tell Garcia she can always return to WWE to “horse around,” “Why does someone like Triple H, one of the most talented, well paid guys in the business, do something so shallow and mean? Why would a multi-millionaire, with millions of fans around the world, feel the need (several times over the years) to say something that is only meant to hurt? I don’t get it. I don’t get why it’s done, I don’t get why it’s condoned, I don’t get what possible satisfaction anyone involved gets from demeaning someone like Lillian Garcia. I just don’t get it.”

The latest reference was likely directed by Triple H, who filled in for McMahon at Tuesday’s SmackDown taping since the WWE CEO was off visiting U.S. Armed Forces serving in Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan. Cole is the mouthpiece of the program director, as he is fed lines via headset. It was not the only mean-spirited remark on Friday’s show as Cole made light of Jim Ross suffering from Bell’s palsy after Josh Mathews said Cole speaks out of both sides of his mouth.

Cole quipped, “Actually, there is nothing wrong with my mouth, unlike J.R.’s.”

WWE Launching YouTube Channel, FCW Star Works SD Show

— WWE has announced that on February 1, 2012, they will be introducing a new WWE YouTube channel featuring “exclusive, one of a kind videos from your favorite WWE Superstars and Divas.”

— Damien Sandow, who currently reigns as FCW 15 Champion, competed at Friday’s SmackDown live event in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He lost to Tyson Kidd via roll up.

Sandow previously competed as Idol Stevens in 2006 for SmackDown.

— Booker T defeated Cody Rhodes via disqualification at Friday’s SmackDown live event in Chattanooga, Tennessee. After the match, Hornswoggle came out to do a Spin-a-roonie with Booker.

source: PWInsider.com

Austin’s New Action Movie, Cody vs. Goldust, New Divas Stable

– To update the story of a potential Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust ‘Brother vs. Brother’ match, WWE officials are said to open to the idea, although it might not happen at WrestleMania, as Goldust is pushing on Twitter.

– WWE officials have discussed putting Kaitlyn in a heel Divas stable with Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Natalya.

– Former WWE announcer Todd Grisham will be hosting an American Kennel Club special on ABC in January.

– WWE shipped 265,000 DVD units in October 2011, up 6% from October 2010. The top shipped WWE DVD’s for the year so far are:

  • WrestleMania 27 (232,000 units)
  • Best of WCW Nitro (138,000)
  • History of WrestleMania (120,000 units)
  • DX One Last Stand (109,000 units)
  • Randy Orton’s DVD (102,000 units)

– “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s new action movie, which is currently shooting in Vancouver and co-stars Steven Seagal, will be titled, “Maximum Conviction.” Austin and Segal will play soldiers guarding female prisoners from mercenaries that are trying to kill them.

Check out these pictures of Stone Cold Steve Austin & Steven Seagal on the set of “Maximum Conviction” –

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Booker T & Cody, Layla Returning, JR On Young Talent

– After undergoing knee surgery back in May for a torn ACL and MCL, WWE Diva Layla is almost ready to return to action. Layla took part in a live chat on the WWE website on Monday night and recently won a poll on the site about who should be the next challenger to Beth Phoenix’s Divas title.

– After Cody Rhodes threw a cup of water in Booker T’s face on RAW, Booker wrote the following on Twitter regarding the incident:

“What’s up universe hope all is well, just wanted to speak on that little drama that went down tonight, I’m really not what’s the problem is. Maybe Cody and I can sit down on FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN and talk about it we’ll see stay tuned…”

As we’ve been reporting recently, Booker T has been training for a final run as an active superstar – and will be feuding with Cody.

– Jim Ross feels that the younger WWE talents need to be more aggressive. He tweeted:

“Punk-Ziggler 1 of better matches on Raw in good while. Young, WWE talent needs 2 get HUNGRY/AGGRESSIVE. 2 many young guys on cusp of elevating in WWE aren’t aggressive enuf in their total approach 2 game WWE. Need squeaky wheels.”

Goldust Campaigning For WrestleMania Match Against Cody

Goldust, who currently works behind the scenes as a producer and trainer for WWE, has begun campaigning on Twitter for a match against his brother Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XXVIII.

He states, “With your voices heard to @WWE, goldust vs cody at wm28…..ic title versus career. For the haters can hope i lose to cody and retire, teamgoldie can hope for an ass whoopin for the ages and new ic champ.”

Goldust continues, “Here’s the deal…..the fire in me is too strong to lose to my move stealing lemmule of a brother….experience everytime.

“His ic title …..my career…..i would whoop him, take back My ic title and shatter all his dreams. Only teamgoldie can make this happen…u know how much it means to me.”

Meanwhile, Goldust has been blocking users who mention his former personas, including Black Reign and the short-lived Seven.

NBA Stars To Work WM28? Cody Getting Buff, Maryse-TNA, More

-With the NBA basketball season all but cancelled at this point due to the lockout situation between the players association and the team owners, there has been talk in WWE about getting a big name NBA star to work an angle at WrestleMania 28. Both Lebron James and Shaquille O’Neal have worked with WWE before in the past and there’s a good chance WWE will go after one of them if the NBA season does get cancelled.

Also related to the NBA lockout – there has been strong interest from big city arenas to host more WWE events over the next year to make up for the lost revenue due to the lack of NBA games. Madison Square Garden in particular is pushing for more live events in the coming months.

– There was a lot of talk backstage at Monday’s RAW about Cody Rhodes’ physique and how he’s looking in great shape lately.

– Former WWE diva Maryse is said to be done with wrestling for the time being, with no plans to work for TNA.

– Stan sent word that this week’s 3-hour RAW had only 35 minutes and 12 seconds of in-ring action. This is actually down from the previous week’s two-hour show.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

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)

Taker-McCool, Booker T’s Return, Daniel Bryan’s Beard & More

– As we reported last week, The Undertaker and Michelle McCool visiting backstage at Monday’s RAW Supershow from Texas.

Word is that WWE officials approached McCool about returning to the ring in the near future.

As for the Undertaker, there are no plans for him to return to television in the immediate future. At this point, WWE officials are hoping he’ll be healthy enough in time to wrestle at WrestleMania 28 next April.

– Money in the Bank briefcase holder Daniel Bryan wrote the following on Twitter regarding the beard that he’s growing out until WrestleMania 28:

“People keep tweeting telling me to shave my beard. Hell no! Join me and grow your beards out, too! #ThisBeardFightsFascists”

– Regarding the Booker T vs. Cody Rhodes feud that we’ve been reporting on, word is that it may take place at the Survivor Series pay-per-view. If not, expect Rhodes to be involved in a traditional Survivor Series elimination match.

– Former WWE Diva Maryse has been removed from appearing at a fundraiser for the Strike 3 Foundation at the Hilton Hotel in Stamford, CT on November 19th. Her boyfriend The Miz will now be appearing by himself.

(Credit to f4wonline.com for some of the information used in this report)

Cody Rhodes: Restoring The IC Title, Face Mask, Ugliest Crowds

WWE Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes spoke to SkySports.com this week to promote WWE’s upcoming return to the UK. Here are some highlights of what Cody said about:

His feelings for the Intercontinental Championship: “I’ve had the opportunity to have a very open platform on how I feel about the Intercontinental title. I feel about it in the same way that a lot of fans have felt about it and I was glad that I could be honest about it. At one point it was probably the most revered title in the WWE and it was in the hands of some of the most revered Superstars and talents.

“Without getting too specific, somewhere in the last five or seven years it kind of got lost. That was why I decided to bring back the classic look of the title because there is also a classic feel that comes with it. That’s the type of Intercontinental Champion I wanted to be…It should say a lot to be Intercontinental Champion. Today it seems like the Money in the Bank Briefcase means something, but I kinda wanted to trump that with something that used to be that way. That’s how I feel and it’s on a definite upswing.”

His Protective Face Mask: “It’s funny because things in sports entertainment get misconstrued. What we do is entertainment, but what happened with me was a little bit more than that. My nose was legitimately broken, my septum was horribly deviated, but it was the most lucky break I guess I ever had. I’m definitely not afraid to take it off and I’ve enjoyed the few times I’ve gotten away with taking it off and I can see it being around for a while, but not so much a major fixture of myself. I’m trying to make it like Triple H; he’s got his sledgehammer and I’ve got my mask.”

The Best Looking & Ugliest WWE Crowds: “The best-looking crowds is a tough one, but consistently the worst looking crowd that I ever see – and if I tell them that I’m not lying and trying to get under their skin, I’m just telling the truth – is Vienna, Austria. I got up close and personal at a signing with them and my God…”

New SmackDown Feud Starting Soon, Superstars Matches Taped

— As reported recently, WWE creative have brainstormed a program between Booker T and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. Plans are now in place for an angle between the two that would lead to the former World Heavyweight Champion’s return match. That angle may kick off as early as tonight’s SmackDown taping in Houston, Texas, Booker T’s hometown.

Part of the reason WWE is doing the feud is to promote their upcoming The Best of King of the Ring DVD set, which Booker T is hosting.

— Matches taped Monday in Austin, Texas for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston vs. JTG and Primo; Eve and Kelly Kelly vs. Brie Bella and Nikki Bella.

— Sin Cara beat Michael McGillicutty in a dark match prior to Monday’s television tapings.

sources: PWInsider.com, ProWrestling.net

McMahon High On SmackDown Star, HBK Comments On Hall Piece

— Vince McMahon is said to be high on Cody Rhodes after lacking faith in the second generation wrestler in the past.

Reportedly, the WWE head would not commit to promoting Rhodes as a top level star because he felt he overacts.

— Shawn Michaels posted a statement on Twitter regarding ESPN’s piece on Scott Hall, which aired Wednesday evening on E:60.

He wrote, “FYI- I did not see the piece on Scott. Scott. Kev, Kid & Hunter r my friends. Sharing our personal info or insight on here aint happening. Much like when u ask me my opinion on RAW or other wrestlers. I don’t do it. The net is flooded w/opinions. I don’t think u need one more.”

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Former WWE Star’s Son Joins FCW, SD Battle Royal Competitors

— The official website of Florida Championship Wrestling has added Jake Carter to their roster page. He is Jesse White, son of former WWE star Vader. He signed a developmental contract with WWE in April following a tryout at the organization’s developmental facility in Tampa, Florida.

White, 25, originally committed to the University of Oklahoma and was touted for the National Football League, but retired following a hip injury. He then followed his dad’s footsteps to the world of professional wrestling.

— Theodore Long kicked off Friday’s SmackDown by announcing that the first match of the night would feature 41 Superstars in the largest Battle Royal in WWE history. Interim Raw General Manager John Laurinaitis then revealed the winner would earn a title match against the champion of his choosing.

Randy Orton won the 41-Man No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal, last eliminating The Miz. Battle Royal elimination order is as follows: 1. Cody Rhodes, 2. Johnny Curtis, 3. JTG, 4. Michael McGillicutty, 5. Derrick Bateman, 6. Yoshi Tatsu, 7. Titus O’Neil, 8. Matt Striker, 9. William Regal, 10. Percy Watson, 11. John Morrison, 12. Dolph Ziggler, 13. Trent Barreta, 14. Jey Uso, 15. Ted DiBiase, 16. Tyson Kidd, 17. Daniel Bryan, 18. Tyler Reks, 19. Curt Hawkins, 20. Drew McIntrye, 21. Justin Gabriel, 22. Mason Ryan, 23. Primo, 24. Santino Marella, 25. Alex Riley, 26. Kofi Kingston, 27. Zack Ryder, 28. David Otunga, 29. Jimmy Uso, 30. Ezekiel Jackson, 31. Heath Slater, 32. Sin Cara (Negro), 33. Christian, 34. R-Truth , 35. CM Punk, 36. Sheamus, 37. Wade Barrett, 38. Jack Swagger, 39. Jinder Mahal, 40. The Miz.

Kidd Mocks Sin Cara Match, Ross Says “Strange Vibe” At Raw

— Tyson Kidd took a shot at the Sin Cara vs. Sin Cara match that took place last night at Hell in a Cell.

“Best part about being either Sin Cara?” he asked on Twitter. “Having the mask means you don’t have to show your face after that performance.”

— Jim Ross remarked the following on Twitter two hours before the start of tonight’s Raw SuperShow: “Very strange vibe today backstage @ Raw. Obviously lots of sore talents. All I know is that we have a 12 man tag. Expect fireworks.”

— One of the men holding Cody Rhodes’ Intercontinental Championship last night at Hell in a Cell was independent wrestler Luke Hawx.

source: F4WOnline.com