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  • Details On Fast-Count At Night Of Champions, Damien Sandow Teases Cashing In

    -According to reports, the announce team at WWE Night Of Champions were told not to acknowledge the fast-count by senior official Scott Armstrong at the finish of the Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan WWE Championship match. Apparently the fast-count will lead to an angle of some sort on WWE RAW tonight.

    -With the aforementioned Orton/Bryan main event last night ending with ten minutes left to spare in the pay-per-view window, many felt Damien Sandow was going to come out and cash-in his Money In The Bank briefcase. Sandow fueled a lot of that speculation with the following tweet, which he posted on Sunday:

    “I wonder how much longer I will be the uncrowned champion? Monnths? Weeks? Hours? Min? #WWENOC”

    Update On Orton/Bryan Plans For RAW Tonight + Dusty Rhodes’ Return!

    [Partial Credit: F4WOnline.com]

  • Detailed Post-RAW Notes: Another Fan Incident, Punk/Heyman/Axel Battle

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Derek Gash sent along the following post-show notes from Monday’s WWE RAW in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:

    The crowd was chanting “Thank You Savage” during matches as there was a fan dressed as Savage and looked just like him. The crowd kept getting live whenever he stood up.

    Edge got the pop of the night being here in his hometown, followed by Santino Marella and Goldust,

    During the commercial break after the RVD match, “The Macho Man” fan was spoken to by WWE staff. I’m not sure what they said to him but he toned it down from that point on. This seems like the fan incident last week on RAW where WWE staff came out and told fans dressed as Hogan, Piper, etc. to tone it down. The crowd had been distracted since the match between ADR and R-Truth due to the fan.

    Damien Sandow had repeated a part of his promo that he did during the commercial break when the cameras returned live. It was the same stuff that he had already while during the break

    After RAW went off the air, Curtis Axl and Paul Heyman came out. As they hit the ring, Punk’s music hit he came out with the kendo stick and hit Heyman a couple times. Heyman took off back up the stage and a match started between Axel and Punk. Punk landed a GTS on Axl and won via pinfall. Punk then proceeded to hit him with the chair and then celebrated with the Toronto crowd sending everyone happy.

    BACKSTAGE RAW NEWS: Vince McMahon FURIOUS At WHO?? And WHY?! [FIND OUT HERE >>]

  • Stacy Keibler Moves On To Another Millionaire, This Week’s “Raw Slam of the Week”, Ex-Stars In PA

    – The official website of Life & Style Weekly published a report today claiming that former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler has moved on to another millionaire after breaking up with actor George Clooney last month.

    “She’s dating millionaire Jared Pobre, and it’s pretty serious,” said a friend of the former Miss Hancock. “She was in Europe with him and all over Italy a couple of weeks ago.”

    Pobre is a tech entrepreneur based in Orange County, California, according to his LinkedIn profile.

    – Cody Rhodes gets revenge on his former tag team partner and best friend, Damien Sandow, in WWE’s latest “Raw Slam of the Week.”

    – Former WWE Superstars The Honky Tonk Man, Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and the Boogeyman have been announced to appear an Ultimate Wrestling Experience event in Sports City 4141 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, September 28.

  • Photo: Damien Sandow Debuts His New Money In The Bank Briefcase

    In case you missed it on Friday’s SmackDown, here is a photo of Damien Sandow’s new and improved Money in the Bank briefcase:

    Sandow-briefcase

  • Ring Of Fire Stipulation Details, Sandow’s New Briefcase, Shark Diving (Video)

    – In a minor spoiler for tonight’s WWE SmackDown, Damien Sandow will debut a new brown Money in the Bank briefcase. The show already aired in Australia.

    – Following up on earlier reports on the “Ring Of Fire” match at SummerSlam between Bray Wyatt and Kane, we’ve heard from another source that has confirmed it will essentially be an Inferno Match, with the ring surrounded in fire. However, neither man has to be set on fire to win the match.

    – As noted last week, several WWE Superstars and Divas went shark diving while the company was touring Cape Town, South Africa. WWE has published the following video of the excursion:

  • Damien Sandow On Randy Orton Fan Attack, If It Was A Work, Life On The Road

    South African website “Tonight” recently caught up with the current owner of the World Heavyweight Championship “Money In The Bank” briefcase, Damien Sandow, to discuss the already infamous Randy Orton fan attack during the recent WWE live event in Cape Town, as well as life on the road as a WWE Superstar.

    Below are highlights from the article:

    On the Randy Orton fan attack at the WWE live event in Cape Town: “Yes, it happened that a fan got too excited and decided to join in the fun. It was unfortunate, but that is behind us now.”

    On whether or not the fan attack was a work, and the chances of the attacker appearing on future WWE programming as an actual character in the company: “It is possible, but I can’t confirm that. I didn’t know anything about it beforehand so I am totally in the dark. However, it is now at a stage where WWE as a company has to handle the legal aspects that come with such situations. All I know is this is just going to tighten our security from this point onwards.”

    On life on the road as a WWE Superstar: “We are on the road for about two-and-a-half weeks or so and wherever we land we find the closest gym, workout, eat right, rest, then perform. It is like that constantly as time is not abundant. When we get some down time we fly to our respective homes and spend time with our families.”

    Check out the complete article online at IOL.co.za.

    HUGE Update On “RING OF FIRE” Match Between Kane & Bray Wyatt At SUMMERSLAM!!

  • Interesting Match Confirmed For RAW Next Week, Another New SummerSlam Match

    -Announced for next week’s edition of WWE RAW, which is the SummerSlam “go-home” (final) edition of the show, is a singles match between CM Punk and Paul Heyman.

    The match was revealed during a backstage segment where Paul Heyman was told by Brock Lesnar to “tell them (the viewers) something stupid.” Heyman then responded by issuing a challenge to Punk for next week’s RAW. Heyman noted it would be a man-on-man fight, not a match, for whatever that is worth.

    -Also on Monday’s RAW, the highly expected match between former partners Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes was confirmed for the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

    More HUGE Matches For WWE SummerSlam REVEALED! **CLICK HERE**

  • Cesaro Reveals His Match Strategy Against Great Khali, WWE Polls Fans On Sandow’s MITB Contract

    – In WWE’s latest edition of Behind the Match, Antonio Cesaro lends insight into his match against The Great Khali on the January 2, 2013 episode of WWE Main Event, which concluded with the former United States Champion lifting the 420-pound wrestler.

    – The official WWE website currently has a poll asking whether Damien Sandow should still be “Mr. Money in the Bank” without a briefcase—last week on SmackDown Cody Rhodes hurled the briefcase into the Gulf of Mexico, which Sandow was unable to retrieve. With over 8,000 votes cast, 86% chose “No, his Money in the Bank briefcase and title opportunity are at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.”

  • Reason For Rob Van Dam’s Quick Loss To Alberto Del Rio, Mick Foley Praises Bray Wyatt & Damien Sandow

    – On Friday’s SmackDown broadcast (taped Wednesday in Corpus Christi, Texas), Rob Van Dam lost in under a minute to Alberto Del Rio after the ECW Original was distracted by the match official, leading the World Heavyweight Champion to strike him with brutal kick to the face. The reason for the match outcome was because Del Rio had broken a rib or ribs the night before in a match against Sheamus and was therefore unable to properly compete.

    – WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley was quite impressed with Bray Wyatt and Damien Sandow’s performances on Friday’s SmackDown broadcast.

    “OK, good night for real this time. By the way, @WWEBrayWyatt is my new hero…with all due respect to @RRWWE. Intoxicating stuff, bro,” Foley wrote on Twitter following the show. “I HAVE MADE A MISTAKE! With all due respect to @WWEBrayWyatt, following the end of #Smackdown, it is @TheDamienSandow who is my true hero.”

    “The Hardcore Legend” then wrote on Saturday, “I’ve been laughing to myself all day – thinking about @TheDamienSandow on #Smackdown last night. Can’t wait to see that match at #Summerslam.”

    – WWE Hall of Famer George “The Animal” Steele is scheduled for an autograph singing today beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Barnes & Noble 1565 Niagara Falls Blvd. Amherst, New York, as he signs copies of his autobiography Animal. Call 716-837-7209 for more information.

    (source: F4WOnline.com)

  • Sandow’s Briefcase Plans, Jericho/WMXXX Surprise?, Bryan vs. Axel Expected

    -WWE Superstar Damien Sandow, who is now referring to himself as “Sir Money In The Bank,” spoke with The Austin Chronicle recently about his plans on cashing in his Money In The Bank briefcase. “I will wait for the perfect moment, and I assure you that once I get the title, I plan on retiring with it,” said Sandow. “If I revealed my strategy, that wouldn’t be very smart, would it?”

    -As previously reported, Chris Jericho finished up his current run with WWE at the latest SmackDown taping. Jericho will now go back on tour with his rock band Fozzy. According to one source, Jericho will be gone from WWE for at least several months, and his return may come as another WrestleMania XXX surprise.

    -At one point, the plan was for Daniel Bryan vs. Curtis Axel to take place at SummerSlam. Instead, the two will likely compete in an upcoming RAW or SmackDown match in the next few weeks.

    Tons Of Backstage News & Spoilers For This Year’s WWE SummerSlam PPV

    [Credit: F4WOnline.com]

  • Because Wrestling – Episode 106

    This week on Because Wrestling, we give our thoughts and check our prediction results for this past Sunday’s WWE Money in the Bank Pay-Per-View! (more…)

  • Heyman Reacts To Screwing Over Punk, Rhodes Talks Sandow Betrayal, More

    -Paul Heyman was spotted leaving the arena in Philadelphia on Sunday night after turning on CM Punk in the WWE “All-Stars” Money In The Bank ladder match. WWE.com attempted to speak with Heyman as he exited the building, but Heyman kept walking. Finally, Heyman turned around and yelled,

    “Stay out of my personal life!”

    -WWE caught up with Cody Rhodes following his crushing loss in the World Heavyweight Championship Money In The Bank ladder match on Sunday night. Rhodes didn’t have a response to Damien Sandow for turning on him and costing him the match.

    Immediately after that, WWE cameras caught up with Damien Sandow. Sandow was proudly walking around with the briefcase. He noted that they have been saying, “may the best man win” and on Sunday, the best man won.

    -Rosa Mendes recently noted on Twitter that WWE ring announcer Tony Chimel has lost 58 pounds — his original goal. Chimel used Rosa’s “Musclemania” program to shed the excess weight.

    Plans For Punk/Heyman/Lesnar Feud, SSlam Matches + RAW *SPOILERS* For Tonight!

  • Money In The Bank Briefcase Winners, Heyman Turns On CM Punk & More

    – The attendance at Sunday night’s WWE Money In The Bank pay-per-view from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA was 18,147, which made it a legit sellout.

    – Damien Sandow won the Money in the Bank briefcase for a future World Heavyweight Title shot. He won after turning on partner Cody Rhodes, who was close to winning. Cody was very over with the Philadelphia crowd and there’s talk that he’ll be turning babyface soon.

    – Randy Orton won the Money in the Bank briefcase for a future WWE Championship shot. Orton won after Paul Heyman officially turned on CM Punk, hitting him with a ladder when he was about to claim the briefcase.

    * News Headed Into Tonight’s WWE RAW & What’s Next For CM Punk

  • CM Punk Added To First WWE Live Event Since Return, Chris Jericho

    WWE Superstar CM Punk has not worked any live events (house shows) since his return at the WWE Payback pay-per-view event. WWE is now advertising Punk for his first live event, which will take place on July 13th in Trenton, New Jersey.

    Punk will team up with Chris Jericho to take on the duo of Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow.

    As of this article, the 7/13 date is the only official live event date on the books for Punk.

    Very Detailed Spoiler On Backstage Plans For CM Punk/Brock Lesnar Storyline

  • WWE Acknowledges NXT Title Change, Preview Sunday’s WWE Payback Kickoff, Meet Nikolai Koloff

    – Bo Dallas is now officially recognized as the new NXT Champion after defeating on Big E Langston on this week’s episode of WWE NXT on Hulu Plus. The official WWE website has published an article acknowledging the title change that also profiles the third-generation wrestler.

    – Prior to this Sunday’s WWE Payback pay-per-view event, Sheamus will duel with Damien Sandow in the WWE Payback Kickoff, which streams live at 7:30 p.m. on YouTube. WWE has released this video previewing the contest.

    – According to WrestlingFigs.com, WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff will be signing autographs at next Wednesday’s Bowie Baysox game at Prince George’s Stadium 4101 Crain Hwy. Bowie, Maryland. (Event Information)

  • Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team Match On Superstars, WWE Looks Back At The WCW Hall of Fame

    – This week on WWE Superstars, Jey and Jimmy Uso join The Bella Twins for an Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team Match against Brodus Clay, Tensai and The Funkadactyls.

    Alex Riley and Damien Sandow also square off on the show.

    – The official WWE website has published an article remembering the WCW Hall of Fame, It was established in 1993 to honor alumni of the National Wrestling Alliance and Jim Crockett Promotions, the predecessors of World Championship Wrestling. Seventeen wrestlers were honored over the course of three years, including Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and The Crusher

    – Former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline is currently featured in the “Diva Spotlight” on WWE.com.

  • Antonio Cesaro Labeled “Boring” By Officials, Y2J’s Dance Rehearsal With Edyta Sliwinska, More

    [cesaroshirt]- After holding the United States Championship for 240 days through last month when he was upended by Kofi Kingston, Antonio Cesaro’s standing in WWE has been greatly curtailed as the Swiss grappler has lost the majority of his televised matches. For those wondering whether his demotion is as a result of “heat” backstage, it is not. Rather, top WWE officials simply feel he lacks personality.

    While addressing Cesaro’s current placement in WWE, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio Monday night that company brass believe that the former Ring of Honor standout is “boring,” resulting in his slide down the card. Some in WWE, however, are not in favor of the demotion, and believe Cesaro should be a headliner.

    While Cesaro engaged in a match with Kingston two weeks on WWE Main Event that was well-received by management, it failed to alter his standing in the organization. Meltzer noted, “They don’t see him any higher than they did two weeks ago. There was lip service paid there for a week or two, but it’s over now.”

    – The official WWE website has posted photos of Chris Jericho’s rehearsal with partner Edyta Sliwinska prior to his Dance-Off with Fandango on Monday’s Raw.

    – This week’s “WWE Raw Slam of the Week” is now online, with Randy Orton adding Damien Sandow to his lengthy list of victims.

  • Sheamus vs. Henry At Extreme Rules Will Be A Strap Match, Rock Update & More

    – The Rock noted on Twitter that he’s still unable to fly due to his recent surgery, however he’s back to working out multiple times per day.

    – At last week’s NXT tapings from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, Damien Sandow hosted an in-ring talk show, aptly titled, The Damien Sandow Show.” The segment was well-received, so it’s possible we’ll see the Damien Sandow show on WWE television soon.

    – It’s been confirmed that Sheamus vs. Mark Henry at Extreme Rules will be a strap match. Sheamus tweeted the following about the stipulation:

    https://twitter.com/wwesheamus/status/332314477540294657

    * NASTY Photo Of SHEAMUS’ Back After Mark Henry Whipped Him With A Strap On RAW

  • Jim Ross Blog: Roberts & Hall Helping Young Talent, 2014 WWE Hall of Fame & More

    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

    2014 WWE Hall of Fame: My only take on the 2014 WWE HOF, that will take place in New Orleans, is that it should not, in my personal opinion, have more than two posthumous inductees. One would be ideal for me but two is my personal, limit.

    Damien Sandow: Very impressed with the recent work of @DamienSandow. he’s really evolving on the mic and his aggression inside the ring when timely is noticeable. Another driven talent who re-invented himself in NXT after a somewhat inauspicious tenure in with another persona.

    Jake Roberts & Scott Hall Helping With NXT: Was asked if I thought that if either @SCOTTHALLNWO or @jakesnakeDDT could help WWE and especially the NXT brand down the road and my answer is absolutely. Both have brilliant minds and amazing stories to share with the youngsters. However, I’d prefer them to climb one mountain at a time and get completely clean and sober for an extended time before taking on more daily responsibilities like working with NXT if they are even interested in that line of work. I’m pulling for both guys and think of them daily on their “road back.” God Bless @DDPYoga for the work that he’s doing.

    RAW’s Announcing Team: Happy that @MichaelCole has added @JCLayfield to the RAW broadcast team along with mainstay @JerryLawler but I wish that JBL and the King would engage each other with a little more debate in a timely fashion. I can envision the ‘tense moments’ that could occur between the talkative Texan and one of the greatest talkers ever in the biz to be great assets to an already talented trio. BTW…check out the @LayfieldReport.

  • WWE Still Planning Randy Orton Heel Turn, Damien Sandow To Replace Alberto Del Rio At Upcoming NXT Event

    – It was reported in January that WWE’s creative team had plans for Randy Orton to turn heel following numerous requests on the part of The Viper. F4WOnline.com reports Wednesday that plans for Orton to become a villain again are still in place and it is expected to take place soon after WrestleMania.

    – WWE officials announced Wednesday that Damien Sandow will replace Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez at the Friday, March 15 NXT live event in Immokalee, Florida.

    **Sandow to Replace Del Rio at NXT Live Event**

    Immokalee, Fl – March 6, 2013
    WWE NXT officials have announced that due to scheduling difficulties, Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez will be unable to attend the NXT Live Event in Immokalee, FL. However, officials are proud to announce that WWE Superstar Damian Sandow will now be making a special guest appearance to meet and greet with fans in attendance prior to the show. The session highlights what will be a historical night as NXT travels to Immokalee for the first time.

    Nicknamed “The Intellectual Savior of the Masses,” Sandow burst onto the scene in the WWE last year and hasn’t looked back since. Vowing to raise the moral value in the organization, Sandow has stood face-to-face with WWE greats like John Cena, The Rock and D-Generation X. Damien Sandow has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces on WWE’s Flagship programs, Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown

    The appearance of Damien Sandow is in conjunction with the WWE NXT Live Tour, which takes place at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Immokalee, FL. Bell time is 7:30pm while doors open at 6:30pm. Eight action packed matches are slated for the card that will feature over twenty NXT Superstars and Divas. NXT is the official developmental system for the future stars of WWE.

    Tickets range from $10 to $35 and will be available at Buddy’s Home Furnishings (1097 W Main St) in Immokalee, FL Tickets and additional information on the shows are available at NXTWrestling.com. NXT Live is sponsored by Buddy’s Home Furnishings and Brand Source Printing.

    QUICK GLANCE

    WHAT: NXT Live with WWE Superstar Damien Sandow

    WHEN: Friday March 15, 2013
    Seminole Casino – Immokalee
    506 South First Street
    Immokalee, FL 34143

    TIME: Autographs 6pm VIP, 6:30pm All others Bell Time is 7:30pm

    INFORMATION
    For more information please login www.fcwwrestling.com

  • Triple H & Cena At Post-WM29 SmackDown Taping, Main Event Preview, Fozzy

    – WWE is advertising both John Cena and Triple H for the April 9th SmackDown taping from Boston, MA. Triple H appearing at a taping just 2 days after WrestleMania 29 could be another indication that he’ll be wrestling Brock Lesnar at WM29.

    – The following matches will take place on tonight’s episode of WWE Main Event:

    * Cameron and Naomi vs. Aksana and Tamina.

    * Cody Rhodes vs. Sheamus.

    * Damien Sandow vs. Daniel Bryan.

    – Chris Jericho is headed down under to Australia from 2/23-3/4 to tour with his metal band, Fozzy. After Jericho gets back, he’s scheduled for almost all RAW and SmackDown tapings through WrestleManai. He then heads overseas to Europe for another Fozzy tour that begins on April 11th and runs through the end of the month.

  • *Spoilers* Matches Taped For WWE Main Event & Saturday Morning Slam

    Prior to Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings, WWE taped matches for Wednesday’s Main Event and an upcoming episode of Saturday Morning Slam.

    The following was taped for this week’s episode of WWE Main Event:

    * Cameron and Naomi beat Aksana and Tamina.

    * Cody Rhodes came out saying he wants to be part of the SmackDown brand’s Elimination Chamber match. Instead, Sheamus came out and they wrestled.

    * Sheamus defeated Cody Rhodes.

    * Damien Sandow complained about Cody losing and got a match with Daniel Bryan.

    * Damien Sandow defeated Daniel Bryan.

    The following was taped for a future episode of Saturday Morning Slam:

    * Jack Swagger beat Jimmy Uso.

    * Divas Champion Kaitlyn beat Natalya.

  • “Backstage Fallout” For This Week’s SmackDown, WWE Returning To Syracuse, Lilian Garcia

    – Damien Sandow and 3MB appear on this week’s “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown. Here is the synopsis: “Check out this SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout” and learn what Damien Sandow is looking for in an apprentice. Plus, 3MB responds to The Usos and all their haters, exclusively on WWE on YouTube!”

    – According to WWE.com, a Raw live event is scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Oncenter War Memorial Arena in Syracuse, New York. John Cena, CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler and Ryback headline.

    – Lilian Garcia is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com. She is still recovering at home after being struck by a car in Los Angeles, California, five weeks ago.

  • Rock Advertised For Post-Rumble RAW, The Shield On Twitter, Cena vs. Sandow On Main Event

    – WWE.com has a feature up looking at “Five Backstage Heroes” they are thankful for, including cameramen, catering, WWE’s IT team and photographers.

    – As announced on Monday’s WWE RAW, this week’s episode of WWE Main Event will be headlined by John Cena vs Damien Sandow.

    – The Shield is now Twitter at @TheShieldWWE.

    – The Rock is being advertised for WWE RAW on January 21st, 2013, the night after the Royal Rumble PPV.

  • Damien Sandow Talks About His Old School Character, Rhodes Schollars, The World Heavyweight Title

    WWE superstar Damien Sandow was recently interviewed by Mike Mooneyham of PostandCourier.com to promote WWE’s upcoming SmackDown taping from South Carolina’s North Charleston Coliseum on December 4.

    Why His “Character” Is Getting Over So Well “I believe the reason this (the character) is working is because it’s actually not a character. It’s pretty much my own personality. It’s my views on society, but now I have the opportunity to share them with the world via the platform of WWE.”

    His Character Being Old School: “I believe the intellectual thing will draw some comparisons, but when you really look at them, they’re really two very different things. There’s a cartwheel which was done by him as opposed to the Rotation of Illumination that I do. He would speak in rhyme whereas every time I speak I am trying to better society as a whole and trying to make my message heard by all the people so that they can enrich their own lives. So with me there’s a lot at stake. By that I mean the survival of us as a people.”

    Team Rhodes Schollars: “Cody and I were two people with a common goal. The crassness of Kane and Daniel Bryan needed to be stopped. Cody is the only person who is intellectually compatible with me. I think that it’s a very good pairing, and we shall continue .. I know Cody was recently struck down by Kane, but rest assured he’s recovering nicely, and Team Rhodes Scholars shall press on,”

    The World Heavyweight Champion: “The world title would be good because then I can champion the cause of the world,” says Sandow, once again morphing into his WWE character. “It’s something I’m already doing. I’m championing the cause of the enlightenment of the world. The world heavyweight title would simply be a token of my status and a token of my mission which is to better us as a planet.”