Tag: Damien Sandow

  • Sandow Appears On “Foreign Exchange”, Helms A Father, Sable

    – This week on Santino’s Foreign Exchange, Santino interrupts Damien Sandow’s breathing exercises to ask him a very important question. Also featured is The Great Khali drinking tea and Michael McGillicutty eating a bowl of Fruity Pebbles™.

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    – Former WWE wrestler Shane “The Hurricane” Helms is now a father. His son, Sebastian Gregory Helms, was born Friday. He wrote on Twitter, “Emotionally and physically spent. Good night everyone. Thx for all the love and positivity. It is returned!! Bless you all.”

    – Former WWE Women’s Champion Sable is today’s featured star on WWE.com.

  • Vince Donates To Romney, WrestleFest, Henry-Schwarzenegger

    – According to ABC News, WWE CEO Vince McMahon has donated $2,500 to U.S. presidential candidate Mitt Romney.

    – THQ announced yesterday that Daniel Bryan, Mark Henry, Edge, Eddie Guerrero and Curt Hennig have been added to the WrestleFest mobile game. A new RAW is WAR arena has also been added.

    – WWE’s website has a new article up with SmackDown’s Damien Sandow, looking at the top 10 ignoramuses in WWE history. He listed Steve Austin, Mankind, Santino Marella, Ultimate Warrior, Zack Ryder, Dusty Rhodes, Brodus Clay, Brooklyn Brawler, Booker T and CM Punk.

    – The latest episode of WWE’s Outside of the Ring features Mark Henry visiting the Arnold Schwarzenegger museum in Austria. Henry was not at last weekend’s RAW live events or this week’s RAW & SmackDown TV tapings, so he was apparently overseas:

  • Videos: Backstage Fallout & Santino’s Foreign Exchange

    – Here’s this week’s SmackDown “Backstage Fallout” video [sort of] featuring interviews with Damien Sandow, A.J. Lee and Intercontinental champion, Cody Rhodes:

    This week’s episode of Santino’s “Foreign Exchange features Santino attempting to audition for other TV shows, including Man vs. Food and Ghost Hunters:

  • Rock’s New Movie To Feature Kurt Angle, Cesaro’s Debut & more

    – The Rock announced on Twitter that he is filming a fight scene with Kurt Angle for his new movie, Pain & Gain:

    “Big fight scene today for PAIN & GAIN w/ my boy – Olympic Gold Medalist & wrestling MACHINE @RealKurtAngle. #Boots2Asses”

    – Antonio Cesaro made his WWE in-ring debut on SmackDown ina “tryout match” against Tyson Kidd. John Laurinaitis stipulated that if he liked what he saw, he’d offer Cesaro a contract. Cesaro squashed Kidd in about three minutes and is expected to officially join the SmackDown roster soon.

    – WWE talent Damien Sandow make his in-ring debut on SmackDown next week.

  • JR Blog: Lesnar vs. Cena, Damien Sandow, FCW, Austin-CAC

    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

    Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena:

    “Thought the Brock Lesnar piece on RAW was excellent. I’m very anxious to see how he competes vs John Cena at the Extreme Rules PPV. Fighting in the Octagon for UFC is a much different animal than performing in a WWE ring. Lesnar is a gifted athlete and will likely shock us all with how well he does against Cena. This one is too close for me to call.”

    Heading To FCW Next Week To Evaluate Talent:

    “Can’t wait to get back to Tampa next week to work with the young men and women in FCW. It never fails to be a rewarding experience.”

    SmackDown Newcomer Damien Sandow:

    “Anxious for WWE fans to see Damien Sandow in the ring. He’s fundamentally sound w/ a distinctive upside. Time will tell. Keep getting questions on the apparent Mick Foley/Dean Ambrose war of words. I have no idea where it’s going if any where. Good to see so many young talents getting set to apparently get more, viable TV time. Remember guys, maximize those minutes.”

    Steve Austin Honored By The Cauliflower Alley Club

    “Steve Austin received the group’s highest award named after the founder of the organization, Iron Mike Mazurki, a former wrestler and successful actor. I was fortunate enough to be asked by Steve to induct him. He had a great speech and offered sage advice to many of the young wrestlers who were in attendance. For more info on CAC visit their website at Caulifloweralleyclub.org.”

  • Damien Sandow’s First Match, Regal Putting Over Kidd, MVP-WWE

    – SmackDown newcomer Damien Sandow is overseas with WWE this week and is headed to London for Tuesday’sSmackDown from the O2 Arena. It’s possible he will make his TV debut this week, or he could just work a pre-show dark match.

    – William Regal has been teaming with Tyson Kidd on the current WWE tour. The duo has defeated Hunico and Camacho at the past few live events. Prior to their matches, Regal has introduced Kidd “the most underrated wrestler with WWE.”

    – Fans of former WWE superstar MVP shouldn’t get their hopes up about him ever returning to the company. While he’s been open about the possibility of returning one day, he changed his tune over the weekend. When asked by a fan on Twitter if he’ll ever return to WWE, he responded, “Never again.”

  • Ambrose-Foley Feud News, Tito Ortiz To WWE? NXT Preview

    -WWE writer Ed Koskey is the creative force behind the Mick Foley vs. Dean Ambrose feud – and was there in person when Ambrose confronted Foley at a hotel in Miami during WrestleMania weekend [Video]. WWE is using the feud to introduce Ambrose to the WWE Universe in preparation for his imminent television debut.

    – During an interview with MMAHeat.com producer Karyn Bryant to promote UFC’s live event this weekend from Sweden, MMA legend Tito Ortiz teased that he is considering a career with WWE once his UFC contract is up.

    – SmackDown newcomer Damien Sandow worked another dark match prior to Tuesday’s live SmackDown special from from Hampton, Virginia. He defeated Yoshi Tatsu.

    Matches for today’s WWE NXT include Tyson Kidd vs. Michael McGillicutty and Percy Watson vs. Johnny Curtis.

    – Bobby Lashley will face James Thompson on May 6th for the Super Fight League in New Delhi, India. Lashley is rumored to be fighting Fedor Emelianenko later this year.

  • Sandow Works Dark Match, SmackDown Rating, Superstars

    – Damien Sandow wrestled a dark match prior to Monday’s RAW from Washington, D.C. The SmackDown newcomer cut a heel promo before defeating JTG via submission.

    – Friday’s SmackDown drew a 1.93 cable rating with 2.72 million viewers.

    – Matches taped on Monday night for this week’s Superstars were Kofi Kingston vs. Curt Hawkins and Brie Bella vs. Kelly Kelly.

  • Damien Sandow On Twitter, Lashley vs. Fedor, Sable-HOF

    – SmackDown newcomer Damien Sandow, who debuted in a backstage vignette on Friday’s show, is on Twitter @TheDamienSandow. The account is being managed by Sandow’s “personal scribe” – Ignatius. The account wrote on Friday after Sandow’s debut:

    “THAT WAS AMAZING!!!! We will remember this day for a long time. Please, share your thoughts on Mr. Sandow’s words. Sincerely, Ignatius #wwe”

    Video: Damien Sandow’s WWE Television Debut

    – Former WWE Superstar Bobby Lashley is reportedly in talks to fight Fedor Emelianenko on June 21st in St. Petersburg, Russia.

    – With Brock Lesnar signed on to wrestle at next year’s WrestleMania 29, there is buzz in WWE that Lesnar’s wife, former WWE diva Sable, will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame next year.

  • Video: Damien Sandow WWE SmackDown Debut

    Damien Sandow made his WWE television debut on Friday’s SmackDown. A promo aired featuring Sandow proclaiming that education and entertainment are closely linked – which doesn’t bode well for today’s society. He says today’s society is entertained by crap and gone are the days when the masses were captivated by the works of Shakespeare and Mozart.

    Hit up the comments below and tell us what you think about Damien Sandow’s debut promo.

    “A newcomer to SmackDown, Damien Sandow has a unique brand of wisdom.”

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  • Matches Taped For NXT Redemption, Clay Works Dark Match

    — Matches taped tonight at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma for this week’s episode of WWE NXT Redemption are as follows:

    * Derrick Bateman vs. Heath Slater

    * Darren Young vs. Percy Watson

    * Trent Barreta vs. Tyson Kidd

    * Kaitlyn vs. Maxine

    * Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso

    — Brodus Clay squashed WWE developmental wrestler Damien Sandow in a dark match at tonight’s SmackDown SuperShow taping in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sandow was accompanied by Abraham Washington.

    — The February 4 episode of A.M. Raw garnered a 0.59 cable rating, with 723,000 viewers.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Matches Taped For WWE Superstars, Clay Works Dark Match

    — 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.

  • Why WWE Brought Lilian Garcia Back, NXT Matches Taped

    — WWE brought Lilian Garcia back to the organization to permanently replace Tony Chimel as the ring announcer for weekly SmackDown tapings. Chimel, 50, will continue working for WWE at television tapings in the production office backstage. Company officials asked Garcia late last week if she wanted to return and a deal was reached Monday upon her arrival in Tampa, Florida.

    Garcia, who turned 45 years old in August, retired from her job as Raw ring announcer in 2009, citing a wish to settle down with her husband and being burned out from WWE’s strenuous travel schedule. During her time away, she continued to pursue her music career, and hosted AfterBuzzTV.com’s post-shows for Raw and Tough Enough.

    — Matches taped Tuesday night in Jacksonville, Florida for this week’s episode of WWE NXT are as follows: Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks; Darren Young and JTG vs. Percy Watson and Titus O’Neil; Johnny Curtis vs. Derrick Bateman.

    Yoshi Tatsu beat WWE developmental wrestler Damien Sandow in a dark match prior to the taping.

    source: Wrestling Globe Newsletter

  • Triple H High On FCW Talent, Lilian Garcia Releasing Music Video

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    — Damien Sandow, a top prospect at Florida Championship Wrestling, competed on this weekend’s SmackDown live event tour in matches against Tyson Kidd. Triple H is reportedly high on Sandow, who was signed last year after competing in Puerto Rico.

    — Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia announced on Twitter that she will be releasing the trailer of her new music video, U Drive Me Loca, tomorrow at noon via LilianGarcia.com.

    — On this week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection, today’s WWE Superstars and Divas weigh in with their inspirations from the past. Matches include Lex Luger vs. Sting (WCW Starrcade 1999), British Bulldog vs. Haku (WWF Prime Time Wrestling – May 7, 1991), Rey Mysterio vs. Tajiri (WWE SmackDown! – January 1, 2004), “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase vs Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake (September 12, 1987).

  • Update On Kamala After Amputation, FCW Traveling With WWE

    — Paul Bearer released the following statement on Facebook regarding Kamala after the wrestling legend had his foot amputated last month.

    “Just spoke with my longtime friend Kamala [James Harris]. I managed him in 1978 when he first started. He seems to be hanging in there after his foot amputation, due to high blood pressure, not diabetes as reported. Please keep him in your prayers.”

    — Several top developmental performers in Florida Championship Wrestling will receive tryouts at WWE live events over the next few weeks. Damien Sandow competed at Friday and Saturday’s SmackDown live events, losing to Tyson Kidd.

    — Shelly Martinez will be hosting a live game show next week at Tranzit Nite Club in Hollywood, California. Details are available here.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • 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