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  • DDP Yoga Intern On Jake Roberts’ Sobriety, The “Accountability Crib,” & More

    The following are highlights from a recent VOC Wrestling Nation interview with DDP Yoga intern Dylan Frymer:

    On the progress of Jake “The Snake” Roberts: “I want to make it clear that Jake is a year clean off of cocaine. However, he recently had a problem with alcohol that we documented on YouTube. Since then, I’ve been going on the road with Jake as an accountability partner. I keep him accountable to himself. We’re a tag team on addiction. Food is my addiction, and (Jake and I) help each other.”

    On getting involved with DDP Yoga: “In 2008 I was going to meet DDP at a convention in NJ. I was 290 lbs at the time, and I was one of the first people to sign up for the YRG program (the former name of DDP Yoga, “Yoga for Regular Guys”) My mom sent an email to Dallas and he actually responded back to me personally. I was one of the first 10 people to do YRG and I lost 110lbs.”

    On moving into DDP’s “Accountability Crib”: “I fell off the wagon after a bout with depression and gained most of the weight back. Depression is real. I was originally approached to come and live here with Jake, but I was in a funk (and said no). Then I saw that Scott Hall moved in and it really impacted my life; I reached out to DDP on facebook and let him know that Scott Hall inspired me to (overcome depression) and that I lost 20lbs. DDP called me and asked me to move into the Accountability Crib and work with him as an intern, and the rest is history.”

    Check out the complete interview online at VOCNation.com.

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  • Goldust Speaks On Rhodes Family/RAW, HHH, Dream Match Against Cody Rhodes

    SESCOOPS.COM reader Aaron Carnevale of WrestlingDVDNews.com sent along the following highlights of a recent Dustin “Goldust” Rhodes interview with the Monday Night Mayhem radio show:

    The health benefits he has seen since starting DDP Yoga: “With DPP Yoga, there are a couple benefits. I stand up straighter now, and I can bend in ways I couldn’t bend. I feel so much better: my joints, muscles, and bones. It is awesome.”

    His memories of working with Scott Hall as Goldust and what valuable lessons Hall taught him in his career: “Me and Scott have had some fun times with the Goldust stuff, even though we didn’t see eye to eye all the time. We always went out there and gave 110%. I had to learn and Scott was a good teacher. He taught me what I needed to know and how to do things the right ways, and I just grew from that. I love Scott.”

    His expectations on the night of his WWE return earlier this month on Monday Night RAW against WWE Champion Randy Orton and why he took out his frustrations on Triple H via Twitter: “My nerves were shot. Cody loses his job, and my little brother had the world taken out from under him all because he spoke up. That pissed off my family so I started getting on Twitter saying things to Triple H. Going into that match with Randy, I was focused. I went into that match very focused and very nervous. I was fighting for Cody’s job, and I lost fair in square.”

    With the current state of events in the WWE between the McMahons and the Rhodes families, whether or not he envisions his one-on-one Dream Match with his brother Cody in the foreseeable future: “It could take place in the foreseeable future or whenever, you never know what is going to happen in the WWE. But, I’ll say that I don’t want that anymore.”

    Check out the complete interview online at MondayNightMayhem.com.

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  • Scott Hall Talks About DDP Changing His Life, His Son In WWE

    Courtesy: www.MondayNightMayhem.com

    Former four-time WWE Intercontinental Champion, former seven-time WCW World Tag Team Champion, and former two-time WCW United States Champion Scott Hall, was the featured guest on this past week’s all-new edition of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem, hosted by “The Chairman of the Board” Todd Vincent and The Big Mosh.

    Scott Hall Discusses DDP Yoga Forever Changing His Life, How Scott Hall, The Man, Has Changed Over The Past Two Years (From ESPN’s “E:60” To HBO’s “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel”), What He Learned About Himself And About From Then To Now, His Relationship With Diamond Dallas Page And Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Why He Thinks They Both Reached Out To Him In A Time Of Need, What His Expectations Were Prior To Moving Into The “Accountability Crib,” The Message To His Fans For Helping Him Raise Over $100,000 For His Recent Medical Bills,Why He Has Always Resonated With The Rhodes Family, What Dustin Rhodes’ Recent RAW Showing Says About The Power Of The “Rhodes Dynasty,” If He Would His Own Opportunity To Work Again With World Wrestling Entertainment In The Foreseeable Future, Whether Or Not His Son Becoming A WWE Superstar At Some Point Is A Foregone Conclusion, Plus Much More In His Monday Night Mayhem Debut!

    Stream The Show Here (.MP3): Scott Hall On Monday Night Mayhem

    Here are some highlights of what Scott Hall said about the following topics (courtesy of Aaron Carnevale):

    His relationship with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Diamond Dallas page prior to the both of them reaching out to him/moving into the “Accountability Crib” and what the character quality he enjoys the most about DDP: “I never knew Jake (Roberts) personally until the past few months. I’ve known Dally for years and years. We crossed paths in Florida Championship Wrestling before either of us had any success. We have an honest and open relationship, which is what I really like about Dally.”

    How Scott Hall, the man, has changed from the airing of the “E:60” piece on ESPN in 2011 to the airing of the “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” piece on HBO several weeks ago and what he has learned about himself and about life during these past two years: “I’ve been saying the same thing. I really don’t know what happened. If it was something that I could identify and give to people I would. I know it is working for me now.”

    Why he has always resonated with the Rhodes family, his thoughts on Goldust’s WWE return, and what Dustin’s recent RAW showing says about the power of the “Rhodes Dynasty”: “I don’t stay in touch with Dustin (Rhodes) as much as I’d like. I’ve followed him, and I’m happy for him. He is doing great. For him to show up and rock it on RAW cements the fact that everybody in the Rhodes family can go. Dusty started me in the business, so I’ve always had a strong connection to them.”

    Whether or not he believes that Cody being in the WWE is a foregone conclusion, based on the WWE’s history of recruiting and signing second/third-generation stars: “Who knows. Does Cody want to wrestle in the WWE? Of course he does. But he is intelligent enough to realize that he is a long way from being ready for that. Now his job is to train as a professional wrestler.”

    Much more is contained in Scott’s highly-anticipated MNM debut, including how much DDP Yoga has forever transformed his life emotionally, mentally, and physically, how DDP Yoga is different from other exercise programs, his experience of living in the “Accountability Crib” with Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts, his thoughts on Goldust’s WWE return, how DDP Yoga has helped to strengthen his relationship with his son, the progression of Cody’s wrestling career, the support and loyalty of wrestling fans, and his message to those currently struggling with addiction. Mayhem Nation: Follow “The Bad Guy” right now on Twitter (@ScottHallNWO).

  • So Cal Val Arrest Update, Full DDP/HBO Real Sports Segment Now Online

    -Former TNA Knockout So Cal Val officially pleaded not guilty in writing on September 16th to her DUI-related charges stemming from her recent arrest in Florida. Because of that, her arraignment scheduled for the following day was waived. A pre-trial conference is set for October 7th.

    -Diamond Dallas Page has added the full HBO Real Sports segment featuring himself and Jake “The Snake” Roberts to his official YouTube channel. Fans interested in checking that segment out can do so below:

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  • Video Preview Of Sunday’s Total Divas Season Finale, DDP Posts Parody Video

    -The official website for the E! cable channel has posted a new video preview for this Sunday’s season finale edition of WWE Total Divas, featuring the wedding of Natalya and Tyson Kidd. You can watch that online at EOnline.com.

    -Speaking of videos, former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page has posted a new video on his official YouTube channel of himself and WWE legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts as The Odd Couple. For those interested, you can watch that below:

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  • Former WWE Star Certified As DDPYoga Trainer, WWE HOF’er In Trouble With IRS

    -Former WWE Superstar Stevie Richards was at the house of fellow former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page this week in Atlanta, Georgia. Apparently Richards was receiving his certification to become an official DDPYoga trainer. Richards will be doing classes in multiple markets.

    -Next week’s edition of the Top Chef show on the Bravo Network will feature a Lucha Libre theme. The show will also feature appearances from multiple Lucha Va Voom personalities.

    -WWE Hall Of Famer “Iron” Mike Tyson was a guest on the Conan show on TBS on Wednesday night.

    -Speaking of WWE Hall Of Famers, Pete Rose is back in the news, as he’s currently dealing with another tax lien from the IRS.

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  • Anniversary Of Debut Of World Heavyweight Championship, WWE On Demand Content, More

    -For those who keep track of this kind of stuff, today marks the 11th year anniversary of the day Eric Bischoff, as WWE General Manager, debuted a replica NWA title belt as the new “World Heavyweight Championship.”

    -The Ministry Of Slam show is doing a 24-hour Cystic Fibrosis benefit podcast today, featuring tons of pro wrestling merchandise being auctioned off, as well as taped interviews from such wrestling greats as Chris Jericho, Bully Ray, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Dixie Carter, Gail Kim, Diamond Dallas Page and Nigel McGuinness.

    -The latest edition of Entertainment Weekly features an article on the new exhibit that opened in Los Angeles at Project Gallery that features a lot of pro wrestling and boxing photos.

    -The following content will be available this week to those with WWE 24/7 Classics On Demand:

    –Capital Carnage 1998
    –Raw 12/1/97
    –Nitro 12/1/97
    –SummerSlam 1992 from Wembley Stadium
    –TNT 2/7/86
    –World Tour 1991
    –Bob Backlund vs. Bobby Duncum 12/12/79 Madison Square Garden
    –Cactus Jack vs. Jimmy Jack Funk 3/8/89 Wild West Wrestling
    –Bruno Sammartino vs. Spyros Arion 8/17/75 Madison Square Garden
    –Trish Stratus & Lita vs. Mighty Molly & Ivory 10/22/01 Raw
    –Smoking Gunns vs. Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith 9/22/96 Mind Games PPV
    –Chris Adams vs. Steve Austin USWA 5/25/90
    –Dynamite Kid vs. Bret Hart boxing match 2/13/81 Calgary
    –Roddy Piper vs. The Mountie 2/2/92 IC title match from
    –Al Snow vs. William Regal European title 10/16/00 Raw
    –Raw 4/5/99
    –Worldwide Wrestling 7/31/93

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  • Miami Herald Writer Makes Argument For DDP In WWE HOF, Nikki Bella’s Injury

    -Miami Herald writer Scott Fishman recently posted a blog about the HBO Real Sports piece on Diamond Dallas Page. He also makes his case for DDP in the WWE Hall Of Fame. Check that out online at LayfieldReport.com.

    -WWE Diva Brie Bella tweeted the following about what she has learned from her sister Nikki’s injury:

    “Nikki’s Injury has taught me how strong I am on my own! it’s just the start of the strength you’ll see! Just wait Xxoo B #briebella #bellaarmy”

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  • John Cena Talks Changes Coming Up In WWE, DDP Posts Video Update On Scott Hall

    -WWE Superstar John Cena recently posted a photo of a “Change Ahead” road sign on his new official Instagram account. The sign likely refers to the changes coming in WWE, now that he will be on the shelf for the remainder of 2013. You can check out Cena’s official Instagram account online at Instagram.com.

    -A new video has been added to the official DDPtv YouTube channel. The video, titled “DDPtv: Scott Hall 5 Month Progress Report” looks at the current condition of Hall, who has been cleaning his life up at DDP’s “Accountability Crib.” The video is accompanied by the following description: “Scott Hall reports on his physical progress after just 5 months in DDP’s Accountability Crib.”

    Check out the video below:

    http://youtu.be/_Y9Ui2X98FQ

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  • VIDEO: Preview Of Upcoming HBO Real Sports Feature On Diamond Dallas Page

    The following is a preview video of the upcoming HBO “Real Sports” profile on Diamond Dallas Page, which premieres on the premium-cable channel on Tuesday, August 20th at 9:00pm.

    The replay schedule after the initial airing on Tuesday is as follows:

    –August 20th at 3:10am
    –August 22nd at 8:00am and 5:15pm
    –August 25th at 9:00am
    –August 28th at 1:00pm and 10:00pm
    –September 3rd at 7:00pm and 2:25am
    –September 7th at 10:30am and 12:30am

    Additionally, the show will be available on HBO On Demand from August 26th through September 16th.

    SHOCKING Segment Planned For Tonight’s RAW! **DETAILS HERE**

  • Sky At TNA Taping But Not Used, DDP/HBO Profile Schedule, DiBiase At Comic Con

    -TNA Knockout Velvet Sky was in fact at the TNA Impact Wrestling television taping in Norfolk, Virginia on Thursday. For whatever reason, despite being advertised, Sky was not used during the event.

    -As noted, HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel will run a feature that covers Diamond Dallas Page and his work with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Scott Hall at 9pm on Tuesday night. The replay schedule for the show is as follows:

    –August 20th at 3:10am
    –August 22nd at 8:00am and 5:15pm
    –August 25th at 9:00am
    –August 28th at 1:00pm and 10:00pm
    –September 3rd at 7:00pm and 2:25am
    –September 7th at 10:30am and 12:30am

    Additionally, the show will be available on HBO On Demand from August 26th through September 16th.

    -WWE Hall Of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase will be appearing at the Central Canadian Comic Con in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from November 1st through November 3rd.

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  • Press Release On HBO Sports Profiling Diamond Dallas Page

    HBO Sports issued the following press release on Thursday:

    REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL PROFILES LEGENDARY WRESTLER DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE; WHEN THE EMMY®-WINNING SHOW RETURNS AUG. 20, EXCLUSIVELY ON HBO

    Now in its 19th season, REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL, TV’s most honored sports journalism series and the only sports program recognized with a prestigious 2012 George Foster Peabody Award, presents more enterprising features and reporting when its 197th edition, available in HDTV, debuts at a special time TUESDAY, AUG. 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO.

    Other HBO playdates: Aug. 20 (3:10 a.m.), 22 (8:00 a.m., 5:15 p.m.), 25 (9:00 a.m.) and 28 (1:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m.), and Sept. 3 (7:00 p.m., 2:55 a.m.) and 7 (10:30 a.m., 12:30 a.m.)

    HBO2 playdates: Aug. 21 (2:20 p.m., 10:00 p.m.), 26 (9:00 a.m.) and 31 (2:30 p.m.), and Sept. 1 (9:05 a.m.), 6 (4:45 p.m.) and 11 (10:00 a.m., 11:55 p.m.)

    HBO On Demand® availability: Aug. 26-Sept. 16. The show will also be available on HBO GO®.

    Segments include:

    *DDP. Few athletes have a tougher life after sports than professional wrestlers. The fast lifestyle that accompanies year-round entertaining across the country can take its toll on bodies and minds, resulting in a disproportionate amount of former wrestlers becoming drug dependent and struggling with mental-health issues. In stark contrast to the sport’s high-flying, musclebound theatrics, yoga is now helping rehabilitate some stars of yesteryear. Diamond Dallas Page, famous for his success in the WCW and WWF, created DDP Yoga after finding that yoga helped ease not only his physical ailments but also his depression, and has striven to help others from his era, most notably Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall and Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Correspondent Frank Deford sits down with the wrestlers to discuss how yoga has helped their lives in a way they never thought possible.

    Producer: Maggie Burbank.

    REAL SPORTS was the sole sports program recognized by the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication with a 2012 George F. Peabody Award for broadcast excellence. In addition, it is the only sports program ever honored with the duPont Award, first in 2005 and again in 2012.

    At the 34th annual Sports Emmy® Awards on May 7, REAL SPORTS captured two trophies, for Outstanding Edited Sports Series and for Outstanding Long Feature for the Aug. 2012 profile of former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason. REAL SPORTS has won the Sports Emmy® for Outstanding Sports Journalism 15 times and has received 25 Sports Emmy® Awards overall.

    Follow REAL SPORTS updates on HBO.com/realsports and facebook.com/realsports, or join the conversation on Twitter using #RealSports.

    The executive producer of REAL SPORTS WITH BRYANT GUMBEL is Rick Bernstein; Joe Perskie is senior producer.

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  • Jim Ross Elaborates On Sheamus Meeting, Talks Upcoming HBO Sports Feature

    The following are a few extra excerpts from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross, where he elaborates on his recent meeting with the currently injured Sheamus, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming HBO Sports feature on Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

    On the subject of his meeting with Sheamus, JR said, “Had a great conversation with the injured Sheamus this week. He’s really got things in perspective and will return better than ever, likely around the new year but that’s TBD. @WWESheamus is a mature professional who will continue to forge out a distinguished career once he returns from shoulder surgery. The Irishman won’t be one of those guys we read about who’s destitute, down and out, etc once his career in the ring concludes.”

    And on the upcoming HBO Sports feature on Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts, JR offered the following comment: “Very cool that the great , Frank Deford is handling the business for the HBO’s Real Sports piece on Scot Hall and Jake Roberts. No, I don’t know when it will air but I am a regular viewer of that show.”

    Check out the latest JR blog on his official website, JRsBarBQ.com.

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  • Name Revealed For New TNA Faction, HBO Sports/DDP, Cena Joining Instagram

    -TNA Impact Wrestling star Christopher Daniels recently posted a tweet which reveals the name for his new alliance with Kazarian and Bobby Roode. Daniels wrote:

    “The Extraordinary Gentleman’s Organization: Membership IS a privilege! @REALBobbyRoode @FrankieKazarian #BFGSeries Finalists!”

    -Speaking of Twitter, WWE Champion John Cena posted a new tweet where he hints at the possibility of signing up for an Instagram account. Cena wrote:

    “Also, thinking of possibly creating Instagram account. Ahhh social networks tightening their weblike clutches on me.”

    -And finally, former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page revealed on Twitter that HBO Sports was at his house recently, filming footage of himself and Scott Hall at the “Accountability Crib.” DDP wrote:

    “With #HBOsports Frank Deford (and @SCOTTHALLNWO photobombing in the back) pic.twitter.com/uk6bHcBTiB“

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  • Backstage News On If WWE Is Considering Jake Roberts For 2014 Royal Rumble

    As we reported a few weeks ago, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, with help from his friend Diamond Dallas Page, have been campaigning for Roberts to return to WWE as an entrant in the next Royal Rumble match in 2014. Roberts noted that it would complete his “comeback.”

    According to reports, word in WWE is that the company is not even considering Roberts in the Royal Rumble right now, and that if they were to consider him, it wouldn’t be until at least early January.

    WWE officials claim if Roberts were to return to WWE for one final appearance in a Royal Rumble, it would likely be a last-minute deal, meaning he would most likely be one of the “surprise entrants” in the match.

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    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • “Accountability Crib” Crew Appears At Mick Foley Comedy Show, Trish Stratus & Candice Michelle

    -WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley performed another stand-up comedy show on Sunday in Atlanta. The part-time WWE Superstar was joined by fellow pro wrestling legends Diamond Dallas Page, Scott Hall and Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Foley commented on the guys showing up for his performance on Twitter, writing, “An awesome time tonight in Atlanta. Loved reliving old times onstage with @DDPYoga @SCOTTHALLNWO & @JakeSnakeDDT.”

    -WWE Hall Of Famer Trish Stratus is taking questions from fans for another edition of “Fan Forum Five.” Fans interested in sending in questions for the former WWE Diva can do so at TrishStratus.com.

    -Speaking of former WWE Divas, Candice Michelle recently noted on Twitter that she will serve as the special guest referee at the Wrestling Spectacular 2 event. Michelle will work the Women’s match featuring Angelina Love vs. Mickie James vs. Jillian Hall vs. Katie Lee Burchill vs. Rosita.

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  • TMZ Picks Up Jake Roberts/DDP Story, Notes Roberts Wants In One More Royal Rumble

    Celebrity-gossip website TMZ has picked up the story of Jake “The Snake” Roberts turning his life around through the help of fellow pro wrestler Diamond Dallas Page, and his “DDPYoga” workout regimen. The story notes that Roberts has lost 70 pounds in nine months, and is looking to get back into the ring at the ripe-old-age of 58.

    They published this before and after picture of his incredible weight loss:

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    DDP mentions that Roberts started the program doing one or two sessions a day and eating a more clean, healthy diet. He talks about how Roberts not only lost the impressive amount of weight, but the program has also helped him with his infamous drug and alcohol issues.

    Another interesting note stemming from the TMZ article is that Roberts apparently has one unfulfilled goal, which is to compete in one more Royal Rumble match in WWE. Roberts made a surprise return at the Royal Rumble match in 1997, his final official “run” with the company outside of a few one-time-only returns here and there.

    Roberts spoke about his Royal Rumble goal to TMZ. “I will never give up … I want a life again and I am pursuing that. The Rumble will define it.”

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  • Jake Roberts Trends Worldwide, Latest Video From DDPtv, Roberts/E! Online Feature

    –As noted yesterday, Yahoo! Sports has a lengthy feature on WWE legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts. Throughout the day, the story was trending worldwide on Yahoo. At one point, the story on Roberts was trending number one worldwide.

    Roberts commented on the story trending worldwide, tweeting the following:

    Im trending on @Yahoo! Would be more excited about it if i knew what the hell it meant . Is it Addictive? Can I do it while doing @DDPYoga

    Diamond Dallas Page also posted a tweet about the story trending on Yahoo. DDP wrote:

    STILL trending in the #1 spot on @yahoo!!! See for yourself “The resurrection of @JakeSnakeDDT” http://sports.yahoo.com/news/diamond-dallas-page-and-the-resurrection-of-jake–the-snake–roberts-152019556.html … @jaybusbee

    -Speaking of Roberts, E! Online has a new feature story on “The Snake” up on their website today. You can check that out online at EOnline.com.

    -And finally, DDP has released the latest “DDPtv” video from his “Accountability Crib.” The video features Jake Roberts talking about how gardening helps with his recovery. Check out the video below:

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  • Weird Bray Wyatt Tout, DDP On Austin’s Podcast, Fandango Trending Worldwide

    -WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is taking questions from fans for a Q&A feature on his “Steve Austin Show” podcast. Austin noted on Twitter that fans can send in questions for him to answer on the show via email at Questions@SteveAustinShow.com.

    Speaking of Austin’s podcast, former WWE Superstar and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page will be appearing on an upcoming edition of the “Steve Austin Show.” The producer for Austin’s podcast, Mo Darwiche, posted a photo of Austin in-studio interviewing DDP on the phone.

    -The official WWE Twitter page noted that WWE Superstar Fandango trended worldwide during the airing of SmackDown on Friday night. Also trending worldwide during the show was “#SmackDown” and “CM Punk.”

    -WWE posted a new “Tout” that simply features Bray Wyatt’s hat creepily moving around on its’ own. You can check out that brief video clip online at Tout.com.

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  • DDP Tweets “Must Read” Story On Jake Roberts, Roberts’ New Kickstarter Campaign

    –Yahoo! Sports has a very detailed story titled, “The resurrection of Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts” up on their website today. Diamond Dallas Page tweeted the following regarding the article:

    MUST READ: The resurrection of Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts – Yahoo! Sports @JakeSnakeDDT

    -Speaking of Roberts, the WWE legend is asking fans to donate money to a new Kickstarter campaign to fund a film project called “Heavy Water.” Roberts tweeted the following regarding the project:

    Hey guys check this! Film I was in needs some help for post production. Plz donate or RT! 1 more step to oscar!

    For more details on the film, and to donate to the Kickstarter campaign, visit Kickstarter.com.

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  • Scott Hall Moves Out Of DDP’s Accountability Crib, Now Accepting Booking Offers

    nWo founding member Scott Hall noted on Twitter that he has officially moved out of Diamond Dallas Page’s “accountability crib.” Scott and his son, Cody, have moved into an apartment together in Atlanta, Georgia.

    Hall also noted on Twitter that he had his first “DDPYOGA” workout today with Dallas Page, and shared several photos of DDP getting in the ring and working with his son.

    Additionally, Hall mentioned that he and Cody are accepting booking offers. Hall noted that you can contact his son Cody Hall on Twitter @Cody_Hall1. To book Scott Hall, he lists @Razor4Life.

    Check out the aforementioned photos of DDP working out with Cody Hall, and follow more Scott Hall tweets on Twitter @SCOTTHALLNWO.

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  • WWE Looks Back At Dennis Rodman’s Time In WCW, Lex Luger, Diamond Dallas Page & Others Comment

    The official WWE website has published an article Friday profiling former NBA star Dennis Rodman’s attention-grabbing tenure with World Championship Wrestling in the late-1990’s. Diamond Dallas Page, Lex Luger, Kevin Sullivan, Dean Malenko and Billy Kidman are quoted in the piece.

    The then-member of the Chicago Bulls joined forces with WCW in early-1997 while serving a suspension from the NBA for kicking a cameraman in the groin during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He appeared alongside the New World Order at the March 1997 Uncensored pay-per-view event and made his wrestling debut four months later at Bash at the Beach, where he partnered with Hollywood Hogan in a loss to Luger and The Giant. According to accounts, Rodman tried in earnest to prepare for the match, with Sullivan stating that he spent time learning the ropes from Paul Orndorff and Jody Hamilton at the WCW’s training facility, the Power Plant.

    “He was a natural,” Luger told WWE.com. “Man, he caught right on. I was almost envious. It took me a lot longer to even have a clue how to do this.”

    Rodman laced up the wrestling boots again one year later as he squared off against Karl Malone at the 1998 Bash at the Beach, just one month after playing against him in the NBA Finals. Page brainstormed the idea of himself and Malone (who had become friends due to Malone’s wrestling fandom) facing Rodman and Hogan at the pay-per-view event, but admits that former WCW executive Eric Bischoff initially had another wrestler in mind as Malone’s tag team partner.

    “I went over to Eric Bischoff’s house and I said, ‘I got this idea: Me and Malone against Rodman and Hogan,” Page said. “Bischoff thought about it and went, ‘Wow, Hogan and Rodman versus Savage and Malone.’ I said, ‘Maybe you didn’t hear me. Me and Malone, because this is my connection and I’m not giving it to anybody.’”

    The 23-minute match, however, was poorly received, with WWE labeling the match as “not very good” and branding Rodman as “sluggish and, at times, barely conscious.”

    “He’s probably one of the only people in the history of our business to fall asleep during a match, using the turnbuckle as a pillow,” said WWE producer Dean Malenko, who worked for WCW at the time.

    WWE also acknowledges the end of Rodman’s wrestling career, which included matches against “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Curt Hennig, and winning the Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling reality show. To access the article, click here.

  • Jim Ross Blog: Jake Roberts’ Relapse, WWE Performance Center, NFL

    The following are highlights from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

    JR on the WWE Performance Center: “The new, WWE Performance Center will have its official grand opening, by invitation only and not open to the general public, on Thursday July 11. The 26,000 square foot facility will rival any training facility in the NFL or the best of division one athletic programs. There will be 7 rings available along with top of the line production facilities including a room that talent can work on their verbal skills that one can do on their own and then send the promo to a work station for review with their peers and/or coaches. There will be a voice over room that the talents plus the on air announcers can use to practice. The Performance Center facility will be manned by a full time strength and conditioning coach, the most up to date work out equipment available, full time athletic trainers, physical therapists and an on call/on site physician. I see our NXT talents arriving in the morning and leaving in the early evening most days much like one would expect a NFL team to do during the pre season especially.”

    JR on working with the NFL: “I hope to attend the NFL rookie symposium next year to gather more info to help WWE rookies when they come into the system. Because WWE has no off season, the influx of new talents is an on going process and this info can be a vital part of the new talent’s orientation into the transition into the unique world of sports entertainment.”

    JR on Jake Roberts: “Apparently Jake Roberts had a relapse recently and hopefully it will be his last. The odds are that it won’t be but Jake has the intellect and hopefully the desire to defy the odds and make this sobriety thing work for him. He, along with Scott Hall, have WAY too much to offer and the time left to accomplish great things if they can get to where I know that they want to be and that is clean and sober. The alternative is unfortunately a slow, or not, agonizing death that does further damage to one’s family and friends.”

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  • Rampage Speaks On His Plans For TNA, Latest Jake Roberts/DDP Video

    -The following is the latest “A Time For Accountability” video from the official YouTube channel of Diamond Dallas Page. The video shows the latest in the ongoing addiction saga of Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

    http://youtu.be/kqRU0R9bxZw

    -Quinton “Rampage” Jackson recently spoke about his pro wrestling style and plans in an interview with MMAMania.com. Below is an excerpt:

    “Well I’ve always wanted to be a pro wrestler since I was a kid, but now that I’m older and have had a lot of injuries, people don’t understand the toll that wrestling takes on your body. I just don’t think I can do that now while I’m fighting, but when I retire from fighting and go full time into pro wrestling, then I think I can go and get more extensive with my style and my moves.

    Right now, I just want to stick to what I know. I haven’t trained for wrestling but I know MMA and MMA is exciting. That’s why it has such a big following that it does now and I want to bring my style into my performance. Guys like Samoa Joe have an MMA style in their pro wrestling and stuff like that. I want to be different than him. I still like to slam and throw people and that’s why I did that so many years in my MMA career because I was a pro wrestler at heart. I wanted to bring some pro wrestling into my MMA back in Pride and now I want to bring some MMA into my pro wrestling.”

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  • VIDEO: DDP Posts Cryptic Clip Regarding Jake “The Snake” Roberts

    Diamond Dallas Page has posted a new video clip on his official YouTube channel with the cryptic title, “When the Cat Is Away.”

    Andrew, the voice narrating the video, mentions during the clip that Jake “The Snake” Roberts has been “acting funny” all day and he doesn’t know what’s going on.

    Additionally, Andrew says Roberts is not acting like himself, that he is worried and wants Roberts to call him back.

    Check out the video below:

    http://youtu.be/MtPuTRrhKEs

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