– REMINDER: WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels’ new outdoor lifestyle TV show, “Shawn Michaels Macmillan River Adventures” premieres tonight at 11:30pm EST on the Outdoor Channel.

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– WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper wrote on Twitter that he’s considering taking Drew McIntyre under his wing. Piper got good feedback about the idea and said he’s going to consider it.

– Michael Cole said on RAW that Mason Ryan was injured over the weekend. We haven’t heard anything about Ryan being injured, but he didn’t wrestle on this weekend’s live events, so we’ll ask around about this.

– Former WWE Superstar JBL wrote on Twitter that he’s currently involved in  helping troubled youth in Bermuda:

“Helping some great folks put a program together for gangs here in Bermuda-giving kids an alternative. Most exciting thing I have ever done!”

Former WWE talent Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) announced Tuesday that she has separated from husband Drew Galloway, better known as Drew McIntyre in WWE.

“With great sadness, I announce the end of my marriage,” she wrote on her Twitter account. “I wish Drew only happiness and continued success.”

On August 8, 2010, Terrell was arrested in Los Angeles County, California for domestic assault, a misdemeanor, after an alleged argument with Galloway. She was released later that day on $20,000 bail. It was announced on September 26 that all charges against Terrell had been dropped.

Terrell was suspended by WWE due to the altercation. She was released from her contract on November 19, 2010.

— Tonight’s WWE Over The Limit pay-per-view opened with a “In Memory Of” graphic paying tribute to Randy Savage, who passed away on Friday.

CM Punk performed a Macho Man style diving elbow drop during his match against Big Show and Kane, but missed. Wade Barrett also performed a flying elbow from the second rope in his match against Ezekiel Jackson.

Savage was never mentioned by the announcers during the pay-per-view broadcast, nor did any video package air.

— Daniel Bryan beat Drew McIntyre via submission in a dark match prior to tonight’s WWE Over The Limit pay-per-view broadcast.

— Paul Bearer will be appearing at Sports Heroes and Legends 10 Giffords Lane Staten Island, New York on Friday July 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

— The promotional advertisement for WWE’s October 23 pay-per-view event at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas is listing the show as WWE Vengeance. The show, which was originally billed as WWE Bragging Rights, was announced as WWE Uprising at last Tuesday’s SmackDown taping at the AT&T Center.

— Drew McIntyre has launched an account on Twitter.

— Former WWE Tag Team Champions Demolition, Ax and Smash, are scheduled to compete at tonight’s Full Impact Pro internet pay-per-view event. Former WWE star Kaval headlines the event against Bobby Fish. Visit www.wwnlive.com for more information.

— On Saturday, June 4 beginning at 11:00 a.m., Cody Rhodes will appear at Giant Eagle – 2173 Stringtown Road, Grove City, Ohio.

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 said about:

The Rock Back On WWE TV: “Yes…I can easily see the Rock back on WWE TV in some form and feel that matter is essential to promote his main event level match at WM28 in Miami vs John Cena. How Rock could NOT make reoccurring appearances on WWE TV and headline WMania is beyond me. However, I don’t see Rock wrestling on free TV before WM28 but that’s simply one man’s opinion.”

Drew McIntyre’s Potential: “What do I think of Drew McIntyre? Lots of potential, nice look, seems to be athletic but it needs to be established as to who the Scot is and what his immediate objectives are.”

TNA Billboards Near WWE Headquarters: “Yes…I heard about TNA putting up billboards in Stamford, Ct which is the world HQ of WWE. Thoughts? A complete waste of money unless obscure mentions such as this one is what TNA is looking for. Silly expenditure of money IMO. One would think that organization would have bigger and more important fish to fry. However, what TNA does isn’t any of my business or concern but the question was asked and has now been addressed. I would guess that many WWE, Stamford based employees learned of TNA for the first time via the local billboards.”

As always, we recommend you check out JR’s site for his amazing line of BBQ products .. His BBQ sauces, ketchups and mustard are out of this world and a staple of the refrigerator at SEScoops’ global headquarters.

— Bret Hart criticized WWE’s utilization of Drew McIntyre, who headlined last week’s episode of WWE Superstars against Chris Masters.

He wrote on Twitter, “I honestly can’t believe that the best way 2 utilize a talent like Drew McIntyre is 2 waste him on Superstars. Who’s genius is that? Idiot!”

— NXT Season 3 contestant AJ is on the road with the SmackDown brand this week. She worked last night’s SmackDown live event in Lake Charles, Louisiana, teaming with Natalya in a match against Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox. Natalya made Mendes submit to the sharpshooter.

The bout marked as Fox’s first in-ring appearance since suffering a shoulder injury at the May 3 SmackDown taping.

— Ron Simmons celebrates his 53rd birthday today.

source: PWInsider.com

— It was reported yesterday that WWE officials discussed moving The Undertaker to Raw to make up for a top babyface character being transferred to SmackDown during the 2011 WWE Draft. While the draft came and went without The Deadman changing brands, company sources indicate he’ll join Raw upon his return to television.

— SmackDown announcer Jack Korpela has launched a Twitter account.

— Numerous WWE related terms trended on Twitter during today’s WWE Draft including Kelly Kelly, Alex Riley, Drew McIntyre, Yoshi Tatsu, William Regal and Jack Swagger.

— Florida based wrestling valet Trina Michaels plans to attend this Monday’s Raw taping in Miami. She will be visiting friends in WWE.

source: F4WOnline.com

WWE’s creative team plugged Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov into the Eight Man Tag Team Match with The Corre at Wrestlemania XXVII after it was decided that Christian would be in Edge’s corner when “The Rated-R Superstar” defends the World Heavyweight Championship against Alberto Del Rio. Christian and Kofi Kingston were originally pegged for the match.

It also said that Marella had “earned a spot on the card” based on his tenure with WWE. Management reportedly feels he “hits a home run” with whatever he is told to do on television and since he hadn’t yet worked a WrestleMania match (WrestleMania XXV nonwithstanding), he was to be rewarded.

In regards to Kingston not being currently slotted for a match at the event, there has been talk in the last day of him facing Drew McIntyre.

source: PWInsider.com

— Shawn Michaels revealed on his Twitter account that he’s backstage at tonight’s SmackDown taping in Kansas City, Missouri.

He wrote, “At SmackDown with friends. They r having a great time. It is awesome to see the crew. Everybody looks ready for WrestleMania.”

— Drew McIntyre lost to WWE developmental wrestler Percy Watson in a dark match prior to tonight’s SmackDown taping.

A steel cage is hanging above the ring at the event.

— Hispanic Business has a story on Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s involvement with WWE.

source: PWInsider.com

— Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre revealed in an interview with WWE Magazine that his dream opponent is The Undertaker as he would put his cherished hair on the line for a chance to break his undefeated streak at WrestleMania.

“Undertaker and The Streak—a Hair vs. Streak Match. I would absolutely risk my hair for a chance to break ‘Taker’s record,” he replied in response to a question asking who he would put his hair on the line against and what type of match. “Even if I lost, I’d still have main-evented ‘Mania against ‘Taker. Either way it goes, I’m a winner. Maybe a bald winner, but it’d be worth it.”

Earlier in the interview, McIntyre jokingly said he plans on being buried with his hairbrush.

— World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Heritage Championship Wrestling Champion “The Future” Donovan Ruddick to a developmental contract. The St. Louis based wrestler, who’s real name is Brian McGhee, was on hand for Bragging Rights and this week’s television tapings.

— Matt Hardy, who was released from his contract with World Wrestling Entertainment on Oct. 15, has been added to the company website’s Alumni section.

(source: pwinsider.com)

WWE performer Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) has been cleared of domestic assault charges stemming from an incident that took place with husband Drew Galloway (a/k/a Drew McIntyre) at the couple’s Los Angeles hotel room last month.

The couple, who married in Las Vegas in May, attended a party at the Playboy Mansion hours before her arrest.

A spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office told www.dailyrecord.co.uk last night: “No further legal action is anticipated in this case.”

Terrell had her $20,000 bail returned and the story notes that she is set to make her return to the ring. Though WWE did not publicly say she was suspended, she has not performed since company officials became aware of the arrest.

– Tonight’s “Season Premiere” episode of WWE RAW takes place from the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show will have a special “RAW Roulette” theme and will be hosted by NFL star Chad Ochocinco. John Cena vs. Randy Orton has been announced as tonight’s main event.

– Kane vs. The Undertaker at Night of Champions is expected to have a “No Holds Barred” stipulation that will be announced as soon as Friday’s SmackDown.

– John Cena will be appearing on Disney’s Hannah Montana Forever show tonight at 8/7 CT on the Disney Channel.

– WWE’s website averaged 11.5 million visitors in the month of July this year, down 15% from July of 2009 where they had 13.6 million visitors. WWE’s shop website averaged 484 orders per day this July, down 17% from July 2009 when they averaged 581 orders per day.

– Drew McIntyre has been playing the babyface role on WWE’s tour of the UK.  got a World Heavyweight Title shot against Kane at the SmackDown live event in his home country of Scotland this weekend. Drew came out to a big babyface pop at the show in Aberdeen and cut a promo on Kane and promising the fans he would be WWE’s first Scottish World Champion. After Drew lost the match, he cut another babyface promo to the crowd and reiterated the fact that he would be the first Scottish born World Champion.

At the show the night before, they did a segment where Cody Rhodes, Dolph Ziggler and Jack Swagger sang the American National Anthem to lots of heat from the crowd. McIntyre came out and interrupted them to a big babyface pop.

— Scotland based newspaper The Sunday Mail ran a piece on Tiffany’s arrest last week in Los Angeles, California following a domestic incident involving husband and fellow WWE performer Drew McIntyre at their hotel on August 8.

Regarding the incident, McIntyre said it was a “complete misunderstanding.” He added, I can’t say anything else until it’s cleared up, which will be very soon.”

— WWE’s upcoming DVD set on John Cena has been titled The John Cena Experience
. The three-disc set will be released on Nov. 16.

— The official WWE website has deleted the article prematurely announcing Daniel Bryan’s surprise appearance at SummerSlam.

World Wrestling Entertainment has suspended Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) following an incident earlier this week at the San Jose, CA hotel performers were staying at.

Company sources claim the incident was a domestic issue between Terrell and husband Drew Galloway (a/k/a Drew McIntyre), which led to police being called to the scene. There are conflicting reports over whether Terrell was arrested by the San Jose PD.

Terrell, who was scheduled to wrestle at Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, was sent home by management following the incident. WWE has not publicly acknowledged her suspension or any possible change to the event.

source: PWInsider.com

— In an interview with SLAM! Wrestling, Drew McIntyre addressed his work visa issue that led to him temporarily being written off television last month.

“There was a process that had to be done, and a way it had to be done. It had to be done when it had to be done,” McIntyre told Greg Oliver. “I was always aware of the process that had to be done. It was blown out of proportion by so many people. … What you saw on TV was exactly the truth. It had to be done at that time.”

McIntyre also discussed his Money in the Bank match on Sunday, his recent wedding to fellow WWE performer Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany), and more.

— Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Mikey Whipwreck revealed on his Facebook page that WWE has offered him a job as a trainer.

— Bill Carr, a Northeast based independent wrestler, is currently in Florida Championship Wrestling. No word yet on whether he’s be signed to a developmental contract.

(credit to f4wonline.com)

While nobody seems to know what it is, it’s being reported that something big has been planned for tonight’s Smackdown/NXT taping at the Phillips Arena in Atlanta, GA. Not sure if the two are connected, but Drew McIntyre may be making his return tonight as well. It is scheduled to be a WWE Supershow taping featuring stars from both brands.

Comment: I can guarantee that however big it may be, it cannot possibly be as big as Matt Hardy’s gut.

source: www.f4wonline.com

Drew McIntyre’s visa issue has been solved as he appeared at last night’s SmackDown live event in Savannah, Georgia to cut a promo. It is expected that McIntyre will be reinstated to the SmackDown brand at tonight’s television taping.

After losing to Matt Hardy on the June 25 edition of SmackDown, Theodore Long informed McIntyre that his work visa had expired and that he would be deported back to Scotland immediately. This storyline had a basis in reality, since his visa had indeed expired and as a result he was taken off television.

Meanwhile, Wade Barrett returned to Raw last night after resolving his own visa problems. Both Barrett and McIntyre paid visits to their home countries last week to fill out necessary paperwork pertaining to their respective visas. In that regard, everything is said to be fine now.

For those curious about Sheamus’ legality, he had his visa taken care of in late May. He, Barrett and McIntyre were simultaneously signed to developmental contracts in April 2007 following tryout matches during WWE’s annual European spring tour.

— Drew McIntyre and Wade Barrett’s respective visa issues have been resolved, reports www.F4WOnline.com. Barrett is expected to return to Raw this Monday while McIntyre will return to SmackDown once creative feels it’s right to bring him back from the deportation angle.

— The cover art for WWE’s forthcoming DVD set on the best of Monday Night Raw in 1993 and 1994, Raw “The Beginning”: The Best of Seasons 1 & 2, has been released. The cover, which features The Undertaker, Yokozuna, Bret Hart and Doink the Clown, among others, can be viewed here.

— WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes will be coming out of retirement to team up with sons Goldust and Cody Rhodes against the trio of Trent Barreta, Caylen Croft and Curt Hawkins on July 9 in Kissimmee, Florida at the Osceola Heritage Park Exhibition Hall. The Florida Championship Wrestling live event will also feature a Divas Bikini Contest.

To follow up on our earlier report regarding the work visa issues with Wade Barrett and Drew McIntyre -  we’re told at this point that WWE does not know when McIntyre will be back. Barrett might be able to return as soon as next week, but nobody knows for sure.

According to a source, WWE creative was told at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings to presume assume neither man would be back until SummerSlam in August. Up until now Wade Barrett had been the centerpiece of the new Nexus group on RAW. It is possible Barrett or McIntyre could both be back soon, but that was the initial word as of today.

It should be noted that current WWE Champion Sheamus was signed by WWE around the same time as Barrett and McIntyre. The belief as of right now is that he is okay in regards to his work visa, but given the fact how things were handled with Barrett and McIntyre he could possibly be next. This is definitely causing major issues for WWE creative.

Source: The Wrestling Observer

Two of WWE’s up and coming young stars are on the sidelines due to problems with their work visas.

Wade Barrett, leader of RAW’s Nexus stable, has been pulled from WWE television and live events because his United States work visa expired. Barrett missed Monday’s WWE RAW and the weekend’s live events.

SmackDown star Drew McIntyre has the same problem as Barrett. There was a recent angle shot on SmackDown where Drew was being “deported” – which isn’t that far from reality. While its unknown as to whether McIntyre remains in the United States, it’s possible that he can stay while his green card application is being reviewed, since he’s married to WWE Diva Tiffany, a US citizen.

There’s no timetable yet on when Barrett or McIntyre can return.

Source: PWInsider.com

(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

— CM Punk won points with management for his effort in getting the crowd back into his Over the Limit match with Rey Mysterio after the bout was awkwardly halted so a trainer could treat his head wound. When the audience began to turn against the match, Punk called an audible by attacking Mysterio in an effort to get things back on track.

— Drew McIntyre has reportedly fallen out favor with management as he’s gained a reputation of being high maintenance not to mention that he’s failed to get over to the degree of his push. Initial plans called for McIntyre’s undefeated streak to result in a World Heavyweight Title reign. Instead, Jack Swagger ended up in the spot and McIntyre was left to feud with Matt Hardy.

— Sunday’s Over the Limit pay-per-view at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan drew 11,000 paid fans with a live gate of approximately $675,000.

Within WWE, Drew McIntyre isn’t the most popular wrestler among certain circles. The Intercontinental Champion been described as “a head case” and some veteran wrestlers have made it known they don’t want to work with him until he improves his in-ring ability.

Fans weren’t the only ones questioning whether the angle temporarily stripping him of the Intercontinental title was done as a result of a drug testing violation. Although he doesn’t have the reputation of being a party guy, there was still a lot of speculation within the organization that a legit suspension may have been the cause. Ultimately, though, it was revealed as nothing more than a storyline.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

— Plans as of early last week was that the Drew McIntyre firing angle would be held off until after Sunday’s Over The Limit pay-per-view with Matt Hardy insisting Theodore Long rehire McIntyre so he could beat him up. It was also indicated that WWE would utilize Twitter with Hardy asking his fans to spread his message. (source: f4wonline.com)

— Goldust, Cody Rhodes and Dusty Rhodes were originally scheduled to team up for the first time together at a Florida Championship Wrestling live event on Jul. 9, but plans have changed. Instead, Goldust and Cody will team up together, with the WWE Hall of Famer accompanying his sons to the ring. All three will be taking part in a meet and greet before the show.

— Sunday’s Over The Limit live chat on WWEUniverse.com will be a “Divas Night” as the winner of the Divas Championship Match between champion Eve Torres and Maryse will appear during the session. Also scheduled to appear are former Women’s Champions Melina and Beth Phoenix. Click here for more information.

Reportedly, some people on WWE’s creative team have no idea where the Drew McIntyre firing angle is headed, let alone why it was done in the first place. It was originally speculated that he failed a drug test, but that’s largely because nobody could figure out any other good reason for his kayfabe removal. If nothing else, his removal was clearly apart of an angle considering he worked the company’s tour of Mexico last week.

It’s been speculated that the angle could lead to Vince McMahon returning as an on-screen character to reinstate his “Chosen One” and perhaps fire Theodore Long. As recently as a few days ago, there was in fact talk of bringing “Mr. McMahon” back to television.

Further indicating that his removal from WWE is all an angle, Matt Hardy wrote the following on his Twitter account after last Tuesday’s SmackDown taping: “As a favor to me, if ur a fan of mine-Let Drew McIntyre hear ‘We want Matt’ over & over again. This thing with him & I is just beginning. RT.”

It has been confirmed that McIntyre and Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) tied the knot a few weeks ago in Las Vegas. The feeling is that creative weren’t going to split them up immediately, meaning he’s likely not going to Raw.

source: www.f4wonline.com

– Melina noted on Twitter that her physical therapy is going well but she doesn’t know how much longer she will be out of the ring. Her trainers feel it should take 3-4 more months to fully heal but her doctor has said she could return in late June or July. As always, visit PWTweets.com to follow 80+ wrestlers & Divas on Twitter.

— Continuing a pattern from previous weeks, Drew McIntyre attacked Matt Hardy on Friday’s episode of SmackDown. When he refused to stop, he received escalating punishments from SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long: a suspension, being stripped of the championship, and finally being (kayfabe) fired. His bio has since been removed from the Smackdown roster page on WWE.com. He was not legitimately suspended as he worked the company’s tour of Mexico, which concluded this afternoon in Monterrey. Interestingly, he was defending the Intercontinental Championship on the tour even though he had been stripped of the title at Tuesday’s SmackDown taping. Even his peers are unsure of his status other than it being some sort of an angle, reports f4wonline.com.

— Due to Raw taking place tonight in the Mellon Arena, the venue will not be airing the Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadians Stanley Cup playoff game on the big screens. Road games are traditionally shown inside the arena.