– One month after suffering a heart during a live episode of Raw, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler spoke to fans at Tuesday’s night WWE television taping in Memphis, Tennessee, in his first live appearance since the ordeal.
Appearing between tapings for Saturday Morning Slam and SmackDown, the legendary wrestler said he hopes to return to the broadcast booth within the next few weeks. The official WWE website announced they will release footage of Michael Cole’s “emotionality-charged” interview with Lawler on Wednesday.
– Mick Foley will be appearing on an upcoming episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. He tweeted Wednesday, “Thought I was doing a simple favor for a friend in NYC today, and ended up stumbling into a guest spot on #CelebrityApprentice. Cool, huh?”
– Masked wrestlers were highlighted on this week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection. The following matches aired on the program: Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Who (WWF Superstars – August 25, 1996), Vader vs. Kane (WWF Over the Edge – May 31, 1998), Rey Mysterio, Jr. vs. Blitzkrieg (WCW Monday Nitro – February 9, 1999), Hardy Boyz vs. Los Conquistadors (WWF No Mercy – October 22, 2000), Los Conquistadors vs. Edge (WWF Raw is War – October 23, 2000).
– The official WWE website is officially advertising Jerry “The King” Lawler for Tuesday’s SmackDown taping at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. He is listed among the roster of talent scheduled to appear at the show.
The WWE Hall of Famer is expected to address the hometown crowd one month after suffering a heart attack during a televised Raw event in Montreal.
– WWE recently signed Alisha Ceraso, a Connecticut-based fitness competitor and model, to a developmental contract.
Ceraso is currently training at the sports-entertainment organization’s developmental facility in Tampa, Florida, Diva-Dirt.com reports.
Ceraso, who is in her early 20s, was involved in an automobile accident when she was 16-years-old that left her paralyzed and killed a fellow passenger, her best friend. She revealed in an interview to Status Fitness Magazine, “I broke my jaw, my ribs, and was in intensive care for a few weeks. I had to basically learn how to walk again, since being bedridden for so long.”
– WWE has launched a Twitter feed for SummerSlam at twitter.com/SummerSlam. The account will provide details on next year’s event.
– John “Bradshaw” Layfield released a Tout message this morning stating that he will not commentate Raw tonight. He will, however, be on hand for tomorrow’s SmackDown taping in Memphis, Tennessee.
“Playing golf today in East Texas, won’t be at Raw tonight. Looking forward to watching the show and seeing Jerry Lawler tomorrow in Memphis. Hopefully Michael Cole won’t be there in Memphis for the return of ‘The King’ because last time ‘King’ saw Michael Cole, he had a heart attack,” said Layfield.
– As reported over the weekend, Renee Paquette, an on-air personality for The Score Television Network in Canada has been hired by WWE. She addressed the news on Twitter.
“Thanksfor all of the well wishes! I’m sad to leave amazing people @theScore but very very excited to be joining #wwe #pumped #thankyou”
According to F4WOnline.com, it is rumored that Paquette will be utilized as a backstage interviewer on Raw.
– WWE had camera crews filming Dolph Ziggler during his appearance Saturday at the New York Comic Con.
– The new stable of Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal are now known as “The Band.” This is the same name that Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman and Bubba The Lovesponge used in TNA back in 2010.
– CNN and Yahoo! are among the mainstream media outlets that picked up the story of CM Punk attacking a fan on Monday’s RAW.
– WWE is now officially advertising Jerry Lawler for Tuesday’s Smackdown taping from Memphis, Tennessee.
– WWE tried out a new announcer at Thursday’s NXT tapings from Full Sail University: Tom Hannifan.
Tony Luftman, who worked last month’s NXT TV taping, also called some of the action.
– NXT returns to Full Sail University on November 15. Jim Ross noted on Twitter that William Regal will be at next month’s show after missing Thursday’s taping.
– Taking a page out of the John Cena playbook, WWE has released a slate of similarly-styled CM Punk merchandise. Coming in yellow, this includes an “Authentic” T-Shirt reading “GTS” on the front and “BEST IN THE WORLD” on the back, as well as a baseball cap, pendant and wristbands.
The description of all the products reads: “It’s not surprising that CM Punk cites the radical “Rowdy” Roddy Piper as a childhood influence. After all, Punk is the embodiment of the anti-establishment, the modern-day “Voice of the Voiceless,” whose skill at igniting verbal “pipe bombs” is rivaled only by Hot Rod himself. Punk even looks the part of rebel with his too-numerous-to-count tattoos and body piercings. Yet, he waxes way more philosophical than his exterior might suggest, and has shown a diverse set of interests that include ghost hunting, G. I. Joe and the “Straight Edge” movement.”
– Jim Ross addressed fan reaction regarding Jerry “The King” Lawler’s health on Twitter Monday. He wrote, “Amazing how some think @JerryLawler heart attack was a storyline. Embarrassingly stupid/naive. Jerry’s rapidly improving. Back soon.”
When asked if Lawler would be appearing on Raw, Ross said, “No…it will be a few wks but he’s doing great.”
– Promoting tonight’s Raw, Sheamus tweeted Monday, “The #BrogueClub is tippy-toeing into Sacramento Ca for #WWERaw tonight. But has me bloody nose healed?”
– Today’s wrestling birthdays include WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz (32) and former WWE star Paul Burchill (33).
– Sheamus vs. The Big Show and Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio are the top matches WWE is advertising for December’s SmackDown Holiday Tour.
– When asked by a fan if Jerry Lawler will on tonight’s RAW, Jim Ross replied, “No…it will be a few wks but he’s doing great.”
– Cody Rhodes suffered a black eye during his tag match with Damien Sandow against Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio at last night’s WWE SmackDown live event. Sandow Tweeted this about the injury:
– Dolph Ziggler did not wrestle as advertised at Sunday night’s WWE live event from Anaheim, California. After Sheamus defeated Alberto Del Rio in the Land Man Standing main event, Ziggler came out and appeared as if he was going to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase. He immediately ate a Brogue kick before he could cash in – but that was all he did. There is some speculation that he could be battling an injury, but we should know more this week.
– The Ultimate Warrior showed up 3 hours late to an autograph signing at the Big Time Wrestling show in Portland, ME. Virgil was also there. Around 300-400 fans showed up.
– Jerry Lawler continues to recover from his heart attack less than a month ago and is said to be doing great. The King is “back to his old self” and is expected to make a full recovery.
– WWE officials had been negotiating with Chris Jericho on a new contract in recent weeks, but talks fell through. WWE opted to cease talks with the wrestler/musician in recent days.
It is believed that the proposed deal fell through due to control over when he worked as well as his activities outside of WWE. Officials were seeking an arrangement where the company would be his top priority and they would have some control over his outside endeavors. Jericho, on the other hand, wanted complete control of all of his activities.
Jericho was open to returning as early as this month had WWE agreed to his terms. He was looking to work forty to fifty dates per year, including full-time for cycles and even assisting the developmental program. However, he would determine the periods when he worked and would be strictly unavailable during tours, which WWE was not in favor of.
– Three weeks after suffering a heart attack while announcing at a WWE event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Jerry “The King” Lawler stated in interviews in recent days that he is looking to return to the road as early as next month. Within WWE, however, there is no timetable on his return to the announce desk. It is said that company officials will be very cautious on bringing him back.
Following Monday’s Raw broadcast in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a Champion vs. Champion match took place, replacing the advertised match between CM Punk and John Cena. Cena did not appear at the show since he is still recovering from arm surgery two weeks ago.
World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus faced WWE Champion CM Punk. The Celtic Warrior won by disqualification after being struck by Punk with the WWE Championship.
After the match, Vince McMahon appeared before the live audience to resume Jim Ross Appreciation Night. The WWE chief kindly spoke of Ross, dubbing him the best announcer ever, “including Gordon Solie,” and noted his dedication to the business, from recruiting talent to “joining a certain club” in Oklahoma City.
Triple H then appeared and made remarks similar to McMahon. He stated that “every boy in the back” wants J.R. to call his match. He then brought out Danny Hodge and Bill Watts, who spoke kindly of their friend. Pre-recorded messages from Jerry “The King” Lawler and University of Oklahoma football head coach Bob Stoops then aired on the TitanTron.
Triple H was then joined by the locker room, who gave Ross a standing ovation. Sheamus presented Ross with a glass sculpture declaring Ross as the “Voice of WWE.” The crowd chanted “Thank You J.R.” and he became teary-eyed.
Ross gave a speech about being a fat kid from Oklahoma who worked nineteen years to get to the top of his game and encouraged all kids staying out late on a school night to follow their dreams and passionately do what they love.
WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was recently interviewed by ESPN.com regarding his health after suffering a heart attack 3 weeks ago:
How Lucky He Feels: “For this kind of heart attack, only one out of 260 people survive. My girlfriend told me that on the way to the hospital they thought I was dead but they were still working on me and eventually shocked me seven times. It is a real comeback. People were asking me whether I saw bright lights and saw relatives who have passed. No, I didn’t see any of that. Michael Cole said that’s because I was heading in the opposite direction!”
His Health: “”I’m probably doing better than expected. I broke my leg in the 1980s and I was out of the ring for a year. That was painful and agonizing. The funny thing about this heart attack is I didn’t even realize it was happening. I just passed out. I didn’t have any excruciating pain. When I woke up three days later, the only soreness I had was in the chest from all the compressions they were giving me to revive me.”
Appearing at WWE’s Upcoming Events in Nashville (10/15) and Memphis (10/16): “I would like to. I know because of my voice that I would sound horrible on the air. It’s a few weeks away, so I honestly think I could; I’m so thankful for the fact that I feel good at this time.”
– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler appeared at the The Mid-South Fair in Southaven, MS and was interviewed for WMC-TV. You can see the video at this link: WMCTV.com.
– Today is the final day of the latest WWE NXT tryout camp in Tampa, Florida.
– Former WWE developmental Diva Ivelisse Velez will be appearing at the Family Wrestling Entertainment show this Friday night (10/5) from Brooklyn, New York. The show will air on iPPV and will feature former WWE diva Maryse doing commentary.
Other names on the card include Winter, Maria Kanellis, Velvet Sky, Angelina Love, Big Daddy V, Rhino, Tommy Dreamer, Chris Masters, Daivari, Sonjay Dutt, Jay Lethal, Paul London, Brian Kendrick and The Young Bucks.
Jerry “The King” Lawler, who suffered a heart attack while announcing at a WWE event in Montreal Sept. 10, made his first public appearance on Friday at an independent wrestling show that took place at the Mid-South Fair in South Haven, Mississippi.
Before his heart attack, Lawler, 62, was scheduled to wrestle in two matches. Instead, he met fans and served as a ringside commentator.
Speaking to Action News 5 is Memphis, Tennessee, Lawler said WWE head Vince McMahon assured him to take as much time off as he needs. Lawler, however, is targeting November for his full-time return to the squared circle and broadcast booth. He originally wanted to return to the ring and booth this month, but McMahon felt it was “too soon.”
Before making his full-time return, Lawler will appear at the October 16 SmackDown taping in Memphis, Tennessee.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler appeared on WREG-TV in Memphis, Tennessee, Friday promoting an independent show he was appearing at in South Haven, Mississippi. During the appearance, Lawler stated that had he suffered his recent heart attack anywhere but where he was—at a WWE event near paramedics—he would likely have died.
Lawler intends to return to the ring and plans to make his WWE return at the October 16 SmackDown taping in Memphis, Tennessee.
Video of his appearance is available here.
– This week’s episode of WWE Superstars is now online via WWE.com, featuring a Raw rematch between Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler. Also see Yoshi Tatsu battle Heath Slater, Layla take on Divas Champion Eve, and Ted DiBiase competes against Michael McGillicutty.
– WWE Hall of Famer Edge joins Jack Encarnacao on The Mouthpiece Wrestling Show at 10:00 a.m. Saturday on NBC Sports Radio 1510 AM in Boston, Massachusetts. He will talk about his life after WWE, who the smoothest person he’s ever wrestled, how different his character would be coming up in WWE today, and more.
– Just two weeks after suffering a major heart attack, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler is returning to work tonight. Lawler is advertised to be a ringside commentator for a independent wrestling show (New Experience Wrestling) at the Mid-South Fair in Southaven, Mississippi tonight. Before the show, he’ll be doing a meet and greet at the Landers Center in Southaven. For more information, visit MidSouthFair.com.
Lawler is also scheduled to appear at the NWA Warriors of Wrestling Federation’s Wrestling For Our Heroes event next weekend, Saturday, October 6th, at the Tennessee National Guard Armory in Dyersburg, TN.
– Former WWE Champion JBL is currently less than 3,500 feet away from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. He tweeted this morning:
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:
CM Punk & Paul Heyman: “On the current path that @CMPunk is traveling, the WWE Champion and “Best in the World” aligning with @HeymanHustle Paul Heyman seems to be working well and will only get better…or worse depending on one’s interpretation. Obviously, Punk doesn’t need a ‘mouthpiece’ as @RealMickFoley so accurately and passionately pointed out Monday night but the Punk/Heyman duo comprises one of the most compelling presentations that WWE has had in recent memory. ”
Mick Foley’s Promo On RAW: “Mick’s presentation Monday night was one of the year’s best in ring, verbal performances and was one of the highlights of the three hour program from where I was sitting. ”
Jerry Lawler’s Future: “For those speculating on when Jerry will be back, that’s all it is or can be at this time is speculation. Obviously, Jerry will be welcomed back with open arms when he is medically cleared but that is a work in progress. He’s feeling better by the day but it takes time to rebound after such a serious health scare so @Jerry Lawler returning to RAW is undetermined at this time and he will be given all the time that he needs.”
John Cena’s Surgically Repaired Elbow: “I spoke with @JohnCena Monday and took a look at his surgically repaired elbow while he was doing rehab at the arena with Dr. Amman and the elbow and John’s arm in general looked gnarly. For those that don’t know, doing rehab on a repaired joint like an elbow is massively painful.”
“Knowing Cena’s mindset and his mental toughness, it’s impossible to say exactly when he will be medically released to step back in a WWE ring however I’d wager a case of JR’s Original BBQ Sauce that it will be sooner than anyone else that I can think of at the moment.”
– Former Tough Enough judge and NXT head trainer Bill DeMott continues to tease that Tough Enough is returning soon. DeMott re-tweeted a message from the WWE Tough Enough account about the WWE Shop store doing Tough Enough merchandise giveaways next week. He also wrote:
– On Monday’s WWE RAW, Jerry Lawler appeared via satellite and told Michael Cole and Jim Ross that he’ll be returning to the announcer’s booth as soon as doctors give him clearance to do so.
The belief in WWE, according to PWInsider.com, is that Lawler will remain off television until early 2013. Following his massive heart attack just two weeks ago, the traveling and stress associated with being on the road with WWE is more than he should be doing for the time being.
Lawler will speak to Michael Cole and Jim Ross via satellite on tonight’s WWE RAW.
– TNA has announced two live events in the New York City area next April over WrestleMania 29 weekend.
TNA will return to the NYCB Theater in Westbury, Long Island on Friday, April 5, 2013. The following night (4/6), TNA heads to Rahway, NJ.
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During a recent interview with Jim Varsallone, Triple H talks about Jerry “The King” Lawler’s heart attack on RAW from 2 weeks ago:
“How many times in life are you sitting five feet from your doctor… when something like that happens? I think that in any other place at any other time, Jerry Lawler was no longer with us. Dr. Samson, our doctor, [is] to me a hero, a life saver.
To see the remarkable recovery that Jerry has made, to see him home and to see him walking around like nothing happened to him, is mind-boggling to me because it is not what I was witnessing that night… Somehow, for some reason, Jerry Lawler is still with us, and that to me is nothing short of a miracle because I don’t think anybody that was there that night — that was backstage or that was privy to what was going on — would have never, never imagined this outcome.”
– Ryback’s match against Jinder Mahal at Saturday’s SmackDown live event in Sarnia, Ontario resulted in a no contest after Ryback got cut open the hard way during the match. The match was stopped by a doctor’s orders.
– Prior to flying to New York for tonight’s WWE RAW, Jim Ross confirmed that he and Michael Cole will be part of the Jerry Lawler interview segment on the show:
“It’s 3:30am in Oklahoma. Up & at em headed to OKC Airport in route to Albany, NY for #WWE #Raw. @MichaelCole & I will talk live w/ The King.”
– Here’s this week’s WWE Superstars featuring The Usos and The Prime Time Players, Ted DiBiase vs. JTG, Tyson Kidd vs. David Otunga and Drew McIntyre vs. Jinder Mahal.
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– Jim Ross announced on Twitter Sunday evening that he and Michael Cole will call Monday’s Raw at Times Union Center in Albany, New York.
– The official WWE website has an article looking at seven classic factions and reimagining them with current Superstars and Divas. One dream sequence includes John Cena betraying fans to reform the nWo.
Article writer Kevin Powers states, “Who could possibly comprise the modern incarnation of the most notorious faction of all time? It would take a major betrayal of the WWE Universe akin to Hulk Hogan’s original collusion with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash. The only Superstar capable of such an impactful move would be none other than John Cena.
“When Hogan deceived WCW, he was as polarized as Cena. Some still loved the classic red and yellow, others were tired of it. Judging by Cena’s reactions in various arenas all over the country, the same can be said for his creed of “hustle, loyalty and respect.” The Cenation leader could eventually just have his fill of “Cena sucks” chants, grab a can of black spray-paint and really give the WWE Universe something to “boo” about.”
Powers recreates the New World Order with Randy Orton and Christian in the role of a veteran tandem similar to The Outsiders, Big Show as a returning member, Michael McGillicutty following in the footsteps of alumnus and father Curt Hennig, David Otunga as a legal adviser, and Michael Cole fulfilling Eric Bischoff’s role as a loud and obnoxious mouthpiece.
– After sustaining a season-ending injury during last Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams, Washington Redskins defensive end Adam Carriker immediately thought about Triple H.
“I’m laying there on the turf at the Edward Jones Dome and there’s one thing going through my mind and it’s the image of Triple H tearing his quad tendon off his knee in the ring,” Carriker said on 4th & Pain. “Why I’m thinking about that, I don’t know… I think that’s because it’s exactly where I felt it in my leg.”
Like Carriker, the WWE Superstar tore his left quadriceps muscle in May 2001 and suffered a similar injury at a pay-per-view event in January 2007. The full story is available here.
– The top two matches advertised for Saturday’s SmackDown live event in Sarnia, Ontario did not take place. Originally scheduled for the event were Sheamus vs. Wade Barrett vs. Dolph Ziggler in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship and Daniel Bryan and Kane defending the WWE Tag Team Championship against Kofi Kingston and R-Truth. Instead, Sheamus defended the belt against Alberto Del Rio in a singles match, Dolph Ziggler faced Tyson Kidd, Wade Barrett took on Yoshi Tatsu, Kofi Kingston wrestled Ted DiBiase, and Kane and Bryan faced The Prime Time Players.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler’s miraculous recovery from a heart attack on the Sept. 10 Raw is featured in a full page story in the latest issue of The Globe tabloid.
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:
John Cena’s Surgery: “Tough hand dealt to John Cena who had surgery Tuesday in Birmingham by Dr. James Andrews. Cena’s been wrestling hurt but is SO much tougher than many of his critics give him credit as they seem to be too busy knocking his in ring style. As a former offensive lineman, and a damn good one, @JohnCena will likely be back closer to two weeks than three if my guess is accurate.”
Jerry Lawler’s Replacement On Commentary: I’m not sure who will sit in for King next week with Michael Cole. It’s a great opportunity for WWE to utilize some names from the past and/or to place some prospective new talent at the announce table … Whoever assists Cole will be in good hands as no one preps as thoroughly as does Michael and hopefully whoever is tabbed will follow Cole’s lead and be thoroughly prepared to work a long, live three hour entertainment program. I’d suggest that who is selected greatly reduce their liquid in take by mid afternoon as sitting in a confined spot for three hours can be, well, anxious. :)”
Jerry Lawler’s Recovery & In-Ring Future: “Jerry Lawler’s recovery process is on going and I have heard no one estimate when he might be back at the announce desk on RAW much less those that are asking if and when he will return to the ring. I do know that if King can wrestle that he will. Jerry is a wrestler first and an announcer second as being a wrestler is what he’s done for 40+ years and I seriously doubt that he’s ready to hang up his boots. Every indy promoter will be frothing at the mouth to book King even more now than before. I’d suggest to all that slow, deliberate steps be taken. ”
– On this special edition of Superstar Toyz, Kofi Kingston shows off his “BOOM Room” where he displays his championship titles and favorite WrestleMania gear.
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– WWEShop.com has released the Jerry Lawler shirt broadcaster Michael Cole sported on Raw Monday, “Jerry Lawler Long Live the King Authentic Men’s T-Shirt.”
– According to WrestlingFigs.com, WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan appears at the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame located on 30 East Main St. Amsterdam, New York on Saturday, October 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross spoke to WWE.com after returning to the announcer’s booth at Monday’s RAW. JR said he wishes he could have returned under different circumstances, but it was great to be back and he enjoyed working with Michael Cole and JBL.
He also said that it’s a miracle Jerry Lawler is alive and if he had suffered the heart attack anywhere else, he would not have made it. JR gave thanks to WWE and Dr. Sampson for their handling of the situation.
Michael Cole tweeted this about JR and JBL calling RAW with him:
Thank you @JRsBBQ it was a blast. @JCLayfield all kidding aside good luck on the climb in Africa!
– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler was released from the hospital in Montreal and is home in Memphis. Michael Cole announced that there will be an exclusive interview with Lawler on next Monday’s Raw.
– Before Raw went on the air Monday, a match featuring Drew McIntyre versus Jinder Mahal was taped for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars.
A match featuring Ted DiBiase vs. JTG also took place but it is unclear whether it will air on Superstars.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura appeared on tonight’s edition of Piers Morgan Tonight on CNN for an interview. The program replays at midnight and 3:00 a.m.