The following are clips of Hulk Hogan’s recent appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show:
Hulk Hogan on John Cena: ‘Somebody Needs To Drag Him Around The Ring For 30 Minutes’
Hulk Hogan has some surprising things to say about WWE star John Cena, but it’s why he says it that might shock you the most.
http://youtu.be/Zy99k9i_BHE
How Mr. T Changed Wrestling Forever
As Hulk Hogan preps for Wrestlemania 30, he looks back on the first Wrestlemania ever. He tells Arsenio that it was Mr. T who changed professional wrestling forever.
http://youtu.be/phAfcG6MmBA
Hulk Hogan Owns Up To Problems With Vince McMahon
Hulk Hogan is taking the high road when he looks back on his days with Vince McMahon. See what problems he takes credits for.
http://youtu.be/S6a2NPUXpsI
Hulk Hogan Opens Up About The Toll Reality TV Took On His Family
Hulk Hogan speaks very candidly about the issues his family faced following their reality show.
– Hulk Hogan, John Cena and Shawn Michaels are scheduled to appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, April 1st to promote the WrestleMania XXX press conference, which takes place later that same day and airs live on the WWE Network, as well as the rest of the WrestleMania week festivities in general.
– The Hulk Hogan superfan documentary “Sadermania” is now available via digital streaming ($2.99) and digital download ($9.99) at Sadermania.com.
You can check out a trailer for the documentary below:
The following is a non-spoiler match listing for this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown. For complete spoiler results, click ahead to page two.
– Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
– Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel
– Damien Sandow vs. Sin Cara
– Goldust vs. Fandango
– Batista vs. Sheamus
– The Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka
– Jack Swagger vs. Jimmy Uso
– The Miz vs. Mark Henry
– Bray Wyatt vs. Big Show
For complete spoiler results for this week’s WWE SmackDown, click ahead to page two …
– With almost all of the key wrestlers on the WWE roster figured into the main card at WrestleMania XXX, it looks as though whatever matches they plan on adding to the two hour pre-show will be comprised of NXT talent.
– Current online betting odds for WrestleMania XXX, which at this point don’t mean a whole lot past educated guessing until the “smart money” comes in during the day of the show, have Daniel Bryan as the favorite to end the show as WWE World Heavyweight Champion at -270. This means if you bet $270, you clear $100 profit, making Bryan basically a near three-to-one favorite to walk out of the show as champion. Randy Orton is +400 to end the show as champion, Batista is +250 and Triple H is +1500.
Other odds for the show include Undertaker as a 60-to-1 favorite over Brock Lesnar, Daniel Bryan as a 27-to-1 favorite over Triple H and Bray Wyatt at -350 (a little over three-to-one) over John Cena.
– The latest edition of “Talk Is Jericho,” which features Chris Jericho interviewing The Miz, is now available. The official description for the show reads as follows:
TIJ – EP24 – WWE’s The Miz WWE’s The Miz was the token All-American frat boy on MTV’s Real World, and parlayed that into a career in pro-wrestling! And he’s telling stories about all of it – from his first match with John Cena to his WWE locker room ban to being fired by Jeremy Piven to winning the championship belt!
The following are results of this week’s WWE Main Event, which took place at the TD Garden in Boston and aired live on the WWE Network.
– The show opens with WWE Intercontinental Champion Big E. making his way to the ring. Big E. joins the announce table, where it is explained that Christian, who earned the right to challenge him for his title tonight, will not be competing due to a “slight concussion” that he suffered on Monday’s RAW.
– Dolph Ziggler def. Sheamus and Alberto Del Rio in a triple-threat match to become the new number one contender to the Intercontinental Championship. Ziggler will get to challenge Big E. for the title later tonight.
– Layla, Alicia Fox, Aksana, Tamina Snuka and Summer Rae def. Eva Marie, Natalya, Emma, Cameron and Naomi in a ten-Diva tag-team match.
– A Bad News Barrett segment takes place with Barrett talking about John Cena being freaked out by Bray Wyatt the same way the fans get freaked out when they look in the mirror. He suggests everyone should wear a sheep mask because of their bad looks.
– Big E. def. Dolph Ziggler to retain his WWE Intercontinental Championship in the main event of the evening.
– WWE is teaming up with CharityBuzz.com, an auction website that allows people to bid on celebrity experiences, with proceeds going to charity.
“The auction, which launches today on Charitybuzz.com/WWE, features more than 100 unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences with WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends, celebrities and athletes. The WWE Universe can bid on the opportunity to meet Drew Brees at a New Orleans Saints game, meet Jimmy Kimmel at a live taping of his show, or join Daniel Daniel Bryan during his entrance at a WWE live event.”
– Hulk Hogan was in New York City over the weekend and will be doing media appearances this week to promote WrestleMania XXX, including Huffington Post Live.
Hogan is scheduled for tonight’s WWE RAW from Brooklyn and next week’s show from Washington, D.C.
– John Cena will be appaering on Live With Kelly and Michael today to promote WrestleMania XXX.
– WWE has set up a page at WWE.com demonstrating the various ways fans can watch WrestleMania XXX all over the world.
– The official WWE website recently issued a poll asking fans who they feel is the most talented Diva among the cast of Total Divas. At last check, with 13,000 votes cast, Natalya was leading the pack with 46 percent of the vote. Following Natalya, in order, was Nikki Bella with 20 percent, Naomi with 12 percent, Brie Bella with 11 percent, Summer Rae with 6 percent, Eva Marie with 4 percent and Cameron with just 1 percent of the vote.
– You can check out a video of John Cena’s recent Muscle & Fitness shoot with Cesaro, which took place recently at the WWE Performance Center above, or by going to MuscleAndFitness.com.
John Cena is scheduled to appear on “Live With Kelly & Michael” on ABC this coming Monday. Cena will be promoting WrestleMania XXX on the morning talk show, which airs at 9am EST.
Speaking of Cena, here is a “WrestleMania Rewind Extra,” featuring the leader of the Ce-Nation.
Bray Wyatt refers to himself as “The Eater of Worlds.” After his first few months with the company, he could also easily refer to himself as “The King of the Promo” and not many would object.
No character in recent memory has used the promo to build up his character as well as Wyatt. Starting with a series of haunting videos preceding the stable’s debut, the Wyatt Family were able to build the foundation that would allow them to become one of the top heel groups in the company.
After a perfect debut (minus the Husky Harris chants) and successful feuds with Daniel Bryan and the Shield, it was revealed that Wyatt would be entering a program with John Cena during the WrestleMania season.
http://youtu.be/x7QJruEbKL4
Many cringed at the thought of Wyatt battling Cena at WrestleMania. I personally thought the match would result in nothing more than the WWE further elevating its biggest star while taking one of the hottest superstars in the company down a notch.
After all, Cena isn’t exactly notorious for putting over stars at WrestleMania, although he has put over the Miz and the Rock in the past. I am not here to make predictions regarding the matchup, but to instead discuss how the two have used masterful promos to build the fight into possibly the most anticipated match on the card.
The Rock is the only man to ever pin Cena clean at WrestleMania? Will Wyatt be able to defeat Superman?
Cena has discussed how his legacy is at stake at WrestleMania, while Wyatt has criticized Cena for being primarily concerned with selling merchandise and achieving fame. This is certainly not a new line of criticism directed at Cena.
In fact, Daniel Bryan levied the same insults at Cena during their build-up to SummerSlam, where he said Cena was in the WWE for fame, while he (Bryan) was there because he loves to wrestle.
Bryan’s rebukes never really felt personal though, largely due to the fact that he had to hold back because he was a face. Wyatt, on the other hand, has not held back one bit, criticizing Cena for living in a castle with his plastic girlfriend during his latest promo (seen above), which is also quite possibly his best yet.
– The official WWE website has added new sit-down interview with Michael Cole speaking to John Cena. You can check that out at WWE.com.
– Steve Austin’s 100th episode of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast is now available. You can check that out at PodcastOne.com.
– Also new in the podcast world is a new episode of Jim Cornette’s “The Jim Cornette Experience,” with his special guest, Lisa Marie Varon (aka Victoria/Tara). You can check that one out at MLW.com.
Triple H has words with BOOTista and Randy Orton, in the opening Segment YES!
In-Ring Segment: Triple H, BOOtista and Randy Orton Raw started off with Triple H in the middle of the ring, blaming the WWE Universe, for the events leading to the match between Triple H & Daniel Bryan at Wrestlemania. He said he had no chocie but has too end the #YesMovment. Out comes Batista, followed by Randy Orton. I really enjoyed the back and forth between all three. With Batista caling Randy Orton a “paper champion” and Orton saying if Batista was the big deal he was supposed to be they wouldn’t have gone on to cheer for Daniel Bryan.
Triple H tried to make his exit, Batista stopped him and said he has to fix things. That’s when Triple H went off on Batista, saying he hated when Part-Time movie stars come back and think they know how to run the business. Triple H also called out Orton, for being technically gifted, but still needs his hand held to win the match.
Triple H then annoucned a bombshell that if he wins the match between him and Daniel Bryan, he will enter the triple threat match at WrestleMania XXX, and win it to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
I thought this was a great segment, and I like that now Triple H has a shot to be in the Main Event at WrestleMania. That gives people some doubt that Daniel Bryan could lose his match between him and Triple H, which he wont. I like the direction this story is going in, as we are two Raw’s from Mania! YES!
Sheamus wins on St Patrick’s Day. NO!
Bad News Barrett & Hornswoggle Obligatory Hornswaggle segment for St Patrick’s day. Followed by an unfunny and predictable Bad News Barrett segment. Yawn. Someone tell me why Barrett is not wrestling, is he injured? NO!
Sheamus vs. Titus O’Neil Gimmick Match, the aforementioned Hornswaggle gets involved and becomes a chess piece. Christian on commentary was the bright spot. He attacks after the match, which also was predictable, I didn’t hate the attack though, but overall for me the segment was a NO!
The Usos vs. The Real Americans
Sold match, looks like The Real Americans are back as a cohesive unit. This win by The Real Americans I’m assuming will lead to their involvement in a 4-way tag match at WrestleMania. Perhaps on the grandest stage of them all, we will finally see Cesaro snap on Jack Swagger and swing him many many times. YES!
John Cena and Bray Wyatt, let’s hope the match lives up to the hype. YES!
John Cena & Bray Wyatt Promo Segment Obviously we won’t know until WrestleMania XXX if these two will have a good or great match. For all we know they could have an amazing match. But I have to say I really enjoy Bray Wyatt’s promo work here. John Cena is John Cena, I could do with out the comedy. His act is getting stale, and he is in need for a change, a big change. I think this this program is a good fit for both superstars, of course I would rather have seen The Shield vs The Wyatts, but since that ship has sailed, I’m enjoying what I see. YES!
Randy Orton vs Daniel Bryan……Part 20. YES!
Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton have good matches with each other, I enjoyed this one as well. Batista came down to take it to Orton, followed by Daniel Bryan sending Batista out of the ring with the Knee. This was a great live illustration to show what “could” happen at WrestleMania XXX. Batista power bombing Orton Afterwords got a decent pop. I have to say, seems a fair amount of heat on BOOtista is melting away, now that Daniel Bryan has the potential to headline with him and Orton at WrestleMania XXX YES!
Paul could sell a ketchup Popsicle to a woman wearing white gloves. YES!
Segment: Paul Heyman
Paul Heyman is a master wordsmith. He is perfect for someone like Brock Lesnar, who’s mic skills aren’t as sharp. I love the story they are telling here, acknowledging The Undertaker is getting older and it has been getting harder the last few years for him to win decisively. YES!
Interesting observation, did you notice how CM Punk didn’t exist on the promo they showed? Would have made great sense to use him, after all, The Undertaker beat CM Punk last year at WrestleMania 29 and, Brock Lesnar went on to beat CM Punk at SummerSlam. But no, he is erased.
View Page 2 to find out more YES and NO from WWE RAW
John Cena is in talks to join the cast of a new comedy film directed by Judd Apatow titled Trainwreck, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
The plot of the movie, which stars Amy Schumer, Brie Larson, Bill Hader and Colin Quin, is still being kept under wraps. Schumer, a comedienne who used to date Dolph Ziggler, wrote the script.
Universal Pictures has slated the release for July 24, 2015.
The following are highlights from the latest blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:
On the opening segment of RAW: “Loved the antagonist angst aka ‘heat’ that the show produced for the primary storyline going into WrestleMania 30 in NOLA. The opening segment was stellar. Now the winner of the HHH vs. Daniel Bryan one on one match is going into the main event, WWE Title bout with Triple Threat rules and that match now has more intrigue. Good booking from where I’m sitting.”
On the closing segment of RAW: “The last segment of RAW rocked as I like “heat” (no jokes please) and HHH got an ample amount of steam on Daniel Bryan which added a great deal to the WM30 scenario. The hay is largely in the barn for this storyline but I’m anxious to see if WWE adds any thing new to the scenario that will culminate in a couple of weeks in the Super Dome in a likely show closing presentation.”
On The Shield: “Good stuff with the Shield on RAW even though I feel that there is something suspicious about their fan favorite turn as many Tweeted me about during the show @JRsBBQ. I am intrigued by this trio and what goes down with them at WM30.”
On Bray Wyatt vs. John Cena: “Bray Wyatt had a great promo which is becoming the norm on Monday nights but it’s frightening to think how good Wyatt will be over time. Reminiscent of his grandfather Blackjack Mulligan who was a colorful promo talent in his vaunted heyday. Speaking of Bray Wyatt, I think it’s pretty cool to have a grandfather who was recruited to play college football for Bear Bryant and Blackjack’s personal recruiter was Bum Phillips, two football coaching legends. The kids got great DNA as his dad, IRS/Mike Rotunda, was grossly underrated.”
“A fresh match with an up and coming new star vs. the face of the company is an announcer’s dream. Wyatt vs John Cena is a match that certainly has my interest I think it will kick ass. I know it will be physical because that what two, former, college football offensive linemen do.”
On the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal: “The Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal with 30 men in an over the top rope rules scenario, BROTHER, is actually gaining more of my interest. The talents talking about being in it have piqued my curiosity. Funny how that works. I’m assuming that some talents will be in the Battle Royal and in other bouts at ‘Mania but that’s an assumption.”
– Regarding rumors that the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal would be airing during the WrestleMania XXX pre-show, that is not the case. While the company has held several battle royals at WrestleMania in the past, mainly to get as many wrestlers on the roster on the show for the big pay day, this particular battle royal is of greater significance, and will be a new annual tradition.
– WWE posted the following bonus clip on their official Twitter account for this week’s WrestleMania Rewind, which features John Cena.
– Following Bray Wyatt’s “plastic” comment during his promo segment with John Cena at Monday’s RAW, Nikki Bella posted the following tweet on her official Twitter account.
– Speaking of Bray Wyatt and John Cena, the song that played during their WrestleMania video package was “Legacy” by Eminem. WWE is using the track as one of the many official theme songs for this year’s show.
– Wrestling legend Sting will be in New Orleans during WrestleMania XXX weekend. The TNA Hall of Famer will be appearing at the WrestleCon convention on Sunday, April 6th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM.
“This will be a LIMITED AVAILABILITY APPEARANCE OF ONLY 250 PEOPLE! Only one person is allowed to appear in the photo op. Sting will also delivery a message, maybe take a question or two, for the entire crowd following his signing on the main stage.”
– After Monday’s RAW from San Antonio went off the air, the WWE Network’s Backstage Pass show featured Daniel Bryan being tended to by medical staff after the severe beat down from Triple H on RAW. The panel speculated whether Daniel Bryan’s career is over and if he’ll even make it to WrestleMania. Bryan was placed into an ambulance backstage while his fiance Brie Bella and various WWE superstars checked on him. Renee Young interviewed WWE’s ringside doctor, who said Bryan appears to have suffered head and abdominal injuries.
Back in the ring (not shown on the WWE Network), John Cena came out to address the live crowd. The Undertaker’s music then played, which the panel ignored while discussing the Daniel Bryan injury angle. While the Undertaker and John Cena were in the ring, Luke Harper and Eric Rowan of the Wyatt Family confronted them. The Show ended with The Undertaker and John Cena delivering a chokeslam and Attitude Adjustment to send the fans home happy.
Muscle & Fitness has released a behind-the-scenes footage of John Cena’s recent photo shoot for the April edition of the magazine.
The footage was shot at the WWE Performance Center. Cesaro is also featured in the video, with the two muscular superstars speaking very highly one one another.
The April 2014 issue of Muscle & Fitness magazine with John Cena on the cover commemorates 10 Years of WrestleMania for John Cena.
– UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion “Rowdy” Ronda Rousey posted a video on her official Instagram account showcasing herself and fellow UFC female fighter Shayna Baszler practicing pro wrestling. You can check that out at Instagram.com.
– The Undertaker is scheduled for both Monday’s WWE RAW show in San Antonio, Texas, as well as Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown taping in Houston, Texas. Also confirmed for next week’s SmackDown is John Cena.
– WWE is in the process of filming footage for various future workout DVD releases. Most of the footage has been filmed at the NXT facility and at the WWE Performance Center.