WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam will be appearing this weekend at the 10th annual Ringside Fest. Van Dam was reportedly booked for the appearance through WWE, which should put an end to any rumors that he is no longer under a contract to WWE.
Also appearing at Ringside Fest this weekend will be fellow WWE Superstars Daniel Bryan, AJ Lee and Kaitlyn.
For more details, including ticket information, visit RingsideFest.com.
-WWE Superstars Rob Van Dam, Daniel Bryan, AJ Lee and Kaitlyn are scheduled to appear at the 2013 Ringside Fest event on October 26th at Caroline’s Comedy Club. For more information, visit RingsideFest.com.
-The 2013 WWE TLC pay-per-view will be released on DVD on January 14, 2014.
-The WWE Studios film “Christmas Bounty,” starring WWE Superstar The Miz, will be released on DVD on December 3rd.
-In addition to his appearance on “Good Morning America” on Tuesday morning, WWE Superstar John Cena will be all over the place in New York this week promoting the WWE campaign to battle breast cancer with the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
For those questioning the whereabouts of WWE Superstars Big E. Langston and Kaitlyn, here is your update.
Langston has been working on WWE live events as of late, as well as appearances in tag-team matches on WWE Superstars and WWE Main Event, which were taped on Monday and Tuesday respectively. It should be noted that while it was expected that Langston would be switching to a babyface for his main roster run, he has been working as a heel in the aforementioned tag-team matches.
As far as Kaitlyn is concerned, the WWE Diva appeared in a backstage interview on the WWE App during this Monday’s edition of RAW from the All State Arena in Chicago, Illinois.
-WWE will return to the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan, the site of Sunday night’s WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view, on December 28th. There is currently an online pre-sale for tickets to the WWE event in Detroit on 12/28, with the password: OLYMPIA.
-Speaking of WWE live events, the company will run Nashville, Tennessee for a live RAW television show on November 16th. Tickets for the event will officially go on sale to the public this Saturday, September 21st.
-WWE Superstars and Divas AJ Lee, Daniel Bryan, Kaitlyn and Rob Van Dam will be appearing and signing autographs at the Ringside Fest on October 26th in New York City. For more information, visit RingsideFest.com.
The following are highlights from a recent Chad Dukes Wrestling Show interview with current WWE Diva Kaitlyn:
On Total Divas: “I think it’s such a great thing for the WWE in general because like you said, it brings people that don’t normally watch, aren’t typically wrestling fans, aren’t sports entertainment fans, people that would just watch the E! network, and it kind of gives us like a broader demographic, and opens up our world to people.
“Also, people that are fans get a chance to see inside and how things work. It definitely blurs the lines of what’s reality and what’s entertainment, sometimes even for me. I didn’t really understand the concept of how this whole divas thing was gonna go down, it’s definitely very, it’s hard to get used to. You know we’re always on camera anyways on TV days and stuff, but there’s like extra cameras, E! cameras, following these girls around everywhere and sometimes it’s a little bit intrusive.
“Though, you know I found out stuff about pixelating, its extensive and time-consuming. So if you don’t want to be on camera, you just throw up a couple of gang signs, or you know something that they might have to pixelate and then boom, you don’t have to worry about being on the show. In all seriousness, it’s a really great concept bringing all kinds of new fans into our world”
On live-tweeting during RAW: “They (WWE) definitely encourage us to get out there on social media in all avenues. When I’m not on the show and I’m just backstage and I wanna be involved it’s a great way to interact with fans and kind of express our opinions of the show and our reactions and stuff like that. They don’t encourage all the things that we say but it’s our opinions and it’s a lot of fun.”
On dream opponents: “Probably Beth Phoenix if Beth ever came back. I had a couple of chances to work Beth before she retired; she helped me a lot in my career when I first started because I’d be on TV with no experience. There’s a lot of girls that helped me out along the way, AJ was one of them. I had always really, really wanted a chance to have a feud with her because we were such great friends for a long time and she taught me so much early on in my career and helped me through a lot of stuff. So that would be like a dream come true and hopefully the Chickbusters can reunite one day.
On the life and death of Cody Rhodes’ infamous mustache: “Honestly, from the moment that I first saw it…so Cody he had an injury and I didn’t see him for several weeks, he showed back up, he made a big comeback backstage, he showed up at work wearing some kind of completely out of character, like a white suit and some kind of weird white fedora and just had this creepy pencil thin mustache. And we were like, ‘Is that Cody’s evil twin,’ and Cody is the evil one so we were like, ‘Is that Cody’s good twin?’
“Slowly I was so impressed with his mustache and he kept it and it kept getting more and more character. We would be backstage or I’d be watching the matches and all of the sudden you’d hear ‘Cody’s mustache,’ an actual chant. I’m gonna come clean I actually started some of those chants, like from the corner. So I just had this love affair with his mustache, just only his mustache, the rest of him you know, give or take.
“Then it was so funny because as time went on he would have to trim it and do all that stuff and he wasn’t very good at it. So he would trim one side and then it would be a little shorter than the other side. He’d have to trim up the other side and it kept getting smaller and smaller and smaller and dangerously close to a Charlie Chaplin mustache. So when he finally shaved it off it was really sad, it was like the end of an era. I don’t know maybe he’ll bust out a soul patch.”
– In this week’s edition of WWE Inbox, Kaitlyn addresses such topics as the spear, who inspired her to become a WWE Diva, the type of match she desires to face AJ Lee in, her favorite The Simpsons character and episode, and which former WWE Diva she is most interested in facing in. In response to the last topic, the “Hybrid Diva” wants Kharma since she reminds her of a character from Disney’s The Little Mermaid.
“I never got a shot to face Kharma,” said Kaitlyn. “I guess the biggest reason is because she really reminds me of Ursula the Sea Witch, just because of her laugh.”
– Former WCW wrestler Bobby Blaze has released an autobiography, Pin Me, Pay Me!: Have Boots, Will Travel, chronicling his journey throughout the world of professional wrestling. The synopsis reads, “Bobby Blaze Smedley’s forthright autobiography, Pin Me, Pay Me, Have Boots Will Travel, is a powerful and insightful look at the inner workings of the world of professional wrestling, written in an introspective story-telling style that puts you in the ring with him. Overcoming illness and adversity to rise to the heights of his chosen profession, Bobby takes you on the road and around the world as he realizes his lifelong dream, to be one of the rare individuals who earns his living as a professional wrestler.”
Prior to joining World Championship Wrestling in the late 1990’s, Blaze competed for Smokey Mountain Wrestling. On February 26 1995, he defeated Jerry “The King” Lawler to capture the Smokey Mountain Heavyweight Championship.
-For the first time in a year-and-a-half a WWE Diva was requested for a “Make-A-Wish.” WWE Diva Kaitlyn granted her first individual wish with the WWE Circle Of Champions honoree Jeffrey prior to this past Monday’s edition of WWE RAW. The last WWE Diva to receive a “Make-A-Wish” individual request was Kelly Kelly.
-Also granting their first individual wish through the “Make-A-Wish” foundation was WWE Superstar Ryback. Ryback also fulfilled his first individual wish submitted by WWE fan Eric prior to Monday’s edition of RAW.
-While there aren’t a lot of details to report yet, we can confirm that WWE legend The Ultimate Warrior met with WWE CEO Vince McMahon while in Los Angeles for WWE 2K14 business last weekend. As soon as we receive more information, we will post an update.
-WWE officially announced “Total Divas” star Eva Marie as the “mystery partner” for Brie Bella in her match against Maria Menounos and Natalya at the WWE SummerSlam Axxess event. The announcement was first made on the official Twitter page of the Bella Twins.
-Speaking of WWE Divas, Kaitlyn received some Twitter-love as the terms “#K8LYN” and “#8thMilitia” trended worldwide at number one and two on Twitter on Wednesday evening.
– As recently as a few weeks ago, WWE had been planning for Stephanie McMahon and Triple H to turn heel at SummerSlam, but those plans may have changed by now.
– WWEShop.com has released the first t-shirt for The Wyatt Family.
– Speaking of the Wyatt family, Bray Wyatt tweeted after last night’s RAW segment with Kane:
“Sunday, fire in the City of Angels. Burn, Burn, Burn #TheAshesOurNewHome #RAW”
– DirecTV recently interviewed Kaitlyn to promote the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view:
-While details aren’t exactly clear at this point, the reason John Cena missed the WWE live event in Oakland, California on Sunday night was because of transportation issues.
As noted, the fans in Oakland were offered refunds due to Cena’s absence.
-Due to the fact that WWE Divas will be part of the already scheduled mixed-tag match for the SummerSlam pay-per-view (Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn vs. Big E. Langston & AJ Lee), it is likely that the Maria Menounos and Natalya vs. Brie Bella and a mystery partner (or Nikki Bella, if she is cleared in time) match will be on the PPV kick-off show.
There is a good chance that the Menounos match will be mentioned on RAW at some point tonight.
– WWE has announced four additional matches for tomorrow night’s Raw broadcast through the Raw Five-Point Preview on the company website.
It was announced on last week’s show that WWE Champion John Cena will take on Ryback in a Tables Match, with former WWE Tag Team Champion partners Daniel Bryan and Kane meeting in a singles match. Also announced for the program are Rob Van Dam vs. Fandango, Divas Champion AJ Lee vs. Kaitlyn in a non-title match, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian in a non-title match, and Mark Henry and The Usos vs. The Shield.
Tomorrow night’s episode was filmed last Tuesday in Laredo, Texas, at the Laredo Energy Arena.
– The series premiere of Total Divas takes place tonight on E! at 10:00 p.m. Previewing the episode, the official website of WWE states, “Watch The Bellas, The Funkadactyls and Natalya prepare for WrestleMania, as two new Diva hopefuls, Eva Marie and JoJo, arrive, ready to make a name for themselves in WWE.”
Vince McMahon promoted the show on his Twitter account. He wrote, “Total Divas get personal this Sunday night #TotalDivas.”
Meanwhile, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus asked her Twitter followers today whether they are looking forward to the show. She added, “Wishing all the girls good luck + my gal @NatbyNature – represent girls!” Natalya responded, “Thanks!!! Super excited…I’m so grateful to be a part of something that taught me SO much about myself.”
– Lilian Garcia, who rarely appears at house shows in the United States, appeared as the ring announcer at Friday’s and Saturday’s events in Georgia.
– As seen Friday night on SmackDown, Kaitlyn appeared dressed up as AJ Lee in response to the Divas Champion’s mockery of her on Monday’s Raw. She ridiculed her former friend by suggesting that, in addition to the roster of Superstars that the New Jersey native had dated, she also had been romantically affiliated with several of the WWE personnel seated at ringside including ring announcer Lilian Garcia. Kaitlyn continues her mockery of Lee in this week’s SmackDown edition of Backstage Fallout. Plus, Natalya weighs in on her victory over Lee in a Non-title Match and Dolph Ziggler continues his fiesta backstage.
– The official WWE website has posted footage of The Prime Time Players visiting University of South Carolina Gamecocks head football coach—and Titus O’Neil’s former coach at the University of Florida—Steve Spurrier.
– According to WrestlingFigs.com, former WWE announcer Matt Striker will appear at the Englishtown Flea Market located on 90 Wilson Ave. Englishtown, New Jersey, on Saturday, July 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
– In the latest edition of Behind the Match, Kaitlyn reveals her strategy in the Triple Threat Match for the WWE Divas Championship at last year’s Hell in Cell pay-per-view event.
– David Otunga appeared on Between the Ropes to promote the release of The Call—the highest-grossing WWE Studios film of all-time—on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital download. The WWE Superstar discussed acting alongside Halle Berry, the sports-entertainment organization’s ongoing youth movement, former tag team partner Curtis Axel, finding a colorful coffee thermos and the clothes to match it, the George Zimmerman court case and more. To listen to the interview, click here.
– Former WWE talent Serena Deeb turns 27-years-old on Saturday. She is now recovered from a serious concussion suffered in late-2011 and has resumed competing for various independent organization.
WWE Diva Kaitlyn sufferd a wardrobe malfunction on WWE RAW (6/17). Warning: The following gallery contains some nudity and should only be viewed by people 18+.
– Gambling lines for tomorrow night’s WWE Payback pay-per-view event have skyrocketed in recent days, with Alberto Del Rio being favored 17 to 1 to defeat Dolph Ziggler in the World Heavyweight Championship Match. Betting odds are also in favor of Curtis Axel claiming the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Wade Barrett in a three-way affair also including The Miz, as well as AJ Lee defeating Kaitlyn for the WWE Divas Championship. In the Three Stages of Hell Match, Ryback is favored to win the Lumberjack Match, with John Cena taking the Tables Match and subsequent Ambulance Match to retain the WWE Championship.
– WWE counts down The Shield’s most brutal attacks since the group’s inception in this “Top 10” video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9hKBiIbWg
– Six years ago today, WWE Hall of Famer “Sensational” Sherri Martel died at her mother’s residence in McCalla, Alabama. A toxicology released later that year stated that she died of an overdose with multiple drugs in her system, including high amounts of oxycodone.
Former NWA World Women’s Champion Tiffany Roxx posted this message in remembrance of Martel, “RIP Sensational Sherri. You were one of my biggest inspirations and I’m still learning from your work.”
– As previously reported, WWE Diva Nikki Bella will be one of the celebrity judges at Sunday’s 2013 Miss USA pageant. WWE Entertainment Relations Executive Kristin Prouty will also be a judge. Since Nikki Bella will be at Miss USA, she won’t be attending Payback in Chicago.
– WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn tweeted about slapping the referee at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings, which resulted in a “$10,000 fine ” by SmackDown GM Teddy Long:
Putting my hands on an official was out of line. I don't condone my actions. My mind is fixed on Payback.
– WWE Diva Kaitlyn’s secret admirer will be at Monday’s RAW to reveal himself. While the admirer’s identity is not confirmed, there was talk a few weeks ago of Mark Henry being the mystery man sending her gifts and text messages.
– WWE officials are planning for Daniel Bryan to challenge John Cena for the WWE Championship in the main event of this year’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view. The match will be a babyface vs. babyface match. Current plans call for it to be a babyface vs. babyface match.
WWE Money in the Bank 2013 takes place on July 14th from Philadelphia, PA.
– The following matches were taped for this week’s WWE Main Event:
* Sheamus vs. Antonio Cesaro
* The Usos vs. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow
* Justin Gabriel vs. Curt Hawkins
– During a backstage segment at Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings, WWE Divas champion Kaitlyn revealed that her secret admirer will be showing up in person on Monday’s RAW to reveal himself.
– WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dolph Ziggler appeared at a WWE live event for the first time in four weeks at Saturday’s show in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Ziggler, who was donning street clothes, accompanied Big E Langston in his match against Alberto Del Rio as well as AJ Lee in her match against Divas Champion Kaitlyn. Langston lost his match via disqualification while Lee lost her match via pinfall.
Ziggler has not been medically cleared to wrestle again after sustaining a serious concussion last month.
– The official YouTube account of WWE released the following video previewing this month’s slate of Classics On Demand programming; the theme is “Ring Royalty.” This includes a profile on Jerry “The King” Lawler, the 1999 edition of the Royal Rumble, various King of the Ring moments and the 2007 video release, Triple H: King of Kings – There is Only One.
– Former WWE wrestler Big Bully Busick turned 59-years-old on Sunday.
– ECW original Perry Saturn has been added to the Alumni section of WWE.com.
– WWE is hosting a Google Hangout session this afternoon at 4pm ET with special guest BrodusClay. Fans can tweet their questions for Brodus Clay by using the hashtag #WWEHangout.
– Jim Ross noted on Twitter that he won’t be attending Monday’s RAW from Tulsa, Oklahoma because he will be hog hunting with Shawn Michaels for HBK’s “MacMillan River Adventures” hunting show.
– One scenario discussed for Kaitlyn’s secret admirer is that the Bella Twins are behind it and have been playing a cruel joke on the Divas Champion.
– Brock Lesnar and Triple H settling their rivalry inside a steel cage has been the plan all along. The match was originally planned for later this year, however CM Punk’s hiatus led WWE to move the match up to Extreme Rules.
– The latest word on Rosa Mendes’ WWE status is that she won’t be back on the road until she addresses the personal issues that led her to being sent home from last week’s European tour.
– WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn posted this Tout video after RAW addressing her “secret admirer”:
– This Sunday, WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett will defend his strap against The Miz at WrestleMania in the Interactive Pre-Show Sunday, airing at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT., exclusively on WWE.com, Yahoo!, facebook.com/wwe, YouTube.com/wwe and the WWE App. Today, rumors persist around WWE’s hotel base in Manhattan that a second bout may be added to the pre-show event.
PWInsider.com speculates that it may involve numerous talents not yet advertised for the show, such as a Lumberjack Match.
– In the following video, the “Hybrid Diva,” WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn, explains what sets her workout routine apart from other WWE Divas.
– G.I. Joe: Retaliation looks to be having a strong opening weekend at the box office. According to Deadline.com, early data shows the movie pulled in $10.5 million on Thursday (including $2.5m from some Wednesday midnight screenings) and around $15 million on Friday. If they can keep up that pace, it will do around $45-50 million for the four-and-a-half day Easter weekend. Audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore, better than the first installment’s (B+).
– WWE has announced Gerrit Meier as new Executive Vice President of International, reporting directly to Vince McMahon.
– The Baltimore Sunhas an interview with Hacksaw Duggan, talking about his career, older wrestlers still performing and more.
– The official WWE website held a poll Friday asking who Divas Champion Kaitlyn should defend her title against. AJ Lee was the runaway winner, capturing over 70% of the vote. A member of The Bella Twins, however, pondered on Twitter whether Lee is even actually a “Diva,” while also taking the opportunity to slam her promiscuous behavior.
WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn spoke with GO! Magazine to promote an upcoming WWE event in Maryland. Here are some highlights of what she said about:
What The Divas Title Mans To Her:
“I fought so hard for it, and I was such an underdog, but I won the title. It was the most amazing moment of my life. I had worked so hard for it, and no one expected it from me. I won the title and it was in my hometown, and I felt like I deserved it. I had really clawed my way up from the bottom. It was such a special day, and I cried so much that day.”
What She’s Most Looking forward to at WrestleMania?
“When it comes to WrestleMania, I’m such a fan. Even though I’m part of it, I’m literally surprised and every single week — even when I’m watching from backstage — I can’t tear my eyes away from the show. WrestleMania is our Super Bowl. So every show, as it gets closer and closer, something insane happens.
“At these live events, it’s such a cool experience for us and for the fans because it’s not a TV thing. We’re not worried about camera angles or commercial breaks; we’re actually just there to interact with the fans. So, it’s a really cool experience and tensions are really high. You never really know what’s going to happen.”
