– Former WWE Superstar Dave Batista filmed an interview this week for WWE’s upcoming DVD on the career of Triple H. WWE tweeted the following image of Batista:
– Senior WWE referee Jack Doan has been released, according to sources in WWE. Doan has been with the company since 1991.
– WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn recently spoke with GO! Magazine to hype WrestleMania 29 and said this about the big event:
“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.”
– Promoting this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event, WWE has released a video counting down the top 10 most destructive moments in the history of the cage match.
– The official WWE website has released highlights from this week’s episode of WWE Superstars, featuring Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. Natalya, and Justin Gabriel vs. Titus O’Neil.
– SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia is featured in today’s “Diva Spotlight” on WWE.com.
– On Monday’s RAW, we saw Intercontinental champion Wade Barrett get a surprising clean win over Randy Orton. While Orton jobbing to Barrett might seem like it could be related to the news of Orton taking time off soon to deal with personal issues, f4wonline.com reports that the loss will actually play into Orton’s eventual heel turn.
– NXT star Bray Wyatt continues to tease that he’ll be debuting on RAW soon, tweeting on Monday night:
On Monday’s RAW, Kaitlyn defeated Eve Torres to capture the Divas Championship. Here are reactions from the rest of WWE’s Divas:
AJ Lee: “Despite the fact that I really enjoy punching her face, there is no one that deserves that moment more than Kaitlyn. I’m a proud mama.”
Rosa Mendes: “Wow we have a new Divas Champion @KaitlynWWE, she seems to be hitting the weight room quite a bit, well I will be hitting the weight room even more!! This new road to #Wrestlemania diet plan couldn’t have come at a better time, I will be a fitness Goddess in three months time. Hang on and enjoy your title reign while its still yours.”
Alicia Fox: “Congratulations @KaitlynWWE…. Enjoy your 15 mins of Fame!! Xoxox #TheCLOCKisTICKING #FoxyingisaFULLTIMEJob!!”
Tamina Snuka: “#Raw20 Wow @KaitlynWWE NEW DIVAZ CHAMP Enjoy it while it last cause a Statement Will be made and shown in the NEAR Future #Congrats”
Posted January 15th, 2013 in News, WWE. Tagged: Kaitlyn.
– WWE has reached out to Eurosport and New Japan Pro Wrestling TV in hopes of acquiring Bret Hart matches for an upcoming video release.
– Zack Ryder appears at the Microsoft Store at the Danbury Fair Mall 7 Backus Ave. Danbury, Connecticut, today beginning at 3:00 p.m. as he signs autographs for the first 200 fans. Call 203-546-1510 for more information.
– WWE Divas are spotlighted on this week’s edition of “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown. The synopsis reads, “Does Kaitlyn still hold a grudge against Aksana? Watch the SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout” to find out. Plus, see what sparked the Tout battle between Rosa Mendes and Natalya, only on WWE on YouTube!”
– As reported earlier, Kaitlyn was arrested at Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for a prior traffic violation in the state. The WWE Diva was taken into custody by the Kent County Sheriff at Van Andel Arena before being released on bond. Details of her arrest are available on AccessKent.com, which reveals that she is actually 5’5″ and 145 pounds, not 5’6″ and 135 pounds as WWE and she herself have billed. Furthermore, she was released on $303 bond, not $315 bond as TMZ.com had reported.
– Former WWE Diva Maryse Ouellet has been announced to appear at the Wizard World New Orleans Comic Con taking place Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd. New Orleans, Louisiana.
– In this week’s edition of “WWE Inbox,” a Diva crazy about her cat reveals she set up a Twitter account for her kitty. Plus, find out who ended up in the hospital after a falling for a nasty practical joke.
Celeste Bonin, better known as WWE Diva Kaitlyn, was arrested in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Tuesday night. While we’ve seen dozens of WWE superstars and divas arrested over the years – this might be the first time a WWE talent was arrested while backstage at a WWE event.
Kaitlyn was arrested while backstage at Tuesday night’s SmackDown tapings. Due to Kaitlyn’s failure to pay an outstanding speeding ticket, there was a warrant out for her arrest and she was taken into custody.
She was released later in the evening after paying a $315 bond.
Kaitlyn spoke to TMZ.com about the arrest, telling them, “During a previous visit to Michigan, I was cited for a traffic violation,” she told TMZ.com. “I am full cooperating with the authorities to resolve the matter.”
Here’s her mugshot picture:
Posted November 21st, 2012 in News, WWE. Tagged: Kaitlyn.
– “Backstage Fallout” for Monday’s Raw is now online. Here is the synopsis: “Aksana tells the WWE Universe why she went after Kaitlyn at Night of Champions and later at Survivor Series. Plus, see how The Prime Time Players are recovering after being double-teamed. Check out these interviews only in the Raw edition of “Backstage Fallout.”
— WWE NXT wrestler Corey Graves (formerly known as Sterling James Keenan on the independent wrestling circuit) issued the following warning on Twitter following Survivor Series: “My turn.”
– WWE Hall of Famer Howard Finkel lent his vocal talents to the Strike 3 Foundation’s First Pitch Gala, serving as emcee at the fundraiser for pediatric cancer research. The official WWE website has posted photos from the event.
– With WWE’s Divas division centered on Eve, Kaitlyn and Layla week-in, week-out, many people within the company believe that more woman need to be featured imminently since there are zero new challengers left on either the face or heel side. F4WOnline.com states that a few developmental wrestlers could be promoted to the main roster to rectify this depth issue.
– The Miz takes you behind the scenes of the making of his Survivor Series commercial.
– According to WrestlingFigs.com, Sin Cara appears at HH Gregg 8921 US 31 S., Indianapolis, Indiana, this Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 317-888-2192 for more information.
– In this SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout,” Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston explains why he won’t lose his title to The Miz this Sunday, while Kaitlyn shares her “extraordinary” gameplan to winning the Triple Threat Match at Hell in a Cell.
– Beth Phoenix, whose WWE run is reporting drawing near, tweeted Tuesday that she will be on hand for Monday’s Raw in Charlotte, North Carolina.
– John “Bradshaw” Layfield is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.
– Zack Ryder will be signing copies of WWE DVDs at the FYE store in Levittown, New York on December 28 at 3:00 p.m.
– In the latest issue of WWE Magazine, cover-dated November 2012, WWE Superstars were asked what they are thankful for. In Ryback’s case it is WWE giving him a second opportunity.
“I’m thankful for WWE not giving up on my career, and instead offering me another opportunity to live my dream,” said Ryback. “They could have wished me luck in my future endeavors, but they didn’t. Instead, they gave me a second chance at life.”
Ryback’s current WWE run is actually his second with the organization. He was released from his first developmental contract, which he earned after competing on Tough Enough 4, in January 2007. He regrouped a year and a half later and resurfaced at WWE’s former developmental league, Ohio Valley Wrestling. He was re-signed to a developmental contract shortly thereafter and has been with the sports-entertainment company ever since.
– Two matches are featured on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as Kaitlyn takes on Beth Phoenix and Michael McGillicutty goes one-on-one with Tensai. Highlights from the episode have been posted on WWE.com. The full episode is available on Hulu Plus.
– Former WWE Women’s Champion Amy “Lita” Dumas appears at Ken’s Cards & Collectibles 27 Mill Street Berlin, Ct. on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
– Rey Mysterio is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.
– Delayed one week due to Rey Mysterio having the flu, Mysterio and Sin Cara will face Team Rhodes Scholars next Monday on Raw in the Tag Team Tournament Final. The winners will then face WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan at Hell in a Cell.
– During a backstage segment on Raw, Daniel Bryan challenged Kane to take on Big Show on next week’s show since he found it humorous that he was chokeslammed by The World’s Largest Athlete.
– One match was taped Monday in Nashville, Tennessee for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as Kaitlyn faced off against Beth Phoenix.
In a pre-taping dark match, Tensai defeated Michael McGillicutty. According to a correspondent, Tensai drew a lot of heat as well as ‘Albert’ chants during his entrance, but the audience became quiet once the match took place.
– Layla and R-Truth appear at the Verizon Wireless Store 1947 Mount Zion Rd. Morrow, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Call 770-210-4019 for more information.
– WWE.com has a storyline article up stating that Kaitlyn suffered a “torn tendon” when she was attacked before her match at Night of Champions, but does not need surgery:
“Although Kaitlyn has a torn tendon, her ankle is not broken. She will be wearing a brace and is expected to be back in action in several weeks.”
Kaitlyn replaced by Eve Torres, who defeated Layla at the PPV to capture the Divas title.
– THQ released Monday a video preview of The Rock’s “Attitude Era” storyline in the forthcoming “WWE ’13” video game. The video details Rock’s playable feuds against Mankind, Ken Shamrock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, and Triple H from the Attitude Era.
– On this week’s “Backstage Fallout” for Raw, Dolph Ziggler rips WWE Champion CM Punk for walking out on him during their tag team match before vowing to defeat Randy Orton this Sunday at Night of Champions. Cody Rhodes rips The Miz, with The Awesome One responding in a separate interview that Rhodes is jealous. Plus, Eve leaves WWE Divas Champion Layla and Kaitlyn dumbfounded with her encouraging remarks.
– Monday on Raw, Sheamus’ use of the prohibited Brogue Kick prompted a response from Raw General Manager AJ Lee who, in turn, was interrupted by SmackDown General Manager Booker T. Since the World Heavyweight Championship falls under T’s jurisdiction, he decreed that if Sheamus uses the kick again, he will be stripped of the title.
Lee posted a Twitter message furthering the storyline. She wrote to T, “Hey @BookerT5x next time you want to appear on RAW, my show, ask first. I could have handled @WWESheamus without your help.”
– WWE.com has released a video playlist highlighting the biggest WWE Superstar “Dream Teams” of all-time. Video clips of some of the biggest WWE stars of all time teaming up to do battle include The Undertaker and The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels, Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage, Trish Stratus and Lita, and more.
– Following a poor reception to the WWE Network from both cable distributors and consumers alike, WWE’s plans for the fledgling channel are being revamped, FightNetwork.com’s Live Audio Wrestling reports Friday. The project has undergone some major changes behind-the-scenes with the entire concept being revamped, a WWE source told the website.
Cable and satellite-television providers have expressed little to no interest in carrying the wrestling-centric channel due to the belief it’s not viable. And while WWE has considered making the network a pay-subscription channel, the internal belief is that it would be extremely difficult to make the venture profitable in today’s climate.
Despite these dilemmas, WWE plans to eventually get the project off the ground in some form or fashion. Details are scarce but the company is expected to make an announcement in the future regarding some sort of partnership.
– Their are numerous accounts on Facebook purporting themselves as Kaitlyn. The popular WWE Diva confirmed Friday via Twitter that she does not have an account on the social networking website: “Guys I don’t have a Facebook or an instagram account OR a Lisa frank dream diary! (it’s NOT a diary… It’s a journal).”
– WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch announced on Facebook that she will appear at Saturday’s EVOLVE 17 iPPV event in Voorhees, New Jersey. Sytch, who recently completed a rehabilitation program sponsored by WWE, is also scheduled for an autograph session at the event. (Event Details)
– The official WWE website is advertising Randy Orton for this weekend’s SmackDown live event tour of Ontario after “The Viper” was briefly pulled from listings. He will also appear at a non-televised Raw and SmackDown event on Sept. 15. It will be his last live event appearance until November since production for his latest film role, 12 Rounds: Reloaded, begins Sept. 26 and will go through the month of October. He is, however, advertised to appear at all SmackDown tapings in the meantime.
– All Japan Pro Wrestling has announced that Kevin Nash will appear for the promotion at their Sept. 23 event in Yokohama as he partners with Keiji Mutoh (a/k/a Great Muta) in a “Special Tag Match” against Seiya Sanada and Taiyo Kea. The match would mark as an nWo reunion, with Nash being a member of the original New World Order faction and Mutoh being a member of nWo Japan.
– In the biggest match of her career, WWE NXT season three winner Kaitlyn faces her friend, and Divas Champion, Layla, at Night of Champions on Sept. 16. Regarding the upcoming bout, Kaitlyn tweeted Thursday, “2 years of Workin hard behind the scenes and flyin under the radar… It’s MY time at #NOC. let’s make this #NightOfKaitlyn @WWEUniverse.”
It was announced during Friday’s episode of SmackDown that Layla will defend the Divas Championship against Kaitlyn at Night of Champions.
Three title matches have now been set for the pay-per-view headlined by CM Punk vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship. The updated line-up for the event taking place Sept. 16, 2012 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts is as follows:
* WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena
* World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio
– Mercedes KV (Mercedes Kaestner-Varnado), a 20-year-old New England-based women’s wrestler who recently signed a WWE developmental contract, is the first cousin of rapper Snoop Lion (formerly known as Snoop Dogg).
– Kelly Kelly stated on Twitter that she shot photos for her upcoming calendar all day Thursday. Click here to view a preview image.
– WWE will hold a SmackDown taping on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Crown Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. WWE Superstars advertised to appear include Sheamus, Daniel Bryan, Alberto Del Rio, Kane, Ryback, Damien Sandow, Sin Cara and Kaitlyn.
– Kaitlyn is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.
– Charlie Sheen, who had been speculated to appear at SummerSlam Sunday, attended a family party that. While at the get-together, Sheen was asked about working the pay-per-view event and joked that it would cost WWE a ton of money to get him. Multiple WWE sources report that company officials are interested in collaborating with Sheen at a future pay-per-view event, possibly WrestleMania XXIX.
– Santino Marella is expected to receive a WWE United States Championship rematch against Antonio Cesaro at Night of Champions. Other matches expected for the event include CM Punk vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship, Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship, Kaitlyn vs. Layla for the WWE Divas Championship and a Fatal 4-Way Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship with Kofi Kingston and R-Truth, Jey and Jimmy Uso, Epico and Primo, and The Prime Time Players.
– After Linda McMahon’s U.S. Senate opponent Chris Murphy purchased advertising time on the USA Network scrutinizing the former WWE CEO during Monday’s Raw airing in Connecticut, the sports-entertainment organization released the following statement to CourantBlogs.com: “It is apparent that the same people who have consistently denigrated and mischaracterized WWE and our family-friendly entertainment for political gain have officially changed their point of view about our content. For the second week in a row, Mr. Murphy’s campaign continues to run advertising in our programming with his new ad airing yesterday at 10:30 p.m. on USA during Monday Night Raw. While the past political rhetoric has been unjust, it pleases us to know that Mr. Murphy recognizes that WWE’s TV programming is a highly effective way to reach families and voters in Connecticut.”
– RAW General Manager AJ Lee tweeted the following message on Monday night, congratulating Kaitlyn for winning the Divas Battle Royal on RAW to become the new #1 contender to Layla’s title:
I know we’ve had some small issues in the past @KaitlynWWE , but I’m so happy for you. Look at how far we’ve come. #chickbusters4life
– Brad Maddox, who had been competing in WWE’s developmental promotion, has been promoted to the main roster as a referee. He officiated the No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal on Raw won by Kaitlyn. His profile has been removed from FCWWrestling.info, which further indicates that he will no longer be used in a wrestler capacity.
Maddox had reigned as FCW Tag Team Champion and FCW 15 Champion when the titles were deactivated last week due to Florida Championship Wrestling being renamed NXT Wrestling.
– Raw General Manager AJ Lee congratulated Kaitlyn, her former tag team partner, for winning the No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal on Raw. She wrote, “I know we’ve had some small issues in the past @KaitlynWWE , but I’m so happy for you. Look at how far we’ve come. #chickbusters4life.”
Kaitlyn responded, “ummm thanks @WWEAJLee ?? Water under the bridge I guess… Don’t expect me to hug you though.”
In the spring, Lee assaulted Kaitlyn on two occasions for trying to comfort her in her break-up from Daniel Bryan.
– During Raw Monday, former WWE performer Maria Kanellis praised her former employer’s anti-bullying efforts with “be a STAR.” She tweeted, “I really love everything @wwe does with #BeASTAR.”
A follower of hers deemed WWE’s stance against bullying hypocritical considering that many talents have been subject to blistering ridicule by organization higher-ups, both on-air and off: “How can they advocate non-bullying with all the on and off-camera bullying going on in that company?” The former Diva feels that WWE is making an honest effort to make bullying on their part a thing of the past.
“I think that @WWE is changing for the better! They are moving in a great direction and it’s exciting. #BeASTAR,” she responded.
– WWE.com erroneously labeled Eve as Divas Champion in their main page write-up of Kaitlyn becoming the No. 1 Contender to the title on Raw. The website wrote, “In a No. 1 Contender’s Battle Royal on Raw, Kaitlyn outlasted all of her competitors and eliminated Eve to become the new No. 1 contender to Divas Champion Eve.” Click here to view a screenshot of the error, which has since been corrected.
Meanwhile, Natalya was not pleased with the match result. She tweeted, “I’m not happy for @KaitlynWWE – she didn’t deserve to win tonight. It was a complete fluke. Everyone, ESP @EveMarieTorres knows this!”
