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  • Tonight’s Tapings, Lilian & Maria’s Post-RAW Video Show

    – Tonight’s WWE SmackDown and NXT tapings will take place from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi.

    WWE announced on RAW that the Big Show will return to SmackDown this week and will confront World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry.

    The dark match main event being advertised for the tapings is Mark Henry vs. Randy Orton in a Lumberjack Match.

    For fans attending tonight’s taping, WWE sponsor The National Guard will have the Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88 NASCAR car in the parking lot on display.

    – WWE returns to Long Island’s Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, December 17th. A ticket pre-sale begins this Wednesday morning. The pre-sale code is WWERYDER.

    – Former WWE divas Lilian Garcia and Maria Kanellis took part in a post-RAW video show on Monday night along with former WWE creative team member Dave Lagana. You can watch their video show here:

  • Lilian Garcia To Host Raw Review Show, Ricky Ortiz On Twitter

    — Former WWE Diva Lilian Garcia announced on Twitter that she has teamed up with AfterBuzzTV.com to host a live aftershow reviewing Raw.

    She wrote, “Ready for my news? Starting Oct 3, I will be one of the hosts on Afterbuzz TV for a show that was my life for 10 years – Monday Night Raw! Very excited!”

    The show will stream live every Monday night immediately following Raw at ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis previously announced that she would be a host on the show.

    — Former WWE star Ricky Ortiz has launched an account on Twitter at beastortiz. He presently wrestles for the Urban Wrestling Federation and various Florida independents. He has also tried his hand at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in recent months.

    — Rhythm and Blues will reunite as The Honky Tonk Man and Greg “The Hammer” Valentine are advertised to appear at the Haunted Halloween Flea Market at the DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 W. Manchester Wheaton, Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 29 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight. Visit www.zurkopromotions.com for more information.

  • Hugh Jackman To Host Upcoming Raw, Jinder Mahal On Twitter

    — WWE.com announced Monday that actor Hugh Jackman will host the September 19 episode of Raw SuperShow, live from Cleveland’s Quicken Loans Arena

    “In two weeks, I’ll be climbing into the ring on Raw to hang with the Superstars and the give the WWE Universe an exclusive first look at my new movie, Real Steel. Don’t miss it,” said Jackman, who stars in the upcoming sci-fi action flick, in theaters October 7.

    The full article can be accessed here.

    — Jinder Mahal has launched an account on Twitter.

    — Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia is scheduled to appear at the Frank & Son Collectible Show (16549 San Jose Ave Rowland Heights, California 91748) on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

  • Raw Rating Drops Below 3.0, Lilian Garcia Recalls WWE Debut

    — The August 22 episode of Raw scored a 2.97 cable rating, down from 3.29 the week before. The first hour drew a 2.93 before increasing to 3.01 in the second.

    It is the program’s lowest mark since a 2.90 rating on July 11. Other than the Fourth of July episode, which drew a 2.4, it was the second-lowest rated episode since October 11, 2010.

    Last night’s program averaged 4,637,000 viewers viewers over the course of two hours, down from 5,055,000 viewers.

    — Twelve years ago today, Lilian Garcia debuted as the ring announcer of Raw. She would eventually become the first Diva to remain with WWE for ten years. She remarked the following today on Twitter regarding the anniversary: “Wow, hard to believe it was 12 years ago today that I started with WWE!! So much has happened since then, yet it also feels like it was just yesterday.”

    WWE signed Garcia as a result of the addition of SmackDown to their television taping schedule; the company needed a second person to handle ring announcing duties on a weekly basis. She was given the role despite having no previous announcing experience.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Lilian To Shoot Music Video, Subway Jared Scheduled For Raw

    — Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia announced Sunday during the Afterbuzz TV AfterShow for Entourage that she will be celebrating her birthday this Friday by shooting her first music video. The video will be for a pop rock song.

    Garcia released her debut music album, ¡Quiero Vivir!, in 2007. She has had a second album in the works since her departure from WWE.

    — The official Facebook page of WWE has announced that Jared from Subway will appear on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

    Their statement reads: “Jared from Subway will be on WWE Monday Night Raw tonight. Tune in to see what happens. Also, click COMMENT to let us know what your favorite Subway $5 Footlong Sandwich is.”

    — Tonight’s episode of Showbiz Tonight on CNN Headline News with feature a segment on Brooke Hogan’s nude pictorial for PETA. The program airs at 11:00 p.m.

  • Masters Crashes SummerSlam Axxess, Hornswoggle On TMZ

    — Chris Masters, who was released last week by WWE, caused a commotion today in Los Angeles, California as he appeared outside the Nokia Plaza where SummerSlam Axxess is being held. The former WWE Superstar drew a large crowd as he signed autographs and took pictures with fans. He also had an associate in tow filming his appearance.

    — Hornswoggle and former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia were briefly shown at the conclusion of yesterday’s episode of TMZ on TV as the news entity was on hand for WWE’s SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party Event at the Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles, California Thursday night. TMZ reporter Ryan Satin exclaimed seeing Hornswoggle dancing with actress Jennifer Love Hewit, calling the WWE Superstar “a little person.” Satin also talked about how cool it was that a “girl who was the announcer for like ten years” asked to take a photo with him.

    — Former WWE Diva Melina will be signing autographs at the Frank & Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, California on Saturday, September 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Visit www.frankandsonshow.com for more information.

  • WWE Teases Undertaker Return, Former WWE Divas On TMZ

    — The October 2011 issue of WWE Magazine teases a possible return for The Undertaker at the October pay-per-view event Vengeance.

    “On October 23 Vengeance rises from the grave in the form of an all new Pay Per View. What better time and place for The Undertaker to make his return to a WWE ring? After all, it was a year and a day to the date that the Deadman lost a Buried Alive match to Kane with the aid of the Nexus at 2010?s Bragging Rights. The Phenom hasn’t come calling for revenge on that score (some streak got in the way) So if we were Kane or Wade Barrett, we’d watch our backs come October. And if you happen to hear the ominous gong, you’ll know the bell indeed tolls for thee.

    — Former WWE Divas Candice Michelle and Lilian Garcia were briefly shown during today’s episode of the syndicated news program TMZ on TV as the duo attended a red carpet event last night in Beverly Hills, California. The episode replays in most areas tonight.

    — Eve Torres stated on Twitter that her new entrance theme, which debuted this past Monday on Raw, is the remixed version of her prior song. It is called “She Looks Good” and it was created by WWE music producer Jim Johnston.

  • Possible Injury At SmackDown Taping, Lilian Garcia Hosting Show

    — Natalya beat Rosa Mendes in a dark match prior to tonight’s SmackDown taping in Roanoke, Virginia. According to an attendee, the match ended so suddenly that he believes one of the participants may have suffered an injury.

    — Former WWE Diva Lilian Garcia co-hosts a live aftershow on NBC’s The Voice. The aftershow airs every Tuesday night at 2:00 A.M. EST via www.ustream.tv/afterbuzztv.

    — WWE Hall of Famer Jesse Ventura appears on the late-night syndicated radio talk show Coast To Coast AM next Tuesday.

    — On June 25, former WWE talent “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and Salvatore Sincere will appear at the Brockton Rox Game at Campanelli Stadium 1 Feinberg Way Brockton, Massachusetts. Visit www.brocktonrox.com for more information.

  • FCW Divas Scheduled To Debut, WWE Discontinues ECW T-Shirt

    — The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that WWE developmental wrestlers AJ Lee and Maxine are scheduled to be called up to the SmackDown roster.

    AJ worked two SmackDown live events this past week, teaming with Natalya against Alicia Fox and Rosa Mendes. The babyfaces won both matches.

    Meanwhile, NXT Season 3 runner-up Naomi has not been mentioned as a potential call-up.

    — WWEShop.com has discontinued its ECW Men’s “Old School” T-shirt featuring the barbed wire logo. A reader placed an order for the shirt and received a WrestleMania VII shirt instead. The women’s shirt, however, is available.

    — Former WWE star Gregory Helms will be next week’s guest on the AfterBuzz TV AfterShow for Tough Enough, hosted by former WWE Divas Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle. The program airs Monday night at 11:15 p.m. on www.ustream.tv/afterbuzztv.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • McCool Explains Why She Left WWE, Cites Animosity Backstage

    Speaking to former WWE Divas Lilian Garcia and Torrie Wilson, Michelle McCool took part in her first interview since leaving WWE Monday night on the AfterBuzz TV AfterShow for Tough Enough. The multi-time champion says her peers’ animosity towards her behind the scenes played a huge factor in her decision to part ways with the organization.

    Below is a transcript of her appearance on the program, courtesy of MichelleMcCool.net.

    Lilian Garcia: Why did you leave on top?

    Michelle McCool: You know, it’s nothing that has culminated overnight. That’s for sure. I mean, I’m going on six years, and you know- I mean, Lilian, Torrie, you know- six years is really a long time for one of the girls. I do a lot, and I’m thankful for that. It’s a dog-eat-dog world and in a man’s world, too. It’s just a fight, every single week, this job. I was in it to win it. I did fight, stand my ground. Add to that, these past couple of years has definitely been the most fun I’ve had in my career. But again, it’s not something that has culminated overnight. It’s something that I’ve actually been thinking about for a while. Something that I even thought about doing earlier than Extreme Rules, but I wanted to go out in the right way, and I wanted to do what was right for Layla. We’ve worked together as a team these past few years, and she’s done so much for me, for each other, that I wanted to go out doing the right thing. Working a program with Layla, while short, it was fun. I also kind of wanted [my exit] to be unexpected to the fans, and actually to some of the Superstars. I wanted to give them something unexpected. I wanted them to expect the unexpected, and hopefully we did that.

    Torrie Wilson: Do you feel like the more you went up the ladder, getting the belts and being on television and had all these great things happening, do you feel like you had to work harder to prove yourself to the women? Did you see a lot of clawing and backstabbing, or was it… helpful?

    Michelle McCool: Oh, gosh. No. You know the answer to that question! (laughs) The higher you climb the ladder, everyone is going to have a reason as to why you’re there, why you’re on TV, and they don’t want to believe the fact you’re in the working hard, fighting for storylines. Instead of complaining about only have two or three minutes on TV, you want to make those two or three minutes mean something, so that you can go somewhere the next week, and the next month, and then the next three months. And that’s what Layla and I did. And, yeah. A lot of people just didn’t want to believe that; I just think that’s the easy route. I think that they did, in their hearts, know that. The backstabbing, the clawing, it’s always there. It definitely comes up more when you’re on TV a little more often. And I can laugh. A prime example, Layla and I. We pitched an idea when we were going back and forth between RAW and SmackDown. We did a pre-tape on RAW when we got kicked off: so, we show up at RAW and get kicked out of the building. Two weeks later, they call us up to be on RAW again. It’s like, dang! Of course, all of the girls are complaining. We’re just like, ‘hey, we tried to get kicked off the show. It’s not our fault. Sorry we’re here.’ But you know, it’s like. Somebody else step it up! And I know that sounds horrible, but that’s what it is.

    Torrie Wilson: Do you feel like that contributed to you wanting to step away or not? Because it was getting to be… too much?

    Michelle McCool: Yeah. Yeah. You know, that’s hard. Torrie, you know. You’re the same way. I think we have a lot in common, as far as our hearts go. It’s just hard when you’re not that kind of person. When you don’t want to be miserable, when you don’t want to have that drama and… the drama just follows you. All due to the situation or the position that you’re in. It wears on you, as much as you’d like to say ‘I don’t care what the girls think!’ or ‘I don’t care what they’re saying!’ – I just want to go out there and do my job! It got harder each and every single week, just because it hurt me as a person. The kind of person that I am. You don’t want to feel that way.

    Torrie Wilson: For someone that personally saw you, and how hard you would work, even before you were on TV-and I traveled with you-just how hard you worked, how many storylines you came up with to me, and with me, to work with me! It’s just actually frustrating to think that people would think you’re not working hard.

    Michelle McCool: Well, thank you for saying that. That means a lot.

    Lilian Garcia: And let me tell you something. Not only did you work hard in the ring, but also on your outfits! That meant a lot to you. Talk about being creative: I saw you being creative in your moves, in your entrance, but also in your outfits. I remember [you] coming out with the most amazing gear, and just going, WOW! You’re going to get noticed just based on that – and your body! Holy cow, girl!

    Michelle McCool: Oh, please! (laughs) I think the whole Flawless thing backfired in my face. I’m just like, ‘oh, man! We’re out here calling ourselves Flawless, and being the most obnoxious characters, that even I wanted to slap myself sometimes!’ Even I would get sick of watching myself on TV! But let me tell you about the first night. And I just thought that it would only happen on the first night that I left WWE. I had almost an entire large pizza-you know me and stuffed crust! I had me a whole cake with frosting, and the problem is, I’ve done it almost every night since! The whole ‘Flawless’ thing is kind of out the window! (laughs)

    Lilian Garcia: Um, Michelle. I have some bad news for you. Since I’ve left WWE a year and a half ago… I can’t… stop… eating! I can’t stop cheating!

    Lilian Garcia: Do you have anything that you regret that you didn’t get to do?

    Michelle McCool: Well… you know what? Somebody asked me that question in passing, not long ago. It’s crazy. I’ve really done a lot. You know, when you’re out there, and all of the drama is going on every single week, and you’re fighting every single week, you know. It just gets harder. And then you forget. Which is horrible! But you forget about all of the wonderful things that you’ve done. I was the Women’s champ, the Divas Champ, the unified Champ, Layla and I were co-Champs. I was in the first [Diva’s] table match. You think of all of these things, and it’s like, wow. I like to think of myself as a humble person, and I hate talking about myself, but… that’s kind of a lot stuff, you know. That’s pretty cool. I can’t think of anything where I can look back and wish that there was something that I could have done. Even with all of these opportunities.

    Torrie Wilson: Yeah, well… you could have won the Golden Thong Award!

    Torrie Wilson: Well, at this point are you thinking that you’ll never, ever, ever, ever return back to WWE or what?

    Michelle McCool: Well, that’s not my intention at all. Right now I’m just trying to breath for a little while. And, you know… enjoy life and see where it takes me. So hopefully, I can just take that attitude and let it carry me from today to the next day to the next day…

    Lilian Garcia: Speaking of Tough Enough, you came through a similar competition. How do you feel about a show like that?

    Michelle McCool: Well, you know. A lot of people don’t know, and it’s funny, that I actually filled out all of the paper work for the original Tough Enough and that I was going to apply. I still have all of the paperwork, but I just began my teaching career instead. Obviously, I love the show. And yes, I went through the Divas Search. And it’s funny, you know? Because everyone puts this ‘staple’ on you that you’re just a ‘Diva Search Reject,’ which there were several of us at the time, which is fine. But I often wonder that if I had gone through Though Enough and became a ‘Tough Enough Reject’ would so many people hate on me the way they do as a ‘Diva Search Reject.’ I’ve always wondered that. So that’s funny. And I actually do love the show. I’ve trained with Bill DeMott, down in Deep South. And even watching the drills tonight, I’ve been through them all. I know exactly what the contestants are going through. In the end, it’s a mental game, and they’re going through some tough times. Believe me. Again, I love the show, I love the concept.” … “Times have changed, you know? Times have definitely changed. Some of the girls backstage are just… yeah. From the time that I came in, back with Dawn Marie, and everybody else. Today? It’s just a whole different ball game these days.

    Lilian Garcia: Do you stay in touch with anybody, after you’ve left?

    Michelle McCool: Well, I stay in touch with Layla and Vickie. And, um… Nattie, every once in a while. She text me yesterday, actually. And Kelly. But…. sadly, that’s about it. Kelly, Layla, Vickie and Nattie on occasion. …Yeah.

    Lilian Garcia: Well, I’m curious now. Since we all know that feeling, what’s next?

    Michelle McCool: That’s kind of scary…

    Lilian Garcia: It is, right? It’s scary, but exciting.

    Torrie Wilson: And then it’s scary to think about going back! To the traveling, at least.

    Michelle McCool: Well, I certainly don’t want to be near any airplanes or airports anytime soon, that’s for sure. But it is, it’s really scary. But it is also exciting! Like this week, for example. I spent the weekend with my parents. I can’t even tell you the last time I spent an entire weekend with my parents, or my godson, for that matter. I’m just enjoying life. But, I have also kept my teaching license active.

    Lilian Garcia: So is that what you’re thinking? Or is there something else brewing in your head?

    Michelle McCool: Nope. There’s nothing brewing. Though, I wouldn’t mind it, I think I would be a darn good Tough Enough trainer! Nobody has mentioned that to me, I swear to you, but I am throwing it out there. I think I’d have fun and I’d do a good job. It’s just that I’m such a big fan of the show, and I’ve worked under Bill. I know his personality, what his drills are like, I just… I don’t know. Why not throw another personality on that show? Sort of right up my alley.

    The video interview is available here.

  • Cole To Make Historic Announcement, McCool To Speak Out

    — Joey Styles announced on Twitter that Michael Cole will be making a historic announcement tonight on Raw.

    He wrote, “TONIGHT on #WWE Raw: The Voice of @WWE & self-proclaimed “Mr. @WrestleMania” @MichaelCole promises a historic announcement!”

    — Former WWE Diva Michelle McCool will be participating in an interview on next week’s episode of AfterBuzz TV: Tough Enough—available at www.ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. Her official fansite, www.MichelleMcCool.net, released the following statement concerning her scheduled interview:

    “Marking her first appearance since leaving WWE, Michelle McCool will be featured as an upcoming special-guest on next week’s episode of AfterBuzz TV: Tough Enough, hosted by former WWE Divas, Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia, and Candice Michelle, otherwise collectively known as “TLC”. The ladies host a web show/radio program where they not only discuss the shenanigans of USA’s Tough Enough, but everything far and in-between. It should be interesting to see what sort of scoop they’ll manage to get out of Michelle, and we’re absolutely looking forward to it! AfterBuzz TV: Tough Enough airs Monday nights after RAW, 11:15pm ET/8:15PT.”

    — WrestleMania XXVII is now available on iTunes. It is priced at $17.99 for HD and $14.99 for SD. The per match cost is $2.99 (HD) and $1.99 (SD).

  • Lilian Garcia Comments On Appearance, Whether She Will Return

    Following Osama bin Laden’s reported death on Sunday, WWE announced that it would celebrate patriotism on the May 2, 2011 episode of Monday Night Raw. The program kicked off with former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia singing “The Star-Spangled Banner,” who ten years earlier sang the U.S. National Anthem at the first public assembly following the September 11 attacks—the September 13, 2001 SmackDown taping in Houston, Texas. Just as ten years earlier, a thunderous “U-S-A” chant followed her rendition of the Anthem.

    Garcia revealed during a post-Raw interview for AfterBuzz TV that her surprise appearance on Raw was due to numerous fans requesting to WWE on Twitter that she sing the Anthem—following a message she posted Sunday night concerning bin Laden’s death.

    She explained, “When I tweeted about ‘my gosh, Osama bin Laden has been killed, this is justice finally for the families’, everybody started tweeting me, and they also started including @WWE in their tweets. And they kept saying, ‘Wow! We definitely wanna have Lilian singing and you gotta be there tomorrow night and everything’. I saw it, WWE saw it, and that’s how I got here tonight, because the idea got sparked by the fans on Twitter.”

    Her appearance was on such short notice that she received a phone call from WWE about singing the Anthem on Raw the previous night at 9:30 p.m. PST—two hours following news of Laden’s death breaking. She hastily picked up a dress from Candice Michelle and with two hours of sleep, went on a cross-country flight from Los Angeles, California at 6:00 a.m. She arrived in Miami, Florida at 2:30 p.m. and managed to squeeze in a vocal lesson via Skype before arriving to the American Airlines Arena for the show.

    Tough Enough Aftershow hosts Torrie Wilson and Candice Michelle asked Garcia, who parted ways with WWE in September 2009, whether she will be leaving them to return to the organization. She replied, “Do not worry about it!”

    “I love the WWE, but the road, I’m just not ready for the road! She continued, “It was great coming back tonight, and it was great seeing everyone and being a part of it again, but I’m definitely a TLC’er.”

    Garcia thanked fans in a message on her offical website for making her appearance possible.

    “And thank you WWE Universe for all your tweets requesting me to sing!!! It is because of you that WWE & I heard you and made it possible!! It was a true honor for me and a night I will NEVER forget!”

  • Lilian Garcia Appears On Raw, Sings The National Anthem

    Tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw kicked off with former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia center-ring to sing the “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

    Raw ring announcer Justin Roberts introduced Garcia to a large reaction and she proceeded to sing the National Anthem while fan reactions inside the America Airlines Arena were shown. A thunderous “U-S-A” chant followed her stirring rendition of the Anthem.

    Prior started to her performance, a video package aired flashing back to September 11, 2001 and former United States President George W. Bush’s message to the American people. This was proceeded by clips of the September 13, 2001 episode of SmackDown including Vince McMahon’s center-ring speech addressing fans and wrestlers. A clip of Garcia performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” aired while the WWE Superstars at the time looked on.

    Immediately following her performance, the term “Lillian Garcia” topped Twitter as a worldwide trending topic.

  • Title Match Tonight On Raw, Rapper To Perform, Lilian Garcia

    — WWE’s official Twitter page has announced that The Miz will invoke his rematch clause against WWE Champion John Cena tonight on Raw.

    — Rap musician Pitbull and the Miami Heat dancers are scheduled to perform on Raw.

    There is also a giant birthday cake backstage at Raw reading “Happy Birthday Rock.”

    — Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia appeared on today’s episode of the daytime syndicated medical/talk show The Doctors. A segment aired where Garcia’s husband Chris, who was sitting in the audience, volunteered to get manscaped and waxed. She was shown laughing while the procedure took place.

    — WWE pulled the YouTube video of John Cena announcing to the Extreme Rules audience last night that U.S. troops “captured and compromised” Osama bin Laden. His speech will air tonight on Raw, WWE announced via press release.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • *Spoiler* WWE Hall of Famer & Former Diva Scheduled For Raw

    Former WWE Diva Lilian Garcia and WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young are both scheduled to appear during Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s birthday celebration tonight on Raw.

    During a backstage segment at WrestleMania XXVII, Young told Johnson that she wants “The People’s Strudel.” Rock responded by saying she should be craving other peoples’ studels, such as Moses. The segment concluded with the WWE Hall of Famer slapping The Great One on the rear.

    Young’s urges towards Johnson infuriated Garcia, who was watching the pay-per-view broadcast at home.

    She wrote on Twitter, “Whoa whoa wait!!!! Mae Young is trying to move in on MY people’s Strudel??? NO WAY @TheRock!!!!!”

    Garcia was playing off an infamous backstage interview segment years ago in which she admitted to lusting over “The People’s Strudel.”

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Latest “Tough Enough” Elimination, Next Week’s Guest, Trish

    — Rima Fakih was eliminated from tonight’s episode of Tough Enough.

    At the conclusion of the show, Steve Austin addressed the contestants to step forward. Rima was called forward first. Austin said he normally calls forward two other people, but not today. He said Rima has a lot of heart, but doesn’t think she’s ready. Rima responded that she needs to just get it down. Austin said she can do that, but not on Tough Enough.

    Austin said off-camera there was no point walking her through the Bottom 3 again since she’s already gone through the process three times.

    — Trish Stratus joins former WWE Divas Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle on tonight’s Tough Enough Aftershow on http://www.ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. It begins at 11:15 p.m., immediately following Raw.

    — Rey Mysterio is the special guest on next week’s episode of Tough Enough.

    source: prowrestling.net

  • Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia & Candice Discuss Tough Enough

    Recap of Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle’s interview for www.InYourHeadOnline.com on Wednesday – By Nikhil Kalhan

    Jack and OneInchBiceps were joined by the beautiful tandem of Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle. Catch their Touch Enough Recap show on www.ustream.tv/afterbuzztv after Raw every Monday.

    Jack asked what should the contestants do when they meet wrestlers? Torrie says it depends on what wrestler you meet but you should shake everyone’s hand. Candice says it’s all about respect especially if they achieved what you wanted.

    Jack asked how were they treated? Lilian said she was treated pretty well but a few whispers were said, she gave credit to Howard Finkel and Tony Chimel for training her. Candice Michelle said the men loved her and the woman hated her, she remembered Lita slapped her because she had the best spot to do makeup in the lockeroom. Torrie Wilson said no one had a welcoming party but she said everyone was pretty nice. She was happy to have Stacy Kiebler with her to keep up company. Jack asked what does the TV exposure on Tough Enough give for the losers? Lilian says its brilliant even if you haven’t won the competition you will get a contract because you are exposed to the world. Candice Michelle said WWE should wait to give contracts out after about a month not straightaway like what they have just done.

    Jack asked was better for the winner to be on TV? Lillian says as long as they have planned and are ready its fine but depends on the push given by Vince McMahon. Jack asked their thoughts on the Alicia Fox versus Melina match from last week? Lilian said if that’s her favourite match, it’s her favourite match. Candice said she was new to the business so you can’t blame her. Lilian says she could do research on YouTube but how can she search people she doesn’t know.

    Jack asked the girls how quickly did you get a passion into it? Candice said she watched when she was growing up, she had a Hulk Hogan doll. Candice said she stopped watching it for a few years when she moved to Los Angeles, but she had no regrets doing it, going to the ring early and getting respect. Torrie Wilson said she appreciated more in WWE then WCW, because she didn’t wrestle. Lilian goes it was rough for her and she didn’t know she was announcing till the morning of the show, she had to earn her respect which she did by learning wrestler’s towns and weights.

    OneInchBiceps had a message from the board: Tommy D asked did Lilian enjoyed the feud with Howard Finkel? Lilian Garcia said it was her only match, she remembers doing a run-in and had a lot of fun. Jack asked if there was more pressure to do any more work? Lilian goes never because her role was different. Jack asked what was it like for woman in WCW? Torrie Wilson said it was hard especially at the power-plant where Madusa dropped her on her head. The experience was painful. Candice said her passion fell in love after about a year in the WWE. She enjoyed it often and it must hurt if you had no passion over.

    Jack asked if it was hard to be friends of other woman? Candice said people would hate you and like you. It was just a bond which TLC have. TLC all said Stone Cold was the same character he is in Tough Enough. Jack asked their thoughts on Indie wrestlers not making it? Lilian said if you are good enough you will get in. Candice you have to make your dream come true and there are other ways to get in. Jack asked if they had any nick-names? They said that will be revealed later on. Candice said her Victoria and Lilian travelled together and Victoria was known as the “Queen-Bee”.

    OneInchBiceps had a question from the board: Matt asked did she gain revenge on Charlie Haas for knocking her of the apron? Lilian said Charlie Haas felt really bad and they are still friends. It was good and it was turned into storyline.

    Jack asked what advice would you give for the winner? Lilian said don’t have a big head and give respect when needed, Candice agreed and said be humble to people and they will give you the same. If you do the opposite they will get rid of you.

    The twenty minute interview is available here.

  • Jillian Returning To The Ring, Former Divas Talk Tough Enough

    — Former WWE Divas Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle hosted an online show this past Monday night discussing the second episode of Tough Enough as well as their time in the wrestling industry. The girls also interview Kevin Nash, who discussed Scott Hall’s health. To view the episode, here.

    — Former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall has been announced for Women Superstars Uncensored’s internet pay-per-view on June 25, her first wrestling appearance since parting ways with WWE. She is advertised to make a “major announcement.”

    Regarding her return to the squared circle, Hall wrote on Twitter: “Apparently, I need to get myself back into ring shape for a couple of shows coming up…”

    — Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle will be appearing for GoDaddy and Danica Patrick this Sunday in California at the Grand Prix of Long Beach.

  • Jillian Returning To The Ring, Former Divas Talk Tough Enough

    — Jillian Hall, who has not wrestled since being released from her WWE contract on November 19, 2010, has announced plans to return to the squared circle.

    The former WWE Divas Champion is accepting bookings for signings and wrestling appearances via jillian9hall@aol.com.

    — Former WWE Divas Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle hosted a Tough Enough aftershow this past Monday night discussing its premiere as well as their time in the wrestling industry. Both Tommy Dreamer and Torrie Wilson called in to the program. To view the episode, here. Torrie Wilson joins the program next week as a regular.

    Next week’s episode will start at its normal time, 11:15 p.m. ET/ 8:15 p.m. PT, via ustream.tv/afterbuzztv.

    — NBC has launched a WWE Tough Enough app via iTunes.

  • Chris Jericho Becomes Chris Irvine, Update On Candice Michelle

    — Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle said today on Twitter that she is working an idea for a reality show involving herself and ‘a bunch of (her) fav ex divas’.

    Speaking of Candice, she and fellow former WWE Diva Lilian Garcia are hosting a Tough Enough aftershow immediately following the USA Network broadcast on ustream.tv/afterbuzztv.

    — The theme for Monday’s episode of Dancing With The Stars was personal stories, with the dancers choosing a song that is important to them. Chris Jericho chose The Beatles’ “Let It Be”.

    In a pre-taped segment, Jericho recalled the story of his mother suffering an accident when he was training to be a wrestler, which confined her to a wheelchair until her passing in 2005. He prepared to give up wrestling but she insisted he continue pursuing his dreams.

    Jericho said his real name is Chris Irvine and that for the first time in his professional life he would be performing as himself and not a character.

    Introduced as Chris Irvine, he danced the rumba with partner Cheryl Burke to receive a score of 21. The judges felted he lacked technical skill but complimented him on the emotional connection.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Former WWE Divas Hosting “Tough Enough” AfterShow

    TLC — Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle — have teamed up with AfterBuzzTV.com to host a live aftershow on WWE’s Tough Enough.

    The show will stream live every Monday night immediately following Tough Enough on the USA Network at ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. The first episode will stream live tomorrow night at midnight ET/9 PT before moving to its regular time slot of 11:15/8:15 the following Monday.

    The show will feature guests on a weekly basis. “Hardcore Original” Tommy Dreamer is scheduled to appear on Monday’s show.

  • Khali Appearing On “Outsourced”, Lilian Garcia Talks WWE

    — The Great Khali’s cameo appearance on NBC’s Outsourced airs this Thursday at 10:30 p.m. The Raw Superstar can be seen wearing suspenders and donning a handlebar mustache.

    — Former Monday Night Raw ring announcer Lilian Garcia recently appeared on Telemundo’s Crossover program to discuss her musical endeavors and time with World Wrestling Entertainment. To view the video interview, click here.

    The only “Decade Diva” has spent the past year working on the follow-up to her 2007 Spanish album ¡Quiero Vivir!. Her latest project will be predominantly English, with possible Spanish nuances featured. She plans to release her second album or at least a single by the end of the year.

    — A Monday Night Raw taping is scheduled for June 13 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • Lilian Garcia Discusses The Rock’s Influence On Her Career

    While high school classmates and teachers of Lilian Garcia knew she could sing, it wasn’t until Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson found out, that her singing career began to blossom.

    “The Rock likes to sing, too, and he found out I could sing,” the former ring announcer of Monday Night Raw told the Miami Herald in an interview.

    “I was talking to him one day, and ‘The National Anthem’ came up as a subject. I said, ‘Yea, I sang ‘The National Anthem’ at my high school graduation.’ There was 600 people in the auditorium. I was in drama in high school, and I always sang in high school. So people there knew me as a singer.

    “So he goes, ‘Wow. We actually play ‘The National Anthem’ [at house shows]; it’s always an instrumental [recording] that plays, before we go out.’ He goes, ‘I’m going to talk to the agent, and we should get you to sing ‘The National Anthem.’

    “It was Feb. 11, 2000, and I was doing my first live event [house show] because I had only done Raw, and we were in Denver. Rock mentioned it to one of the agents, and they had me sing it there that night. It went over so well that the agent had me do it that whole weekend – Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

    “By Monday morning, Vince McMahon heard about it, and he mentioned it at the meeting. He said, ‘So I hear that someone took the house down and can sing. I’ve got to see it for myself. So I want you to sing it tonight.’ It was in San Jose for Raw on Feb. 14 on Valentine’s Day 2000, and I sang it ever since.”

    Garcia knows all too well that being a ring announcer is a daunting task in WWE.

    Garcia said: “I think they’ve gone through four girls already after me, and some of them talked to me and said, ’Wow. We never knew how hard this job was. You really do have to think on your feet all the time, and you’ve got to know everything.’ For me, it was years before. I mean I started getting more and more comfortable. Some of the rules for the matches were so long. When it’s rules, it’s different than when you’re talking to somebody 1-on-1. You can’t deviate from the rules. You can’t adlib the rules. You really have to memorize it.

    “It can be they gave you the rules 45 minutes before the match or 15 minutes before the match. Then you have to memorize something really, really fast that’s technical. There were times even [near the end of her career] that my stomach was like because I didn’t want to mess up.”

    The songstress also recalls auditioning for WWE and her first day on the job, which was a rocky experience to say the least. To read the article, click here.

    Garcia is hoping to release her second music album or at least a single by the end of the year. Visit LilianGarcia.com for the latest on the progress of the album.

  • DiBiase Moving To SD?, Notes On Candice Michelle & Lilian Garcia

    — Ted DiBiase made his first television appearance since February 24 on Friday’s episode of SmackDown, losing to Rey Mysterio in a quick match. He was not the only Raw Superstar to compete on the show as Sheamus beat Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston in a Non-Title Match earlier in the broadcast. It’s interesting to note that a SmackDown name plate was displayed during DiBiase’s ring entrance, whereas a Raw name plate was displayed when Sheamus made his entrance.

    — WWE developmental wrestler Percy Watson is working this weekend’s SmackDown live events. He beat Curt Hawkins last night in Roanoke, Virginia.

    — Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle appears on Monday Night Mayhem tomorrow at 7:40 p.m. The show is available at www.MondayNightMayhem.com.

    — Lilian Garcia is auctioning several outfits from her time in WWE on eBay.

  • Lilian Garcia Talks About The Rock, Returning To WWE

    Former WWE Diva Lilian Garcia, who is currently working on her second music album, recently spoke with the Miami Herald. Here are some highlights of what she said about:

    Returning To WWE One Day: “I say, ‘Never say never,’. Look at The Rock now. It is something that I’m definitely tied to. Once you are in the WWE for a length of time, it’s a family base. You are tied in, no matter if you leave and take a break. Sometimes you come back; so you never know.”

    The Rock’s WWE return: “I really didn’t think he would come back. I really thought with his movie career and all. I don’t blame him, though. It had been seven years. When he was making movies, he didn’t have that experience being with the fans and feeling that electricity from the fans. He thrives on that. It was having that experience again. People were tweeting me telling me how much they missed the interviews with me and The Rock. It was just such great chemistry that he and I had with those interviews. As soon as I saw him on TV again, it brought back memories of those days. It was just really cool.”