— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson came through on his promise to award WrestleMania XXVII tickets to lucky fans.

At noon Central time, he tweeted, “Go to corner of Northside and Ivan Allen – Exxon gas station. Go to the entrance door and shout “I Bring It”.. I’ll see you and come out..”

Within minutes he was swarmed by fans. He posted a photo of himself with the lucky winners here.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita appeared at yesterday’s WrestleMania Axxess session on behalf of Project 9-6-1, an Atlanta based radio station. According to a fan who met her, she didn’t appear too happy to be there — unlike the other stars who appeared.

“She was clearly not happy about being there,” a fan who met her wrote. “While she smiled for pictures you could just tell she was ready to get out. When it was my turn I asked her if she missed this and she said ‘not really.”

Photos of Lita at WrestleMania Axxess ->

source: prowrestling.net

— It has been confirmed that Jim Ross will call a few matches tonight at WrestleMania XXVII. Some fans claimed he said at WrestleMania Axxess on Friday that he would be calling the event.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita made a surprise appearance at yesterday’s WrestleMania Axxess event in Atlanta, Georgia. She resides in the area.

— WWE referee John Cone has launched an account on Twitter.

— Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Lance Storm celebrates his 42nd birthday today.

source: F4WOnline.com

— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been well-received amongst the WWE locker room. One WWE employee noted that everyone in the company should be pleased he’s appearing at WrestleMania because it means more money for everyone.

— WWEShop.com has marked down all Kofi Kingston merchandise by 50 to 75%. Also note, WWE has not released new Kingston merchandise in several months.

The reigning Intercontinental Champion did not appear on this week’s episode of SmackDown.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita appears from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frank & Son Collectibles (located on 19649 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California) on Saturday, April 16.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

— NXT contestant Derrick Bateman underwent successful surgery on his knee today. It is a minor issue and he is expected to be cleared to return to the ring in two to four weeks.

— WWE promoting Elimination Chamber as the first pay-per-view event to take place in Oakland, California was incorrect as WCW’s SuperBrawl event on February 21, 1999 took place at the same venue (the Oracle Arena was then known as the Oakland Arena). The show was headlined by Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita is advertised for an autograph signing Saturday, April 9 from 1 p.m. to 3 PM at George’s Cards & Collectibles 7755 New Falls Road Levittown, PA. Visit www.georgescollectibles.com for more information.

— WWE.com has posted new photos of The Bella Twins.

source: PWInsider.com

— The TNA Wrestling website has removed Chelsea from their roster page, likely indicating that she has parted ways with the organization.

— Matt Hardy is denying online reports that he wants to bring Lita to TNA Wrestling.

He wrote on Twitter, “IWC Rumor Killer-I HAVEN’T asked 4 Lita to come 2 TNA. I wish her happiness & the best in life, but I am not interested in workin with her.”

— Tommy Dreamer is off television now because creative team has nothing for him. He is limited to a backstage role at television tapings, albeit he worked this week’s live events tour.

source: PWInsider.com

— According to SuperLuchas.net, Matt Hardy is reportedly trying to persuade TNA Wrestling officials to hire former WWE Diva Amy “Lita” Dumas so he can work a storyline with her.

• Check Out: Pictures of LITA As A Brain Eating Zombie

During an interview last October, Dumas expressed interest in returning to the squared circle “for fun,” albeit not on a full-time basis. She was also broached on the subject of Hardy, to which she snarked, “Oh my god, what happened to that guy?” Dumas added that she feels he has maturity issues, but also acknowledged his professionalism during their 2005 feud.

— Last Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT! scored a 1.28 cable rating, the program’s highest mark since October 14. TNA averaged 1.93 million viewers over the course of two hours, which is the third largest average audience in the program’s history.

The program got off to a strong start as the opening segment setting up the main event drew a 1.41. Viewership increased for the beginning of the Knockouts Elimination Match featuring Sarita, Madison Rayne and Tara against Mickie James and The Beautiful People, gaining 15,000 viewers to draw a 1.42 rating. However, the second half of the 13 minute match following the commercial break lost 195,000 viewers. Amazing Red vs. Max Buck vs. Chis Sabin lost 90,000 viewers. Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson’s verbal confrontation, and Velvet Sky’s promo, kept the rating even. “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero’s promo lost 120,000 viewers and was the lowest rated segment of the show. Mr. Anderson vs. Matt Hardy gained 60,000 viewers. The main event featuring Kurt Angle and Crimson vs. Beer Money, Inc., Kazarian, Rob Terry, Gunner and Murphy gained 210,000 viewers to draw a 1.33 rating. It was the most watched main event in several weeks.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Beth Phoenix is interviewed in the latest issue of WWE Magazine and she discussed her difficult ACL injury earlier this year, the changing face of the WWE Divas, which former Diva she’d like to see return, and much more.

Regarding her ACL injury in May, she commented: “The weird thing was, when I got hurt, I felt fine. I was walking around and running, and I shrugged it off thinking it was just a tweak. But then my doctor told me I tore my ACL and I’d be out for six months. All I could think was, “I just won the title! Taking six months off isn’t even a possibility right now!” I had the option to wrap my knee and risk tearing it completely or have surgery. But I was a defending champion and wasn’t backing down or handing over my title without a fight.

“The Glamazon” was asked if she thinks she was instrumental in initiating the change to the Divas division becoming more athletic than ever.

“I would love to take credit for something as wonderful as that, but I think it’s a credit to the company for valuing women who are not only beautiful, but also athletic and smart,” she responded. “Take Eve, for example. She has a background in Judo. Then there’s Michelle, who has a college degree and a great head on her shoulders. Young girls can really look up to and emulate the Divas. I think I can take some of the credit, though, for introducing more voluptuous girls to WWE. I was one of the first Divas to prove that you didn’t have to be model-thin to be successful, that you could have muscles and still be beautiful.

Finally, she noted that she would like to see former WWE Women’s Champion Lita make a comeback in 2011.

“I’d love to have a match with her,” she said. “I never had the chance.”

— The current Diva-exclusive season of NXT — coupled with an ongoing recruitment drive by WWE officials to hire more models, which it can train as professional wrestlers — indicate that cuts will be made to the female roster in due time.

According to the UK based wrestling magazine, Power Slam, the list of females whose jobs are considered safe in the company is limited to Michelle McCool, Layla, Beth Phoenix, Maryse, Kelly Kelly, Melina, and “possibly” Natalya and Eve Torres.

Those not listed are considered expendable by officials.

— Maxine, who was eliminated from NXT on Tuesday’s show, commented on why she believes she was expelled from the contest in an interview with nxt.wwe.com.

“The WWE Universe doesn’t always warm up to the bad girl. I think it’s much easier to really like somebody that’s overly perky and nice,” she stated. “I feel like I’m more of a leader, I’m not a follower. I make my own path and I think that’s the way to go.”

— Besides a few people who viewed the script for Monday’s Raw, former talent Lita’s surprise appearance was kept a secret until she walked into the Nassau Coliseum. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR said about:

Steve Austin Not Hosting RAW? “To the best of my knowledge, Steve Austin has not been officially scheduled to appear on an upcoming Raw as has been reported elsewhere. Steve is preparing to film another movie in Vancouver soon that will take him into December. At that time I assume he will head to his Texas ranch for some R&R and to celebrate the holidays. Jan and I hope to visit Steve and his crew at the Broken Skull Ranch in late December or early January. BTW Steve’s latest movie ‘Hunt to Kill’ is out next week on DVD and it’s a cool, kick ass movie that I really enjoyed. I think that you will too especially if you like to see Stone Cold kick the bad guy’s butt. Good storyline/script that makes for some stout action/adventure.”

Lita Appearing On RAW: “Enjoyed seeing Lita make her cameo on Raw Monday night. She was one of the all time great Divas in WWE and I can still vividly remember her job interview in my WWE office many years ago. I assume she will not come back to WWE full time but, as a fan of her work, it would be nice to see her back for a short run. I think that the team of Trish & Lita vs. Lay Cool, for example, would be a really nice attraction type bout at WM27. Just an idea.”

• Check Out: Lita Does Photo Shoot As Brain-Eating Zombie (Pictures)

Former WWE Women’s Champion Amy “Lita”Dumas made an appearance on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW in a segment with Pee-Wee Herman, Melina, Mark Henry, Eve Torres and The Bella Twins.

According to a WWE source, Lita’s appearance on RAW was a one-time deal and she has not re-signed with World Wrestling Entertainment.

Lita is known to be a big Pee-Wee Herman fan and was called over the weekend to see if she was interested.

• Pictures of LITA Dressed As A ZOMBIE Eating BRAINS!

The following is a recap of former WWE talent Amy “Lita” Dumas appearance on In Your Head Radio. The entire show can be listened via www.inyourheadonline.com.

Jack mentions that Lita is shooting a pilot later this month. Lita mentions that her show “Silver Scream Spook Show” has aired one hundred episodes and has been planning to shoot a pilot episode. Lita describes the show as being Pee Wee Adventure meeting the Munsters.

Lita is told about the WWE retiring the WWE Women’s Championship. Lita says that the person holding the championship can only make people care about it. She doesn’t believe that Harvey Wippleman added anything to the belt.

Spec Sun asks who came up with Lita’s gimmick in ECW. Lita credits Paul Heyman with the idea of Miss Congeality. She never quite understood the character. Lita jokes about the proposal with a “classy condom” angle.

El Santo calls in and wants to know when is Lita coming out with new music. Lita would love to, but her drummer is on tour. She is hoping that by the new year they can get back to work on the music.

Mr. President asks what does Lita think about Mickie James’s song. Lita hasn’t heard the song.

Jack asks about Lita’s last promo in WWE. Lita says the promo was written by her and that their may have been shades of truth in the promo.

Jack asks if Lita would ever go back to wrestling. Recently, Lita says she has thought about returning to wrestling for fun. Lita wouldn’t be opposed to making a few shows.

Lita hasn’t been asked to comeback to WWE since her departure but she maintains a good relationship with everyone in WWE.

Lita really thought she worked well with Edge very well. Lita really enjoyed working with Edge and John Cena because they were all friends.

Jack mentions that recent Matt Hardy videos. “Oh my god, what happened to that guy?” says Lita. She talks about maturity and the association with the videos recently.

Lita notes that Matt Hardy was professional to work with throughout the feud. She does believe that Hardy may have complained to his friends about having to feud with a woman.

Barbie asks if the lesbian angle with Trish Stratus was offered to Lita first. Lita can not recall if she was offered first but she very well could have been. Lita jokes about being involved with the demon spell angle which “was a good one, right?”

Lita says it is easy to turn down a angle…but then you are taken off television!

Andrew calls in and asks about the TLC match from Wrestle Mania 17. Lita can not remember how much the wrestlers knew beforehand since it was a long time ago. Lita says that she doesn’t get sick of watching those crazy matches.

Lita didn’t have a problem doing high risk moves after her neck injury because it wasn’t her fault but rather a fluke. The first few moves were scary though.

Barbie mentions Lita’s run as a commentator on WWE Heat. Lita enjoyed commentating as she was learning new stuff.

A caller asks about Lita’s character being booked as a trashy female in ECW. Lita didn’t care about the chants from the fans in the original ECW. The only problem she had with the angle in WWE involving herself, Edge and Matt Hardy was with the blurring of the lines between reality and angle. Lita mentions that she turned down offers to pose for Playboy because of young teens looking up to her.

John calls in and asks about a rumor that Lita didn’t want to shake hands with people in the locker room and that she wanted to quickly leave the arena. Lita says she had a fun time and that if she didn’t want to go, she wouldn’t have gone.

Lita thinks that internet for wrestling is good for fans to keep them interested in the business. Lita thinks it is pretty cool how dedicated wrestling fans are to wrestling.

Lita says she will be doing a few appearances here and there.

– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted a note on his Twitter page that he will be undergoing heart surgery in the near future to have a stent put in one of his heart arteries. Ross wrote:

“I’m going to be fine. I’m very positive and will remain such. My overall health is better than it has been in years… No, my heart stent wasn’t expected, but no hill for a stepper. Short hospital stay if all goes well Monday and it will.”

The procedure is not considered to be too invasive and Ross downplayed the seriousness of the situation, promising to be at an Oklahoma University football game in the near future.

– WWE has confirmed that the remainder of NXT Season 3 will air on the official company website starting next Tuesday night. Next week will see the first Diva elimination.

– Former WWE Diva Lita is working on a new TV show that is a “horror-based stage show.” Lita is featured in the new issue of Rebel Ink Magazine, which says that Lita is “shooting a TV pilot for the horror-based stage show she performs, near her home base in the ATL area.”

* Pictures of LITA Dressed As ZOMBIE – Eating Brains

Former WWE Diva Amy “Lita” Dumas recently did a photo shoot for internationally published photographer Dangerously Dolly.

23-year old Dangerously Dolly i best known for taking “conceptual and vivid portraits, usually leaning on alternative and pin-up fashion.”

Here are Lita’s pictures from DangerouslyDolly.com:

— Last night, Lita, accompanied by Trish Stratus, attended a local event in Toronto, Ontario headlined by legendary Luchador el Hijo Del Santo. After the event, Right After Wrestling’s Arda Ocal caught up with Lita, who told him that she plans to open up a Lucha Libre themed restaurant in the Atlanta area. Her band, the LuchaGores, are currently on hiatus, as other members of the band have other endeavours they are currently focusing on. Lita also has movie projects on the horizon. She is in town visiting Trish Stratus to speak about upcoming business projects.

Meanwhile, Stratus and Lita will be live in-studio together for the first time since they appeared on The Howard Stern Show in 2001. Tune into Live Audio Wrestling at 11:00 p.m. EST on Sirius 98 Hardcore Sports Radio or listen via their online stream. E-mail your questions to law@liveaudiowrestling.com or call 1-888-942-7326.

— Mickie James is scheduled to appear for Dory Funk’s “!BANG! TV” on Sept. 11 in Ocala, Florida. She will be teaming with Claudia “The Claw” Reiff as they take on Rachel “The Wasilla Wrecker” Moore and Cassie Crush in Women’s Tag Team Championship bout.

Before reaching superstardom with World Wrestling Entertainment, James trained at the WWE Hall of Famer’s Funking Conservatory Wrestling School.

— Johnny Walker, who wrestled as Mr. Wrestling II, underwent bypass heart surgery Friday in Charlotte, North Carolina The surgery was successful and Walker is recovering at the hospital.

— Jim Ross, a play-by-play commentator for WWE since 1993, has been removed from the company website’s SmackDown roster page.

While his talent contract with WWE has expired, he remains employed to the organization in a talent relations capacity.

“My WWE ‘talent contract’ has ended after a 17+ year run with the company,” Ross wrote in a recent blog. “Obviously, I would have liked to have had the ability to do a ‘farewell broadcast’ but that opportunity never occurred.”

— Melina is currently featured on Undateable, a five-part series currently airing on VH1 counting down the “Top 100 gaffes guys make that repel women.” You can catch the entire countdown tonight starting at 6:00 p.m. The series will air throughout the next week.

— A number of former WWE performers are on hand for this weekend’s Motor City Comic Con in Novi, Michigan including Amy “Lita” Dumas, Lilian Garcia, Molly Holly, Raven and Kevin Thorn. Click here for more information.

— Maria Kanellis’ much anticipated debut album, Seven Sins, is now available on iTunes for $3.99. Seven Sins includes four songs as well as a digital photo book. Those interested in purchasing the album can do so here.

As far as sales figures are concerned, Seven Sins charted on iTunes’ Top Albums chart on the day of its release, peaking at No. 120. However, the album has since fallen off the top 200 chart altogether.

— A number of former WWE stars will be on hand for this weekend’s Anaheim Wizard World Comic Con including Rob Van Dam, “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, The Honky Tonk Man, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Candice Michelle, Lilian Garcia, Bushwhacker Luke and Virgil. Click here for more information.

— Yesterday was former WWE Women’s Champion Amy “Lita” Dumas’ birthday as she turned 35 years old.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle spoke to www.Candi-Shop.org on a slew of topics including her favorite wrestling matches, whether she will ever return to the industry, what made her decide to enter the Diva Search contest in 2004, her greatest accomplishment, and much more.

The former WWE Diva also made note of her multiple injuries, saying her biggest regret was returning to the ring too quickly from them. However, she wants people to know that she’s not injury prone.

“The biggest frustration of my career has been my lack of responsibility to myself thus resulting in my injuries,” Michelle said.

“Some things are unpredictable in the ring but after one broken collarbone and not a release note from the doctor to get back in the ring, but I did anyways because I was so excited to get back resulting in shattering it and surgery. Then I tried overdoing it on my return and not listening to my body resulting in the two torn ligaments. So to everyone who thinks I’m injury prone, that’s such phony baloney! It would be easy to say that but I’m a big girl and learned to take responsibility for my mistakes. “There’s no mistakes as long as you learn from them!” Needless to say I learned the hard way!”

You can read the interview in its entirety at the following link. She also reveals whether she was upset with being released by WWE.

— Former WWE Divas Candice Michelle, Lisa Marie Varon, Lilian Garcia and Amy “Lita” Dumas are available for personal appearances and autograph sessions via The I.P.A. Network, which represents a number of celebrities and wrestling stars. Those interested in booking them can contact Steve Woolf at celebritysignings@sbcglobal.net or visit www.ipanetwork.com.

— Lilian Garcia is auctioning off a sexy red outfit featured in the 2005 book “WWE DIVAS UNCOVERED.” You can view the auction at the following link.

— In today’s wrestling birthday, Bob “Hardcore” Holly turns 47 years old.

– The latest issue of WWE Magazine features “Tomorrow’s Superstars” on the cover, including John Morrison, Legacy, Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne. WWE seems to be reacting to the general consensus that the top of the card is getting stale and there’s a need for young talent to be elevated to the next level.

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