— In the October 2011 issue of WWE Magazine, John Cena was asked if has his sights set on breaking Ric Flair’s record number of world title reigns.

Cena, who has amassed eleven world championships over the course of his career, replied, “Not at all. I think one day at a time. In this business, I don’t think about what I’ve done or long-term plans. If you think about what you’ve done, you become complacent. If you think too far ahead, your vision gets a little cloudy. You truly have to think about it one day at a time.”

— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis has teamed up with AfterBuzzTV.com to host a live aftershow on Raw Supershow.

The show will stream live every Monday night immediately following Raw on the USA Network at ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. The first episode will stream live on Oct. 3.

— Jerry Lawler is advertised to tag team with Dory Funk Jr. and Colby Weston at the Sept. 10 !BANG! TV taping in Ocala, Florida. Lawler will also referee a match between Hollywood Heather and Claudia Reiff.

— Former WWE star Paul London took Matt Hardy and his girlfriend Reby Sky to task recently on Twitter. Regarding his former colleague’s arrest for driving while intoxicated, London wrote, “Karma Police, arrest this man. He talks in myths He buzzes like a fridge He’s like a detuned radio… This is what u get This is what u get.”

Sky, a former Playboy model, has undergone extensive wrestling training with Hardy this year and appeared on several wrestling shows. London, however, feels she’s a ‘wannabe’.

“Wake/Bake Up Call to ALL wannabe ‘wrestlers’, wannabe ‘models’ and professionally tazered SKANKS: W/out paying ANY REAL dues, how can one ACTUALLY expect any form of respect in ANY work environment?” he wrote. “When you’re surrounded by men who have truly sacrificed to be where they are, why don’t you stop trying to take short cuts ( by taking clothes off) and actually TRY AND LEARN SOMETHING? ANYTHING? Kill your ego for once.”

— Former WWE Diva Tiffany (a/k/a Taryn Terrell) stated on Twitter that she totaled her car Monday night. The former Playboy model was taken to the hospital but did not suffer any serious injuries.

— Former WWE Divas Maria Kanellis and Torrie Wilson are advertised to appear at Chiller Theatre, which takes place October 28-30 at Hilton Parsippany One Hilton Court Parsippany, New Jersey.

Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis appeared on Monday Night Mayhem, which airs every Monday at 7:00 p.m. via MondayNightMayhem.com. Highlights from her interview are as follows:

The importance of giving back to the Make-A-Wish Foundation as part of her return to Nashville for Crossfire Entertainment’s benefit event on August 20th: How excited in Maria for the event in Nashville, Tennessee coming up on Saturday August 20th: “I’m so excited to do it, because I always enjoyed doing the Make-A-Wish Foundation events. I did it when I was on ‘Celebrity Apprentice, and I made some money for them when I was there. It’s just an incredible foundation. I’m excited for the event.”

What she feels has been her key to success since leaving the WWE and succeeding in areas that others have failed: “I’m hungry for knowledge. I’m hungry for success. I’m hungry for what comes next. Once you lose that hunger, it’s when you fall short and you go stale. Maybe it’s not the easiest thing in the world. I tried music, and I love music. I love to write, but maybe that’s not for me. I’m going to keep going with it and see what happens. But at the same time, I’m doing that. I’m doing something different everyday.”

Why she believes that CM Punk resonates with today’s fans and why now is “The Era of Punk”: “I think Punk is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, in wrestling right now and for a while now. I love The Rock, and I love ‘Stone Cold,’ but right now is ‘The Era of Punk.’ He’s incredible. I’m so happy for him to be doing exactly what he enjoys doing, and that’s to be honest and to be straight edge. I think it’s incredible for him. Punk does not care about the show. He does not care the pyro, and the fanfare, and ‘Let me put on a fancy suit and let me look perfect everywhere I go.’ What he cares about is wrestling. He cares about the wrestling business. He wants integrity in the wrestling business, and that is why it resonates with the fans. A lot of people care about the fanfare of it all, but they forgot what is wrestling is truly about.”

PHOTOS – Maria with CM Punk ->

— CM Punk has been removed from WWE.com’s roster page. He is also no longer listed as WWE Champion.

— WWE Hall Shawn Michaels celebrates his birthday today. He stated on his Twitter account that he turns 46 years old.

— Former WWE Diva Maria is advertised to appear at Dreamwave Wrestling’s Adversity event. The event takes place Saturday, August 6 in La Salle, Illinois. Visit www.dreamwavewrestling.com for more information.

— Kofi Kingston is scheduled to appear at the Maverick Store in Salt Lake City, Utah on Friday, August 5 beginning at 2:00 p.m.

— Former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall responded to comments regarding her shift in weight after appearing noticeably heavier at an independent wrestling show and autograph signing on Saturday.

“Yeah… I gained some weight! Forgive me for being pregnant then being depressed,” Hall wrote. “Guess I was right about not wanting to come back so quickly.”

Hall announced in March that she had suffered a miscarriage fourteen weeks into her pregnancy.

— Former women’s wrestling champion Madusa (a/k/a Debrah Miceli) wed her fiancée of six months this past Saturday in Memphis, Tennessee. She had the wedding broadcast online.

— Former WWE talent Maria Kanellis and Angela Fong (a/k/a Savannah) are advertised to appear at the Frank & Son Collectible Show in City of Industry, California on Saturday, August 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Visit www.frankandsonshow.com for more information.

— CM Punk’s Twitter message Monday concerning his pending departure from WWE was copied verbatim from a post he made in June 2005 on his LiveJournal account (available here) regarding what was to have been his final match for Ring of Honor.

Days before ROH’s Death before Dishonor III event, Punk wrote: “I knew I was gone at the beginning of the year. I just woke up one day and knew. That’s the way I work a lot of the time. I think it’s creepy too, but it’s really helpful. I honestly knew i’d be history by June. Come say goodbye on Saturday, I promise to go out with a bang. Trust me. XxX”

Punk defeated Austin Aries to win the ROH World Championship and remained with the organization for an additional two months.

Fast forward to Monday, Punk wrote on Twitter regarding his pending departure from WWE: “I knew I was gone at the beginning of the year. I just woke up one day and I knew. That’s the way I work a lot of the time. I think it’s creepy too, but it’s really helpful. I knew I’d be history by July. Come say goodbye on July 17th. I promise to go out with a bang. Trust me. XxX”

— Maria Kanellis announced on Twitter that she has a new booking agent. She is accepting bookings for appearances via celebritysignings@sbcglobal.net.

The former WWE Diva has immersed herself in numerous entertainment projects in recent months including releasing her own perfume line and hosting a DVD line of “bad” horror movies. She is also advertised to make a wrestling show appearance for DREAMWAVE Wrestling on August 6 at Knights of Columbus in LaSalle, Illinois.

— PWInsider.com reports that Kharma is pregnant. According to F4WOnline.com, it is believed that she will be out “for over nine months.”

The former TNA Women’s Knockout Champion was scripted to break down into tears on Monday’s Raw, which the announcers described as a nervous breakdown. The angle was done to remove her from television for the time being.

— Tyler Reks is holding a contest in which one winner will received a autographed 8×10 and the opportunity to test his or her skills online with the Raw Superstar in a game of Halo Reach.

He detailed the contest on his Twitter account: “GET PWND! Take a pic of you and your home made T-Reks paraphernalia and send it to therekkingcrew@gmail.com! We’ll pick the top 3. Winner gets an online gaming session with T-Reks at Halo Reach & an autographed 8×10. Runners up get autographed 8×10’s. Contest ends next Monday 5/30/11.”

— On August 6th and 7th, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis appears Glamourcon at the Crowne Plaza O’Hare 5440 North River Road Rosemont, Illinois. Visit www.GlamourCon.com for more information.

Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis, who is launching a perfume in the next few weeks, has released a stunningly sexy set of photos online. The beautiful Wrestlemania Playboy Cover Girl must be working out like a fiend, because she has never looked better.

To see the entire hot gallery of Maria Kanellis, click on the photos below:

— Former World Wrestling Entertainment Diva, Playboy cover model and Celebrity Apprentice contestant Maria Kanellis proudly announced today the release of her signature perfume line, Maria Kanellis Signature Perfumes.

The perfume comes in three unique scents; Sandalwood, Mimosa and Ylang Ylang.

The perfume is available for purchase here.

— Shawn Michaels appears live tonight on In Your Head at 8:00 p.m. EST. He will discuss his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, his retirement match last year at WrestleMania XXVI, his ongoing Wrestlemania raffle, and much more. The interview is available at InYourHeadOnline.com.

— A Raw live event is scheduled for Saturday, May 28 at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa.

source: PWInsider.com

— Former WWE talent Sean “X-Pac” Waltman was taken to the emergency room last night at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York Saturday after landing his chest on a guard rail during a Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Lake Ronkonkoma.

As Waltman was going through security at a nearby airport following the show, the wound, which had been glued shut, opened and blood started gushing out. An ambulance was called and he was rushed to the hospital. Waltman has since been released and was expected to fly home Sunday.

— Ashley Massaro, Maria Kanellis, Tiffany and Katie Lea kick off the “DivaMania Tour” on Saturday, March 19 at Starters Riverport 17 West 2nd St. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The autograph signing takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. The former WWE Divas will then host a party at Starters beginning at 11:30 p.m. For more information call 610-625-2300. Admission to each event is $10.

Jillian Hall was due to appear at the event, but canceled after announcing her pregnancy. She has since been replaced by Ashley Massaro, who will be making her first wrestling related appearance since 2009.

source: f4wonline.com

Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis posted a blog on her Facebook account responding to those who feel she is not passionate about the wrestling industry because she no longer wrestles.

I want to make a comment about the wrestling world because a lot of people are saying that I’m not passionate about wrestling because I am not still trying to wrestle.

I was completely in love with wrestling and would have done it for the rest of my life if it had a retirement/family plan and fulfilled me creatively. I got into wrestling at 22. I never experienced anything except wrestling. Problem now is my niece is getting older and older. Watching her grow up made me figure out that someday being on the road 250/300 days a year isn’t gonna work. I did not want to get out of wrestling at 35-40 and then have to figure out what I want to do with the rest of my life. Also, I love acting and the 1-5 minutes on TV was no longer enough for me. I miss the fans and I still plan on coming back someday to the wrestling world. But I need to try things, experience things, and see what I really enjoy. I’m going to a Wrestling show on saturday because I miss that world.

For now though I am going to really find me. Spending time with friends and family, going to classes, a perfume line, yoga, a web series, a play, a movie, and more music until I know me. I don’t do drugs and I’m not a drinker so I can not drown my loneliness out. I have to face my life. I have to find where I belong. Maybe it is wrestling but I think it would have been unfair for me to stay when I was so confused and jaded. Now, IF/When I go back it will be for the right reasons. Passion is what drives me and that is why I still think about the amazing feeling of being on the top rope ready to jump. The fans drove me to jump and now I need to learn to jump on my own.

Thank you everyone for your continued support and who knows what the future will bring. Spanks and Kisses!!

— WWE.com announced today that they are in the initial planning stages of their annual Women’s History Month feature and are looking for drawings, artwork and photos fans have pertaining to the “sexy, smart and powerful” WWE Divas. Content with full name and age can be submitted to womenshistorymonth@wwe.com.

— Former WWE Diva Candice Michelle has been announced for the annual Miami Comic Con, which takes place February 26-27. It is located at Miami Airport Convention Center (MACC) 711 N.W. 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33126. Click here for more information on the event.

— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis has been announced to appear at Wrestle Reunion on Saturday, January 29 at the LAX Hilton 5711 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, California. She will be signing autographs, taking pictures, and doing video ops that afternoon.

The Miami Herald recently conducted an interview with Jillian Hall and the former Divas Champion noted her unhappiness towards the end of her tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment, which concluded in November.

“I wasn’t really happy with what I was doing with the company for a while,” Hall said. “I just reached a point where I felt it was time to move on and see what else is out there for me to do.”

Hall also indicated that she is not sure she would return to the organization should the opportunity present itself.

“I don’t know that I really want to go back,” Hall said. “I love the company and the people in it. I just think that part of my life is over. I’m saying that now, but it can change a month from now. Who knows?

“Right now I’m so up in the air whether I want to continue wrestling or pursue other avenues. There is a part of me that definitely wants to wrestle again. There is another part of me that hurts and says, ‘Don’t do it anymore. Give your body a rest.’

She also discussed plans to reunite with former colleagues Maria Kanellis and Taryn Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany) for the 2011 DivaMania Tour, with appearances at various clubs around the world. Terrell and Scott Celebrity Management president Andrew Scott concocted the idea, which Hall found interesting.

“I thought that for one, it’s not going to hurt my body,” Hall said. “For two, it will give me the opportunity to meet fans and enjoy myself with some friends. I plan on having a lot of fun with the girls.”

— Maria Kanellis announced on her Twitter account that she, Jillian Hall and Taryn “Tiffany” Terrell will be doing a tour across the world in 2011 called Divamania. Details, however, have yet to be disclosed.

— WWE will tape the 600th episode of SmackDown on Feb. 15, 2011 at the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California.

— The WWE SmackDown taping on Mar. 22, 2011 will be held at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Tickets go on sale Jan. 15, 2011.

— Rey Mysterio has largely recovered from a recent ear infection, but is dealing with another ailment involving his shoulder.

The multi-time champion paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews last week, who diagnosed the injury as a tear. However, Andrews didn’t feel that surgery was required. Mysterio was instead told to rehabilitate and take several weeks off. He still worked last weekend’s live events, as well as Tuesday’s SmackDown taping, but was protected via tag matches.

Original plans for his match with Alberto Del Rio at TLC called for it to be a Tables Match, but has since been changed to a non-stipulated bout due to the injury.

— Goldust underwent surgery on his shoulder today. He will be sidelined for five to six months.

— Maria Kanellis announced on her Twitter account that she has signed on to appear in two horror films. The former WWE Diva has kept herself busy with music, acting and modeling since parting ways with the organization in February

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis commented on her current status in the professional wrestling industry yesterday on Twitter.

“No,” she said in response to a fan’s query regarding a possible return. “I had an amazing time with all the great superstars and divas, but music and acting is my life now. Maybe an appearance, but never fulltime. I still love wrestling though!! Love the fans.”.

— Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson noted on Twitter that she recently shut down her clothing boutique Jaded, which she opened three years ago in The Woodlands, Texas, at the upscale Market Street district. She also said she will soon be re-locating to Los Angeles, California, from Houston, Texas.

— Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia will be appearing at the Hollywood XPO this Saturday from 12:30 to 5:00 p.m. The event is being held at The Hilton at Universal Studios, 555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, California. Visit www.hollywoodxpo.com for more information

— Contrary to reports stating Maria Kanellis has been negotiating with TNA Wrestling officials, the former WWE Diva said in a recently filmed “shoot” interview with Highspots.tv that while she has received overtures from people affiliated with the organization, she has not had any official conversation or offer. As stated in previous interviews, she has not, however, ruled out joining the promotion in the future.

— A number of wrestlers have been complaining as of late over the company’s decision to prominently feature Rob Terry, as well as Jesse Neal and newcomer Rosie Lottalove, on television. Many in the locker room feel the Team 3D Wrestling Academy students are not ready to be featured on national television and should still training.

— Ashley Fliehr, daughter of Ric Flair, married long-time boyfriend Riki Johnson this past Sunday. His older daughter Megan married for a second time several weeks ago. Flair left for the UK directly after Ashley’s wedding to promote TNA’s upcoming tour there.

— Former WWE stars Maria Kanellis, Gregory Helms, Paul Burchill and Charlie Haas are free to join TNA Wrestling as their respective 90-day no-compete clauses with World Wrestling Entertainment have expired. The clause prohibits released talent from immediately joining TNA, though they’re free to start with any independent promotion.

Kanellis, Helms and Burchill were released on Feb. 26 while Haas was released two days later.

— Though long removed from the wrestling industry, former WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus is featured on the cover of the latest issue of The Wrestler. The headline reads “Trish Stratus Reveals All!” with the synopsis noting the possibility of a comeback to the business. You can view the cover here.

— In today’s wrestling birthdays, former WWE performer Kamala turns 60 years old while Ring of Honor World Champion Tyler Black turns 24.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Mickie James has launched a page on Facebook promoting her debut country music album, Strangers & Angels. The country recording music artist hinted on Twitter last week that her manager was insistent she get on Facebook and/or Myspace.

You can visit the page here.

— Celebrity Apprentice contestant and former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis was briefly featured on yesterday’s edition of TMZ. Cameras caught up with her and she said would like to make out with actress Scarlett Johansson.

— Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia was forced to pull out of the Adventure Con pop culture collector’s show taking place this weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee as a result of sickness. She stated on her Twitter account that she has a sinus infection, and thus her doctor is prohibiting her from flying.

She wrote on Twitter, “Bummed cause I have a sinus infection & my doc won’t let me fly this wkend. Have 2 cancel signing in TN. Sorry guys. :-(”

Wrestling talent scheduled to appear at the event include Mick Foley, Ted DiBiase, Virgil, Greg Valentine and Raven.

— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis has had discussions with TNA regarding joining the organization, but money is said to be the main hold up.

— TNA president Dixie Carter had a meeting with Lisa Marie Varon (a/k/a Tara) last Monday concerning her recent blog post criticizing the organization. Varon was upset because she felt some people in TNA were bad mouthing her on the way out. Carter said she never said one bad word about her. Things were then settled as Varon apologized for her online remarks.

Also note, there are still no plans for Varon to remain with the organization. Her contract expires on Friday, May 21.

— TNA has held a World X Cup Tournament every other year since 2004, with the last one taking place in 2008. This year would have been the next one but there are no plans for a tournament at this time.

source: www.f4wonline.com

— 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.

— The cover art of former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis’ first album, Seven Sins, has been released. You can view the cover here. The record is set for release this Tuesday on iTunes.

— Speaking of Maria, she will be appearing at The Wrestling Universe on Sunday, May 16th from 2 PM to 4 PM (located at 34-29 Francis Lewis Blvd. in Flushing Queens. Visit www.WrestlingUniverseOnline.com for more information.

— Madison Eagles ended MsChif’s two-year reign as SHIMMER Champion at today’s Vol. 31 taping in Berwyn, Illinois, pinning the incumbent in the main event. You can view an image of Eagles wearing her newly won title here.

— Former WWE performer Kristal Marshall noted on her protected Twitter account that she and Bobby Lashley have split.

“Hello everyone Bobby (Lashley) and I have split, but remain great friends,” she wrote. “He is a constant in our son’s life and a tremendous father.”

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle has posted a new blog on GoDaddy.com noting what she’s been up to as of late. She also proclaims her excitement on being added to WWE.com’s Alumni section.

“I was added to the WWE’s Alumni! I feel honored that they have added me to this,” she wrote. “They have written a great bio and have many photos of me backstage and of some of my matches. It’s a great reminder of my five wonderful years there, so please check it out at WWE.com!”

— Meet former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis as she will be appearing from noon to 2:00 p.m. tomorrow at BC Sports in the Oxford Valley Mall 2300 East Lincoln Highway Langhorne, PA 19047. For more information, visit www.SportsFanPromotions.com.

– Former WWE Diva Maria’s new album Seven Sins is now available for pre-order on iTunes. Maria wrote on Twitter this week that one of the songs on her album is titled “Change Your Mind Between My Thighs.” The music video for that one should be good. “Change Your Mind Between My Thighs” has been playing on Playboy’s satellite radio station.

Related: Listen To Maria’s First Single “Fantasy” (MP3)

– Below are some of the latest name changes from WWE developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling:

• Dr. Lamar Braxton Porter of WXW is now known as Cable Jones
• Sarona Snuka is now being called Tamina
• Former All Japan star Joe Doering is now known as Drake Brewer
• The former Incognito is now known as Hunico
• The former Ray Leppan and Damien Duke is now called Leo Kruger
• Former OVW star Asher Knight is now known as Rudy Parker

Visit FCWWrestling.com to check out WWE’s developmental talent roster.

— In an interview with Alex Marvez, Maria Kanellis said WWE wanting more control over her projects led to her departure from the organization.

The former WWE Diva also noted her unhappiness with WWE for quickly posting news of her release on their website before she had time to tell her family she had been let go.

“People are saying it was about money or this and that,” Kanellis told Marvez. “It wasn’t. It had to do with my other passions and things I wanted to do alongside WWE. Unfortunately, it didn’t work for them.”

Though she has much on her plate at the moment, she is not ruling out joining TNA or even Ring of Honor down the road.

“I didn’t want to leave when I did,” Kanellis said. “Who knows where the road is going to lead me? Maybe a good cause will come up for me to go to TNA or even visit with Ring of Honor. I’ve always said some of the great talent is on the independent (circuit).”

— Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia has plans to release follow-up album to her 2007 release, ¡Quiero Vivir!, within the next year. However, this project will be much different from her debut album as she revealed during an interview last week at the Winter Music Conference in Miami that it would be a danced-based English record with some rock influence. The former WWE Diva is collaborating with DJ Riddler on the project and she hopes to have it launched in time for the DJ Times convention in August.

Riddler discusses working with Garcia in a blog post at the following link.

— Today marks the twenty-year anniversary of the historic Champion vs. Champion match between Hulk Hogan and The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI.