-The official Diamond Dallas Page YouTube channel has added a new video called, “Halloween Havoc At The Accountability Crib.” The video is accompanied by the following description: The Accountability Crib takes time away from doing DDP YOGA to scare a few people! Stay tuned for our other Holiday themed videos! BOO!
Check out the “Halloween Havoc At The Accountability Crib” video below:
-Also new on YouTube is episode number 49 of “The JBL & Cole Show,” which is part two of their Halloween special-edition of the weekly web series. The video is accompanied by the following description: “In this edition of The JBL & Cole Show – The Halloween Special continues. We find out where Hornswoggle ended up after being kidnapped, and Wade Barrett has the epiphany of all epiphanies!”
Check out the “Halloween Special – Part 2! The JBL & Cole Show Ep. #49” video below:
-The official WWE website has added the latest Michael Cole interview with WWE COO Triple H. In the interview, “The Game” explains why he didn’t save his best friend, Shawn Michaels, from the attack by Daniel Bryan on RAW on Monday. Additionally, HHH reveals that Big Show is “banned for life” from WWE. You can check out the new interview online at WWE.com.
-WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently spoke with Cotton of Music Geeks about his past and future in pro wrestling, as well as other business-related projects he is working on. Below is a video of the new interview:
-Rob Van Dam has posted a new audio blog online updating fans on his official status with WWE. In the audio blog, RVD talks about taking a break from the company, but claims he will return soon. Van Dam noted that he enjoyed his recent WWE run a lot. You can check out the new RVD audio blog online at iPadio.com.
-The official WWE YouTube channel has added episode 48 of The JBL & Cole Show, which has a Halloween-theme. The official description for the show reads as follows:
“Prepare yourself for the most terrifying episode of The JBL & Cole Show ever made. The Bella Twins terrorize Hornswoggle, Renee Young gets possessed, and so much more! Happy Halloween!”
– Three-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection Shawne Merriman is looking to enter the world of professional wrestling after retiring from the National Football League in March at the age of 28. He participated in a multi-day tryout this week at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, and according to sources within the sports-entertainment organization, has not been offered any deal, much less signed to a contract.
Merriman was a first-round pick in 2005 by the San Diego Chargers and named the Defensive Rookie of the Year after recording 10 sacks. In 2006, he served a four-game suspension for violating the league’s steroid policy, and still finished the season with 17 sacks.
The once promising pass rusher was never able to match the production of the early years of his career. After totaling 39.5 sacks in his first three seasons while making the Pro Bowl each year, he managed just six sacks from 2008 through 2012. He was looking to revitalize his career as recently as July, as he went on Twitter to make a plea for the Atlanta Falcons to sign him.
– This week’s edition of The JBL & Cole Show features a Halloween theme as The Bella Twins terrorize Hornswoggle, Renee Young gets possessed, Paul Heyman cackles and more.
WWE COO Triple H commented on the jabs he took at past WWE Superstars on Monday’s RAW in his latest sit-down interview with WWE announcer Michael Cole. Below is an excerpt from their discussion:
“Was it a little over the top? Maybe. To say he wasted his time – listen, I will go on record saying Daniel Bryan is exceptional in the ring. Maybe great. There were a lot of names I mentioned on Monday night. I was by no means putting those guys down. They’re all great. They’re all Legends in this business. Just like maybe he will become. But, is he The Guy? Is he The Face? Is he The One? No. I think people get lost in what I’m saying here. The reality of it is that if Daniel Bryan disagrees with the fact that I think he’s a B-Plus Player, prove me wrong.”
Check out the complete interview online at WWE.com.
-The following is episode number 47 of The JBL & Cole Show, which features an appearance by Los Matadores and Tensai attempting to re-create the Miley Cyrus wrecking ball madness. Watch it below:
-WWE RAW General Manager Brad Maddox appears to be selling the affects of his “concussion” from the knockout punch he received from Paul Wight (formerly known as Big Show) on Friday’s SmackDown. Maddox recently tweeted the following incoherent message:
Just got back froce thir hospistlr. ., id doing preyty goos 'thaensk bigshnow#
WWE has posted week-seven of their sit-down interview series with Triple H. The interview, which was once again conducted by WWE announcer Michael Cole, featured a few newsworthy items.
Triple H discussed the WWE Tag-Team Championships changing hands on Monday’s RAW, noting that he will “deal with the Rhodes Brothers,” after they won the belts from The Shield with help from Big Show.
Speaking of Big Show, according to Triple H in the interview, he has stripped Big Show of his name, and he is now simply Paul Wight after being “fired” on RAW recently.
You can check out the complete video interview online at WWE.com.
– On this week’s edition of The JBL & Cole Show, Goldust has a “creepy interaction” with Hornswoggle. Plus, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Michael Cole and Renee Young tour Niagara Falls while discussing some of WWE’s “greatest falls,” and Wade Barrett sends a message to fans.
– The Miz will appear in the ABC Family original action-comedy movie Christmas Bounty, premiering on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m., as part of its annual “Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas.” The cable network issued a press release Friday offering details on the flick.
It states, “Former bounty hunter turned Elementary school teacher Tory Bell (Raisa) was ready for a new life when she left the family business behind and moved to Manhattan. But when an old enemy is released from jail and vows retribution on Tory and her loved ones, she returns to New Jersey to take care of him once and for all. When Tory’s upper-class fiancé, James, follows her home for Christmas, she tries to keep her bounty hunting ways a secret, but the plan backfires when James unwittingly becomes involved in the Bells’ mission. Further complicating matters, Tory must work closely with her ex-boyfriend, Mike (Mizanin) to bring down their target and keep James out of certain danger. But as Tory becomes further entrenched in her old life, she finds herself torn between whom she once was and her plans for the future. Will Tory choose her new life with James, or will the thrill of bounty hunting and unresolved feelings for Mike prove too powerful to ignore?
“Christmas Bounty” was produced in partnership with WWE Studios and was written by Claudia Grazioso and Andrew Black & Vivian Lee. The movie was executive produced by Michael J. Luisi, co-executive produced by Richard Lowell and Marc Bienstock, and directed by Gil Junger.”
-Apparently the WWE television storyline where Triple H bought Big Show’s house was taken from the CM Punk DVD that the company produced. On the documentary portion of the DVD, a real-life story was told where Joey Mercury was facing financial problems due to some personal issues he was experiencing, and as a result, Punk bought Mercury’s house for him.
-It’s said to be unlikely that WWE Superstar Wade Barrett’s new gimmick will be the “Bad News Barrett” character that we see on the weekly JBL & Cole Show that appears on the official WWE YouTube channel. Many in the company feel it would be surprising if the higher-ups chose to use anything that is featured on YouTube on their actual television storylines. Regardless, the rumors are true that the company is planning on repackaging Barrett, simply because the feeling is the roster is lacking depth in the heel department.
WWE announcer Michael Cole has issued a storyline-driven video statement exclusively to WWE.com explaining why WWE COO Triple H will not be participating in their weekly sit-down interview for the site.
Michael Cole says Triple H declined to be interviewed this week as a result of the Big Show knocking him out cold on RAW. Cole says Triple H suffered a concussion and is at home resting with his wife and children.
He said the injuries could be even more serious, with Triple H possibly suffering a broken jaw, which would require his jaw to be wired shut.
Cole said that Triple H was unconscious for 3 minutes and 31 seconds at RAW.
After speaking with a source at the Pittsburgh police department (“off the record”), Cole said the police might issue an arrest warrant for the Big Show on charges of criminal trespassing and assault.
We’ll get an update on Triple H’s condition this Friday on SmackDown.
-Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon celebrates her 65th birthday today. McMahon was born on October 4, 1948.
-WWE Superstar Sheamus will be signing autographs for the first 300 fans who show up at the Dollar General Store on 2144 Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on Saturday, October 5th.
-Episode 45 of the JBL & Cole Show has been uploaded to the official WWE YouTube channel today. The show is accompanied by the following description: “In this edition of The JBL & Cole Show, the guys take a look at NXT, Triple H stops by to talk business and to congratulate JBL & Renee Young on their new positions within the WWE, and Ricardo Rodriguez gets some bad news.”
Check out episode 45 of the JBL & Cole show below:
The following are highlights from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:
On the Rhodes Family storyline: “Loved the Rhodes Family in ring interaction Monday night and am amazed at how it is to still easy to create a meaningful, personal issue if it is largely based on logical and common sense.”
“This vehicle will hopefully elevate Cody Rhodes to the next level when all is said and done and I expect Sunday’s tag bout vs. The Shield to be really good. If it isn’t, then all involved have missed a great opportunity. The table is set.”
On wanting Daniel Bryan to win at WWE Battleground: “I saw an online poll where 70+% of those voting hope that Daniel Bryan wins the WWE Title Sunday. I’d agree. The underdog can only remain an unsuccessful underdog for so long until the fan base begins to slowly migrate away and to someone who they feel can achieve the success the fans crave.”
“No one in the biz is better at this time, bell to bell, than Daniel Bryan plus his promo work has greatly improved over his tenure in WWE. Bryan’s time is now, to steal a phrase from John Cena.”
On Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV: “Perhaps Sunday will be a PPV that WWE performers will enhance their own professional sense of urgency and raise their games no matter their role or the time in which they have to appear on the main stage. I’d like to see more talents take a firmer grasp on the ownership of their own personas and, please, don’t tell me that has every thing to do with their ‘push.’ It doesn’t.”
“WWE Battleground Sunday on PPV is a crucial event for WWE to build momentum and to forward some very crucial storylines. Next up then is the Survivor Series and then it will be Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 30 before you know it. It’s crunch time for game planning.”
On the current WWE RAW announce team: “I have great admiration for the RAW announce team, they are all men that I respect and consider to be friends. Michael Cole does what few men, if any, in the lead role could do in today’s world of sports entertainment. Cole’s responsibility to decimate info and the amount of info is startling. Could JBL be more of an antagonist? John could for my taste but John is a great addition to the broadcast team with his intelligent and topical references. The King is The King….a WWE HOFer. However, when these men are encouraged to talk about matters that are unrelated to any significant to what I’m seeing on the screen it becomes a disconnect for me. If I am watching the TV and my eyes are processing what I am seeing but audibly I am hearing another story then which source of info do I process and retain?”
“I know times have changed since my ‘heyday’ but I feel, rightly or wrongly, that some fundamental matters don’t change. When the video and the audio combine to create that memorable ‘tag team,’ then a sports entertainment/pro wrestling broadcast creates ‘moments’ and lasting memories. Actually that goes for any entity including NFL and UFC.”
On Joey Styles’ appearance on the Steve Austin podcast: “The Steve Austin podcast with Joey Styles is very good. I’d strongly suggest that you check it out. Steve’s podcasts are one of the highlights of my week. If you haven’t checked them out you’re missing out on some great stuff. Joe was really entertaining on part one of his time with Austin. Steve’s interview skills are evolving excellently.”
On writing an autobiography: “Beginning to go through years and years of notes, especially from my time with Bill Watts and in WWE as I casually prepare to think ‘autobiography.’ This book getting done is largely dependent on the ‘Deal’ and me having the final say on the edit. I never realized that I had SO many notes from meetings, telephone calls, emails, etc so I assume that me being a ‘data hoarder’ isn’t such a bad thing now. Many yellow, legal pads to sift through.”
Check out the complete blog online at JRsBarBQ.com.
– Former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley announced on Twitter Friday afternoon that he will be attending tonight’s WWE live event in Denver, Colorado.
#Raw is in Denver tonight and Guess who's going?!? #yessir
Lashley parted ways with WWE on February 4, 2008 after being asked to be released from his contract and now competes as a mixed martial arts fighter while occasionally wrestling at independent events. Regarding the nature of his departure from Vince McMahon’s organization, it was widely rumored that Lashley had had problems with the head writer of SmackDown at the time, Michael Hayes. Lashley’s former girlfriend, Kristal Marshall, alleged in a 2009 interview that Hayes, who was suspended from WWE in 2008 after reportedly using a racial slur to Mark Henry, had said several blatantly racist remarks to Lashley, and that this was the main reason he decided to bolt from the company.
– This week’s edition of The JBL & Cole Show is now online and features Rob Van Dam. The synopsis reads, “In this edition of The JBL & Cole Show, RVD blesses us with some narration skills, Cole & Renee continue their tour of the WWE Performance Center, William Regal joins the cleaning crew, and JBL FINALLY makes it to Orlando on time….maybe.”
-WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently posted a tweet on his official Twitter account talking about life after WWE. JR wrote:
“I was on the phone most of the day. My wife Jan said, “I thought you retired.” My response, “Get ready for our next adventure!” Life’s good.”
-Speaking of Twitter and WWE announcers, Michael Cole recently congratulated Renee Young on “making history” by making her commentary debut at the latest set of WWE NXT television tapings. Cole wrote:
“Congrats to @ReneeYoungWWE for MAKING HISTORY last night at NXT! She joined the announce team and kicked butt! Just ask @RealKingRegal”
-Former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho appeared on the Opie & Anthony radio show on Friday morning. Jericho talked about the usual topics, including his recent program in WWE with Fandango, his band Fozzy, etc. The show will be replayed at 3pm and 8pm on SIRIUS/XM satelitte radio.
-Triple H and Bruno Sammartino will be going to Madison Square Garden in New York today for a show about the history of MSG. Triple H commented about the appearance on his official Twitter account, writing:
“NYC this am with @SammartinoBruno ,going to @TheGarden for a show on the history of the worlds most famous arena.”
-WWE Superstars Edge and Christian reunited on the latest edition of the JBL & Cole show. You can check that out below:
-WWE has posted the latest edition of the JBL & Cole Show on their official YouTube channel. You can watch the latest edition of the show, which features a live call-in from currently injured WWE Superstar John Cena, by clicking play on the video screen below:
-Also new on YouTube is a video of WWE Hall Of Famers “Rowdy” Roddy Piper and Bret “The Hitman” Hart on the pilot of a new series called “Bodyslam.” You can check that out below:
-WWE Superstar The Miz recently revealed during his promotional trip to Abu Dhabi this week that he and former WWE Diva Maryse are set to get married in February of 2014.
-WWE has posted the latest edition of the JBL & Cole World Tour, which emanates this time from Las Vegas, Nevada, on their official YouTube channel. Fans interested can check that out below:
-The official WWE website has added a 15-plus minute sit down interview, conducted by Michael Cole, with WWE COO Triple H. HHH, who is in character, talks about the WWE Universe’s concerns over a “new regime” in WWE, recent Superstar firings and more. Check out the video interview online at WWE.com.
-Former WWE Superstar Gene Snitsky has been added to the cast of the new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers web series, which is a fan-based version of the show that was funded via Kickstarter. Snitsky’s exact role on the show is still unknown, however it is expected that he will play a villian of some sort.
-Former WWE Superstar Bill Goldberg has been announced as the first headline attraction for the WrestleCon event in New Orleans. Goldberg will appear for an autograph session and public Q&A with fans on Saturday, April 5th. For more information, visit WrestleCon.com.
-The Associated Press picked up the story of WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler re-opening his museum at the new location in Tunica, Miss. You can read the story online at GulfLive.com.
-WWE is returning for the first time in over three years to the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Tampa, Florida for a WWE SmackDown television taping on October 29th. Advertised to appear is Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, Alberto Del Rio, Mark Henry, Big Show, The Shield, Dolph Ziggler and Christian. For more information, visit WTSP.com.
-WWE finally posted the new episode of “The JBL & Cole Show” on their official YouTube channel. This week’s edition of the show features the back-story to the shaving of Cody Rhodes’ mustache. Check it out below:
-WWE has posted the latest edition of “The JBL & Cole Show” on their official YouTube channel. The description for episode 38 of “The JBL & Cole Show” reads as follows: “In this edition of The JBL & Cole Show, The Miz hosts part 1 of ‘The DUEL: The Reunion.'”
You can check out the video below:
-Speaking of the WWE YouTube channel, the company has added a special feature called “SummerSlam Championship Changes – WWE Top 10.” The latest top 10 features, as the title describes, the ten biggest championship changes in the history of their annual SummerSlam pay-per-view.
You can check out the video below:
-And finally, WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is featured on YouTube, on a non-official WWE channel, appearing on the “AfterBuzzTV” show for his “Redneck Island” reality series. The clip features “The Texas Rattlesnake” rapping with Little Egypt.
-WWE Diva Tamina Snuka, daughter of WWE Hall Of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, as well as the woman who was previously romantically linked with Darren Young, talked about Young’s decision to come out of the closet and reveal his homosexual lifestyle to TMZ this week. Tamina wrote the following in a new tweet on her official Twitter account:
“@DarrenYoungWWE It takes a lot of Heart and Courage to Know Who Are #YouAreAmazing”
-The following is the latest video of the “JBL & Cole World Tour” from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The video comes courtesy of the official YouTube channel of WWE announcer JBL:
– WWE WrestleMania 29 has been nominated for two SportsTravel awards, in the “Best Professional Sporting Event” and “Sports Event of the Year” categories. Voting is underway here.
The SportsTravel Awards will be presented at the TEAMS ’13 Conference & Expo, November 4–7, in Salt Lake City.
– WWE announcer Michael Cole will be joining JBL as they attempt to climb Middle Palisades Mountain later this week. In a blog at Layfieldreport.com, Cole says that he will have a “big announcement” if he successfully completes the climb.
-As we reported yesterday, Tyson Kidd is set to return to WWE television sometime in September of this year. Kidd responded to the report on his Twitter account with the following tweet:
“Apparently I’m coming back in September, I really hope my knee is listening to the ‘journalists’ on the Internet……. #workhorse”
-WWE Superstar Sin Cara was backstage at the CMLL show at Arena Mexico on July 19th visiting family and friends who were at the show. This was Sin Cara’s first time back at Arena Mexico, as he was previously banned from the building after he left CMLL to sign with WWE.
-KTBC FOX 7, the local FOX affiliate out of Austin, Texas has a new one-on-one video interview up on their official website with current WWE Superstar Mark Henry. You can check that out online at MyFOXAustin.com.
-The following is the latest edition of the JBL & Cole Show from the official YouTube channel of WWE. The description for this week’s show reads: “Cody Rhodes can’t seem to get JBL’s cowboy hat off of his head – no matter which Superstar he enlists to help him…”
-WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently posted a new tweet praising the efforts of Fandango and CM Punk on Friday’s taped edition of WWE SmackDown. Ross called the match between the two Fandango’s best match since joining the main roster in WWE. JR wrote, “Very good match on #SmackDown w/ @CMPunk vs @WWEFandango. Fandango’s best outing. Punk never has a bad bout. @WWE.”
-Speaking of JR, the longtime WWE announcer responded to a fan on Twitter who asked for his thoughts on Alex Riley’s work as a commentator on Friday’s edition of SmackDown. JR noted that he thought Riley did a good job filling in for JBL alongside Michael Cole.
-JBL also shared his thoughts on Riley’s work. JBL wrote on Twitter, “Congrats to @AlexRileyWWE on @wwe Smackdown. Heard he did a great job, well done.”
-TNA Impact Wrestling executive Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on the new WWE reality show, “Total Divas” in a new tweet posted on his official Twitter account. Bischoff wrote, “Had a chance to check out Total Divas on E! via TiVo. Props to WWE (Kevin Dunn). Basic “Kardashian” format, but will grow the brand! Smart!”
– The @WWEStudios Twitter account is teasing a big announcement coming in the next few weeks.
– WWE officials have been talking about doing a special edition of WWE RAW later this year which would feature a SmackDown-themed Hour 1, a Main Event-themed Hour 2 and RAW as Hour 3. Each hour would have it’s own look (ring apron, stage lighting) and announcers.
– Here’s the latest JBL & Cole World Tour video from Austin, Texas: