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  • Trailers For New Film About Wrestling Featuring Bret Hart, Jericho, Mike Tyson & Others

    Trailers For New Film About Wrestling Featuring Bret Hart, Jericho, Mike Tyson & Others

    On Friday, Mike Tyson posted a link on his Facebook page to the trailer for a new film he’s involved with about pro wrestling. The film is called Nine Legends, and also features Bill Goldberg, Chris Jericho, and Bret Hart. The film can be streamed at www.ninelegendsfilm.com for $5.

    Here’s the official synopsis for the film:

    In the year 2050 a young wrestling fan is less than thrilled to be spending the night at his Grandfather’s house. That is until he learns that his Grandfather once traveled the world interviewing some of the biggest wrestling stars of all time. Featuring exclusive interviews with Bill Goldberg, Bret Hart, Mike Tyson, Chris Jericho, Dynamite Kid, Amy Dumas, Rob Van Dam, Ted DiBiase and Randy Couture, Nine Legends profiles one of the greatest ensembles of wrestling talent ever put together. Through their own words, relive the defining moments of the heroes you grew up with.

    On Reddit, the film’s creator revealed that one of the stars of the film with do a Q & A session on Reddit next week.

  • Hulk Hogan Hangs Out With Mike Tyson, NXT Diva Traveling With WWE Crew, Lilian Garcia

    – On Saturday, Hulk Hogan appeared at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, Illinois and posted photos of himself hanging out with fellow WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson.

    “After the news yesterday I needed someone to cheer me up. Thanks Mike much love,” Hogan wrote.

    – Lilian Garcia, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, appeared at a rally in Newport Beach, California on Wednesday to encourage registration for Komen’s annual Orange Race for the Cure, scheduled for Sept. 27. The Orange County Register has published photos and a story from the event.

    – NXT Diva Dana Brooke could be making her first wrestling appearance inside a WWE ring tonight as she has tweeted photos of herself with fans in Hidalgo, Texas, where WWE is holding a holding live event at 7:30 p.m.

  • Chris Jericho Recalls Waiting For Mike Tyson To Punch Him

    Part-time WWE performer Chris Jericho recently spoke to the Las Vegas Review-Journal about working with boxing legend Mike Tyson in WWE in the past.

    Jericho described to the publication what it’s like waiting for Tyson to hit him with a worked punch, trusting that he would not take his head off.

    “The moment before he swung at me, I told him, ‘Just wait until I put my hands up in the air, and swing,’” said Jericho.

    Jericho continued, “He barely grazed me, but I felt a wind go by my face. That’s how fast he swung. It was like a ‘Swoosh!’ Who swings that hard and leaves a vapor trail. Nothing could ever scare me ever again, after standing face-to-face with Mike Tyson, knowing he’s going to swing at me, and giving him 100 percent trust he’s not going to knock me out and kill me.”

    Check out the complete interview at ReviewJournal.com.

  • Update On WWE Filming A Promo For Sting Today

    As we reported last week, WWE sent out a casting call looking for 14 actors that will be featured in a promo video featuring wrestling legend Sting. The promo begins shooting today, Monday, June 16th.

    While the news seemed to indicate that Sting would be making his WWE television debut soon, the promo is actually being shot for the new WWE 2K15 video game.

    Sting will be this year’s “Featured Character” – a role that’s been filled by Brock Lesnar, Mike Tyson and most recently, The Ultimate Warrior.

    Similar to Warrior’s initial involvement with Take-Two Interactive, Sting’s deal is believed to be directly with the video game producer, not WWE.

    Aside from WWE 2K15, Sting will also be the subject of an upcoming WWE DVD release and has long been rumored to be signing with the company under a Legends contract.

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  • Jim Ross Talks About Whether Orton vs. Batista Will Really Headline WrestleMania XXX

    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of his website, JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    Are Celebrity WWE HOF Inductee’s Appearance Fees Justified?

    “Aside from Tyson, who helped WWE garner great PR in the Attitude Era, you’d likely be surprised at what the other celebs earned. Good paydays but not overpaid and they took nothing away from the talents payoff pool for the event.”

    Would WWE Be Crazy Enough To Have Batista vs. Orton Headline WrestleMania?

    “I expect some intriguing, creative changes to occur in WWE on the road to WrestleMania and they could start tonight on RAW.”

    With The WWE Universe Rejecting Orton & Batista, What Is WWE Thinkig?

    “I think that WWE listens and will react accordingly. How could any one NOT hear what we all hear? They can’t. Just hang around and be patient or turnoff the shows and wait until things are to your liking.”

  • Former WWE Star Certified As DDPYoga Trainer, WWE HOF’er In Trouble With IRS

    -Former WWE Superstar Stevie Richards was at the house of fellow former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page this week in Atlanta, Georgia. Apparently Richards was receiving his certification to become an official DDPYoga trainer. Richards will be doing classes in multiple markets.

    -Next week’s edition of the Top Chef show on the Bravo Network will feature a Lucha Libre theme. The show will also feature appearances from multiple Lucha Va Voom personalities.

    -WWE Hall Of Famer “Iron” Mike Tyson was a guest on the Conan show on TBS on Wednesday night.

    -Speaking of WWE Hall Of Famers, Pete Rose is back in the news, as he’s currently dealing with another tax lien from the IRS.

    UPDATE: 2 MAJOR Stars From WWE’s Past RETURNING At WrestleMania XXX! [READ >>]

  • WWE Hall Of Famer Admits Lying About Being Sober, Goldberg Coverage, Batista News

    -WWE Hall Of Famer “Iron” Mike Tyson announced during a press conference this past Friday that he has been lying for years about being sober. Tyson claimed he is still a bad alcoholic, but was proud to be clean 6 days (as of the interview).  Celebrity-gossip website TMZ.com picked up the story as well. Here’s the footage:

    -The new film “Riddick,” which features former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista, will be released in theaters on Friday, September 6th.

    -Add USAToday.com to the list of mainstream outlets that covered Bill Goldberg at the Marlins game.

    REPORT: Goldberg vs. Ryback 99% Likely For WrestleMania XXX [READ MORE >>]

  • El Generico Signs With WWE, Flair & Tyson Appearing Together In Las Vegas

    – Independent wrestler El Generico has officially signed his WWE contract, according to PWInsider.com. Generico has been in talks with WWE for several weeks but first had to pass all of his required medical physicals before officially being offered a contract. He is scheduled to report to NXT in Tampa, Florida over the next few weeks.

    * Pictures of EL GENERICO’s Recent Farewell Celebration At Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

    – WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair and Mike Tyson are scheduled to appear in Las Vegas this weekend. Tristar Sports Memorabilia is hosting Flair and Tyson for autograph signings on Friday and Saturday, February 1 & 2 at the Tristar Sports Memorabilia shop inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Visit the Tristar Facebook Page for scheduling information.

  • Mike Tyson Says He “Definitely” Wants To Wrestle For WWE

    WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson recently spoke to ESPN.com to discuss his involvement in the new WWE ’13 video game. Here are some highlights of what Tyson said about:

    Would He Wrestle For WWE?

    “Yeah, definitely … If I’m healthy, and I am, I think, I would do it,” he said. “You have to be in shape. You can’t just come off the street and do this stuff. I did a little wrestling before in there during rehearsal, and you have to be in top shape. You gotta work out. You’re going to get hurt, so you have to be in shape that way you can make sure you limit the damage.

    “Before boxing, I was a WWF fan. It’s like a soap opera for men. That’s what poor, inner-city kids did, we watched these guys wrestle and we fantasized about being them and that glory and that fighting.”

    Floyd Mayweather Beating Big Show at WrestleMania 24:

    “I was so mad when they did that s—. Floyd can’t beat no [expletive] Big Show. That’s bulls—. I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I forgot I was doing an interview, but he was fighting one of my boys … When you step into their field, you have to let them be kings in their field… So don’t bring guys into their field and make them look bad on their own mat. I don’t like that. From a fan’s perspective, I didn’t like that.”

    The Excitement of Working With DX & Steve Austin in 1998:

    “I didn’t want it to ever stop. I was living the lifestyle. I was living the dream. You’re talking crap to the bad guys and doing whatever you want. I never wanted it to stop. That’s why when you’re on top, like Tony Atlas and them, you gotta go to drugs. How do you get back to that high? All the cocaine, LSD in the world can’t get you that high back. How do you get that high back? You can’t get that high with cocaine and heroin like you think you could. You can’t get it. This is the only natural high that can supersede drugs.”

  • Cover Artwork For WWE’s “The Attitude Era” DVD And Blu-Ray Release – Over 40 Superstars Featured

    The cover artwork for WWE’s The Attitude Era DVD and Blu-Ray has surfaced online and it features a collage of over 40 Superstars, including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, The Rock, Sable, Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Mike Tyson, Dude Love and Val Venis.

    Here is the cover, courtesy of WWEDVDNews.com.

    The Attitude Era

    This three-disc DVD and two-disc Blu-Ray is scheduled for release on Nov. 20. The synopsis reads: “In the late-90s, WWE was struggling for ratings survival while a cultural shift in the viewing audience’s taste was occurring. “Saying your prayers and taking your vitamins” had lost its luster amongst the rebellious masses who preferred “flipping the bird” and “laying the smackdown”… Enter Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, Triple H and Mankind and the notorious crop of edge and fearless Superstars who ushered in The Attitude Era. Now in this 3DVD set fans can own all the infamous moments from this controversial and revolutionary era that redefined sports entertainment for an entire generation. Over 8-hours of envelope-pushing content includes all the agression, antics and innuendos that proved to be the perfect cocktail for an explosion of popularity.”

  • Match Cut From SummerSlam Pay-Per-View, Multiple Fans Collapse At Axxess, Mike Tyson

    – Brodus Clay and Damien Sandow, who have been feuding on WWE programming in recent weeks, were scheduled to face off at SummerSlam but their match was nixed due to time constraints.

    Both the WWE Championship and WWE Tag Team Championship bouts were shortened due to time constraints because the production team wanted to make sure there would be enough time for the aftermath of the Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar bout since The Game’s farewell scene will play a vital role in storylines going forward.

    – According to a fan account of WWE’s SummerSlam Axxess festivities in Los Angeles, California on Saturday, EMTs tended to numerous attendees who had fainted or collapsed at the event due to the extreme heat. There were few shaded areas and WWE did not provide water.

    – Mike Tyson, who was on hand for the SummerSlam festivities to promote THQ’s upcoming WWE ’13 video game, was noted by a WWE talent as the happiest person at the events. The boxing great considers himself a huge wrestling fan, as he reveals in this article.

    (sources: PWInsider.com, ProWrestling.net)

  • WWE Hall of Famer Backstage At SummerSlam, WWE Confiscates Vince McMahon As Jim Ross Sign

    – WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson is backstage at tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in Los Angeles the past few days to promote THQ’s upcoming WWE ’13 video game, which features the legendary boxer as a playable wrestler.

    – At today’s SummerSlam Axxess event at the Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE, a fan brought a sign reading “BE A STAR” and featuring a printed screenshot of WWE chief Vince McMahon distorting his face in a backstage segment on Raw two months ago to ridicule Jim Ross’ facial paralysis—it was confiscated by security.

    The Wrestling Observer reported then that there was concern among WWE higher-ups over McMahon’s mean-spirited portrayal of Ross as it could blow up in the organization’s face if media outlets and Linda McMahon’s U.S. Senate competition caught wind of it. The Creative Coalition, which formed a multi-platform, nationwide anti-bullying alliance with WWE, “be a STAR,” would appear hypocritical by conducting business with an organization that practices what they preach against.

    – Former WWF and WCW wrestler Tim Horner turns 53-years-old Sunday.

    (source: PWInsider.com)

  • A.W. Rails WWE For Celebrating Mike Tyson, Mocking Jim Ross

    A.W. has continued to lambast WWE via Twitter after his contract was terminated Friday for what a company spokesman says was due to his continued use of offensive and inappropriate comments on live television and on social media after making a rape joke on the July 30 episode of Raw.

    The boisterous personality strongly feels his firing is unfair and that he is being subject to double standards by WWE, pointing out other similar offensive events where a talent was suspended at most. He wrote, “If I smoked crack or did steroids I’d get suspended but I made a joke and tweeted support Linda and I get fired. #Doesn’tAddUp #Hmmmmm.”

    A.W. posted several fan remarks noting WWE’s double standards towardss offensive and inappropriate comments, including Tensai making stereotypical remarks about Japanese people last week on Tout, John Cena cracking homophobic insults on WWE programming, Randy Orton suggesting during a radio interview that Kelly Kelly had sexual relations with upwards of ten WWE Superstars, and Cena and Jerry “The King” Lawler hurling weight-related barbs toward Vickie Guerrero.

    “They didn’t do shit to Randy Orton when he called Kelly Kelly a slut, you see the double standard? Fuck politics. #AWForLife.”

    “Im a HUGE Cena fan, but Cena made fat jokes w/ King, genitalia jokes n homo jokes. Orton bashes K2, Vince mocks JR! #FuckUWWE”

    “so stealing a car, having a yng girl trying to fuck 3 guys at once and not to mntion the Tensai thing is ok, but no jokes? #BS”

    A.W. continued to point out the hypocrisy in Vince McMahon mocking Jim Ross’ affliction with Bell’s palsy while simultaneously promoting the ‘be a STAR’ anti-bullying campaign; on the June 11 episode of Raw, the WWE Chairman donned a J.R.-style hat, mimicked Ross’ facial paralysis and yelled, “Stone Cold! Stone Cold! Stone Cold!” He re-tweeted, “So Vince can continually bash @JRsBBQ by teasing his ball palsy but yet your comments where deemed worse? Be a star my ass.” He then posted a photo of McMahon distorting his face to ridicule Ross, with the caption reading “MOCKING JR: QUALITY PG ENTERTAINMENT.”

    A.W. also pointed out McMahon using a racial slur on WWE programming in 2006, and enclosed a link to footage of the segment. He noted via re-tweet, “VINCE MCMAHON CAN SAY THE “N” WORD ON NATIONAL T.V. BUT @AWPromotions CAN’T TELL A JOKE………….whats wrong with this picture???”

    A.W. also feels it’s hypocritical that WWE would celebrate boxer Mike Tyson, who was convicted of rape in 1992 and sentenced to six years in prison. He re-tweeted, “You said one Kobe Bryant rape joke and you got fired. Isn’t Mike Tyson a convicted rapist? Yet he is in the HoF. Hypocrisy.” He then posted side-by-side images of himself and Tyson, with the caption over his photo reading “FIRED FROM WWE OVER RAPE JOKE” and a caption over the Tyson photo reading “CONVICTED RAPIST – WWE HALL OF FAMER.”

    A.W. plans to continue to “shoot” as he has set up a second Twitter account under his real name, Brian Jossie, at BJRatedR. He noted on the account, “Ladies and Gentlemen welcome to my fucking non PG world!!! Where all bets are off and I tell it like it is. Fuck the Bull Shit, I’m legit!”

  • Steve Austin and Mike Tyson Summerslam Function Appearance

    Jim Ross announced in his latest blog that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Mike Tyson are scheduled to attend this year’s Summerslam weekend function in Los Angeles. Ross wrote the following.

  • Jericho Returning As A Babyface? Tyson-WWE ’13 News, NXT

    – Fans who pre-order the upcoming WWE ’13 video game from GameStop will get Mike Tyson as a playable for free (via download).

    GameStop ran a similar promotion last year where fans who bought the game at their store got The Rock as a free downloadable character.

    First Screenshots of MIKE TYSON In WWE ’13

    – Chris Jericho’s WWE suspension ends tomorrow and WWE is advertising that he’ll be at Monday’s RAW Supershow. With just one day to go until he’s cleared to wrestle again, Jericho continued his countdown on Twitter:

    It’s expected that Chris Jericho will be working as a babyface when he returns to action. WWE showing footage of Jericho performing with Fozzy on RAW was the first step in portraying him in a more positive light.

    – The theme song for the new season of WWE NXT is “Welcome Home” by Coheed and Cambria.

    (Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

  • Mike Tyson On Broadway, Vader Tweets More About WWE Return

    – WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson is headed to Broadway. Spike Lee will direct Mike Tyson’s one-man Broadway show, “Undisputed Truth.”

    Undisputed Truth will feature Mike Tyson talking about his tumultuous life story. The limited run of six performances will be held at New York’s Longacre Theater.

    First Screenshots of MIKE TYSON In WWE ’13

    – WWEDVDNews has confirmed more upcoming WWE Superstar DVD projects are in the works. Both Randy Orton and Kofi Kingston will be getting DVDs highlighting their careers. Here are confirmed release dates for the Superstars Collection DVD series:

    * John Cena and Zack Ryder: 7/10
    * Daniel Bryan and Sheamus: 8/7
    * Randy Orton and Kofi Kingston: 9/4
    * Shawn Michaels and Rey Mysterio: October

    Silvervision recently announced that they will not be producing Superstar Collection DVD’s in the UK and Europe, so these might be US only for now.

    – Vader continues to tweet about his surprise appearance on last week’s RAW Supershow:

     

  • Mike Tyson Confirmed For WWE 13 (Screenshots)

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    THQ issued the following press release on Tuesday morning:

    The ‘Baddest Man On The Planet’ Returns
    Mike Tyson Returns To The Ring

    The campaign premise of “Live the Revolution” continues, as THQ today announced the return of the incomparable Mike Tyson to the ring – virtually – in WWE® ’13, the revolutionary next installment in the WWE flagship videogame franchise. Often touted as the “baddest man on the planet,” the boxing legend and former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world will be available as an exclusive playable character for consumers who pre-order the videogame at any participating retailer in the UK for the Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system (while supplies last).

    Tyson made headlines with WWE (NYSE: WWE) in early 1998 as part of the company’s groundbreaking “Attitude Era,” a time period prominently featured in WWE ’13 through a brand new single-player campaign. He is best remembered for his appearances leading up to and at WrestleMania® XIV, where he was recruited by D-Generation X (DX) to serve as a ringside enforcer during the main event match between DX member Shawn Michaels® and Stone Cold Steve Austin® for the WWE Championship. Tyson, sporting a sleeveless DX t-shirt and black jeans – the same look as his playable character in WWE ’13 – interfered in the match, allowing Austin to secure the victory and ultimately abandoning his presumed alliance with the renegade faction. Tyson returned to WWE on January 11, 2010 as a guest host on Monday Night Raw® and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on April 2, 2012.

    “As one of the most dominant champions in boxing history and one of the most memorable guests to ever be featured on WWE programming, Mike Tyson led an incredible revolution that changed the way fans perceive the sport,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President, Global Brand Management, THQ. “He was a tremendous addition to the ‘Attitude Era’ and is certain to attract a wide variety of fans to ‘live the revolution’ offered in WWE ’13.”

    “The baddest man on the planet is back – and only in WWE ’13,” said Mike Tyson. “Fans everywhere can now relive what I experienced during the ‘Attitude Era.’”

  • New Heyman-Tyson Video, Update On The New NXT & More

    – One of Ryback’s victims on Friday’s SmackDown, Ari Cohen, was Northeast indy worker Elia Markopoulos.

    – WWE has released several new merchandise packages for CM Punk, Zack Ryder, The Miz and others. The packages come with t-shirts, pendants, wristbands and other items.

    – The new season of NXT that’s being taped from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida will begin airing in Florida on the Bright House Network once the current run of FCW television is over.

    Aside from the new venue, another big production upgrade for the new NXT is that the show will air in HD, while the previous FCW shows were not.

    – Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle blog has released a new video featuring Mike Tyson, who talks about “getting back into the ring.” The video, which is narrated by Paul Heyman and can be viewed below, is to hype Mike Tyson being featured in the new WWE ’13 video game a a playable character:

  • Mike Tyson Working With WWE, DeMott’s New Role At FCW

    – As reported earlier this week, WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson will be a playable character in the upcoming WWE ’13 video game. Tyson recently filmed several promos for WWE at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas. The footage will likely be used to promote WWE ’13.

    – Bill DeMott confirmed on Twitter that he will be replacing Tom Prichard as the head trainer at Florida Championship Wrestling. The former Tough Enough coach wrote:

    “I have been given the opportunity to lead developmental training system. Nothing is better then being surrounded by productive positive people! We r blessed for how it started and where it’s going!”

    – The WWE website has an article up looking at the “15 shocking outcomes you didn’t see coming.” Some of the events include John Cena defeating Brock Lesnar at Extreme Rules, WWE buying WCW, Steve Austin turning heel and aligning himself with Mr. McMahon, Barry Horrowitz winning a match on RAW back in 1995 and more. You can view the list here.

  • Video: Paul Heyman Interviews Mike Tyson About Jon Jones DUI

    Brock Lesnar’s legal representative Paul Heyman landed WWE on the front page of ESPN and their hot-as-hot-can-be TRENDING section with a surprise “Breaking News” edition of The Heyman Hustle. (ESPN.com)

    Heyman, who was not live at Raw this Monday, but was in Las Vegas, interviewed WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson on the recent DUI arrest and fall from grace of UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon “Bones” Jones.

    So Heyman, who is now back on WWE television in one of the company’s top storylines, got a scoop no other member of the MMA media did – interview Mike Tyson about Jon Jones.

    Check out the video of Heyman’s exclusive interview with Mike Tyson:

  • Tyson Interested In Wrestling For WWE, Kaitlyn Bleeds On NXT

    – Speaking to Power Slam last month about his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame, legendary boxer Mike Tyson says he would be interested in wrestling for WWE. When asked if he still watches wrestling these days, he responded:

    “I don’t watch it as much as I used to—but it’s not the same as it was; they don’t have the same guys. But Triple H is coming back, the WWE is coming back, and I’d like to do whatever I can to be a part of that, to help them in any way I can. I would like to be a wrestler.”

    – Kaitlyn was accidentally bloodied during her match against Natalya on this week’s episode of WWE NXT. She wrote of the mishap on Twitter, “For the record that was NOT my skin hanging off my face in my match with Nattie on NXT.. I wish I was that hardcore. Had a little accident before the match … As we all know.. Graceful is not my middle name.”

    The SmackDown Diva enclosed the following photo of her chin following the injury.

    – Billy Gunn stated on Twitter that he was backstage at Tuesday’s SmackDown in Orlando, Florida. He thanked Big Show for inviting him.

  • Is Heyman In Miami For WrestleMania?, Laurinaitis’ ‘Mania Suit

    — With Brock Lesnar heavily rumored to appear at tonight’s WrestleMania XXVIII pay-per-view event, it’s worth noting that friend and business partner Paul Heyman has been telling friends that he is not in Miami, Florida.

    — The official Facebook page of WWE has posted photos in and around Sun Life Stadium as tonight’s WrestleMania XXVIII approaches. Among those pictured as Brie Bella, Vickie Guerrero, Santino Marella, Daniel Bryan, Dolph Ziggler, Mike Tyson and the white suit John Laurinaitis will don for the Team Teddy vs. Team Johnny match.

    source: ProWrestling.net

  • Wrestlemania Weather, Warrior Responds To Triple H, Tyson

    – The latest weather forecast for Sunday’s WrestleMania 28 pay-per-view is a high of 87°F and a 30% chance of rain. The Weather Channel shows a small chance of isolated thunderstorms around 4-6pm on Sunday night but it looks pretty clear after that.

    – 2012 WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson told The Miami Herald that he would have preferred to have legends Bruno Sammartino and “Superstar” Billy Graham induct him into the Hall tonight. Tyson said:

    “[WWE] has to do what they have to do, but if it was Bruno Sammartino or Superstar Billy Graham, that would be awesome, because that’s when I started watching it. Billy Graham came and changed the game [charisma], and then Bob Backlund beat Graham, but he didn’t change the game. Then Hulkster changed the game.”

    * MIKE TYSON Dances In FLASH MOB At AXXESS (Picture & VIDEO)

    – Earlier this week, Triple H spoke tot he Los Angeles Times and actually had some positive things to say about the Ultimate Warrior and his legacy. Triple H referred to Warrior as a legend and said it was an honor wrestle him at WrestleMania 12, even though he was squashed in about two minutes.

    The Ultimate Warrior wrote the following on Twitter in response to Triple H’s comments about him:

    “Since 2011, WWE’s tone about UW’s mark in the biz has changed. Something’s going on but your guess is as good as mine.”

  • Mike Tyson Dances In Flash Mob

    – The Smackdown house show on June 23rd, 2012 will be held at the Prairie Capital Convention Center in Springfield, Illinois. Tickets go on sale April 28th, 2012. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

    – Diamond Dallas Page, Hillbilly Jim, Haku, Ric Flair, Barry Windham, JJ Dillon and Tully Blanchard are the latest WWE legends who have been spotted at WWE’s hotel this weekend.

    – WWE Divas Eve Torres and Layla surprised rapper Timbaland and the fans at WrestleMania 28 Axxess with a Flash Mob on Friday night.

    The scene included 2012 Hall of Famer Mike Tyson and a group of dancers performing to Timbaland’s song “Break Ya Back.” Seriously.

  • Draft Update, Tyson At Axxess, Punk-Jericho, Mexico Tour

    – The 2012 WWE Draft still does not have a formal date set. WWE has a 3-hour RAW scheduled on April 23rd, so that date has been discussed for the draft. As we reported earlier this week, WWE is promoting Mark Henry vs. John Cena for RAW-brand live events events in May, so Henry could be headed to Monday nights this spring.

    – Boxing legend Mike Tyson will be appearing at WWE’s AXXESS events in Miami on March 30th. Tickets for Mike Tyson’s appearances will go on sale at the WWEShop website tomorrow (Thursday).

    – In a sign that the WWE Championship feud will continue beyond WrestleMania, WWE is advertising CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho for the 4/7 RAW brand live event from Greensboro, NC.

    – WWE returns to Mexico this May with a 3-show live events tour:

    • 5/24: Hermosillo (Multipurpose Centre)
    • 5/25: Aguascalientes (Monumental Bullring)
    • 5/26: Guadalajara (Vicente Fernandez Gomez Arena)

    (Credit to pwinsider.com for some of the info used in this report)