– This week on WWE Superstars, Jey and Jimmy Uso join The Bella Twins for an Eight-Person Mixed Tag Team Match against Brodus Clay, Tensai and The Funkadactyls.
Alex Riley and Damien Sandow also square off on the show.
– The official WWE website has published an article remembering the WCW Hall of Fame, It was established in 1993 to honor alumni of the National Wrestling Alliance and Jim Crockett Promotions, the predecessors of World Championship Wrestling. Seventeen wrestlers were honored over the course of three years, including Dusty Rhodes, Harley Race and The Crusher
– Former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline is currently featured in the “Diva Spotlight” on WWE.com.
– WWE Diva Naomi and Jimmy Uso are currently dating, according to WWE Diva Layla. It’s been rumored for quite some time that they were in a relationship – and Uso was recently seen in photos with Naomi while she was filming the Total Divas reality show. Here’s a picture of the couple together:
– WWE COO Triple H was recently asked on Twitter what he thinks about The Shield member Dean Ambrose. He replied:
“@mcguire28: @TripleH Hey Hunter. Whats ur Opinion on Dean ambrose" Bright future
– There have been a lot of changes to WWE’s creative team taking place behind the scenes in recent months. Following the recent departure of Eric Pankowski, RAW’s lead writer is Ed Koskey, Smackdown’s lead writer is Dave Kapoor. WWE also recently hired a new Emmy Award-winning soap opera writer, David Kreizman. There’s a running joke backstage that WWE has so many different writers with various job titles, but the pay is not great and recent requests for pay increases have been denied.
– The official title for WWE’s upcoming War Games DVD is, “WWE: War Games: WCW’s Most Notorious Matches.”
– WWE’s upcoming In Your House DVD, which hits stores on April 30th, will have a total runtime of approximately 7 1/2 hours. The Blu-ray version will have an additional hour and a half of exclusive content.
– Dolph Ziggler tweeted the following about the Bella Twins vs. Funkadactyls match that will air on tonight’s WWE Main Event:
– WWE is advertising both John Cena and Triple H for the April 9th SmackDown taping from Boston, MA. Triple H appearing at a taping just 2 days after WrestleMania 29 could be another indication that he’ll be wrestling Brock Lesnar at WM29.
– The following matches will take place on tonight’s episode of WWE Main Event:
* Cameron and Naomi vs. Aksana and Tamina.
* Cody Rhodes vs. Sheamus.
* Damien Sandow vs. Daniel Bryan.
– Chris Jericho is headed down under to Australia from 2/23-3/4 to tour with his metal band, Fozzy. After Jericho gets back, he’s scheduled for almost all RAW and SmackDown tapings through WrestleManai. He then heads overseas to Europe for another Fozzy tour that begins on April 11th and runs through the end of the month.
– Last week’s 12/14 episode of WWE SmackDown scored a 1.74 cable rating with 2.63 million viewers.
– As seen on Sunday night, WWE Diva Naomi won the Divas Battle Royal match to earn a title shot against Eve at TLC, which she lost. The decision for Naomi to win the battle royal and wrestle Eve was made within the past week after AJ Lee was pulled from the match. WWE officials are impressed with Naomi’s athleticism, but the feeling is that she needs to work on her ring work.
– Wade Barrett tweeted the following after attacking Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston on RAW:
Felt great to wipe the smug grin off Kofi's face at #Raw. That Bull-Hammer was the sweetest I've ever thrown.
– Funkadactyl Naomi tweeted this after winning the “Santa’s Little Helpers” Divas Battle Royal on the TLC online pre-show, but then losing to Eve Torres on the pay-per-view:
Wow! What a night! Though I won the "battle" and not the war I'm proud…the funkadactyls showed that we are ready for more action;)
– After the Brooklyn Brawler made a surprise in-ring appearance at TLC, Joey Styles thinks the Brawler is owed another big moment in New York this April:
– As reported last night, Thomas Latimer, who appears as Kenneth Cameron for WWE’s developmental league, NXT, was arrested late Thanksgiving Eve in St. Petersburg, Florida, on charges of battery on a law enforcement officer and disorderly intoxication. He was taken into custody to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office and released on $5,100 bail, with the battery charge costing $5,000 and the disorderly intoxication charge costing $100. According to PWInsider.com, he was released from his contract with WWE following the arrest.
– Highlights of this week’s episode of WWE Superstars, featuring Santino Marella vs. David Otunga, and Brodus Clay vs. JTG, are now online.
– The first WWE RAW of 2013 will take place on January 7th in Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Bay Forum. An online ticket pre-sale begins Tuesday morning with the password WWEVIP.
– Sin Cara will be appearing at the Best Buy on Lafayette Road in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 17th from 6-8pm.
– WWE diva Naomi (one of Brodus Clay’s Funkadactyls), reportedly missed several live events and autograph signings during last week’s UK tour. No word yet on why she missed the appearances.
Posted November 12th, 2012 in News, WWE. Tagged: Naomi.
– Mason Ryan, who has not appeared on WWE programming since May, resurfaces on this week’s edition of Santino Marella’s Foreign Exchange. Plus, Marella recruits Yoshi Tatsu and Johnny Curtis to devise “the perfect plan” to finally touch Michael McGillicutty’s beard.
– Via Twitter, John “Bradshaw” Layfield denied an online report that he will commentate Monday’s Raw at East Rutherford, New Jersey. He subsequently noted on Facebook that he will call the following night’s SmackDown taping in Providence, Rhode Island.
– The official WWE website has published new photos of Cameron and Naomi, The Funkadactyls.
– Nicole Garcia, formerly known as Nikki of The Bella Twins, is none too pleased with The Funkadactyls, Cameron and Naomi. The former WWE Divas Champion’s source of contention stems from her belief that the dance troupe is mimicking her and sister Brianna (a/k/a/ Brie Bella).
On Raw Monday, Cameron and Naomi appeared in matching silver attire reminiscent of the former WWE Divas. A fan showed Nicole an image of their outfit from the show via Twitter, to which she retorted, “Unbelievable!! They’re trying to remake us haha.”
She continued with the copy-cat accusations: “1st they steal our entrance, now our outfits, next is the booty shake & then they’ll b calling themselves twins!”
– Kenny Bolin, who has appeared for Ohio Valley Wrestling for more than a decade and managed a number of wrestlers who found great success in WWE (John Cena, Bobby Lashley, The Miz and Mark Henry, among others) said on Facebook that tonight’s television taping in Louisville, Kentucky, may be his final wrestling show. He has been battling health problems in recent years and is taking an indefinite leave of absence.
Bolin hopes to return in the future, but noted, “I just have too many things going on in my life right now that I have to deal with and need my attention first.” He also said that he is leaving Louisville for the time being to deal with family issues. He hopes to appear on Saturday night shows and return to television in three to six months, but nothing is guaranteed.
– Cameron, who was arrested and charged with driving under the influence on Aug. 24 in N. Hillsborough County, Florida, did not appear at Friday’s Raw live event in Sydney, Australia nor Saturday’s show in Melbourne after appearing at the first show in Brisbane. Brodus Clay was only accompanied by Naomi at the final two shows.
After cops took her into custody, the police report says Cameron offered one of the officers $10,000 to “let her go because she would lose her job.” According to F4WOnline.com, many people within WWE feel her bribery attempt will cost her her job.
– After recently being offered a five-year contract extension with WWE, sources within the organization have indicated that she has not signed a new deal at this time.
– An upcoming issue of WWE Magazine will feature an interview with AJ Lee.
– Road Dogg and Josh Mathews have more clips on “Are You Serious?,” including a clip of Heidenreich sharing a very personal poem with Michael Cole. Also featured are The Demon vs. Vampiro in a Graveyard Match and “Maniac” Mike Davis competing in the world’s first (and last) bungee jump match for the Global Wrestling Federation in 1992.
– The newly launched WWE.com features an updated 2012 pay-per-view event schedule and No Way Out is listed as taking place before SummerSlam. The event will take place on July 15 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Money In The Bank was scheduled for that night but it will instead take place on June 18 at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
– The April 2012 issue of WWE Magazine is the “ultimate guide” to WrestleMania XXVIII and features John Cena, CM Punk, The Undertaker, Randy Orton and Sheamus on the cover. The photo used for The Undertaker is two to three years old.
– WWE.com has updated their profile on Brodus Clay’s dancer Naomi with all new pictures. However, she, nor Cameron Lynn, are listed as members of either Raw or SmackDown.
– The term “#NewWWEcom” was a trending topic on Twitter shortly after the relaunch of WWE.com on Sunday.
– WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will appear at the July 27 Frederick Keys game taking place at Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick, Maryland. Details are available here.
Following weeks of anticipation, Brodus Clay made his Raw SuperShow debut Monday night against Curt Hawkins. Accompanied by two dancers, “The Funkasaurus” danced his way to the ring and squashed Hawkins.
The two dancers with Clay were WWE developmental wrestlers Cameron Lynn and Naomi. Naomi finished second in the third season of NXT while Lynn, whose real name is Ariane Andrew, was the first contestant cut on last year’s Tough Enough series. Both performers appear for Florida Championship Wrestling.
Clay’s entrance theme was the music used by former WWE & WCW star Ernest “The Cat” Miller.
The term “Brodus” immediately trended worldwide on Twitter following Clay’s debut.
(source: PWInsider.com)
Posted January 9th, 2012 in News, WWE. Tagged: Naomi.
— Jim Ross stated on Twitter that he assumes Amy “Lita” Dumas’ appearance on Monday’s Raw SuperShow was a one-time occurrence but that she’s opening to “doing more.” He also added details regarding her arrest Friday.
“Her recent traffic arrest was speeding,” he wrote. “License wasn’t suspended. Computer glitch.”
AugustaCrime.com lists Dumas’ as awaiting trial on charges of speeding in excess of maximum limits and driving with a suspended license. She was released on $2,200 bond. Her court date is not listed.
— A.J. stated on Twitter that WWE developmental wrestler Naomi was traveling with her to WWE shows this week.
— WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas appears at the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame 30 East Main St. Amsterdam, New York on January 14, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
— WWE developmental wrestler Naomi is pictured in the official WWE souvenir program exclusive sold at the ongoing European live event tour.
Zack Ryder tweeted a cell phone shot of the page featuring Curt Hawkins and Trent Barreta, which includes Naomi.
Though Naomi placed in second in last year’s all-female season of NXT, she is the last remaining contracted contestant to be situated in developmental. A.J., Aksana and Kaitlyn are all members of the SmackDown roster, while Maxine appears on NXT. She has, however, appeared at several non-televised events since the season’s conclusion.
— Inspired by the recent surge of news surrounding former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler, Brooke Anderson will join Eve, Kelly Kelly and Alicia Fox in a WWE ring to interview them for a special segment on the syndicated tabloid television news program The Insider. The segment was scheduled to air on Wednesday’s show, but was postponed.
Eve tweeted, “Our @TheInsider segment should be airing later this week :-) We’ll keep you posted!”
— WWE has released a trailer on the making of Randy Orton: The Evolution of a Predator DVD, which features comments from “The Viper” and John Cena. Cena admits he was not too fond of the “old Randy.”
“I always joke around there’s old Randy and then there’s new Randy,” Cena said. “Old Randy was an asshole.”
Orton explains why he let fans into his world.
“Showing the WWE Universe, you know as much as I did, at first I was a little hesitant,” he says. “But, you know I thought, the WWE Universe, our fans, they have a right to know who I am. And I think the better that they get to know know me, the better they might accept me eventually, for those that don’t.”
— WWE developmental wrestler Naomi is on the road this weekend with the Raw crew. She appeared at last night’s event in Barrie, Ontario as the guest host.
— CM Punk is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
— The Miz, who held the WWE Championship for 160 days, has been named number one in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s “PWI 500” list for 2011. The list, which is now in its 21st year, ranks the top 500 professional wrestlers in the world.
The official announcement has not yet been made, but PWI’s website displays the cover with the news.
The evaluation period for the “PWI 500” is from June 1, 2010, to May 31, 2011.
— WWE developmental wrestlers Aksana, Naomi and Percy Watson could be spotted during Rey Mysterio’s WWE Championship celebration on Raw.
— WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter is advertised to appear at the Bowling Green Hot Rods game at Bowling Green Ballpark 300 8th Ave. Bowling Green, Kentucky on August 17. Game time is 7:05 PM. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. Visit www.bghotrods.com for more information.
— WWE has announced that the first Raw match of the “post-McMahon Era” will be Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz in the finals of the WWE Championship Tournament.
Their announcement reads: “The final round of the WWE Championship Tournament kicks off Raw tonight at 9/8 CT as Rey Mysterio and The Miz clash Raw to determine the undisputed holder of WWE’s golden prize. Who will be crowned the new WWE Champion?”
— WWE developmental wrestler Naomi acted as the guest host of last night’s Raw live event in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
— Kelly Kelly, Justin Gabriel and Alex Riley are advertised to appear at this Wednesday’s Florida Championship Wrestling live event at the Orlando Armory in Orlando, Florida. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
— Former WWE Superstar Kenzo Suzuki celebrates his 37th birthday today. He is currently wrestling in All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he holds the AJPW World Unified Tag Team Championship with The Great Muta.
— WWE.com is advertising a match between World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry for tonight’s episode of SmackDown on Syfy. Other matches taped Tuesday night in Corpus Christi, Texas for tonight’s show include:
* Christian vs. Sheamus
* Trent Barreta vs. Ted DiBiase
* Big Show, Kane and Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett
* Natalya vs. Brie Bella
* Daniel Bryan vs. Chavo Guerrero
— SmackDown Superstar Trent Barretta worked last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling television tapings in Tampa as Mr. Florida, a masked wrestler. Meanwhile, NXT Season 3 contestant appeared as Ms. Florida, also under a mask.
— Jon Moxley, who recently signed a developmental contract with WWE, was on hand for last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling television tapings but not used.
— It is said that the decision for the winner of NXT season three was immaterial because both Kaitlyn and Naomi were going to be kept on the main roster anyway.
WWE officials like Kaitlyn as a personality, but feel it will be a while before she improves her in-ring work. Meanwhile, Naomi is considered such a good athlete that she raises the bar for other female talents—which some feel could cause resentment from those with more experience but less athletic ability.
— At the Monday Night Raw taping in Orlando, a fan ringside wearing Hulk Hogan merchandise. Security personnel made him remove almost all of his Hulkster garb, and was given a “Stand Up for WWE” T-shirt to wear.
— Former WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus has launched an online store, which features autographs, magazines, trading cards and more. The shop is located at www.trishstratus.com/shop.
It is said that fan balloting for the winner of NXT played a huge part in WWE’s decision to have Kaitlyn beat Naomi for the season three crown.
While the company does not disclose details on how eliminations are determined, Kaitlyn won a vote — advertised as 50 percent audience and 50 percent Pros.
Besides Kaitlyn, AJ is expected to be retained on television, likely with Primo on Raw. While not confirmed, it is expected that Kaitlyn will join the Smackdown brand to continue her interaction with Vickie Guerrero.
In regards to the runner-up of NXT season three, Naomi, many people within the company are high on her as a long-term project due to her stellar athletic ability.
Meanwhile, there is no clear-cut decision on the future of Maxine and Aksana. It’s expected that both will continue working Florida Championship Wrestling events.
Jamie Keyes was released following her elimination and a number of people were surprised to see her brought back for last night’s show. The other women were on the road every week with WWE following their elimination.
