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  • Two Major Heel Turns Discussed For WWE Superstars

    – There has been talk of adding an 8-Divas tag team match at WrestleMania 29, which would feature The Bella Twins, Layla and Tamina vs. Kaitlyn, Cameron, Naomi and TV personality Maria Menounos.  Menounos wrestled at last year’s WrestleMania, teaming with Kelly Kelly against Beth Phoenix & Eve Torres.

    – WWE Superstar Randy Orton has been pushing WWE management to turn him heel for quite some time now – and it appears that the Viper could finally get his wish at WrestleMania 29. There has been talk of Orton turning on his teammates Sheamus and Big Show at WrestleMania 29 during or after their match against The Shield, who are expected to win the contest.

    – Another superstar that could be turning heel is Kofi Kingston. Kofi has been a babyface for his entire WWE career since his debut in 2007, but there’s a feeling that his character needs to be freshened up.

    (Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

  • WWE Still Planning Randy Orton Heel Turn, Damien Sandow To Replace Alberto Del Rio At Upcoming NXT Event

    – It was reported in January that WWE’s creative team had plans for Randy Orton to turn heel following numerous requests on the part of The Viper. F4WOnline.com reports Wednesday that plans for Orton to become a villain again are still in place and it is expected to take place soon after WrestleMania.

    – WWE officials announced Wednesday that Damien Sandow will replace Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez at the Friday, March 15 NXT live event in Immokalee, Florida.

    **Sandow to Replace Del Rio at NXT Live Event**

    Immokalee, Fl – March 6, 2013
    WWE NXT officials have announced that due to scheduling difficulties, Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez will be unable to attend the NXT Live Event in Immokalee, FL. However, officials are proud to announce that WWE Superstar Damian Sandow will now be making a special guest appearance to meet and greet with fans in attendance prior to the show. The session highlights what will be a historical night as NXT travels to Immokalee for the first time.

    Nicknamed “The Intellectual Savior of the Masses,” Sandow burst onto the scene in the WWE last year and hasn’t looked back since. Vowing to raise the moral value in the organization, Sandow has stood face-to-face with WWE greats like John Cena, The Rock and D-Generation X. Damien Sandow has quickly become one of the most recognizable faces on WWE’s Flagship programs, Monday Night Raw and Friday Night Smackdown

    The appearance of Damien Sandow is in conjunction with the WWE NXT Live Tour, which takes place at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Immokalee, FL. Bell time is 7:30pm while doors open at 6:30pm. Eight action packed matches are slated for the card that will feature over twenty NXT Superstars and Divas. NXT is the official developmental system for the future stars of WWE.

    Tickets range from $10 to $35 and will be available at Buddy’s Home Furnishings (1097 W Main St) in Immokalee, FL Tickets and additional information on the shows are available at NXTWrestling.com. NXT Live is sponsored by Buddy’s Home Furnishings and Brand Source Printing.

    QUICK GLANCE

    WHAT: NXT Live with WWE Superstar Damien Sandow

    WHEN: Friday March 15, 2013
    Seminole Casino – Immokalee
    506 South First Street
    Immokalee, FL 34143

    TIME: Autographs 6pm VIP, 6:30pm All others Bell Time is 7:30pm

    INFORMATION
    For more information please login www.fcwwrestling.com

  • News From WWE App Backstage Interviews From Monday’s RAW

    – Randy Orton appeared in a WWE App backstage video on Monday night and said he’ll be the last man standing during Sunday’s Elimination Chamber match on pay-per-view. Orton also promised to get revenge on Mark Henry with an RKO when they wrestle this Friday on SmackDown.

    – After teaming together for several weeks now, Brodus Clay and Tensai are officially a tag team. In a WWE App exclusive interview, Clay told Tensai he’s impressed with his dance moves and suggested the two becoming a full-time tag team. Tensai agreed, on the condition that Clay puts in a good word for him with WWE Diva Cameron.

    – WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn and Tamina Snuka also appeared in a backstage segment on the WWE App. Kaitlyn approached Vickie Guerrero asked Vickie Guerrero why she hasn’t been booked on RAW over the past few weeks. Vickie said Kaitlyn will get some ring time this Sunday, when she defends the Divas title against Tamina at Elimination Chamber. Kaitlyn tried to shake Tamina’s hand, but Tamina refused and said she’s not deserving of her respect. The two brawled in Vickie Guerrero’s office and the segment ended with Tamina throwing Kaitlyn through a table.

  • *Spoiler* Another Elimination Chamber Participant Revealed

    At Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Jacksonville, Florida, Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton to earn a spot in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match at the upcoming pay-per-view.

    The participants for the match now include Mark Henry, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio and Daniel Bryan. Two more Superstars will be decided in the coming weeks, with the winner facing the World Heavyweight champion at WrestleMania 29.

  • *Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

    WWE taped this week’s SmackDown on Tuesday night from Jacksonville, Florida. Here are the results:

    * Big Show is shown arriving on his bus. He comes to the ring and talks about how Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez are suspended. Big Show says the recent events between he and Del Rio are Booker T’s fault, which brings out the SmackDown GM. Booker announcers Big Show vs. Kane for tonight.

    * Cody Rhodes defeated Kofi Kingston.

    * The Great Khali defeated Titus O’Neil.

    * Mark Henry came out and destroys Khali, which the crowd loved. Henry announces the Hall of Pain is back and he wants a spot in the SmackDown brand’s Elimination Chamber match. Booker came out and announced Henry vs. Randy Orton.

    * Big Show defeated Kane in a quick match.

    * Alberto Del Rio is shown outside in the parking lot, where he’s taken the wheels off Show’s tour bus. Show ran out to the parking lot but gets a bunch of paint dropped on top of him from the roof. Del Rio laughed and drove off.

    * Jack Swagger squashed Justin Gabriel.

    * Tensai beat Drew McIntyre by DQ when 3MB attacked him. Brodus Clay made the save for Tensai.

    * Antonio Cesaro beat Sin Cara.

    * Mark Henry defeated Randy Orton to earn a spot in the Elimination Chamber match.

    * WWE Pushing For MAJOR Return In Time For WM29, CM PUNK’s Rumored Mania Opponent

  • Randy Orton At Next NXT Tapings, Changes To Upcoming NXT Live Events

    – Randy Orton is be appearing at the next WWE NXT taping from Winter Park, Florida at Full Sail University on February 21st.

    * Randy Orton To Feud With BROCK LESNAR Later This Year?

    – The February 1st NXT live event from Port St. Lucie, Florida has been canceled.

    – The February 15th NXT live event has been moved from the Brooksville Armory to the Fenn Center in Fort Pierce, Florida.

    – NXT returns to the Brooksville Armory on February 17th, 2013.

  • Randy Orton Denies He’s Taking Time Off, New Video From The Shield, Del Rio & Rosa

    – Randy Orton has responded to online reports that he’s going to be taking time off this year to deal with personal issues. Orton tweeted:

    – Following Alberto Del Rio’s recent World Heavyweight title win, there is once again talk that he could be paired with Rosa Mendes.

    – The Shield has recorded another video from an “undisclosed location” – sending a message to Randy Orton, Ryback and Sheamus. Here’s the latest from Ambrose, Rollins and Reigns:

    * Plans For THE SHIELD At WrestleMania & Two NXT Stars Getting Called Up Soon

  • Randy Orton’s Clean Loss To Barrett, Kaitlyn Posts Emotional Tout Video, Bray Wyatt Teases His Debut

    – On Monday’s RAW, we saw Intercontinental champion Wade Barrett get a surprising clean win over Randy Orton. While Orton jobbing to Barrett might seem like it could be related to the news of Orton taking time off soon to deal with personal issues, f4wonline.com reports that the loss will actually play into Orton’s eventual heel turn.

    – NXT star Bray Wyatt continues to tease that he’ll be debuting on RAW soon, tweeting on Monday night:

    https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt/status/290995231632027649

    https://twitter.com/WWEBrayWyatt/status/290996770765426688

    – New WWE Divas Champion Kaitlyn posted the following emotional video on Tout following her win on RAW:

  • Randy Orton Taking Time Off Soon, Jericho Tweets About RAW’s 20th Anniversary

    – Today’s wrestling birthdays include former WWE superstar Gene Snitsky (43), Ernest “The Cat” Miller (49) and WWE Hall of Famer Hacksaw Jim Duggan (59).

    – Former WWE superstar Chris Jericho tweeted the following about tonight’s 20th Anniversary RAW special:

    Here’s also asking fans to tweet about their favorite #JerichoRAWMoment.

    – There is talk within WWE that Randy Orton may need some time off soon to deal with a personal situation. No word yet on what the issue is, but it has nothing to do with the Wellness or behavioral issues that have kept him out of the ring in recent years.

  • The Miz & Randy Orton Appearing At Upcoming Comic Con Events

    – Today’s wrestling birthdays include Tough Enough runner-up Luke Robinson (27), Mason Ryan (31) and former WWE star Shad Gaspard (32).

    – WWE has announced that Randy Orton and The Miz will be appearing at the following Comic Con events:

    The Miz at Wizard World Portland Comic Con
    Fri Feb. 22, 2013 – 05:00 pm
    Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR
    More Info: WizardWorld.com/TheMiz

    Randy Orton at Wizard World St. Louis Comic Con
    Fri Mar. 22, 2013 – 05:30 pm
    Americas Center, St. Louis, MO
    More Info: WizardWorld.com/RandyOrton

    * More WWE Releases Coming & Big Surprises Planned For Monday’s RAW

  • Sheamus & Randy Orton Feud Beginning, Latest WWE ’13 DLC Pack Details

    – After their confrontation on last night’s WWE SmackDown, Sheamus tweeted the following about Randy Orton:

    https://twitter.com/WWESheamus/status/287395130284064768

    Sheamus vs. Randy Orton is rumored to be one of the top SmackDown feuds of the next few months, with Orton expected to finally get his wish of turning heel soon.

    – The next Downloadable Content pack for WWE ’13 will be released on Monday at 5pm (EST) and will include the following playable characters:

    * Damien Sandow
    * Antonio Cesaro
    * Jimmy Uso
    * Jey Uso
    * Brian Pillman
    * Chainsaw Charlie

  • Randy Orton Filling In For Rey Mysterio, Another Match For Next Week’s SmackDown

    – The dark match that took place prior to Sunday night’s WWE SmackDown tapings (airing 1/4) from Richmond, Virginia saw Natalya defeat Alicia Fox.

    – Next Friday’s WWE SmackDown will feature an Intercontinental championship match between Kofi Kingston and Wade Barrett. Big Show will also defend the World Heavyweight championship against Alberto Del Rio on the show.

    – Randy Orton will replace Rey Mysterio on next weekend’s WWE live events tour of Puerto Rico. Orton will team with Sin Cara to take on Primo and Epico. Rey Mysterio is currently off the road dealing with personal issues and was written off television during a recent edition of SmackDown when he was attacked by The Shield.

  • Randy Orton’s Shoulder Injury, WWE Network News, Dynamite Kid Update

    – It was reported last week that WWE was talking to at least one investor group about partnering up for the WWE Network launch. According to a source in WWE, those reports are false and WWE is still looking to launch the project by themselves.

    – Former WWE superstar David Hart Smith, who is currently wrestling over in Japan for NJPW, met with the legendary Dynamite Kid last week when he was in England for Christmas. Dynamite Kid is, of course, the former tag team partner of Smith’s late father, Davey Boy Smith. Dynamite Kid said there is no chance of him going into the WWE Hall of Fame.

    – Randy Orton is currently dealing with his latest shoulder injury after dislocating it at the recent Tribute to the Troops tapings earlier this month. Orton suffers from a condition called hypermobile shoulders, which allows his shoulders to stretch back in a much greater range of motion than the averge person. The downside of the condition is that he’s more prone to dislocating his shoulders and his shoulder joints will wear down much faster than the average person. This could result in more health issues when he gets older.

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Status Of Randy Orton’s Shoulder Injury, Big E Langston’s WWE Debut

    – The dislocated shoulder that Randy Orton suffered at the Tribute to the Troops taping is not serious and will only keep him out of action for a week or two.

    – WWE’s decision to bring Big E Langston up to the main roster was made in the past week or so. After NXT Champion Seth Rollins made his WWE television debut as part of The Shield, WWE made the call to put the title on Big E Langston at the most recent tapings on December 6th, 11 days before his WWE TV debut.

    Langston is a pure athlete that was successful in wrestling, football and power lifting and was seen as one of the top prospects at NXT before getting called up. Triple H has a policy where NXT stars are not called up until there is a solid character and storyline in place for them, so Langston should be kept busy with Ziggler and AJ for the next few weeks.

    * Pictures of MARK HENRY’s Amazing Weight Loss

    (Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • The Shield Debuts At WWE Live Event, Randy Orton Injury Update

    – WWE’s new stable Thie Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) made their in-ring debuts at Saturday night’s Supershow live event in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In a preview for tonight’s WWE TLC main event, they faced Ryback, Kane and Daniel Bryan in a 6-man tag match.

    In typical Shield fashion, the trio jumped Team Hell No before the match began and used the numbers game to their advantage. That is – until Ryback ran out and evened the odds. The finish came after Ryback pinned Dean Ambrose after hitting him with Shell Shocked.

    It will be interesting to see how the outcome of tonight’s TLC main event compares to what happened in Wilkes-Barre.

    – As previously reported, Randy Orton was injured at last weekend’s Tribute to the Troops tapings. Originally it was believed that Orton suffered a wrist injury, but we’ve now learned that Orton actually dislocated his shoulder and will be out of action for around two weeks.

    – Chris Jericho and Fozzy wrapped the 2012 leg of their Sin & Bones tour last night. They have visited 11 countries so far and promised to see fans in 2013. Jericho tweeted the following photo after last night’s show:

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  • Fozzie Bear Appears On “Z! True Long Island Story”, Two Matches Revealed For Monday Nitro DVD, Randy Orton

    – Fozzie Bear joins the Zack Pack in this edition of “Z! True Long Island Story.” See the Tout that landed the Muppet as “Bearski of the Week.”

    – Courtesy of WWEDVDNews.com, two matches have been revealed for WWE’s upcoming The Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol. 2 DVD.

    From the inaugural episode episode of the program, a WCW United States Championship Match pitting Sting against Ric Flair is featured. This is the bout where Lex Luger makes a surprise appearance after competing at a WWE event the prior day.

    The other match is a WCW World Tag Team Championship Match featuring Kevin Nash and Scott Hall vs. Goldberg and Bret Hart from December 13, 1999.

    – Randy Orton, Sin Cara and other Superstars and Divas recently met WWE Circle of Champions honorees, including Michael of Make-A-Wish. (Photos)

  • *Spoiler* Top WWE Star Written Off TV At SmackDown Taipngs

    The Shield struck again at Tuesday night’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Bridgeport, CT, this time unleashing their attack on Randy Orton.

    It was reported earlier this week that Orton may have suffered a wrist injury at Sunday’s Tribute to the Troops taping .

    At the SmackDown tapings, The Shield jumped Orton and put him through a table. WWE announced to the crowd that Orton may have suffered a concussion and a separated shoulder. This could be WWE writing Orton off television to deal with the injury.

    * New MOVIE POSTER For THE ROCK’s New Bodybuilder Movie “PAIN & GAIN”

  • Randy Orton Injured, Plans For RAW’s 20th Anniversary, WWE TV Taping Preview

    – Randy Orton reportedly injured his wrist at Sunday night’s Tribute To The Troops tapings, according to PWInsider.com. Orton wrestled a tag match with Sheamus against Big Show and Dolph Ziggler at the show.

    Orton did not work Monday’s RAW as a result of the injury, but is still advertised for tonight’s SmackDown. We’ll post an update when it becomes available.

    *SPOILERS*  WWE Tribute To The Troops Tapings Results

    – With the planned CM Punk vs. Ryback match at TLC put on hold due to Punk’s knee surgery, WWE is now planning to present the match at the 20th Anniversary RAW special on January 14th from Houston, Texas.

    – Tonight’s WWE television tapings take place from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The top match scheduled for WWE Main Event is Ryback vs. Alberto Del Rio.

    No matches have been announced for this week’s Smackdown, but we’ll get the final hype for Sunday’s TLC pay-per-view and the Big Show vs. Sheamus World Heavyweight title feud.

    The advertised dark match main events are a title match between Big Show vs. Sheamus as well as Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio. Considering the wrist injury Orton sustained on Sunday, it’s unknown whether this match will take place.

    (Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

  • Randy Orton Comments On The Shield’s Mission, 3-Year Anniversary Of Umaga’s Passing

    – Former WWE superstar Umaga passed away on this day back in 2009.

    – Today’s wrestling birthdays include TNA Knockout Miss Tessmacher (28) and former WWE wrestler Sylvester Terkay (42)

    – Here is the latest edition of WWE’s Backstage Fallout, featuring backstage interviews from Monday’s WWE RAW.

    “Does Randy Orton agree with The Shield’s mission? Hear what The Apex Predator has to say about the three NXT invaders in this Raw edition of “Backstage Fallout.” Plus, see how Antonio Cesaro “sticks it” to the WWE Universe”

  • Update On Randy Orton Turning Heel, Rumored Match For TLC, Barrett’s Finisher Renamed

    – WWE.com has posted a series of exclusive backstage interviews from Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-views. CM Punk & Paul Heyman, Wade Barrett, Sheamus, Dolph Ziggler, Antonio Cesaro and Vickie Guerrero among the stars interviewed.

    – Following his disqualification win over the Big Show at Survivor Series, Sheamus grabbed a chair at ringside and attacked the champion. This was done to set up a Chairs Match between the two at December’s TLC pay-per-view.

    – Wade Barrett’s new elbow smash finisher has been renamed. After being dubbed the “Souvenir” (because the effects of the strike stay with you for a while), the move is now known as the Bull Hammer.

    – Randy Orton going for the punt kick in the Team Foley vs. Team Ziggler match at Survivor Series was done to tease his upcoming heel turn.

  • This Week’s Episode Of Santino’s “Foreign Exchange”, Mick Foley Praises Randy Orton, WWE Returning To Alaska

    – This week’s episode of “Foreign Exchange” is now online. Here is the synopsis: “Santino gets some (static) feedback about this week’s very European edition of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange.” Find out why, and be warned: you may need some hankies when you watch the end of this week’s webisode on WWE on YouTube!”

    – Mick Foley praised Randy Orton via Twitter Friday upon watching his Falls Count Anywhere showdown with Alberto Del Rio on SmackDown: “Love the intensity @RandyOrton brings to every match. I seem to remember Randy having an amazing match of this type with a legendary brawler.”

    – WWE will hold a live event at Sullivan Arena in Anchorage, Alaska on January 17, 2013 at 7PM. They will also run at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks, Alaska on January 18th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale December 1.

  • The Rock Lands Major Film Role, Stephanie McMahon Speaks At SportsBusiness Journal Conference, WWE In Minnesota

    – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has secured the lead role for Hercules, reports Deadline.com.

    Production on the film is scheduled to begin in “early 2013,” which could coincide with Johnson’s involvement with WWE in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 29.

    The Brett Ratner-directed action film will be co-produced by Paramount and MGM. The screenplay is based on Radical Studios’ graphic novel Hercules: The Thracian Wars.

    – WWE Executive Vice President of Creative Stephanie McMahon was a special guest speaker at the The SportsBusiness Journal’s 2012 Covington & Burling Sports Media & Technology Conference in Times Square in New York City. Click here to see WWE.com’s photos of the event.

    – AXS.com is currently holding a pre-sale for the Dec. 28 SmackDown live event in Minneapolis at the Target Center with the passcode Sheamus. Sheamus vs. Big Show and Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio are advertised as the main events.

  • Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton Feud Planned, WWE Teases Superstar Has Been Suspended

    – With Big Show and Sheamus currently feuding over the SmackDown brand’s World Heavyweight Championship, WWE creative is already looking ahead to future feuds over the “big gold belt.”

    Dolph Ziggler is waiting in the wings to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and will do so at Survivor Series or shortly after. Ziggler is then expected to feud with Randy Orton over the title, a program that WWE is planning to run through the early part of 2012.

    Ziggler and Orton had a short feud earlier this year, but that was cut short when Orton was suspended for 60 days due to his second violation of the company Wellness Policy.

    – It appears that WWE superstar Hunico has been suspended. On the October 24th edition of WWE NXT, commentator William Regal made some cryptic comments about the Mexican wrestler during a match between Brodus Clay and Camacho. When Camacho came out without Hunico, Regal said:

    “Camacho is usually out here with his partner Hunico, but Hunico’s not here and I’m not allowed to say why. He’s in a little trouble, and he got into a little extra curricular activities and causing a bit of grief to people, and he’s not gonna be with us for awhile let’s put it that way.”

    Here is a video clip of Regal calling out Hunico for his “curricular activities” –

    * Early Plans For The Royal Rumble Winner, When Dolph Ziggler Will Cash In MITB

    (Partial Source: Wrestling Observer)

  • Main Event Announced For Next Week’s “Live” SmackDown In The UK, WWE Returns To Germany, CM Punk

    – Next Tuesday’s SuperSmackDown Live! (airing on tape delay from the United Kingdom) will feature Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio in a Falls Count Anywhere Match. WWE has released the following video commercial promoting the event.

    – WWE will hold SmackDown live events on Friday, April 27, 2013 at SAP Arena in Mannheim and Saturday, April 28th, 2013 at LANXESS Arena in Cologne. Tickets go on sale this Monday.

    – WWE Champion CM Punk is featured in today’s “Superstar” Spotlight” on WWE.com.

    New photo of CM Punk and Lita on a motorcycle ->

  • Rey Mysterio, Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler Speak On Backstage Fallout, Sable Becomes A Grandma, Slater

    – On this week’s “Backstage Fallout” for Raw, Rey Mysterio addresses his and Sin Cara’s loss to Team Rhodes Scholars in the No. 1 Tag Team Title No. 1 Contenders’ Tournament to earn a title opportunity against Team Hell No at WWE Hell in a Cell this Sunday. Also, Alberto Del Rio reveals what he has planned for Randy Orton at Hell in a Cell and Dolph Ziggler offers his thoughts on Vickie Guerrero.

    – Former WWE Women’s Champion Sable, 45, is now a grandmother. Her daughter, who is in her early 20’s, gave birth to a child in September, reports RenaLesnar.net.

    – Heath Slater is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.