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  • HHH Wants More Hispanic Wrestlers, Latest WWE Inbox Episode

    — Triple H reportedly wants more Spanish-speaking wrestlers signed since he believes the Hispanic market is a major key to the prosperity of WWE. More specifically, he wants wrestlers who can conduct interviews in both English and Spanish. Rosa Mendes in particular has been directed to yell at ringside in Spanish as much as possible since she’s bilingual.

    — In episode three of WWE Inbox, WWE Superstars and Divas answer questions on their favorite superhero, favorite television show and funniest wrestler. Alex Riley, Beth Phoenix, Derrick Bateman, Dolph Ziggler, Drew McIntyre, Kaitlyn, Maxine and Rosa Mendes appear.

    The episode is available here.

    — The official Twitter feed of RESISTANCE Pro has announced that Teddy Hart will not appear on Friday’s show in Chicago, Illinois due to visa problems. He will be replaced by Ricochet. Also advertised for the show is Rhino challenging Harry Smith for the R-Pro Heavyweight Championship.

    (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

  • Melina Says She’s Has Not Joined TNA, Anderson To Face MVP

    — Former WWE performer Melina Perez denied rumors she has joined TNA Wrestling.

    She tweeted Wednesday, “Everyone is so funny. I am not in TNA. If I go anywhere I would tell you all first!”

    Her message is in response to a masked female combatant appearing at Tuesday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

    — Mr. Anderson is advertised face former WWE star MVP at Champions Showcase 2012, which takes place February 4, 2012 in Manila, Philippines at Smart Araneta Coliseum. More details are available here.

    Other advertised talent include Carlito, Chris Masters, Shelton Benjamin, Snitsky, Luke Gallows, Shane Helms, Rhino, Daivari, Jimmy Yang, Billy Gunn, April Hunter and Jillian Hall.

    — Jesse Neal’s first post-TNA appearance takes place this Saturday in Orlando, Florida for I Believe in Wrestling. He is scheduled to face J.D. Amazing.

  • Details On Edge Appreciation Night, Former WWE Stars Appear

    Following tonight’s SmackDown taping at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario, WWE held a ceremony honoring Edge.

    Seven-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus kicked off “Edge Appreciation Night” by introducing “The Rated-R Superstar.” Photographs of Edge’s most memorable WWE moments aired on the big screen, including a video montage featuring comments from John Cena, Bret Hart, CM Punk, The Miz, Josh Mathews, Vickie Guerrero, Randy Orton and Jim Ross, among others. Edge broke into tears while the video aired.

    Christian interrupted the festivities to say that he and Edge are closer than friends as they were like brothers. He adds that a great way to show appreciation for Edge is to bring out the people closest to him. Edge’s mom Judy appeared, as did his trainers Steve Hutchinson and Sweet Daddy Siki, former WWE Superstar Rhyno, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart and the WWE locker room.

    Edge spoke and notably said to Hart, “Bret, you and Owen were the two I looked up to as Canadians.” The ceremony concluded with a five-second pose “for the benefit of those with flash photography.”

    source: ProWrestling.net

  • Flair Claims To Wrestle 100,000 Matches, TNA Cancels Events

    — Ric Flair claimed during an endorsement for the Tampa Orthopedic and Pain Clinic that he has wrestled 100,000 matches—which equates to one match per day for 274 years.

    He said, “I broke my back in a plane crash, wrestled 100,000 matches and been world heavyweight champion 16 times. Thanks Tampa Orthopedic & Pain for keeping The Nature Boy Stylling and Profiling, Whooo!!!”

    — TNA Wrestling announced the following today:

    The TNA Live! event scheduled for Friday, June 3 at the Rapids Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana has been canceled. Refunds will be available at point of sale.

    The TNA Live! event scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana has been canceled. Refunds will be available at point of sale.

    — Former TNA star Rhino has launched a Twitter account.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • Mickie James Discusses Career Merger, Update On Rhino’s Status

    — ESPN.com profiled Mickie James yesterday on their “Page 2” section. She discussed synergizing her foray into the country music world with her wrestling career.

    “I tried to make a beautiful marriage out of the two [careers], and I think TNA gives me the opportunity to do that,” she said. “But it’s not a gimmick, and I’m not some novelty act.”

    She was also asked if she was scared jumping 20 feet off a cage into rival Tara.

    “Of course I was scared,” James said. “I said to myself, ‘Oh, this is amazing. Please don’t get hurt. Please don’t get hurt.’”

    — On the November 18 edition of iMPACT!, Rhino explained that Eric Bischoff had agreed to re–sign him as long as he turned on the rest of EV 2.0. The following week Dreamer defeated Rhino in a Street Fight. After the match Rhino attacked Dreamer, but was then chased away by Rob Van Dam, who challenged him to a First Blood match at Final Resolution, which RVD ended up winning. On the following iMPACT! episode, Bischoff refused to give him a contract and had Fortune and Immortal remove him from the arena.

    It was legitimately meant as his final appearance with the organization. Company officials wanted to re-sign him, but both sides couldn’t agree to terms as he was looking for guaranteed money. The deal, however, is open ended in the sense that he could return if he agrees to their terms.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • TNA Star Likely On His Way Out, Employees Leery Of Newcomer

    — Rhino is believed to be working on a nightly deal with TNA Wrestling. He was telling people at Turning Point that he had yet to receive a contract offer from the company.

    One TNA source noted that the company had originally intended to part ways with Rhino when his contract expired, but he’s staying put for the time being due to his current program with Rob Van Dam. However, the belief amongst many in the organization is that he will be gone once the storyline concludes.

    — Bruce Prichard, who recently joined TNA Wrestling, has not been involved in creative or agents meetings. Rather, he produces pre-taped segments. He has kept a low profile since joining the organization a few weeks ago, but a number of wrestlers and personnel are said to leery of him due to his reputation for playing political games in WWE.

    — Jeff Hardy and his fiancée Beth brought their infant daughter backstage to the Nov. 15 iMPACT! taping.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Two TNA Contracts Set To Expire, Knockout Working At Hooters

    — Hernandez’ contract with TNA Wrestling expires this month. He has been appearing for the Mexican based AAA promotion since the spring.

    Rhino’s contract expires shortly as well.

    — Regarding attendance for TNA Wrestling’s recent live event tour of Michigan, crowds were 700 on Oct. 21 in Grand Rapids, 500 on Oct. 22 in Cadillac, 800 on Oct. 23 in Saginaw, and 700 on Oct. 24 in Port Huron.

    — Brooke Adams, who performs as Miss Tessmacher, moonlights as a waitress at a Hooters restaurant just outside her hometown of Houston, Texas.

    She recently participated in the Hooters Texas Swimsuit Pageant Finals to determine the seven Texas girls moving on to the 2010 International Hooters Swimsuit Pageant Girls competition, but failed to make the cut.

    source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

  • Backstage Report On Jwoww, TNA Contract Expiring, Mickie

    — Rhino’s contract with TNA Wrestling will expire at the end of the month. He is still working live events, but it is unknown whether both sides will reach a new deal. The belief is that the EV2 faction is sticking around, and considering that the company is light on former ECW wrestlers, there is a good chance he’ll stay.

    — Jenni Farley (a/k/a Jwoww) showed up late in the afternoon for her appearance at the Oct. 11 iMPACT! television taping and spent most of her time situated in the makeup room with her boyfriend. While there has been bickering over her reported $15,000 payoff, no one mentioned anything regarding her demeanor.

    — Mickie James’ TNA theme song, which has been described as “Hardcore Country,” was recorded by both the former WWE Women’s Champion and Dixie Carter’s husband Serg Salinas.

    source: Pro Wrestling Torch

  • Mick Foley Bumped By The President, Holly Attends TNA Event

    — Mick Foley was bumped from his scheduled appearance on the syndicated radio show The Steve Harvey Morning Show Friday due to an appearance by United States President Barack Obama.

    — Former WWE star Hardcore Holly was on hand for Saturday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Dubuque, Iowa as he was spotted sitting amongst the crowd.

    — It appears that Rhino is still affiliated with TNA Wrestling after working this past weekend’s live events. “The War Machine” lost to Matt Morgan at Friday’s show in Racine, Wisconsin, but scored a victory the next night in Dubuque, Iowa.

    sources: pwinsider.com, prowrestling,net

  • Is Kong Still With TNA?, Von Erich To Begin Formal Training

    — Awesome Kong’s profile was briefly deleted from TNA’s website this morning but placed back a short while later.

    It was reported earlier this week that Kong was telling friends within the industry that the company had agreed to release her from her contract. This coincides with her Twitter post last week where she thanked Dixie Carter and TNA Wrestling for wishing her the best in her future endeavors.

    — Lacey Von Erich stated on her Facebook page today that effective Saturday, she begins formal wrestling training three times per week.

    She wrote: “YAY! My girls did so good monday, winning the gold for the BP’s. I’m happy to be apart of the glory (not that I did much) lol I start training this sat. 3 times a week! Can’t wait to get in the ring more! ;)Love y’all!”

    TNA recently established a working relationship with the Orange County based Mach One Wrestling school/promotion to give company performers an official training location and as feeder of sorts for prospective talent.

    — TNA’s latest webmatch has Rhino squaring off against “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal.