– WWE has reached out to Eurosport and New Japan Pro Wrestling TV in hopes of acquiring Bret Hart matches for an upcoming video release.
– Zack Ryder appears at the Microsoft Store at the Danbury Fair Mall 7 Backus Ave. Danbury, Connecticut, today beginning at 3:00 p.m. as he signs autographs for the first 200 fans. Call 203-546-1510 for more information.
– WWE Divas are spotlighted on this week’s edition of “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown. The synopsis reads, “Does Kaitlyn still hold a grudge against Aksana? Watch the SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout” to find out. Plus, see what sparked the Tout battle between Rosa Mendes and Natalya, only on WWE on YouTube!”
– Former independent wrestling standout Sara Del Rey, who works for WWE as a female trainer for developmental promotion NXT, has been added to their website’s staff page.
Maintaining her stage name, Del Rey’s bio reads, “With 11 years of experience in the ring, Sara Del Rey was recently named the first female trainer at WWE Developmental/NXT.
“A well-traveled talent, Del Rey has spent most of her career in Japan, Mexico and the East Coast – despite starting her career in California.
“Del Rey was originally trained by some of the top stars of wrestling today and has worked her way into becoming one of the most respected females in and out of the ring.”
– WWE has published AJ Lee’s current entrance video.
– Rosa Mendes issued the following survey via Tout Wednesday asking, “What do men prefer? A homemaker or a career woman?”
– On Wednesday, a video surfaced on YouTube featuring “hidden camera” footage of Rosa Mendes purportedly changing her clothes in a locker room. The video, which was created and labeled “The Brad Maddox Experience” by a scam artist, was quickly removed, with the WWE Diva angrily tweeting Brad Maddox under the belief that he made the video.
“Nice move to get more followers. You are a nobody and you will always be a nobody!” she wrote to the aspiring WWE star. “If ur going make a fake video find someone hotter!! I look nothing like that!! You are such loser! You burned bridges with the wrong Diva!”
Maddox addressed the matter on Saturday via Twitter, writing, “Dear Morons, Stop tweeting me crap about a youtube video put up by a mark. It is clearly and obviously not me. You are stupid. Love, Brad.”
– The following video was issued of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin congratulating WWE Games on two million Facebook likes.
– WWE announcer Josh Mathews turns 32-years-old on Sunday.
– In this edition of “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown World Heavyweight Champion Big Show has some words of warning for Sheamus for their Chairs Match at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs. Plus, Rosa Mendes “scouts” Alberto Del Rio.
– SmackDown color commentator John “Bradshaw” Layfield announced via Twitter that he will debut a new show on WWE.com next week: “Looking forward to The JBL Show debut next week! @wwe .com will carry it. @MichaelCole may also appear some. #dollarwithadime.”
– In the United Kingdom, The Miz is currently featured in a television commercial for Smyths Toys.
– Last week on Raw, Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez handed Rosa Mendes a note. Apparently in response to this, the WWE Diva issued a Tout message asking fans whether she should “go the old fashioned way and wait for him to come to [her]” or take matters into her own hands.
– The Gobbledy Gooker is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.
– WWE Divas Champion Eve is featured in a profile piece by American Latino, who discusses empowering women in and out of the squared circle.
The video, which largely focuses on Eve’s self-defense program for woman, includes a sound bite on her villainous WWE character. She states, “Eve Torres in the WWE is a woman who gets what she wants. She is a powerful woman. Some may be against her tactics, but others can’t really argue with her because at the end of the day, she is currently [WWE Divas] Champion.”
– Former WWE superstars MVP and Shelton Benjamin are now teaming together in New Japan Pro Wrestling.
– There continues to be talk of pairing Rosa Mendes with Alberto Del Rio.
– WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who is still recovering after being hit by a car several weeks ago in Los Angeles, says she will be live tweeting with fans during Survivor Series:
– WWE Diva Rosa Mendes left the WWE RAW crew this week to work on SmackDown alongside Alberto Del Rio on SmackDown, however she was back with Primo and Epico for Wednesday’s RAW live event in Belfast, North Ireland.
– Here are some injury updates on the following WWE Superstars, courtesy of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
* Mark Henry’s recovery from shoulder surgery is going well and it’s believed he’ll be back in action before the end of the year.
* Christian also had shoulder surgery several months ago and will be back in action either at the end of this month or in December.
* Hunico is scheduled to return by the end of January after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL.
* Evan Bourne should healthy to return in early spring after undergoing surgeries on his arm and foot this year.
– WWE announced Friday afternoon via WWE.com that the organization has come to terms on the release of former Divas Champion Kelly Kelly. According to F4WOnline.com, the departure was mutual. The organization granted the former Divas Champion a leave of absence in May in hopes that she would remain and sign a new contract. She briefly returned in August, but indicated then that she would not be returning on a full-time schedule anytime soon since she was pursuing endeavors outside the organization. With Kelly still cold this week on returning, both parties decided to part ways.
– While the Divas locker room digs for Kaitlyn’s blond attacker, the official WWE website has published a photo gallery highlighting fair-haired Divas of past and present. Those featured include Natalya, Beth Phoenix, Rosa Mendes, Stacy Keibler, Torrie Wilson, Trish Stratus, Terri Runnels and Michelle McCool.
– SmackDown ring announcer and songstress Lilian Garcia participated in a media blitz Friday in New York City promoting her performance during halftime at Metlife Stadium this Sunday when the New York Jets battle the San Francisco 49ers.
– Former WWE star Steve Blackman turns 49-years-old Friday. He currently operates a self-defense school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania called “BlackmanMMA.”
– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross says he’s ready to return to television whenever WWE needs him, but also acknowledged that Jerry Lawler’s absence creates is a great opportunity for another voice to step up:
If #WWE#Raw needs me next Monday, I'm there to help the team. But it's a great opportunity for others, too. I've been there, done it.
– It would appear that Rosa Mendes is too risqué for WWE’s new kid-friendly program on The CW, Saturday Morning Slam. The sultry manager was nowhere to be found on this morning’s show when her men, Primo and Epico, took on Kofi Kingston and R-Truth in a tag team match. The match was taped before last week’s SmackDown taping.
The show is rated TV-G, a level lower than WWE’s general TV-PG rating. Due to the program being aimed specifically at children, it does not feature any moves or holds aimed at the neck due to what is seen as their violent nature.
– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler continues to recover after suffering a heart attack on Raw Monday. Jim Ross provided an update on the wrestling legend’s health as of Saturday.
He tweeted, “@JerryLawler still hospitalized in Montreal but doing well. Better every day. Just needs to go slow & heal. Hopefully, will go home nx wk.”
Ross also said that Lawler will not be on hand for tomorrow night’s Night of Champions pay-per-view event: “King will NOT be @ NOC PPV. He had a HEART ATTACK Mon. Ask ur parents 2 explain. Cole won’t be going solo. I Suggest u watch.”
In regards to whether WWE will show support for Lawler this Monday on Raw, he said, “Likely an update, well wishes, paycheck.”
– CM Punk bleeding on RAW has been a hot topic of conversation this week amongst WWE talent. His tweet about paying a $500,000 fine for bleeding on RAW was [obviously] fictional, as there were no fines levied for the apparent blade job.
Punk bleeding on RAW and repeatedly referring to himself as a “wrestler” has led to some optimisim that RAW is getting edgier.
– John Laurinaitis is said to be recovered from his recent injury and is back working live events. Laurinaitis did a run in during the CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. Big Show main event in Brisbane, attacking John Cena with a steel chair before catching an Attitude Adjustment.
– Speaking of the Big Show, he is sporting a new look on WWE’s tour of Australia. He is now clean shaving after shaving his trademark goatee.
– WWE Diva Rosa Mendes is also back on tour with WWE after her recent domestic violence spat with former WWE wrestler Jackson Andrews. Rosa has been appearing with Epico and Primo and lost to Divas Champion Layla at Thursday’s live event from Brisbane, Australia.
– Rosa Mendes, who has never challenged for the Divas Championship throughout the title’s four-year history, revealed during an interview with WWE Magazine that she would like a shot one day.
She says she’d give anything for a chance at the belt, noting, “I haven’t been given the opportunity yet, and the Divas division wouldn’t know what hit them.”
– WWE.com has published a photo gallery of Superstars’ imaginary allies, including R-Truth’s invisible manager Little Jimmy. Other tandems highlighted are Santino Marella and The Cobra, Al Snow and Head, Perry Saturn and Moppy Q. McMopperson, George “The Animal” Steele and Mine, Mankind and Socko, Chavo Guerrero and Pepe, and Legion of Doom and Rocco.
– Lex Luger has been announced to appear for Pro Championship Wrestling on Sept. 22 at Addison Park District (located 120 East Oak Street Addison, Illinois 60101). He will take part in an autograph signing.
– Rosa Mendes returned at SummerSlam as she was among the WWE Divas joining in multi-platinum recording artist Kevin Rudolf’s performance of the pay-per-view theme song, “Don’t Give Up,” live at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.
Following a flight from Las Vegas, Nevada to San Antonio, Texas on August 5, Mendes, whose real name is Milena Roucka, contacted the San Antonio Police Department to file battery charges against boyfriend and former WWE talent Steven Slocum for an apparent domestic issue that took place prior to her flight. Police on the scene took photos of Roucka’s body, which showed scratches and bruising from the incident. Roucka was absent from Raw the following night and was presumably given time off to recover from the ordeal.
– A fan’s sign reading “AW should be here” was held up during the main event of SummerSlam and immediately confiscated by a WWE production staffer.
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– The announced attendance for WWE’s twenty-fifth annual SummerSlam at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California was 17,482.
Earlier this week, WWE Diva Rosa Mendes filed a battery report with police, alleging that her fiance, former WWE Superstar Jackson Andrews (real name Andy Slocum), has been physically abusing her and she fears for her life. TMZ.com is now reporting that Slocum has been living a double life and has been to another woman at the same as Mendes.
Slocum’s other fiance, Amber Stovall. tells TMZ.com that she had no idea her man was engaged to a WWE diva, because they’ve been dating for 4 1/2 years and share a home (and two bulldogs) in Houston, Texas.
“I was not aware of his double life with Rosa. I was blindsided by the TMZ story. He had just flown me out to Vegas the weekend after July 4th and we made plans for him to return home to Houston at the end of August. “
As for whether Slocum was ever violent with her, Amber Stovall says no, “He’s never even raised his voice to me.”
Since learning about her man’s double life on TMZ, Stovall has called off her engagement with Slocum, telling TMZ:
“He has not reached out to me despite my efforts to contact him since I found out about Rosa. So as of today, I have cut off all joint accounts which includes his cell phone.”
– WWE officials decided to keep Rosa Mendes off Monday’s RAW following the incident that took place at the San Antonio airport on Monday morning and the reports that she is embroiled in an abusive relationship with former WWE superstar Jackson Andrews.
Mendes alleging that he has been abusing her for a long time. The couple has reportedly broken up and gotten back together several times.
– Wrestling legend Scott Hall sent in the following video of his son Cody’s first match first match at the Team Vision Dojo, where he is trained by Hall and Larry Abyszko. This is Cody’s second pro match:
While an online rumor alleging Rosa Mendes was arrested Sunday night for public intoxication at San Antonio International Airport has been confirmed as false, TMZ.com confirms that the WWE Diva was involved in an incident that night.
According to a police report obtained by the website, the San Antonio Police Department found Mendes, whose real name is Milena Roucka crying in a bathroom stall at San Antonio International Airport late Sunday night. She repeatedly stating that she needed help. Roucka had just flown from her home in Las Vegas, Nevada to San Antonio, Texas for Monday’s Raw.
Roucka alleged to the authorities that her fiancé “hit her several times at their shared residence in Las Vegas.”
According to police, Roucka stated that she “was afraid [her fiancé] would try and kill her. She also stated the abuse had been an on-going thing.” She filed a battery report with police, who took thirty photos of her body to confirm the existence of bruising and scratches.
Roucka’s fiancé is Andy Slocum, a former WWE performer who briefly appeared as Jackson Andrews. Slocum was fired by WWE in 2011 for breach of contract after continually skipping training sessions.
Contrary to online rumors, Roucka was not arrested for public intoxication, although she was under the influence of alcohol at the time of her interaction with police.
A WWE spokesperson confirmed to TMZ that “Milena Roucka contacted a WWE Talent Relations representative this morning to notify WWE that, upon her arrival in San Antonio last evening, she contacted police at the airport to report alleged domestic abuse that occurred just prior to her flight.”
Confirmed the representative, “WWE is supportive of Rosa and will provide her with professional assistance.”
– The Undertaker appeared at a Florida Championship Wrestling event in Tampa, Florida on Wednesday and when a fan noted that like him, he attends WrestleMania every year, the WWE Superstar responded, “Well, don’t make any plans for April…”
The fan was in disbelief over his comment. The Deadman added, “We’ll see what happens.”
According to sources in WWE, the Undertaker will indeed be putting the streak on the line once again at next year’s WrestleMania. Current plans call for the Dead Man to return to WWE television around Survivor Series.
Check out these pictures of The Undertaker’s recent appearance at FCW:
– Justin Roberts was conspicuously absent from Monday’s Raw SuperShow as Lilian Garcia instead handled ring announcing duties. It was a one-off appearance.
Garcia stated on Twitter, “Justin was on vacation. He will be back next week. :)”
It was Garcia’s first appearance on the program since 2010.
– Matches taped Tuesday night in Evansville, Indiana for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were:
* Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso vs. Camacho and Hunico
* Sin Cara vs. Antonio Cesaro (with Aksana)
* Kane vs. Heath Slater
* Epico and Primo (with Rosa Mendes) vs. Darren Young and Titus O’Neil (with A.W.)
Brodus Clay beat Drew McIntyre in approximately two minutes in a pre-show dark match. McIntyre worked Clay’s injured knee, but Clay prevailed and won with the running splash.
– CM Punk is reportedly scheduled to wrestle Big Show at SummerSlam.
The two previously faced off at the pay-per-view event in 2010, with Big Show defeating Punk, Joseph Mercury and Luke Gallows in a 3-on-1 Handicap Match.
This year’s show takes place August 19 at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California.
– WWE’s stock price hit an 8-year low on Friday – going as low as $7.58 per share. The previous low point was $7.43 per share on April 10, 2003.The stock was down 3.1% for the day since Thursday’s closing price.
– Two weeks after being involved in a multi-car accident in Las Vegas, Nevada, Rosa Mendes returns to managing Epico and Primo at tonight’s Raw live event in Alexandria, Louisiana. She tweeted on Friday:
“Packing for 13 days on the road. Can’t wait to see my Mendesluverz and for them to see me. AW took me shopping! I love $$$,” she wrote Thursday on Twitter. “But I love looking beautiful a lot more. Wait till you see me on Monday:).” She added Friday, “On my way to Alexandria!!! So ready to shake my thang lol;).”
Mendes suffered serious whiplash from the accident but no other major injuries were reported.
— Cody Rhodes appears to be taking a hiatus from the squared circle after losing the WWE Intercontinental Championship to Christian on Sunday at Over the Limit. He stated Monday afternoon via Twitter, “Time off.”
— Rosa Mendes thanked fans for their support after she was involved in a multi-car accident in Las Vegas, Nevada Friday evening. She stated via Twitter:
“Just want to thank everyone for their texts, messages, and phone calls. Its nice knowing I have people that care me.”
Released from the hospital late Friday night, Mendes suffered serious whiplash but no other major injuries were reported.
— To promote the Mattel WWE Legends King Kong Bundy action figure (available exclusively at MattyCollector.com), WWE.com has released a video package on the man known as “walking condominium.” (View)
Following a multi-car accident in Las Vegas, Nevada Friday evening, Rosa Mendes has been released from the hospital. In an exclusive interview with WWE.com, the SmackDown Diva describes the incident and provides an update on her medical condition.
The accident involving five cars occurred at approximately 6:45 p.m. after a Mercedes in a turning lane switched lanes, causing a truck to jackknife and a series of successive collisions. Riding her friend’s black Hummer as a passenger, Mendes and the driver were stopped at a light when they were struck from behind by an automobile that was also hit and moving at high speed.
“We were talking when all of a sudden, I saw in my rear view mirror a truck coming really fast. It jackknifed,” Mendes stated Saturday morning. “We were the last car hit, so we had the most impact. We slid two car lengths. I didn’t know when it was going to stop. If we weren’t in the Hummer, we would’ve been seriously injured.”
Mendes was wearing her seatbelt but the impact of the collision knocked her to the automobile’s floor as she blocked her head from hitting the dashboard.
“My neck and back were really hurting,” Mendes said. “My body is my job. I was so scared that I was not going to be able to wrestle. I was in a lot of pain.”
Mendes was taken to the hospital for evaluation and released a few hours after the accident. She suffered serious whiplash but no other major injuries were reported. She was instructed to rest and recover.
“Nothing’s broken,” she said. “I feel like I can wrestle but the whole right side of my neck and back have a burning sensation.”
WWE diva Rosa Mendes was involved in a car accident on Friday in Las Vegas, where she lives.
The WWE website reports that a car traveling at almost 50 MPH struck Rosa’s car while she was stopped at a red light. As many as 6 cars were involved in the collision.
Police declared Rosa Mendes was not at fault in the accident.
Rosa was taken immediately to the hospital for further evaluation after complaining of pain in her neck and back. She was found to not have any broken bones and was later released.
— WWE.com announced Thursday that “superagent” A.W. has signed Primo, Epico and Rosa Mendes to his ”All World” talent agency, officially making the former WWE Tag Team Champions his clients.
A.W. had been courting the trio for several weeks leading up to Monday’s Raw SuperShow as he insisted that the team deserved better placement and promotion at events.
“We’re going all the way!” said A.W. at the official signing, who promising to take them to “The Promised Land.” Mendes added, “We expect nothing but the best from this new relationship,” to which A.W. replied, “You’re going to get the best and beyond.”
— In honor of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s fortieth birthday on Wednesday, TooFab.com has posted high school photos of “The Great One” and other grappling greats including The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan and John Cena.
— WWE will hold a Raw live event at East Kentucky Expo Center in Pikeville, Kentucky on Sunday, July 29. Tickets go on sale June 2 via Ticketmaster.
– Vince McMahon is said to be a huge fan of Eve Torres, which is the reason she was promoted on RAW as the new Executive Administrator to General Manager John Laurinaitis. Eve has been one of his favorite Divas for a long time.
– Josh Mathews is in “stable condition” after he was attacked by Brock Lesnar on RAW. WWE’s Dr. Michael Sampson was interviewed by the company website and said Matthews is going to be undergoing an MRI this week:
“When [Josh] was thrown through the set, he did land and twisted his neck, and he’s experiencing some neck stiffness, tightness. [We want] to make sure there’s no other serious damage other than just a neck sprain, which is a good sign.”
– Rosa Mendes tweeted the following after RAW about tag team champions Primo and Epico not getting the respect they deserve:
“Lots of action on #Raw tonight, we still aren’t getting the RESPECT we deserve! We are tag team champs para Siempre!”
On RAW, Abraham Washington confronted the tag champs backstage and expressed the same frustration to the champs and tried convincing them to let him represent them.