-WWE Superstar Mark Henry landed on TMZ for dressing up like rapper Rick Ross for Halloween. Henry played up the look after shaving his head and growing his beard out recently. You can check out the full article online at TMZ.com.
-Former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard is featured prominently in the new Caroline Brooks music video for their single, “Parachute.” You can watch the full music video below:
http://youtu.be/xDGgu5vNPj4
– TNA president Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that TNA Lockdown 2013 will take place outside of Orlando, Florida. The location will be announced on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling and she teased, “First time we have ever been to this great city.”
– Independent wrestling promotion AAW is calling out Ken Shamrock on Twitter for no-showing his scheduled appearance at this past Saturday night’s AAW show in Merrionette Park, Illinois. He was set to face Sami Callihan. AAW tweeted the following about the incident:
https://twitter.com/AAWLeaks/statuses/272790797332664321
https://twitter.com/AAWLeaks/statuses/272791106809372672
– Former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard has launched a new Youtube show titled, “Beast Mode.” You can check out Episode 1 below:
– Steve Keirn, President of WWE developmental promotion Florida Championship Wrestling, announced at Wednesday’s FCW live event in Tampa, Florida that The Undertaker and Michelle McCool were expecting their first child. “The Deadman” was at the event for an autograph signing.
The Undertaker has been romantically linked to former WWE Diva Michelle McCool since 2007, whom he married on June 26, 2010, in Houston, Texas. Before Wednesday, their relationship had never been publicly acknowledged by WWE.
– Cryme Tyme founder and former WWE Superstar Shad Gaspard appears on The Exes tonight on TV Land. The program will replay multiple times.
– WWE will hold a SmackDown taping on October 23 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
– Jimmy Golden, who portrayed Bunkhouse Buck in World Championship Wrestling as well as Jack Swagger’s father on SmackDown, turns 62-years-old Wednesday.
(source: PWInsider.com)
Kenn Doane, who appeared as Kenny of the Spirit Squad and Kenny Dykstra for WWE from 2006 to 2008, blames an affair between John Cena and Mickie James for ruining his relationship with the former Diva and sabotaging his once promising career. He stated on Twitter that he has received nothing but positive feedback from those in the professional wrestling industry, including WWE employees, for speaking out against the Cenation leader online.
“Thanks for tweets from positive to negative Nothing but positive from those in the ‘biz’ and in the know,” he wrote Sunday night. “Alot of text messages saying all positive things. ‘Goodjob, thank you, ect’ stuff like so. And that’s from WWE employees and non employees.”
Former WWE star Shad Gaspard agrees with the assessment that Doane’s career was ruined due to backstage politics.
He tweeted, “Kenn Doane is a great guy and worker who was held back. Some of the best guys get shitted on for no good reason.”
Doane stated to SEScoops.com that he we wanted to bury the hatchet with Cena at a WWE show last November, but was blown off. He also explained why he’s speaking out now.
“When I was there in November I was actually excited to talk with John and I wanted to bury this all. He walked by I put my hand out and said hey you got a minute? He didn’t shake my hand and said “for you, absolutely not.” So I was like “really OK John, that’s cool,” he recalls. “So to all you people that disagree with me bringing this up now it’s merely to clear my name of having a bad attitude.”
He continues, “Another thing people claim my timing is bad on this and maybe you’re right. John is going through a divorce right now and I really wish him and Liz a peaceful divorce. But if anyone of you lost your job, personal life and then got stuck with a bad reputation, you’re gonna honestly say you wouldn’t do the same thing? Let’s get real people.”
— Reports this week of former WWE talent Nelson Frazier (a/k/a Big Daddy V, Viscera) appearing at WrestleMania Axxess are incorrect he is advertised to appear at a wrestling tour taking place in Georgetown, Guyana on March 31 and April 1. Other talent appearing include Tom Howard, Predator (a/k/a Sylvester Terkey), Butterbean, Domino, Daivari, Luke Gallows, Shad Gaspard, Paul London, Mike Knox and Raven. Bill Goldberg will also appear at the events in a non-wrestling capacity.
— Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson has launched a fitness blog site at TorrieWilsonFit.com. In her first post she demonstrates glute training.
— Ted DiBiase and Rosa Mendes have been announced to appear at Walmart – 19501 NW 27th Ave, Miami Gardens, Florida on March 28. The autograph signing is open to the first 300 attendees and a wristband policy is in effect.
— Hiroyoshi Tenzan turns 41 years old Friday while Villano III turns 60.
source: F4WOnline.com
— Rikishi was in attendance at Tuesday’s WWE television taping at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, in support of sons Jey and Jimmy Uso. He watched the event from a luxury box.
— Former WWE performer Shad Chad Javier Romane Chittick Gaspard (a/k/a Shad) was displeased that a scene he took part in for Tuesday’s episode of The Game on BET was cut.
He tweeted, “Feel like shit right now and almost punched my dog. My Scene from @thegamebet was cut out and i’m pissed off.”
Gaspard, however, cooled off an hour later. He wrote, “Well my scene got cut, but i got the credit on my resume, experience that I needed, & a good friend in @billewoodruff. Still winning!!!”
— WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase turns 58 years old Wednesday.
— The city of Columbus, Ohio dropped jaywalking and resisting arrest charges against former WWE talent Shad Gaspard. He was arrested at the Arnold Sports event earlier this year. Gaspard plead guilty to obstructing official business and was fined $500. Click here for more details on this story.
Gaspard maintained his innocence and his wife went on Twitter while he was jailed and said that he was mistreated during his arrest.
— Cliff Compton (a/k/a Domino) indicated on Twitter that the chances of him returning to WWE are highly unlikely.
He wrote, “I will return to WWE when Axl and Slash reunite.”
The former WWE star is comparing the situation to Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose’s relationship with former bandmate Slash, as the two haven’t spoken since the mid-90s. Rose said two years ago that there was no chance that they would reunite – saying that one of the pair would “die” before such an event could occur.
Earlier today, video footage was posted online of police officers arresting former WWE star Shad Gaspard over the weekend for an incident that started off as a jaywalking offense and quickly turned into Shad allegedly resisting arrest.
Sgt. Rich Weiner of the Columbus Police Department told TMZ that according to the police report, Gaspard was observed by an officer walking in the roadway and obstructing traffic. He says Gaspard ignored an officer’s request to get out of the street and refused to provide the officer with ID when asked several times.
Sgt. Weiner says the officer tried arresting Gaspard, but he “broke free from the officers as they attempted to take him into custody.”
Sgt. Weiner says the video of Shad on the ground being man-handled by several police officers does not show the events which led to him “being put on the ground and being placed in handcuffs.”
Footage had been posted online of former WWE superstar Shad Gaspard’s weekend arrest for jaywalking, courtesy of TMZ.com.
Shad tells TMZ he feels he’s the victim of racial profiling and can be heard saying in the video, “Why am I being arrested? Because I’m big and I’m black?”
At least 3 witnesses have stated that Shad was treated unfairly and the police officers used unnecessary force.
Shad claims during his ride to the police station, he heard the arresting officer saying, “He’s just one more …”
He added, “I don’t know exactly what to do yet, but I will fight this as much as possible. I’m not doing it for the money, I have the means, I’m doing this so cops don’t think they can do this to someone else … it’s not right.”
He is due back in court later today.
Shad Gaspard, who rose to fame as a member of Cryme Tyme in World Wrestling Entertainment, was arrested Saturday in Columbus, Ohio on charges of resisting arrest and obstructing official business.
Gaspard’s wife Siliana stated to TMZ.com that her husband was a victim of racial profiling by police, who arrested him for jaywalking as he was heading to the Arnold Fitness Expo. She says Gaspard submitted into a kneeling position to indicate he was not resisting, but cops nonetheless shoved his face into dirt.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett, who accompanied Gaspard, backed up his version of events on Twitter.
“Shad Gaspard arrested because a Columbus officer abuses his authority,” he wrote last night. “False jaywalking charge + attitude turns to handcuffs and tackling.”
Gaspard is pursuing an acting career after parting ways with WWE in November. He continues to wrestle as he signed with Japanese wrestling promotion Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) last month.
Former WWE talent Shad Gaspard was arrested Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. His wife claims he was arrested for ‘crossing the street’.
She wrote on Twitter:
“This is Shad’s wife everyone. I want to address the rumors that are going on around the Internet right now about Shad’s arrest. He was indeed arrested today, in Columbus. No use denying it. But Shad did nothing wrong, he was trying to attend the Arnold Classic, and can you guys believe that the Columbus police department has nothing better to do than arrest him for crossing the street????!! That’s what they got him for “pedestrian in roadway” I think we should all stand up and be heard! Too many cops abusing their authority!! Apparently they even decided that it was necessary to tackle him…. I am very disappointed in those who “serve and protect” right now.”
She later added that Gaspard’s bail has been posted and a lawyer has been hired. She noted that footage of Gaspard ‘being mistreated and arrested for nothing’ will be surface online today.
Former WWE star Shad Gaspard appeared on Right After Wrestling with Arda Ocal and Jimmy Korderas last night. You can hear the full interview at TheScore.com. Here are some highlights of what Gaspard said about:
Telling Strikeforce MMA Fighter “King Mo” Not To Join WWE:
“(Former Strikeforce MMA Light Heavyweight Champion King Mo Lawal) actually tried out (for the WWE). Gerald Brisco got him a tryout with WWE. They were ready to sign him and he was ready to sign. He decided not to come with WWE because, we were out drinking one night. I told him that he’s young, he can still do it.. he should fight right now, do what he has to do now and then later on become a pro wrestler. I know he will be a superstar when it’s his time. He’s in in no rush. I’m super proud of him.”
Not Watching Wrestling Anymore & Being A Fan Of John Morrison:
“I haven’t watched wrestling in months. Tonight was the first night I watched because I knew Morrison was wrestling, and I was hoping he’d win the title. You know it’s one of those things where the really good athlete doesn’t necessarily make the really good wrestler in some people’s opinions. And it’s not the people who are watching the product, it’s the people who are in the back. I think Morrison is a phenomenal athlete. But when you put him in a wrestling ring and that talent sometimes get unshowcased and sometimes I feel people like him get the short end of the stick.”
Former WWE superstar & one-half of Cryme Tyme, Shad Gaspard, was one of the featured guests on this week’s live edition (01/03/11) of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem.
Shad Gaspard Discusses His WWE Release, Why His Slated Singles Push On SmackDown Was Halted, The Break-Up Of Cryme Tyme, Why Him & JTG Never Won The World Tag Team Titles, Who Created The Concept & Idea Of Cryme Tyme, TNA/MMA Rumors, His Relationship With John Laurinaitis, Why He Believes Chris Jericho Is One Of The Greatest Of All-Time, Collaborating With Muhammad Hassan On Their Forthcoming Graphic Novel, & What Fans Can Expect In His New Film “Untouchable”
You can download an MP3 of Shad’s appearance on The Mayhem by clicking here.
Interview highlights courtesy of The Mayhem’s official correspondent, Paterson from New Jersey:
Whether or not his WWE release came as a surprise:
“To be honest with you, no. I was with the company for about eight years, a few of those years were in developmental and five & a half of it have spent on the road. I kinda learned the system of the company and learned the understandings of the business side of the company, along with the wrestling. I saw it coming. The only thing that kind of caught me off-guard was I actually being talked to about what I was going to be doing on TV when I would came back in November or December, and then I was released.”
What happened from the time of Cryme Tyme’s break-up to the time he was released by the WWE & what were the plans for his slated singles push which began on SmackDown:
“I sat down with a lot of the top people, and we talked and they had very big plans for me on SmackDown or RAW. Everything sounded real good. I went down to Tampa to train, and went I got down to Tampa, I weighed 305 lbs. By the time I was done training, I got down to 265 lbs. I thought I was doing good, and I was told I was doing good by several people. Then again, I had some people telling me I was doing bad. It was a big push & pull kind of thing.”
If he believes the WWE truly focused on tag teams during his run with the company & which tag team that he & JTG faced off with that he hoped the WWE would have capitalized on:
“In my opinion, I think the WWE never focused on tag teams since like way back in the day. Tag teams are just something our creative staff doesn’t really think draws people to the show. As Cryme Time, we were lucky that we actually had personalities to go along with our wrestling. Even though we were aggressive, and we did fun moves, and had pretty good matches with people, we actually had personalities away from the ring, where we could talk into the microphone, and have fun, and get the fans into our matches. I honestly thought that when Chris Jericho & Big Show became Tag Team Champions, they brought so much to the tag team division, and they build it up so much together as a team (Jeri-Show). When they were Tag Team Champions, they stepped up the level in the tag team division. I was hoping that the WWE would have capitalized on that, whether it be with us as Cryme Time or any other team.”
More is contained in Shad’s first post-WWE interview, including his candid thoughts & comments on how he took the news of his release from John Laurinaitis, whether or not you will see him in TNA in 2011, the possibilities of transitioning into the world of MMA, the real reason why Cryme Tyme never won the World Tag Team Titles in the WWE, whose idea it originally was to team him up with JTG in the first place, why he believes that Chris Jericho is one the greatest of all-time, collaborating with Marc Copani (Muhammad Hassan) on their forthcoming graphic novel, what fans can expect in his new film “Untouchable,” plus so much more! The rumors & speculation can now be put to rest, as “The Beast” breaks his silence in this worldwide Mayhem exclusive! Be sure to follow Shad right now on Twitter (at www.Twitter.com/ShadBeast).
— Women’s wrestling website Divas-365.com features an article on TNA talent Brooke Adams (a/k/a Miss Tessmacher) clearing up a rumor about being released from her contract with WWE in 2007 due to an argument backstage with Melina about wearing furry boots for a match.
“The reason I left WWE never had anything to do with her, that was just a rumor. When I left I was actually the only person that liked her. She was such a rude, fake, b***h to everyone. She then tried to turn my girls Layla and Kelly Kelly against me by telling them a lie that I said which in reality was a rumor that SHE started. It was never anything I said. I can’t stand her and neither can most of the rest.”
— Former WWE star Shad Gaspard appears tonight on The Score on SIRIUS Channel 98 at 11:05 p.m. EST for Right After Wrestling. The show is also available at www.thescore.com/radio.
— Former ECW star New Jack celebrates his 48th birthday today.
— Reportedly, all of the names announced during the last wave of talent departures were releases by WWE with the exception of Shad Gaspard, who wanted to part ways with the organization in order to pursue acting. Jillian Hall also claimed she asked to be released, and that she had asked several times before. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
— New names advertised to appear at Tribute to the Troops are Triple H and The Bella Twins, according to Hood Happenings Magazine, the official magazine of the Fort Hood, Texas military base. Also advertised to appear are John Cena, Randy Orton, The Miz, Mark Henry, Edge and Vince McMahon. (Thanks to SPC McClouston, Patrick)
— The pre-sale code for the Apr. 4 Monday Night Raw taping at The Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia is CHAMP. The sale begins tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com.
— Stephanie McMahon is still out on maternity leave after giving birth to her third child in August.
WWE Champion The Miz noted in an interview last week with Bill Simmons for WWE.com that he had not seen her backstage at television tapings in a while.
— Despite reports that Juan Cena had been pulled from advertising for upcoming select shows, the Mexican cousin of John Cena worked last night’s WWE Supershow event in Jackson, Tennessee. He beat World Heavyweight Champion Kane by disqualification when The Nexus attacked the masked grappler.
— Recently released WWE star Shad Gaspard is accepting independent bookings via BKBEAST@ymail.com.
— It is said that Alex Riley’s on-air association with The Miz saved him from being let go following his arrest for driving under the influence last Wednesday in Tampa, Florida. He was said to be pretty nervous for several days, however. WWE did not officially announce any punishment and he worked the Survivor Series pay-per-view and Monday’s Raw.
— John Cena is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Power Slam magazine.
— A video of Shad Gaspard participating in mixed martial arts training surfaced online the day after it was announced that he had been released by WWE. A source close to Gaspard says the former Cryme Tyme member has friends in MMA and predicted before the video surfaced that he would attempt to launch a career in the sport.
sources: f4wonline.com, Pro Wrestling Torch
— World Wrestling Entertainment dismissed two to four creative team writers last week, in addition to Christopher DeJoseph, according to pwinsider.com. Their names have yet to be disclosed.
The writers were reportedly cut loose because company officials were displeased with the results of the last financial quarterly report and felt it would be in their best interest to acquire new writers with fresh ideas.
WWE has been actively scouting potential writers in recent months.
— WWE removed the profiles of those released Friday from the company website Monday. Those removed were Tiffany, Jillian Hall, Luke Gallows, Shad Gaspard, Vance Archer and Caylen Croft. Referee Aaron “Goose” Mahoney, however, was not removed.
— Those released last week by WWE were informed they were victims of budget cuts across the organization.
The confirmed list of those cut is as follows: Shad Chad Javier Romane Chittick Gaspard (a/k/a Shad Gaspard), Andrew Hankinson (a/k/a Luke Gallows), Kris Pavone (a/k/a Caylen Croft), Lance Hoyt (Vance Archer), Jillian Faye Farole (a/k/a Jillian Hall), Taryn Nicole Terrell (a/k/a Tiffany), creative write Christopher DeJoseph (a/k/a Big Dick Johnson), and referee Aaron “Goose” Mahoney.
— Today marks the twentieth anniversary of the official on-camera debut of The Undertaker. At the 1990 Survivor Series, he was introduced as the mystery partner of “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s “Million $ Team.”
— The term “John Cena fired” was the fifth most searched for term on Google.com last night, with “Survivor Series” placing in thirteenth.
World Wrestling Entertainment confirmed this afternoon that the organization has come to terms on the release of the following superstars and divas:
In typical fashion, WWE wished each them the best in all future endeavors.
After checking with a WWE source – we can confirm that even more releases are expected either today or in the very near future.
WWE recently released 7 wrestlers from developmental contracts and a long-time WWE is also gone .. You can read more on those stories below:
(source: www.f4wonline.com)
— Shawn Michaels, who believed Bryan Danielson’s termination from WWE to legitimate, was said to be furious upon learning the news. For those unaware, Michaels is Danielson’s original wrestling trainer.
— Shad Gaspard, who hasn’t appeared on WWE programming in over a month, has in fact been sent down to developmental. Officials intended to push Gaspard as a top heel on SmackDown due to his size and speaking ability, but his failure to get over resulted in the demotion.
— Tough Enough 3 winner Matt Cappotelli now holds a job as a personal trainer at the Ideal Fitness center in Louisville, Kentucky.
— Conspicuous by his absence is that of Shad Gaspard, who last appeared on WWE programming on the May 14th episode of Friday Night SmackDown in a win over a local competitor. It appears he has since been sent to developmental as he has been appearing on Florida Championship Wrestling shows in recent weeks.
— Fans have the opportunity to meet Kelly Kelly at tomorrow night’s Florida Championship Wrestling show in Ft. Myers as she will be taking part in a meet and greet before the event. There will be another meet and greet autograph session with WWE Legends and their offspring — Ricky Steamboat with Richie, Mike Rotundo with Husky Harris and Bo Rotundo, Haku with Donny Marlow, Jerry Brisco with Wes Brisco, and Jimmy Snuka with Tamina. Visit www.fcwwrestling.info for more information.
— A number of WWE Superstars and Divas were on hand for THQ’s Take No Prisoners party in Los Angeles last night at The Standard Hotel. Former WWE Diva and frequent partygoer Stacy Keibler also attended the event.
Cryme Tyme’s Shad Gaspard posted the following comments on his MySpace account concerning the following interview published online today.
The SmackDown star claims his comments about WWE’s PG-rated product were taken out of context and only published due to the recent attention he’s garnered from possibly landing a role in the forthcoming Conan the Barbarian remake.
He wrote:
“It has been brought to my attention that there is an article about me for an interview that I did several months ago, that was supervised by the WWE. The interviewer was very cool but for some reason, has decided to take some of the comments I made out of context, and not use our full conversation. At the time of the interview, we were laughing and joking and having a good time. But now, several months later, because of all the press for Conan, he has made me sound ignorant and uneducated by excluding parts of the conversation. This is a common tool of the media. I myself enjoy WWE programming, but at the same time, sometimes find myself disagreeing with the direction things go. Nonetheless, I always understand that there is a bigger picture than what I see in front of me. As a whole, WWE has taken great strides in preserving our PG rating, and has achieved much success, seeing as our ratings have gone up and our viewership has as well. If this story were worthwhile and creditable, he would have put it out several months ago.
“I’ve always had a love hate relationship with wrestling dirt sheets. But since the last few fiascos where false information was said about me, and websites have corrected themselves and done better reporting, and websites like PW Insider, Lords of Pain, 411 Mania, and E Wrestling have done a great job deleting rumors, and reporting factual news about the wrestling industry. For that, I congratulate them, but this article about me likening the WWE to porn is pure B.S. Lets face it, the only reason it has been brought up now is because of my recent press outside of the WWE.”
— Tonight’s edition of WWE Raw takes place from the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. Rock legend Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon will be the special guest hosts. The advertised main event is John Cena, Triple H, and Shawn Michaels vs. Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, and Big Show. This is expected to be a dark match, as its the same match that took place after last week’s Raw went off the air.
— After writing on Twitter that he has “Officially recovered from the Swine Flu!,” WWE star Shad Gaspard has changed his tune and says he never had the illness. He now says, “I was just sick no swine flu…Cryme Tyme has the dopest fans!” When questioned about the conflicting Tweets, he said, “I don’t and and never did have the swine flu.”
— This week is “WWE Week” on MyNetworkTV. In addition to Friday’s SmackDown, the network will be featuring two WWE-themed episodes of the “Deal or No Deal” gameshow on Tuesday night and will air John Cena’s action movie “The Marine” on Thursday night.