– The “Tough Enough reunion” edition of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast is now online. The show features former Tough Enough host “Stone Cold” Steve Austin talking about the show with several of the cast members who appeared as contestants during the season. You can check that show out online at PodcastOne.com.
– The following is the trailer for the new Kayfabe Commentaries “YouShoot” release featuring a shoot interview with ECW original Balls Mahoney:
– WWE released Knuckles Madsen from his developmental contract today, according to a report at PWInsider. Madsen had been under contract since late 2012.
– WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin mentioned on a recent Steve Austin Show podcast that he is trying to get The Rock to appear on the show. When asked by a fan when he’ll be interviewing The Rock, Austin replied:
– In the latest issue of WWE Magazine (cover dated January 2014, featuring John Cena on the cover), Kaitlyn pays tribute to fellow Texan “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in a photo shoot. In an accompanying interview, the Hybrid Diva reveals that she would like to bring back memories of the legendary wrestler’s feud with Vince McMahon by going one-on-one with Stephanie McMahon.
Responding to a question asking her who her ideal WrestleMania opponent would be, Kaitlyn said, “Stephanie McMahon! I’d love to see our names in lights together because she seems untouchable now, and it would be epic if we could bring back memories of the Austin vs. McMahon rivalry with Kaitlyn vs. McMahon.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Kaitlyn says she is most proud of helping change the general view on the preferred mold for female wrestlers. She states, “I made it acceptable to be something other than a cookie-cutter prototype for the women in this business. I know there are a few who claim something similar, but do those ladies also look good with two different colors in their hair?”
– On Sept. 10 via Twitter, Zack Ryder revealed a goal to gain fifteen pounds by Oct. 1. “Got a lot of down time this month…gonna use the time wisely…training hard & eating A LOT…I want to gain 15 pounds by October 1st. #carbs,” he remarked. The New York native, who has sparingly appeared on WWE programming since early October (he has only appeared in two televised matches in the past sixty days, both of which aired on WWE Superstars), has indeed gained weight as he’s now up to 220 pounds (an increase from a billed weight of 214 pounds). However, not all of it is muscle.
In response to a person on Twitter calling him “fat” and a “pudgy boy” (based on a photo from a recent live event of him appearing heftier), Ryder responded, “220 and ZACKED. You must have seen a bad picture. #bulking.”
The following are some quotes from recent interviews with TNA star Kurt Angle:
On working with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in WWE: “Steve and I had a great chemistry. We both did each other wrong many times. Ultimately, I would say he was one of the best I have seen in my life. He was better than anybody in the ring. Not just his character, but his ability to talk on the microphone with that attitude – he was a complete wrestler.”
On people calling pro wrestling “fake”: “If one calls it fake, then it’s an insult to the commitment of a pro wrestler. It is (an insult if you call it fake). It is rather pre-determined. We both know who the winners are going to be. It is one of the barbaric form of athletics I have done. In that ring, we wrestle on woods like this (points to the table in front). Imagine getting slammed on that. So, we have to learn how to avoid being injured when getting slammed. Pro Wrestling is the toughest I have ever done. I broke my neck four times, broke my arms, legs. I had a great career there and I am proud of it.”
As previously reported, WWE is set to make a “major announcement” at the 2014 International CES trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 4th.
Along with Vince McMahon, who will be on hand to make the announcement, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena and Shawn Michaels will also be in attendance.
In the invitations sent out to those scheduled to attend, WWE is promising a “groundbreaking announcement,” which is rumored to involve the WWE Network.
– Mexican wrestling legend Konnan continues to take shots at current talent on the WWE roster, most recently setting his sights on the current WWE Divas. Konnan noted that, “they suck. Only Tamina, Natalya and AJ can ‘go.'”
Konnan also tore into new TNA character Ethan Carter III, tweeting, “You couldn’t be a star if you were thrown by a Ninja. #BOOM.”
– WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin noted on his podcast on Tuesday that Vince McMahon is interested in coming on his show. Austin said that he and McMahon are looking to find a mutually viable time to record an interview.
Steve Austin’s new “Broken Skull Ranch” reality competition series is now casting, with contestants competing for a chance to win $10,000.
Fans interested in competing on the show can sign up at BrokenSkullRanchCasting.com.
“Do you think you’re the toughest person in America? Are you ready to go head to head against other competitors in grueling and punishing hardcore challenges?”
– WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin interviewed Jim Cornette on Sunday morning. The Cornette interview will air on his “Steve Austin Show” podcast on Thursday. Austin tweeted:
WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin announced on his latest “Steve Austin Show: Unleashed” podcast (listen here) that the CMT cable channel has given the green light for a new reality competition series.
While speaking to his interview guest Taz, Austin said that the “Steve Austin Broken Skull Ranch Challenge” will be a “bust ass show” for regular and hardcore athletes to prove in front of the world that they’re tough. Austin did not specify if the athletes will be training pro wrestling, like tough enough, or if the show will be similar to The Rock’s TNT show “The Hero.”
Austin also said that he plans to take the Steve Austin Show on the road in 2014, once he finishes up with a few outstanding commitments. He also said that he wants to do a fourth season of Redneck Island, but CMT has not yet signed on for it.
Chris Jericho’s new “Talk is Jericho” podcast has officially launched, with episode #1 now online at PodcastOne.com. His first guest is none other than WWE Hall of Famer “Stone” Cold Steve Austin.
Among the topics discussed in this inaugural episode:
Why he decided to get into podcasting
The recent “Andy Kaufman is alive” hoax
Austin being offered a spinoff to Nash Bridges
Music
The Undertaker
Steve Austin’s influences
Their experiences in WCW
They also announced that Austin will be returning to Talk is Jericho next week for the second part of their interview.
– The debut edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, which features an interview with WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, is now available online. Fans interested in checking out the debut of Jericho’s new podcast can download it for free at PodcastOne.com.
– WWE Superstar and current World Heavyweight Champion John Cena recently took to Twitter to address the feedback from WWE fans regarding his upcoming title unification match against Randy Orton at the WWE TLC pay-per-view. Cena tweeted the following:
I truly have taken great pleasure in seeing the quite strong opinions of the @WWEUniverse in regards to #TLC
– Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown drew an average of 2.641 million viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 2.641 million average marks a pretty significant decrease from the impressive 3.106 million viewers that the show averaged the previous week.
– As previously reported, WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan appeared on the “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which is available online right now. During the interview, Bryan revealed that he and his fiancee, Brie Bella, intend to get married during WrestleMania weekend in April of 2014. Bryan said the reason they are likely to tie the knot at that time is because it is a rare time when WWE Superstars actually get a break from their hectic travel schedule.
You can listen to the full interview with Bryan on Austin’s podcast online at PodcastOne.com.
– WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has officially invited Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to appear on his Steve Austin Show podcast. First, Austin tweeted:
Fixing to talk to my buddy Brian Knobs of the Nasty Boys for #steveaustinshow Unleashed. Should be highly entertaining. Coming soon.
– Antonio Cesaro has once again acknowledged fans who hold up “Cesaro Section” signs at WWE TV tapings. Regarding last night’s Survivor Series, he tweeted:
– As previously reported, WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan is scheduled to appear on a future edition of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast. Also scheduled for the podcast is veteran pro wrestling journalist and editor of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer. Meltzer’s appearance on the show is scheduled to air either Tuesday or Thursday of next week.
– The latest edition of “WWE Rank’D” on the official WWE YouTube channel looks at the best “Attitude Adjustments” by John Cena at past WrestleMania events. You can watch that video below:
– As previously reported, former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho is starting a new online podcast. Jericho recently posted an update noting that the podcast will be called “Talk Is Jericho.” Jericho also noted that his first guest will still be “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. “Talk Is Jericho” is scheduled to debut on December 4th.
– According to a report on the IndianExpress.com website, a wrestler named Rajesh Kumar is set to begin training with WWE in Japan in the near future. Kumar is 39 years old, stands 7-foot 5-inches tall and weighs in at 335 pounds. He claims he meat WWE Superstar The Great Khali when he came to India two years ago and that was his motivation to begin training for pro wrestling.
– Former WWE Diva and ex-wife of WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Debra Marshall, recently noted on her official Facebook page that she has been accepted into the University of Alabama’s criminal justice graduate program and will start in January.
– The following are some attendance figures from the recent WWE European tour:
November 13th in Nottingham, England drew approximately 5,300 fans
November 14th in Leeds, England drew approximately 7,300 fans
November 15th in London, England drew approximately 12,000 fans
November 16th in Minehead, England drew approximately 5,000 fans
November 16th in Vienna, Austria drew approximately 3,500 fans
– Chris Jericho revealed on Twitter that his new “Talk is Jericho” will podcast will premiere on December 4th at PodcastOne.com. His first guest will be none other that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, who also has a podcast at PodcastOne.
– Speaking of Austin’s podcast, his next guest will be fellow WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes.
– Hornswoggle has a cameo in the new ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ movie and is featured in the movie trailer, which you can view here (around the 1:27 mark):
– WWE will tape the December 2nd edition of RAW from from the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The advertised dark match main events are John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio and WWE Champion Randy Orton vs. Big Show. It’s worth noting that aside from Triple H and the Authority, WWE is also advertising “The McMahons” will be appearing.
– WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is this week’s guest on Colt Cabana’s “Art of Wrestling” podcast.
“Stone Cold Steve Austin is one of, if not, the most popular wrestlers of all time. Now, hes hanging out with Colt, talking shop like its no big deal. From WWF merchandise records to moving the fork lift, Steve makes for a great podcast. Oh Hell Yea!”
– Local advertisements for next week’s post-Survivor Series edition of WWE RAW are promoting “The McMahon’s, Triple H and more.” Whether or not this is another case of early advertising, or “The McMahon’s” meaning Stephanie McMahon and Triple H, even though it’s plural, remains to be seen. If you go by WWE advertising, it appears as though Vince McMahon will be back on RAW next week. He has been rumored to return for a while now, although his return continues to get pushed back each time it’s scheduled to happen.
– Also announced for next week’s RAW are dark matches featuring John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship and Randy Orton vs. Big Show for the WWE Championship, both of which will be Survivor Series rematches by that point.
– The latest edition of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast is now online. This week’s first show features Steve Austin interviewing veteran pro wrestling journalist Wade Keller. You can check out the show online at PodcastOne.com.
– According to online reports, WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes is currently working through a case of bronchitis.
– Former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho announced the debut of his new podcast on Monday. Jericho revealed that WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will be his first guest. Jericho tweeted the following:
– Former WWE Superstar Ken Doane, who has caused a lot of controversy in the past, recently posted on Twitter that he is “entertaining the idea of doing a shoot interview.” Doane tweeted the following:
Entertaining the idea of doing a shoot interview… hands down the best one ever. #NoHoldingBack
