Posts Tagged ‘Tommy Dreamer’

Jericho Explains Why He Wore A Ziggler T-Shirt, No New SD GM

– Alberto Del Rio, Aksana, Antonio Cesaro and other Superstars discuss last night’s SmackDown events in Backstage Fallout. Chris Jericho also explains why he wore a Dolph Ziggler T-Shirt while attacking “The Showoff.”

“Pink. Very summery, with kind of some pastel blues, is it teal? Is that what you call that? I saw the front, it says “It’s not showing off if you back it up.” And that’s pretty much the epitome of what Chris Jericho does every single night,” he says. “So I don’t know if this is a shirt for Dolph Ziggler. It’s definitely not the shirt of someone who’s “losing his touch,” now is it Mr. Ziggy? So uh, come to think of it, I don’t really like this anymore, it’s cheap fabric, pink’s not really my color, so I’ll just give this to you. See ya next week Dolph!”

– Days after AJ was named the new General Manager of Raw, no new GM was slated for SmackDown. WWE.com has an article asking whether the blue brand needs a resident General Manager.

– Tommy Dreamer’s House of Hardcore promotion will be launching a professional wrestling school in Poughkeepsie, New York. Dreamer, Vik Dalishus and Hale Collins will be the instructors. E-mail school@houseofhardcore.net for more information.

Was Randy Orton Backstage At Raw?, Edge Appearing At Indy

– Randy Orton, who is currently serving a 60-day suspension for his second violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program, was backstage at Monday’s Raw emanating from his hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.

– WWE Hall of Famer Edge has been announced to appear at the House of Hardcore’s debut on October 6 at Poughkeepsie, New York. Other talent slated for the show include Tommy Dreamer, Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner, Chris Masters, The Sandman, Daivari, Jazz, Luke Gallows, The Young Bucks, Hale Collins and Sami Callihan.

– The July 21 episode of A.M. Raw draw a 0.34 cable rating, with 377,000 viewers.

– Jim Ross commented on Monday’s Raw via Twitter: “I really enjoyed my time in St Louis..#RAW1000 was a heck of a production. Pleased I got to visit the announce desk. Thx WWE & Twitterverse.”

(source: PWInsider.com)

Matt Morgan’s Latest Cryptic Tweet, Dreamer’s HoH, Bellas-Maxim

– Today’s wrestling birthdays include Shelton Benjamin (37), PN News (46), Marc Mero (52) and Kevin Nash (53).

– Tommy Dreamer will be revealing some of the talents for his new House of Hardcore promotion later today. The promotion will hold its first live event on October 6th from Poughkeepsie, New York.

– The Bella Twins will be appearing in the new issue of Maxim Magazine. The Twins appeared in the Spanish issue of Maxim a few months ago.

– Matt Morgan continues to tweet cryptic messages about his future in pro wrestling. Morgan, who is rumored to be returning to WWE in the coming months, was asked on Twitter if he’s signed with the organization. He responded:

New WWE Show Announced, Dreamer Launching New Promotion

— WWE is launching a new weekly one-hour show called “WWE Main Event” that will air Wednesday nights (8/7 central) on ION Television. In a press release sent out on Monday, WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon says:

“WWE looks forward to this new partnership with ION Television. We are excited about producing this new television show, WWE Main Event, and bringing our fans to ION Television every Wednesday.”

WWE Main Event debuts on October 3rd and will feature “a big arena experience with live audiences like current WWE weekly programs from both RAW and SmackDown.” There is no mention of the show featuring first-run programming, so it might be a highlights show.

For more on WWE Main Event, visit Zap2It.com.
— WWE Tag Team Champions Kofi Kingston & R-Truth will be doing an autograph signing this afternoon from the Glenbrook Dodge dealership in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

— ECW original Tommy Dreamer is launching a new promotional called “House of Hardcore” (the same name of the former ECW training academy). The first HoH show will take place on October 6th from the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Below is Tommy Dreamer’s official announcement of the new company:

Benoit Double Murder and Suicide Anniversary, Dreamer’s Column

– This weekend marks the five-year anniversary of the Chris Benoit double murder-suicide that occurred over a three-day period ending on June 24, 2007.

Chris Benoit killed his wife, Nancy, strangled his seven-year-old son, Daniel, and subsequently committed suicide by hanging. Autopsy results show Benoit first murdered his wife. She was bound at the feet and wrists and died of asphyxiation on the evening of June 22, 2007. The couple’s son, who also died of asphyxia, was apparently killed as he lay in bed on June 23, 2007. The following day, Benoit committed suicide by hanging himself with the pulley of a weight machine.

– Tommy Dreamer has published his latest column, where he proclaims “Life really is a lot like pro wrestling.”

“I say life is a lot like pro wrestling. It is scripted, but we can’t predict the outcome. In wrestling, you get knocked down a lot, but it is how you get up and keep on fighting that makes you the person you are,” he writes.

– Mick Foley announced via Twitter upcoming Stand-up comedy appearances: “7/12 in Ocala, FL 7/18+19 on Long Island, 7/20-22 in NJ, 7/25-28 in #Montreal realmickfoley.com.”

R-Truth Confirmed To Have Broken His Foot, Jericho Countdown

– Sources within WWE have confirmed that WWE Tag Team Champion R-Truth suffered a broken foot. He did not go on the Raw brand’s tour of Spain last week-Kofi Kingston partnered with Zack Ryder and Brodus Clay at events.

– Counting down to thirteen days remaining on his thirty-day WWE suspension due to an irresponsible act of denigrating the Brazilian flag at a WWE live event in São Paulo on May 24, Chris Jericho tweeted Sunday, “Jason Voorhees was the killer in the Friday The 13th movies. 13 is the name of the new Megadeth album. I have 13 black socks…”

– Tom Prichard, who WWE recently released from his role as head trainer of Florida Championship Wrestling, is now on Twitter. He is accepting bookings via bookdrtom@aol.com.

– Tommy Dreamer is today’s Superstar of the Day on WWE.com.

(source: PWInsider.com)

WWE Officials Negative On Rey Mysterio, Chat With Vickie

– Following Rey Mysterio’s visit backstage at last week’s Raw SuperShow in San Diego, California, any mention of his name to WWE brass reportedly resulted in a very negative speech. There has been underlying friction for years between WWE management and Rey Mystero due to several tough contract negotiations and not returning from injuries as early as they’d like. Also, some feel because of his small stature, he’s lucky to be employed to WWE.

– Vickie Guerrero will participate in a live chat with fans on MyVickieGuerrero.com Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. MST.

– Monday’s Raw SuperShow at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota drew just over 9,000 fans.

– Jerry Lawler will face Tommy Dreamer on March 16 in Nashville, Tennessee at 1056 East Trinity Lane. The show also features a match between Doug Gilbert and Larry Zbyszko.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Details On The Miz’s Backstage Heat, Warrior Appearing In NY

— The Miz has as much heat as anyone in WWE, but it has little to do with him not catching R-Truth during the Six-Pack Challenge on last week’s Raw SuperShow. Rather, the animosity is being attributed to his obnoxious behavior as many of his co-workers are turned off by it.

“The feeling is he’s like a little frat boy who is loud and has to be the center of attention,” the Wrestling Observer says.

As reported last week, it is widely believed within WWE that his work has regressed, both in the squared circle and verbally. When he was low on the totem pole, he appeared motivated and forced management to make him a headliner. He is now back to mid-card status and isn’t giving WWE much reason to elevate him again.

— Ultimate Warrior has been announced to appear for Northeast Wrestling on March 23, 2012 at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. He will sign autographs, cut a promo and it’s being teased that he will do something physical.

The show will also feature John Hennigan vs. Dave Finlay and the first-ever match between Melina and Velvet Sky. Matt Hardy, Tommy Dreamer and Jerry Lawler are scheduled to appear as well.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Live SD Scheduled For April, Cut Wrestler Expected To Return

— The official website of the Hampton Coliseum is advertising the Tuesday, April 10, 2012 SmackDown show as a live broadcast.

Advertised for the live audience is Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show in a No Disqualification and No Count Out Match for the World Heavyweight Championship and Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett in a Street Fight Match.

— Many people within WWE expect Wes Brisco to be offered a contract “sooner or later” since his father (Gerald Brisco) and girlfriend are employed to the company, reports the Wrestling Globe Newsletter. He was released from his developmental contract in June.

— The May 1, 2012 SmackDown taping will be held at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio.

— Tommy Dreamer turns 41 years old Tuesday while Nelson Frazier (a/k/a Viscera, Big Daddy V) turns 40.

Jericho Responds To Online Critics, WWE Remembers SuperBrawl

— Chris Jericho posted a message on Twitter in response to online critics.

“Funny how some of u never stop complaining and think u know it all,” he wrote. “Just sit back and enjoy the ride…you’ll have a lot more fun!”

— WWE highlighted World Championship Wrestling’s annual February pay-per-view event SuperBrawl on this week’s episode of Vintage Collection. Matches featured include The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Young Pistols (WCW SuperBrawl), Billy Kidman vs. Vampiro (WCW SuperBrawl 2000), Scott Steiner vs. Diamond Dallas Page (WCW SuperBrawl Revenge), Steve Austin, Paul Orndorff and Rick Rude vs. Sting, Dustin Rhodes and Brian Pillman in a Thundercage Match (WCW Superbrawl IV).

The 1998 edition is currently airing its entirety on WWE Classics On Demand.

— Tommy Dreamer will be holding a wrestling seminar on March 8 in Winnipeg. Cost is $35 and spots are limited. E-mail danny@cwecanada.ca for more information.

Triple H’s Return To TV, Dreamer Saves Punk, Legends House,

– The Game is expected to return to RAW on a regular basis until WrestleMania to add some extra star power to the shows.

It was announced on RAW that Triple H is scheduled to for next week’s show, where he’ll decide if John Laurinaitis is fit to be the Interim RAW General Manager. He is also being advertised for the March 12th RAW Supershow from Cleveland, the same show that The Rock is scheduled for.

The latest talk behind the scenes is that Triple H vs. The Undertaker is still planned for WrestleMania, their third encounter at the big event.

– ECW original Tommy Dreamer says he saved CM Punk’s job with WWE twice. Dreamer tells RadarOnline.com:

“He [CM Punk] had little-to-no chance of ever making it in the WWE — he wasn’t their type of guy. I saved his job two times when he was about to be let go — I was saying, ‘Ya gotta keep this kid, ya gotta keep this kid.”

– In the unlikely event that the WWE Network launch is significantly delayed beyond the fall, it’s possible that WWE could shop the “Legends House” reality show around to other networks.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Rosita Discusses Her Rookie Year, Opportunities Knockouts Get

Impact Wrestling star Rosita joined us this week on DD360 to discuss her incredible year since joining the company in January. Rosita fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a wrestling star in 2011, positively marking the 10th anniversary of her father’s tragic passing during the 9/11 terror attacks. As fans will know, Rosita’s father, an amateur wrestler himself, inspired Rosita to become a wrestler. Her inspiring story earned her the Pro Wrestling Illustrated award for Inspiring Wrestler of the Year, as announced by Dixie Carter this week.

Highlights from the interview below. You can listen here:

On her rookie year in Impact Wrestling: “It’s been a crazy journey so far. I look back a couple of years ago, and seeing where I am now, there’s no way I thought I’d be where I am right now.”

“It’s truly amazing to see where determination and drive will lead you. From people telling me, ‘Oh no, you’re too small’ and ‘You can’t do those things that everyone else can do because you’re so small’, and you put those people to rest saying, ‘I can do this no matter what’. I had Tommy Dreamer, who’s amazing to me, from the very first day I met him — he actually was the one to say to me, ‘I believe in you, I know that you can do this. Let’s see what you can do at TNA’. Everybody at TNA has been amazing to me too, so I’ve been truly blessed on this whole [journey].”

On winning PWI’s Inspirational Wrestler of the Year award: “I remember when I was first presented the award, I was amazed. Usually when I’m shocked, I’m like, ‘Oh, my God’ — I just lose my breath and I [get] lost for words. I just looked at it like, ‘Oh, my God, this is amazing’.”

“I just remember bringing it home to my mom and she just started crying. She couldn’t even believe that her daughter — her crazy little daughter [Laughs] — actually touched the lives of other people to say that I’m an inspiration. It was an absolute honor.”

The screen time & opportunities afforded to the Knockouts division: “I think it’s super important [to have the screen time and opportunities the Knockouts receive]. Back to what I was saying about Hardcore Justice, I mean, despite the fact that myself and Sarita lost against [Brooke] Tessmacher and Tara, that was one of my favorite matches and that match alone was a good 10 minutes. When was the last time you really got a [Divas] match that’s over two minutes in WWE?”

“I’m just glad that we are given that time to show everybody who we are and show everybody what we have. And everybody is so different — you can look at Sarita and know that [there is] no comparison to Velvet Sky or Angelina Love. Everybody has their own certain characters. Everybody has something that they bring to the table.”

“I think it’s great that we get so much airtime to show that, and if you look, sometimes there’s more than one Knockouts match. You’re lucky if you get one Divas match in WWE.”

On her on-screen cousin Sarita overcoming the difficult year she’s had with facial paralysis & a nasty fall in Mexico: “From the moment I met Sarita, you can see that she is just, from top to bottom, inside and out, tough. She’s very tough. She’s very sincere, and she’s very sweet, but she’s tough as nails. No matter what, she will always get up from a fall. She didn’t let facial paralysis stop her from performing. She didn’t let that fall [in Mexico] stop her from coming back to the Impact Zone and doing what she does best and I couldn’t be more proud of her because there’s just some things, people are like, ‘Okay, I’m not going to go wrestle anymore after that’ or ‘Not my face, no’, but she’s not afraid of anything. It’s crazy. That’s another reason I look up to her.”

Former WWE Diva Backstage At Raw, Dusty Rhodes Joins Twitter

— Former WWE Diva Cherry stated on Twitter that she will be on hand for today’s Raw SuperShow in Tampa, Florida. She wrote:

“Raw in Tampa this Monday! So excited to see all my friends again! Although I still see them all the time anyway! I smell a party!”

Cherry also revealed that she met with Beth Phoenix yesterday.

We haven’t heard anything about Cherry returning to WWE, but we’ll post an update on this if it becomes available.

— WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes is on Twitter @DustyWWE. The account has been confirmed by his son, Goldust.

— Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis appears at Terryville Middle School, 21 North Main Street, Terryville, Connecticut this Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for an autograph signing. Mick Foley, Tommy Dreamer, Luke Robinson and Robbie E will also be on hand for the event.

Live SmackDown Spoilers Tonight, Tommy Dreamer’s Latest Show

– WWE will tape this week’s NXT and SmackDown shows tonight from Bridgeport, Connecticut.

  • SEScoops.com will have LIVE SPOILERS of tonight’s SmackDown tapings

The main event of SmackDown will see Randy Orton and Sheamus team up against Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett.

The dark match main event is advertised as Big Show, Orton and Sheamus vs. Henry, Rhodes and Christian with Booker T as the guest referee. Due to Christian’s ankle injury, he almost certainly won’t be participating.

– WWE returns to Fort Lauderdale, FL on Saturday, December 3rd. The top matches for that show will be WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. CM Punk and John Cena vs. The Miz.

– Episode 6 of Tommy Dreamer’s new Youtube show is now online, you can check that out here:

Tommy Dreamer Says He Left TNA Due To Their Lack Of Logic

Tommy Dreamer appeared on Busted Open, which airs every Monday and Wednesday on Sirius 92 and XM 207 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

Dreamer vs. Raven: “Yeah, oh man that was to me, one of the greater stories, feuds in wrestling history .. I put that up there with Dusty Rhodes, and Kevin Sullivan, Carlos Colon, Abdul the Butcher, Bret & Shawn. Just for the sake of how much stuff we really did, and you think longevity-wise you know. We lasted 3 years with that storyline of me never beating him, and the best part of that storyline with me was all the characters that spawned from it with you know Stevie Richards, Beulah, Francine, The Pit Bulls, Brian Lee, so many, The BWO. So many people were actually able to actually get a career because of that as well”

The End of ECW: “Well, it was an amazing, amazing team effort, and there’s a lot of guys who helped contribute to it, I just… I guess my legacy is also just because of so much, behind the scenes that I contributed to the company, and I was also pretty much the last man to stay in the company. I actually stayed longer than Paul Heyman, which was sad cuz’ he was the real owner. And , you know, I went down with the ship, but now it’s all good cuz’ it’s made me the man who I am. At times I was also thinking of changing my name to , ECW or like Edward Charles Wright cuz’ every time I wrestle, they seem to chant that.”

Not wanting to hold titles: “Actually , one of the many fights me and Paul Heyman got into , to me, titles; I never wanted to hold one. You know, titles were given, to me, they’re given to guys to help them get to the next level, and in the original ECW, I really didn’t need it, but the story worked out better cuz’ a lot of times where do you go from there once you win the title. Then, you know, the whole storyline, and again, it was all Paul basically saying, “Don’t put the title around your waist. I don’t want anyone ever to say there was a picture of you with the title around your waist, and like that would be the next chapter for Tommy Dreamer. He finally won the title. Not only did he lose the girl, but he also never got a picture of him with the title around his waist, you know just to add to the saga of professional wrestling, and the original ECW.”

Parting ways with TNA Wrestling: “There was a lot of things. It was.. contracts and it just whatever. I didn’t put up with a lot of stuff in WWE, I’m not gonna’ put up with stuff in TNA. And you know what? I miss everybody in WWE, and I miss everybody in TNA, but,..I’m happy in my life and at 40 years old, if I can’t, I don’t want to say do it my way, but again, not seeing things done logically, and looking at stuff from a business point of view. Then I just say it doesn’t make sense to me, and it’s like no matter how hard I work, no matter how much I destroy my body, no matter how much other guys destroy their body, if stuff’s not going to change, to me that really, really bothers me, and I don’t know. I guess I don’t want to be a part of it.

“I don’t want negativity in my life just because I’m in a way different stage in my life. I love wrestling. I‘ve loved it since I was a little kid, and I don’t want to be the bitter old veteran who hates wrestling, and for a while like when stuff doesn’t make sense or they just do stuff to do it, and just do it, I get so mad. I just..I’d rather just walk away and watch it from afar, and be like an armed chair quarterback on Monday’s or Tuesday’s, ya’ know?”

Video: Tommy Dreamer New Online Video Show

ECW original Tommy Dreamer uveiled the debut episode of his online video show on Monday.

Episode 1 of The Tommy Dreamer TV features a cameo from former WWE star Carlito:

Cena Grants Wishes In Mexico, CMLL Stars Get Tryouts & More

– While in Mexico this week, John Cena granted several “wishes” for sick children through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

– Several wrestlers from Mexico’s CMLL promotion (we’ve heard as many as 7) received WWE tryouts over the weekend.

– The never-ending season of WWE NXT: Redemption will finally be coming to an end soon.

– As we covered her in the site earlier this month, David Otunga’s wedding to Hollywood star Jennifer Hudson has been put on hold. The National Enquirer has picked up the story – and says the main reason for the couple taking a step backwards is that Otunga refuses a prenuptial agreement. The Enquirer states that Jennifer Hudson is worth around $15 million – which does explain why she is looking to protect her assets before getting married.

– Tommy Dreamer is set to debut some sort of new show this week. Dreamer tweeted on Sunday:

“Spoke to my producer. The show is finished. Tommorrow it will debut. Let the fun begin.”

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Melina To Wrestle In Mexico, Former Knockout On Facebook

— Melina is returning to her roots as she has been announced for Wrestling All Star Pros’ upcoming tour of Mexico. The multi-time champion is of Mexican descent.

Other former WWE talent scheduled for the tour taking place Nov. 4-20 include Vladimir Kozlov, Chris Masters, Tommy Dreamer, Carlito, The Boogeyman, Super Crazy, Eugene, Trevor Murdoch, Jillian Hall, Serena, Mr. Aguila and referee Marty Elias.

Details on the tour are available here.

— “Future Legend” Melissa Anderson (a/k/a Alissa Flash and Raisha Saeed) has launched a page on Facebook.

— David Hart Smith will be at the Big Time Wrestling events in Newark, California on Oct. 14, 2011 and Dec. 9, 2011.

Mickie James Sets Record On Impact, Karen Given New Role

— Mickie James beat Winter tonight on Impact Wrestling to capture the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship for the second time. It also marks as her eighth national title victory, breaking Trish Stratus’ record of seven.

— Eric Bischoff appointed Karen Jarrett the VP of the Knockouts division on tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling. In her first act, she made Jackie and ODB full-time roster members. Jarrett then announced that Traci Brooks, who was scripted to act disappointed in being snubbed for the role of Knockout Law, would be her assistant.

Meanwhile, Jackie and ODB have been added to Impact Wrestling’s roster page.

— TNA Knockout Tag Team Champion Tara, Tommy Dreamer and former TNA Knockout Sojo Bolt are advertised to appear for Remix Pro Wrestling on Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Marietta Middle School 242 Seventh St. Marietta, Ohio. Visit www.remixprowrestling.com for more information.

Tommy Dreamer’s Departure Confirmed, Title Match On Impact

— Tommy Dreamer’s profile was removed from the Impact Wrestling roster page over the weekend, thus confirming his departure from the organization.

Meanwhile, Suicide has been added back to the page.

— Some cable guides are advertising a Knockout Tag Team Championship Match pitting Sarita and Rosita vs. Velvet Sky and Miss Tessmacher for this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

— Matches scheduled for this week’s Impact Wrestling live events in Ontario and New York are as follows: Mr. Anderson vs. Kurt Angle; AJ Styles vs. Scott Steiner; James Storm and Alex Shelley (with Robert Roode) vs. The British Invasion; Abyss vs. Kazarian; Mickie James and Tara vs. Angelina Love and Winter; Jeff Jarrett vs. Eric Young (with Orlando Jordan); Matt Morgan vs. D’Angelo Dinero.

source: PWInsider.com

TNA Star Takes Up Smoking To Lose Weight, More On Dreamer

— Tammy Sytch stated on her Facebook account Tuesday that a performer for TNA Wrestling recently took up smoking due to pressure from management to lose weight.

She wrote, “A TNA performer started the unhealthy habit of smoking, under pressure from management to lose weight… great business practices by TNA!!! Good job! I smell lawsuit!”

Sytch added further: “It’s not a story…it was something directly told to me from this person…and no, I’m not giving up any names.”

— Regarding the report of Tommy Dreamer’s contract with TNA Wrestling expiring next month, it is true. He reveals in a newly published interview with The Wrestler that TNA wanted him to sign two-year deal last year, but he only wanted it to be for one year. He also said he’s “happy” with TNA.

Dreamer debuted on June 13, 2010 at Slammiversary.

Dreamer’s Contract Expiring, Match Preview For Tonight’s Impact

— Tommy Dreamer’s contract with TNA Wrestling expires in approximately one month.

— Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam is advertised for tonight’s episode of IMPACT WRESTLING. Other matches taped last week for the show include:

* Jeff Jarrett vs. Matt Morgan,

* AJ Styles and Daniels vs. Brother Ray and Tommy Dreamer

* Mickie James vs. Winter

* Abyss vs. Brian Kendrick

* Eric Young vs. Gunner

— TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James is scheduled to perform at the 2011 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee on June 7, 8 and 10.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

New Matches Announced For Sacrifice, Chyna & Harris Added

A singles match between AJ Styles and Tommy Dreamer was announced on tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT! for this Sunday’s TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view event.

A match between Brian Kendrick and Robbie E was also announced for the event.

Chyna was revealed tonight on iMPACT! as Kurt Angle’s mystery partner for their Mixed Tag Match vs. Jeff and Karen Jarrett

Meanwhile, Chris Harris was revealed as Matt Hardy’s partner for their TNA World Tag Team Championship Match against Beer Money, Inc.

The announced card is as follows:

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Sting (c)

Mixed Tag Match
Kurt Angle and Chyna vs. Jeff Jarrett and Karen Jarrett

TNA World Tag Team Championship Match
Matt Hardy and Chris Harris vs. Beer Money, Inc. (c)

TNA Women’s Knockout Championship
Mickie James (c) vs. Madison Rayne

TNA X Division Championship Match
Kazarian (c) vs. Max Buck

Challenge Match
AJ Styles vs. Tommy Dreamer

Hernandez and Anarquia vs. Shannon Moore and Jesse Neal

Abyss vs. Crimson

Brian Kendrick vs. Robbie E

Morrison Debuting New Ring Gear, TNA Star Visits WWE Crew

— John Morrison announced today that he is debuting a ‘new look’ tonight at WrestleMania XXVII.

WWE posted a video of Morrison showing off a pair of bedazzled pants.

“Sports entertainment is all about evolution,” he said. “You’ve got to evolve, constantly keep yourself fresh, and I think this is one of the ways I’m going to do that.”

— WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart said yesterday on Hillbilly Jim’s “Moonshine Matinee” show on SIRIUS that actor Jim Carrey would be attending WrestleMania XXVII.

— TNA Wrestling talent Tommy Dreamer and former WWE star Ernest Miller were among those visiting the WWE crew at their hotel this weekend.

source: PWInsider.com

Former WWE Divas Hosting “Tough Enough” AfterShow

TLC — Torrie Wilson, Lilian Garcia and Candice Michelle — have teamed up with AfterBuzzTV.com to host a live aftershow on WWE’s Tough Enough.

The show will stream live every Monday night immediately following Tough Enough on the USA Network at ustream.tv/afterbuzztv. The first episode will stream live tomorrow night at midnight ET/9 PT before moving to its regular time slot of 11:15/8:15 the following Monday.

The show will feature guests on a weekly basis. “Hardcore Original” Tommy Dreamer is scheduled to appear on Monday’s show.