— According to the official website of Trish Stratus, she will be appearing on Raw tonight.
— The official website of Florida Championship Wrestling has announced that WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and his son, WWE developmental wrestler Richie Steamboat, will be participating in an autograph signing at the April 8 show in Largo, Florida (located on Largo Minnreg Hall 6340 126th Avenue North). Bell time is 7:30 p.m.
— Rey Mysterio is featured on the cover of the latest issue of WWE Kids Magazine.
— ESPN.com has an article on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars highlighting the athletes on the show, Chris Jericho and Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward.
IGN.com features an interview with multi-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus promoting the USA Network’s revival of Tough Enough, who appears as a trainer on the show. She notes that many of the contestants have previous wrestling experience.
“A lot of the contestants have a background,” Stratus said. “They come from wrestling backgrounds. They’ve been doing it for a few years, but it’s an entirely different thing to be doing it on the big stage and to do it professionally and to do it with the grind of the big WWE machine.”
Stratus said of current WWE talent, Natalya is “untapped.”
She explained, “Fans are starting to get to know her more and more and I’m just waiting for the day where she goes out there and really can do her thing because I don’t think she’s been given the opportunity to really get out there and show everybody what she’s got.”
In light of Sunny’s induction into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class, Stratus suggested that Chyna be enshrined next.
“I think Chyna should be next in because she did a lot of stuff to bring attention to the women’s division itself and just presented women as a different thing,” Stratus said. “I think fans were conditioned to see women as eye candy for a long, long time and she really broke the mold with that.”
Stratus also discusses her favorite opponent, her favorite WrestleMania match, incorporating yoga into the Tough Enough contestants’ warming up regimen, as well as the program. The article can be read here.
— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will make a guest appearance on the upcoming season of Tough Enough, reports EW.com.
In the episode, the multi-time champion works out with the contestants, judges a challenge and demonstrates his own skills in the squared circle.
— TNA Knockout Tara said on her Twitter account that she’s excited for the John Morrison, Trish Stratus and Snooki vs. Dolph Ziggler and Lay-Cool match at WrestleMania XXVII.
When asked to give her reaction to the announcement of the match, she stated that she is “super excited.”
“I’m a huge Jersey Shore fan and Trish is my girl,” she wrote.
— WWE Monday Night Raw on August 8, 2011 will be held at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.
— The word amongst those in WWE is that former The Price Is Right host Bob Barker will induct Drew Carey, the game show’s current host, into the WWE Hall of Fame.
— Trish Stratus implied on her Twitter account this morning that a huge name appeared on the set of Tough Enough.
“Whew-longest day ever! Flew from STL rite onto set-kids got a surprise guest that blew their minds!” she wrote. “A rock solid day & 2moro we go again!”
— Wrestlers celebrating birthdays today include WWE developmental wrestler Brett DiBiase (23), former WWE star Henry Godwinn (47), and former WWE star Kenny Dykstra (25).
On Monday’s RAW, Trish Stratus returned to action in a match against Vickie Guerrero that resulted in a beatdown from LayCool. Vickie Guerrero proposed a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania, and the match is set – Trish Stratus will team with Jersey Shore star Snooki and John Morrison against LayCool and Dolph Ziggler.
Trish posted a bunch of pictures from her RAW apperance, including pictures of Trish with Snooki and John Cena. Check out these pictures Trish posted on her Twitter page from backstage at Monday’s RAW:
A huge match for WrestleMania 27 was announced on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW ..
After LayCool interfered with Trish Stratus’ match with Vickie Guerrero and helped Vickie earn a spot on the RAW roster, LayCool began attacking Trish .. RAW guest host Snooki came to Trish’s aid, with John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler also getting involved.
After the heels got chased off by Trish, Snooki and Morrison, Vickie Guerrero grabbed a microphone and issued a WrestleMania challenge ..
Vickie challenged Jersey Shore star Snooki, Trish Stratus and John Morrison to face LayCool and Dolph Ziggler at WrestleMania.
Snooki accepted the challenge on behalf of her team and we’ve got another big match added to the WrestleMania card.
— Several cable companies have the following preview listed for tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW:
“Guest star Snooki from the ‘Jersey Shore’; The Rock fires back at John Cena & The Miz.”
– The Rock has made no mention of appearing on tonight’s RAW, but has wished his Twitter followers a happy Pi day:
TheRock
Team Bring It – today is “Dominate Pie Day” (or strudel pending your gender or preference..)..nothin’ like warm pie though..
– WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart tweeted this about Jeff Hardy’s situation:
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Getting asked a lot about Jeff Hardy. Know very little about it. I will say that TNA fans deserve better than what they got last night.
– Trish Stratus tweeted the following on Monday in anticipation for her WWE return tonight on RAW:
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Can’t wait to go cougar hunting… after looking forward to delivering Stratusfaction tonight!!! ~T
Tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW takes place from the Socttrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Tonight’s show will feature a special guest host – reality TV star Snooki, from MTV’s Jersey Shore. Here’s what’s advertised for tonight:
– Former WWE diva Trish Stratus returns to the ring tonight in a match against Vickie Guerrero. If Vickie wins the match, she will be awarded a spot on the RAW roster. With Trish Stratus rumored for a match at WrestleMania, there’s a good chance we’ll see an appearance from LayCool during this match.
– United States Champion Daniel Bryan will face Sheamus. Last week on RAW, Sheamus vowed that he’d leave WWE if he cannot defeat Daniel Bryan.
– Randy Orton vs. Mason Ryan is also expected to take place, in a match that will determine whether Mason Ryan can be in CM Punk’s corner at WrestleMania for his match with Orton.
The dark match main event that’s been advertised locally will feature WWE Champion The Miz, Nexus leader CM Punk and Sheamus vs. John Cena, Randy Orton and Triple H.
– On Monday’s episode of RAW, it was announced that next week, Vickie Guerrero will have to wrestle former WWE diva Trish Stratus. If Vickie wins, she can join the RAW roster along with Dolph Ziggler, who was added this week.
– RAW star Sheamus appeared to suffer an ankle injury on Monday’s RAW during his match with Daniel Bryan. We haven’t received word yet whether the injury was legit, but he appeared to be in a lot of pain and pounded the announcing table in frustration after getting counted out due to the injury. Sheamus acknowledged his recent losing streak and challenged Daniel Bryan to a match next week where if he doesn’t win the United States championship, he’ll quit.
– Despite Brie Bella becoming the new #1 contender to the WWE Divas Title on last week’s RAW, it was her sister Nikki Bella who got the title shot this week. Champion Eve Torres retained the title, despite the Bellas attempting their “Twin Magic” switch.
– Nexus member David Otunga is banned from CM’s Punk’s corner at WrestleMania after losing to Randy Orton on RAW. After the match, Orton delivered a punt kick to Otunga’s skull, effectively writing him out of WWE storylines for the near future.
Trish Stratus sent out an email to her “Stratusphere” yoga studio clients regarding her whereabouts. The former WWE Women’s Champion says she has not been at her Toronto based yoga studio as of late because she is in Los Angeles, California filming WWE’s Tough Enough. She will be appearing as the program’s female trainer and mentor. Stratus notably reveals that the show will feature fourteen contestants (the first three seasons featured thirteen) and that she’s on a personal mission to have them and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin give yoga a try.
Here is her message:
Have you noticed something is missing from the studio… me!
Well, you may not have noticed but I have been in Los Angeles filming a new TV show! I have been asked to join host Stone Cold Steve Austin as the female trainer/mentor for 14 contestants all competing for the chance to become the next WWE Superstar or Diva. WWE is bringing back the show Tough Enough, which is set to debut Mondays at 8pm EST starting April 4. It has been quite the experience out here, the kids are giving their everything and boy are we dishing it out to them!
For any of you familiar with my former career – the WWE world, I am joined by Booker T and Bill DeMott and we are kicking these kids’ butts into shape – I, of course have been introducing them to yoga! And I have a personal mission to try to get Stone Cold too to give yoga a try! I’ll keep you updated on that.”
Stratus added yesterday on Twitter that she had the Tough Enough contestants do yoga. However, it was not her brand of relaxing “Stratusphere” yoga as she says they were left shaking and sweating.
— Former WWE star Bill DeMott is conducting the majority of the wrestling training to the Tough Enough contestants. As expected, he’s been very hard on them. Some people within WWE are surprised that he was hired for the role because he has a reputation for being tough on wrestling trainees.
Steve Austin has been a regular on the Tough Enough set thus far. Booker T and Trish Stratus, however, have not. One source believes they’ve been on the set roughly once per week.
— WWE Tag Team Champion Justin Gabriel celebrates his 30th birthday today.
— Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho has been announced to appear on an upcoming episode of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show. His appearance takes place Saturday, April 9.
– Chris Jericho announced today in Los Angeles that he will be the host of the Revolver Golden God Awards, airing on VH1 Classics on April 20th.
Jericho’s band Fozzy will be performing that night and WWE Champion The Miz has been nominated for the “Most Metal Athlete” award.
– Many pepole believe that Trish Stratus is returning to WWE for Tough Enough as a way to get herself exposure on a hit show and advance her acting career.
– As noted earlier, Ted DiBiase and his brother Brett DiBiase will be appearing together prior to the FCW live event on March 16th in Punta Gorda, Florida. FCW announced yesterday that the brothers will also be teaming together the show.
— “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero has heat with wrestlers in the locker room because they feel he’s not making an effort be an effective heel. They think he tries to portray himself as a babyface or “cool heel” in his promos.
— TNA Knockout Tara put over Trish Stratus’ return to WWE on Sunday, writing on Twitter: “I wish I could have watch my girl @trishstratuscom tonight. I’m sure she stole the show.”
Stratus wrote in response, “Well… It was no Chicago street fight- now that was stealing the show!”
— TNA Knockouts Traci Brooks and SoCal Val, as well as former Knockout Chelsea, are advertised for Mega Con, which takes place March 25-27 in Orlando, Florida. Visit megaconvention.com for more details.
WWE.com has posted Joey Styles’ interview with Trish Stratus, who returned to the company at Sunday’s Elimination Chamber PPV. Here are some highlights of what Trish said about:
Getting Physical With Lay-Cool: “Lay-Cool irks me a bit. They’ve been running their mouths off, so I thought I’d show them who’s “tough enough.” [laughs]
There’s just a little rule to take away [from tonight’s experience]: Whenever I come to a WWE event – although I am retired – I should always, always have my wrestling boots. When you wear heels and you try to be a Diva, it’s not a good thing, as we saw this evening when I tripped up ap a little bit. Hey, I’m retired. I tried to deliver some Stratusfaction, and I’m a little bit rusty.”
Her Yoga Studio In Canada: “Stratusphere Yoga Studio [stratusphereyoga.com], in the suburbs just north of Toronto, is doing very well. It started out with women coming in and doing yoga, but now I’m seeing athletes come in, like the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Toronto Argonauts. I think [yoga has] become more mainstream. More athletes are talking about how it has helped them and their careers, so it’s nice to see that more and more people are accepting of yoga. ”
Her Movie Career: “I have been keeping busy. The latest thing that I’m very excited about is this action film I did, called Bail Enforcers. I was doing some stunts – I actually did all my own stunts, which was so much fun, I just had a blast doing it – and there’s a little “leak” of the footage on my website, so you can see a little snippet of the film there.”
– At Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Trish Stratus made a surprise return to WWE, where it was announced she’ll be joining Booker T as one of the trainers on the new season of Tough Enough. Later in the show, Trish came to the aid of Kelly Kelly, who was getting beat down by LayCool.
With Trish back in the mix and aligning herself with Kelly Kelly, there is talk that Trish and Kelly will team up to wrestle LayCool at WrestleMania 27.
– Speaking of Trish, she wrote the following on Twitter last night about her WWE return:
“OMG I’m trending! Everyone must want to find out what not to wear when u kick ass. I had so much fun delivering Stratusfaction-I missed all of u guys! Can’t tell u how much ur support means to me!!”
– Another name for the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame is expected to be announced on tonight’s RAW. Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, The Road Warriors, Abdullah The Butcher, Lex Luger and Arn Anderson are all names that have been discussed for this year’s class.
– The fourth coach for WWE’s new Tough Enough season is expected to be Bill DeMott, best known as Hugh Morris in WCW. DeMott was a trainer on Season 3 of Tough Enough and has been in touch with WWE officials in recent weeks.
It’s also been reported that each episode of Tough Enough will feature an appearance from a current WWE Superstar or Diva.
At Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, former WWE diva Trish Stratus made a surprise appearance and was announced as one of the trainers for the upcoming season of Tough Enough.
Later in the show, Stratus came to the aid of the Kelly Kelly, chasing off Michelle McCool and Layla.
The multi-time Women’s champion commented on her return on Twitter:
“Wow good to be back in front of a live ppv crowd & the @wweuniverse! What did u think of my new catchphase?”
“Note to self: always pack wrestling boots when u go to a WWE event-cause u just never know.”
Jim Ross and Joey Styles commented on Trish’s return on Twitter.
Ross wrote, “JRsBBQ: Great Chamber Match! Lots of hard work by all. Congrats to Edge. Nice to see Trish back..or her front. Sorry had 2 go there. Good luck King!”
Joey Styles said, “Trish Stratus will be doing an exclusive photo shoot for WWE.com with an exclusive interview that will be online this week. Stratusfaction!”
The term “Trish Stratus” was a worldwide trending topic on Twitter during and after the pay-per-view.
– Christian made his return to WWE tonight, making the save for Edge after he won the World Heavyweight Title in the SmackDown Elimination Chamber and was attacked by Alberto Del Rio.
– CORRE members Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel are our new WWE Tag Team Champions, as they defeated Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov at Elimination Chamber.
– Trish Stratus returned to WWE at Elimination Chamber, where it was announced that she’ll be joining Booker T as one of the trainers of the new season of Tough Enough.
Later in the night, Trish ran down to the ring and saved Kelly Kelly while she was being attacked by LayCool. Trish took out LayCool and celebrated with Kelly, who was re-hired by Teddy Long.
Check out these pictures from Trish Stratus’ return to WWE at Elimination Chamber:
With Shawn Michaels being announced as the first big name to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in April, WWE officials are already talking about possible candidiates to headline the Class of 2012.
Two names in particular that have come up for next year’s Hall of Fame class ar Trish Stratus, given that it will likely take place in her hometown of Toronto, and Hollywood megastar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The idea with Rock is it would be mark ten years after his memorable WrestleMania match with Hulk Hogan, which also took place in Toronto.
The Rock and Trish Stratus worked together during their time in WWE, including this memorable moment of them kissing backstage:
Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus is starring in a new action-adventure movie called “Bail Enforcers,” set for release some time in 2011.
The movie is about “a team of down-on-their-luck bounty hunters who run into trouble when they are confronted with the moral dilemma of a local mob boss wanting the team to turn a bail jumper over to him for the price of a million dollars.”
Trish has been posting various previews for the movie on her website, including a new video that contains a first look at footage from the movie. Check it out the video:
Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus is starring in a new action-adventure movie called “Bail Enforcers” – set for release some time in 2011.
The movie is about “a team of down-on-their-luck bounty hunters who run into trouble when they are confronted with the moral dilemma of a local mob boss wanting the team to turn a bail jumper over to him for the price of a million dollars.”
Here are some promotional shots of Trish from Bail Enforcers:
— Since parting ways with WWE a few weeks ago, MVP is generally looking to work in Europe and Japan. He wanted to leave the organization because he felt he wasn’t being used well and was tired of being buried. Management indicated to him that he left on good terms and would be welcome back, providing he doesn’t join TNA Wrestling. Many believe he won’t join TNA, at least for the time being, as to not upset WWE.
— WWE Talent Relations head John Laurinaitis was told this past week that a lot of wrestlers are working hurt and if they aren’t given time off, more serious injuries will incur.
— Jim Ross indicated on his official website today that he will be on hand for tomorrow night’s WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view in Houston, Texas.
— The term “WWE Tribute to the Troops” is the number one trending topic today on Yahoo.com.
— Both Steve Austin and Trish Stratus are celebrating birthdays today. “Stone Cold” turns 46 years old while the former WWE Women’s Champion turns 35.
— It is said that the decision for the winner of NXT season three was immaterial because both Kaitlyn and Naomi were going to be kept on the main roster anyway.
WWE officials like Kaitlyn as a personality, but feel it will be a while before she improves her in-ring work. Meanwhile, Naomi is considered such a good athlete that she raises the bar for other female talents—which some feel could cause resentment from those with more experience but less athletic ability.
— At the Monday Night Raw taping in Orlando, a fan ringside wearing Hulk Hogan merchandise. Security personnel made him remove almost all of his Hulkster garb, and was given a “Stand Up for WWE” T-shirt to wear.
— Former WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus has launched an online store, which features autographs, magazines, trading cards and more. The shop is located at www.trishstratus.com/shop.
— Multi-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus congratulated Natalya on winning the Divas Championship last night at the Survivor Series, her first title capture in the company.
She wrote on Twitter: “Big PPV last nite! Congrats to my girl @natbynature on becoming new Divas Champ–so proud! And welcome back @thebethphoenix…I see some good wrestling on the horizon ~T”
Beth Phoenix, who saved Natalya from a Lay-Cool beatdown following the match, added, “Congrats Nattie. Few people know how hard and long you worked for this moment. I’m so proud of you, my friend. Enjoy your moment.”
— Former WWE star Paul London and his brother have made it to the final round of casting for a spot on the CBS reality game show The Amazing Race. They’ll know soon if they make the cast.
— Luke Gallows will discuss his release from WWE tonight on Right After Wrestling at 11:05 p.m. The show airs on SIRIUS Radio Channel 98 and at www.thescore.com/radio.
— Northeast Wrestling announced on its Facebook page this morning that tonight’s scheduled match between Awesome Kong and Mickie James has been called off due to injury.
“Awesome Kong contacted Northeast Wrestling at midnight last night notifying us that she will be unable to appear this evening due to a back injury,” the statement reads. “Northeast Wrestling would like to apologize as she promised us on Monday that would definitely be wrestling Mickie James tonight.”
James will be still be wrestling on the card, but a replacement opponent has yet to be announced.
— WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk, 66, has agreed to wrestle in a Legends Battle Royal at the WrestleReunion event taking place this January in Los Angeles, California. (source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)
— Former WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus kicks off an autograph signing tour today in the Northeast dubbed ‘The Stratusphere Tour’. For complete details, click here.
