— WWE Classics On Demand takes a trip back to the ’80s in April with the best moments and matches from the decade. Those highlighted include Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Junkyard Dog, Road Warriors and more.
— WWE.com has published a photo gallery highlighting The Brooklyn Brawler’s career. He currently works for WWE in a behind the scenes capacity.
— Former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Melina competes for Family Wrestling Entertainment on April 28 at The Hall at St Paul, 59th Street + 9th Ave, New York, New York. Though her opponent has not been announced, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis currently holds the promotion’s women’s title.
– Former WWE Champion Ultimate Warrior asked his Twitter followers on Sunday to name their favorite Ultimate Warrior moment at WrestleMania. WWE Champion CM Punk took part in the session and answered “Warrior vs Savage.”
– Madusa, who formerly competed for WWE as Alundra Blayze, revealed Saturday on Facebook that she was recently contacted by her former employer. Regarding this, both F4WOnline.com and PWInsider.com speculate that she was among the huge number of former talent invited to take part in interviews for upcoming WWE Network features. WWE will be filming several interviews in the week leading up to WrestleMania XXVIII in Miami, Florida.
– Former WWE Champion Ultimate Warrior asked his Twitter followers on Sunday to name their favorite Ultimate Warrior moment at WrestleMania. WWE Champion CM Punk took part in the session and answered “Warrior vs Savage.”
– Reports of Hunico appearing in place of Epico as Primo’s tag team partner at Friday’s Raw live event at Toronto’s Ricoh Coliseum are incorrect as SLAM! Wrestling published photos of Epico at the show.
– Two-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion Nunzio turns 40 years old Monday while former WWE Diva Nidia turns 33.
Back in July 2011, Zack Ryder wrestled at several WWE live events as the “Ultimate Broski.” Ryder parodied Ultimate Warrior character, using Warrior’s facepaint, ring gear and mannerisms.
— TMZ.com reported Wednesday that a sex tape featuring legendary grappler Hulk Hogan has surfaced and is currently being shopped to a major adult film company. According to the website, the tape features the TNA Wrestling Superstar in a state of undress with an unidentified brunette female lying on a bed. The woman in question is not his ex-wife Linda Bollea or his current wife Jennifer McDaniel.
Ultimate Warrior went on Twitter to weigh in on his longtime rival’s video. He wrote, “HH sex tape? Don’t need more boring proof Terry is impotent with tiny, shriveled-up balls. And finding out he’s lesbian is 2 much 4 even me, he wrote.”
— Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson has been announced to appear at WrestleReunion 7 on March 31 and April 1 at the Miami Beach Deauville Resort 6701 Collins Ave. Miami, Florida.
— WWE.com has published a photo gallery of WrestleMania VII, which marked as the beginning of The Undertaker’s legendary “Streak.”
Sports Entertainment Legend THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR leads an extreme mind/body/soul bootcamp work-out to notorious rock & roll/heavy metal superstars ASKING ALEXANDRIA. This is the completely unscripted, self-produced pilot episode created by Warrior, Ash Avildsen of Sumerian Records & Frankie Nasso of Nova Entertainment Group.
This show is made for you to be inspired, laugh, cry and make you want to change your life for the better. Stay tuned to find out about the phone call Ben Bruce made to Warrior the next week after the show when he found out they got confirmed for the Mayhem Festival w/ SLIPKNOT & SLAYER, for the sequel and for more info on the full season of THE WARRIOR SHOW!
— 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.
Former WWE champion the Ultimate Warrior is telling fans on Twitter that he recently turned down an invitation from Vince McMahon himself to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
A fan wrote that Warrior was never respected by his peers and needs that respect to be inducted. Warrior replied,
“One peer’s respect decides ALL – VKM. And I said no.”
Another fan wrote in that other stars were much more worthy of the honor than Warrior. He replied,
“Yeah, and none w/balls to turn VKM invite down like I already did.”
A fan on Twitter asked WWE Champion CM Punk what he thought the chances were that Warrior would accept a Hall of Fame invite. Punk replied with the following message, which was re-tweeted by Warrior:
“Zero. Why would he?”
Warrior later wrote the following regarding the Hall of Fame:
“Achievements worth honoring should not also be shit upon by the very people who desire bestowing honor. That is shit this Honoree won’t eat.”
— Ric Flair told fans during an autograph appearance Thursday at a Walmart in Burlington, North Carolina that he will be “on stage” for WWE’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony WrestleMania weekend (March 31, 2012). Flair, who is under contract to TNA Wrestling, was advertised by WWE this week as one of the Four Horsemen to be inducted at the ceremony.
— Former WWE talent Jacques Rougeau has plans to release his autobiography in English next month. The book was originally released in French last month.
— Chris Masters, who considered Ultimate Warrior his favorite wrestler as a child, says he would like to see him face Kevin Nash in a mixed martial arts match.
“Id love to see warrior Vs. Nash mma style.How old are they again?Warrior practically needed a cain to get to the ring in Barcelona,” he tweeted.
Hulk Hogan has decided to interject himself into the Kevin Nash vs. Ultimate Warrior e-feud and adamantly says that he’s on Team Nash. The Hulkster was asked late Monday night to give his thoughts on a proposed mixed martial arts duel between the two wrestling mega-stars and responded with a rambling post trashing the founding father of ring intensity.
“Kevin would destroy him ,the wattiors already got a million excuses, if you touch me or I need to train for a year now u can see tight through the ass clown and most people now get way he was a pain in the ass,couldn’t do business, and he sucked in the ring that about says it all, he’s irrelevant and totally out of gas except for the few remaining warrior twitter marks,” Hogan writes.
“Good luck with ur Great life Jim, I have said my last comment about this looser and his great life he’s living. gag me with a spoon. HH”
Days earlier, Hogan offered lighter comments when asked for his thoughts on the feud. He wrote of Warrior, “he’s so far gone and has wasted his life ,at this point praying for Jim is the best way to help him and his daughter. HH.”
The ongoing saga between Kevin Nash and the Ultimate Warrior continues.
To recap .. Earlier this week, Warrior responded to a tweet from one of his fans asking why he doesn’t dye his hair like Nash and come back for one more run. Warrior said that he’s “not a dickhead who thrives on stealing the limelight from young guys.”
Nash fired back with a scathing rant on Twitter, calling Warrior a clown and a “c–t” and challenging him to an MMA-rules shoot fight with $100,000 on the line. After a day or so went by with nothing back from Warrior, Nash tweeted:
“I knew i would get no response because i know Jim Helwig, in the future when my name comes up pass Jim, puss”
Warrior’s camp has responded to Kevin Nash’s challenge, tweeting the following Friday morning:
“Mr Warrior has filmed a video response to Kevin Nash. Stay tuned. #TeamWarrior”
Oh boy .. We’ll have Warrior’s video message on the site as soon as it gets posted online.
In case you forgot what happened the last time Warrior unleashed a video response to a fellow colleague talking trash about him, check out Warrior’s video rant on Hulk Hogan from last year:
— WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross was asked by a fan on Twitter when he’ll return to full-time announcing in WWE. Ross replied, “most likely never,” because “WWE likes what they hear” with the current announce teams on RAW and SmackDown.
– Presidential candidate Rick Santorum, regarded as one of the most conservative Republicans in the United States senate, once worked as a lawyer for WWE and has been described as “a former lobbyist for WWE” by various media outlets this week.
– After going on a very colorful rant against the Ultimate Warrior Wednesday night and challenging him to an MMA fight with $100,000 on the line, Kevin Nash has some more nice words for his former co-worker in WWE and WCW.
Kevin Nash has challenged Ultimate Warrior to a fight.
Ultimate took a shot at Kevin Nash this week on his Twitter. When asked by a fan why Warrior doesn’t dye his hair and have another run in WWE like Kevin Nash, Warrior replied:
“I’m not a dickhead who thrives on stealing the limelight from young guys.”
Nash tweeted the following on Wednesday night, issuing a challenge to a 3-round MMA fight with $100,000 on the line:
“Never realized I had a problem with Jim (Warrior). Seemed to get along fine in Scottsdale. Come on my clown, turn that frown upside down. A true warrior never turns down a challenge. Put up a 100K. I’ll do the same. 3 rounds. mma rules. winner take all. I’m talking shoot, not sports entertainment.”
“Jim Hellwig needs to put up or shut the f**k up. Day before Mania in Miami area. Warrior will have to pass all hiv and hep a b and c tests. I’ll do the same. I’m tired of this guy talking sh** about the boys & me. When they stop it or you tap, i’ll quit, or you can apologize like the c**t you are.”
– WWE officials are in the process of deciding the finish of the John Cena vs. The Rock match at WrestleMania. As of this weekend, the finish has been narrowed down to two potential scenarios.
For much more on what’s being planned for WrestleMania 28, check out our official WrestleMania news page.
– The Ultimate Warrior took a shot at Kevin Nash this week on his Twitter. When asked by a fan why Warrior doesn’t dye his hair and have another run in WWE like Kevin Nash, Warrior replied:
“I’m not a dickhead who thrives on stealing the limelight from young guys.”
– WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper tweeted the following on Tuesday, implying he will be a part of the upcoming Legends House reality show on the WWE Network:
“How can you put 8 seasoned guys living together…lets hear the name of the guy that’s going to control them week 2.5. Not Vince! No Man! Telling you…things are going to get Very Real. Straight fact,I don’t like it..don’t tease me… don’t play with me…I bite, then bury!!!”
— Matt Hardy has posted a new video message wishing his fans a happy new year and a prosperous 2012. Matt Hardy challenges everyone to work hard, be the best person you can be, be honest with yourself and others and have the courage to change and grow.
Matt says he has a lot of resolutions this year and hopes 2012 is a great year for you. Check it out here:
— Also wishing fans a happy new year is WWE legend the Ultimate Warrior. Warrior explains how to achieve your New Year’s Resolution’s – and why simply wanting a better life is not enough to achieve your goal.
— Ultimate Warrior is advertised to appear for PCW Wrestling. The event takes place Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the Oak Lawn Pavillion 9401 S. Oak Park Ave, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
The former WWE Champion will participate in an autograph signing at the event. Event information is available here.
— The Bella Twins have begun selling ring worn wrestling gear through their official website, NicoleandBrianna.com. Many of the items put up for sale last week have already sold out.
— The Miz appears at KMART 250 Floresta Blvd. San Leandro, California on January 15, 2012 starting at 10:00 a.m. Call 510-895-9055 for more information. Wristband Policy is in effect.
– Ultimate Warrior says he is in talks with MTV regarding The Warrior Show, which features the legendary sports entertainer directing an extreme motivational mind/body/soul work-out that combines intensity, passion, comedy and inspiration.
He tweeted Thursday, “So Exec Producer at MTV sends email: “I saw the sizzle reel for The Warrior Show and LOVED it. I think it’s really really great.” We talk…
– Kelly Kelly has responded to online reports saying she is looking to position herself for a career outside of WWE.
She tweeted, “Don’t believe everything you read! Wwe is my home.”
The report originated from this week’s issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, which states she plans on pursuing acting and modeling work late next year under her real name, Barbara Blank.”
— A pre-sale for SmackDown in Orlando, Florida following WrestleMania XXVIII kicks off Friday at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com. The password is WWEEBSHOW.
— During this week’s episode of NXT, the newly released commercial promoting the WWE Network was slightly different than the one that aired during Monday’s Raw SuperShow. When WWE Legends’ House is highlighted, WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik is shown.
— Former WWE talent Jacques Rougeau released his autobiography online Thursday, Les secrets les mieux gardés, enfin révélés. The book, which is written in French, hits stores in Canada next week.
— Ultimate Warrior announced the following on Twitter: “Coming soon.. Your chance to get a personalized video from Mr Warrior OR a personalized promo from the Ultimate Warrior! Team Warrior.”
– Matt Hardy’s girlfriend and independent wrestler Reby Sky was asked on Twitter what she really wants for Christmas this year. She replied:
“REALLY? An honest, sober boyfriend.”
Pictures of Matt Hardy & Reby Sky Together
– WWE has began airing ads for The Slammy Awards, which take place on December 12th during the three-hour RAW from Norfolk, Virginia.
– The Ultimate Warrior is now writing a monthly advice column for UK mens magazine Loaded.
– Former WWE wrestler Travis Tomko has formally been charged by the state of Florida with robbery from the incident back on October 11th where he allegedly stole 210 tablets of Oxycodone from a CVS. Tomko, who is currently going through a WWE-sponsored rehab program, was later found in a Chili’s bathroom where he told police he took 178 crushed pills. Tomko will be arraigned in March of 2012.
– Former WWE Women’s Champion Bull Nakano was backstage at the RAW live event in Japan yesterday. Nakano, who officially retired from wrestling in 1997, has wrestled a few occasional matches since then and is now a professional golfer. CM Punk and Beth Phoenix tweeted pictures of them with Bull Nakano – check ’em out here:
WWE legend the Ultimate Warrior is launching a new reality TV show that will feature the Warrior motivating training the mind, body and spirit of everybody people. The show synopsis reads:
“Sports Entertainment Living Legend THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR leads an extreme motivational mind/body/soul work-out combining intensity, passion, comedy and inspiration. The first two special guests are influential, cutting edge bands from today’s hard rock scene.”
Below is the official trailer for the new show, which contains some colorful language:
Speaking to The Good Man Project, Ultimate Warrior comments on the long standing rumor that he is dead. Cameron Conaway asks the legendary grappler, “Sadly, many people still think you’re dead. Can you fill us in on what you’ve been up to in the past ten years or so?”
Warrior responds, “Yes, being dead is one of the many urban legends, falsehoods, mischaracterizations, what have you, about me. Nothing much I can do if people want to remain ignorant. I’ve had an Internet presence since ’96-’97 so it has been easy for a long time to find out the truth. Of course my former employers have worked hard and spent a great deal of time and money over the years to fabricate and spread lies, all of which have helped to keep rumors and other nonsense alive.
“The quick answer to what I have been doing is that I have been doing a lot of living … GREAT living. I’m alive which seems to be an achievement all its own when you consider most of the guys I worked with are now dead, prematurely of course.
“On a practical level, I’ve stayed creative and productive as an artist. When I look back on my career creating and performing The Ultimate Warrior, in what was indeed sports entertainment, I see what I did as performance art. There are many things I loved about my time in the business and all its challenges but the engagement of creativity was certainly a vital aspect to my success, so I have continued to aspire through other forms of creativity. For me, this was natural, not something others should be surprised by.
Warrior continues, “Ultimate Warrior in action figures and video games is still today a more popular selling attraction than even most of today’s superstars.”
He comments further on the ways of the Warrior and gives his thoughts on the problems of males having “emasculated cultural role models.” The full interview is available here.
Last week, TMZ.com caught up with the Ultimate Warrior at an autograph signing in California and asked him about the Occupy Wallstreet protests in New York City.
TMZ framed Warrior’s response as him saying that the protesters were iPad & iPhone-toting hypocrites who are against big corporations but still indulge in the consumer-culture of buying expensive gadgets they don’t need.
Warrior took offense to TMZ reporting that Warrior was calling the protestors hypocrites – and posted his own extended video of his interview with TMZ – and giving more contest to what he said:
— The official website of the USA Network is listing a three-hour episode of Raw for Monday, December 12 from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. EST. A two-hour broadcast of WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops program will air the following evening at 9:00 p.m. EST.
The three-hour Raw takes place six days before TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.
— A match pitting Justin Gabriel against Jinder Mahal was taped Tuesday night in Greenville, South Carolina for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars.
— Ultimate Warrior tweeted the following regarding TMZ’s article Tuesday titled “ULTIMATE WARRIOR – Wall Street Occupiers Are iPad-Toting Hypocrites!”: “Contrary to the post, Mr Warrior did not call anyone a hypocrite but the video message itself is awesome.”
Regarding the Wall Street Occupiers, he told TMZ, “I find it a little ironic that most of these kids own iPads and iPhones and all these material things. They’re a big part of the consumerism that goes on in this country. The biggest statement you can make is not to participate in the consumerism of it all. Don’t buy the stuff. Start living your own life. Practice what you preach.”
Former WWE champion The Ultimate Warrior took part in another autograph signing this week in California and appeared in character – facepaint, ring gear, title belt and all.
TMZ.com cameras caught up with Warrior, who went on a rant about the Occupy Wall Street protests that are currently underway in New York City and spreading across the country. Warrior stated:
“I find it a little ironic that most of these kids own iPads and iPhones and all these material things. They’re a big part of the consumerism that goes on in this country.”
He added, “The biggest statement you can make is not to participate in the consumerism of it all. Don’t buy the stuff. Start living your own life. Practice what you preach.”
— TMZ cameras caught up with former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson last week in Hollywood, California and asked whether Stacy Keibler, her close friend, is dating actor George Clooney. She claimed to be unaware, and that it was news to her. TMZ reporter Ryan Satin said of her response, “You can see there is a hint of jealously in her face.” Another reporter added, “There’s got to be more than a hint!”
Regarding the segment, Wilson wrote on Facebook, “OK, silly TMZ, you are SO dumb! Stacy is one of my best friends … and you were being toyed with … glad it worked! Jealousy isn’t in my blood but nice try weirdos!”
— Ultimate Warrior appeared in full costume for the first time since 2008—facepaint, tights and cropduster jacket—for an autograph signing Saturday in Hollywood, California which lasted approximately four hours. Actors David Arquette and Christian Cage attended the event, as did TMZ reporter Ryan Satin. The signing, however, started late as it took Warrior two hours to get dressed and apply his makeup. Check out this picture of Warrior from the event:
