-WWE has recently updated their advertising for upcoming live events now that John Cena will no longer be able to appear on them. The biggest shuffle is Daniel Bryan being moved from the “B” shows to the “A” shows, in place of Cena as the singles headliner.

-Speaking of Cena, while publicly the statement from both he and the WWE side is that they are expecting him back by WrestleMania, apparently the expectation is that he will be back in time for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view. That would be just under five months after his surgery, which is pushing the recovery process slightly. As noted, especially with Cena, returning sooner than scheduled when dealing with injuries is not out of the ordinary.

-WWE CEO Vince McMahon celebrates his 68th birthday this Saturday. McMahon was born on August 24, 1945.

-ESPN personality and former WWE broadcaster Jonathan Coachman appeared on the “Mike and Mike” show this morning on ESPN Radio answering questions from Twitter regarding WWE.

UPDATE: John Cena To Miss More Than 4-6 Months? [READ HERE >>]

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Follow SESCOOPS.COM journalist Matt Boone on Twitter @MBoone420 for breaking news updates!

-For the first time in a year-and-a-half a WWE Diva was requested for a “Make-A-Wish.” WWE Diva Kaitlyn granted her first individual wish with the WWE Circle Of Champions honoree Jeffrey prior to this past Monday’s edition of WWE RAW. The last WWE Diva to receive a “Make-A-Wish” individual request was Kelly Kelly.

-Also granting their first individual wish through the “Make-A-Wish” foundation was WWE Superstar Ryback. Ryback also fulfilled his first individual wish submitted by WWE fan Eric prior to Monday’s edition of RAW.

-While there aren’t a lot of details to report yet, we can confirm that WWE legend The Ultimate Warrior met with WWE CEO Vince McMahon while in Los Angeles for WWE 2K14 business last weekend. As soon as we receive more information, we will post an update.

UPDATE: What Happened At The Warrior/McMahon Meeting In L.A.? [FIND OUT >>]

[Partial Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

-According to reports, there is talk of an angle being shot during the SummerSlam Axxess match between Maria Menounos & Natalya vs. Brie Bella & Eva Marie that will lead to something in some form or fashion on the main SummerSlam pay-per-view.

-Sources are reporting that while Randy Orton may not cash in (although he very well could) he is expected to be involved in the finish of the John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan WWE Championship main event at SummerSlam on Sunday.

-While this comes as no surprise to anyone, there is expected to be some sort of storyline shot in the finish of the Cena-Bryan match, involving Triple H and/or the McMahon’s, that will lead to a major storyline going forward.

As is the case with all major WWE shows, due to last minute changes by the creative team, all of this is obviously subject to change.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

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The following are highlights from the latest online Q&A from the official website of WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On whether Backlash or Extreme Rules is a better follow-up to WrestleMania: “It all depends on the attractions….the talents invovled.”

On if anyone can match Shawn Michaels in his prime: “NXT will continue to make major contributions to the WWE primary roster over time. Some really good, potential stars there.”

On if RAW and SmackDown should go back to the elaborate stage set ups: “I haven’t given that much thought. Not big on my radar.”

On WWE switching talent from heel to face too often, specifically Alberto Del Rio: “Decision makes, due to the lack of main event depth, are constantly looking for the best roles for their top guys. ADR as a fan favorite was an experiment in my view but he’s a better villain.”

On which wrestling schools are the best: “Start with Lance Storm’s Academy in Calgary and take it from there.”

On if we’ll see the return of “The Stooges” Pat Patterson and Gerald Brisco in the current HHH/Vince McMahon power struggle: “Highly unlikely.”

Check out more Jim Ross Q&A online at JRsBarBQ.com.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

Former WWE head writer Alex Greenfield recently spoke to John Pollock of The Fight Network this week to discuss a number of WWE related topics. Below are highlights from their discussion:

On Vince McMahon wanting to censor Christian’s face on TV with a blue dot: “Right before I started, there was a big show, I think it might have been in Toronto. Christian was just so completely over, and everybody thought he was going to get a push at, I think it was the World Heavyweight Championship at that point. We were on the plane one time shortly after I started, and Vince was just like “God damn, I just don’t like his face. His face really bothers me.” I was like, “He’s ugly, Vince?” “No, it’s not that he’s ugly, it’s just, I don’t know, it’s ratty! You know what we should do? That Kennedy gimmick.” And we’re all like, “What?” Some see-on of the Kennedy fortune I guess got arrested for rape in the 1990s at some point. When the woman who was accusing him was on the stand, all of the networks put a blue dot over her face. Vince was like, “God damn, you know what we should do? We should put a blue dot over his face whenever he comes out.” It was the flight to Sheffield, England, also the flight where the Spirit Squad idea was invented. This was a whole flight of bad ideas.”

On a backstage segment Kurt Angle and Shawn Michaels had in 2005: “I always found Shawn to be an entitled prick. He tried this s*** with Angle one night; Angle wasn’t having it, and threw him around like a rag-doll. I remember I was supposed to do some sort of stand-up interview, a backstage deal with Angle afterward, and Shawn comes up like a house of fire, like “You were taking liberties!” And it’s because Shawn was booked to lose a match and started his overselling nonsense, because that’s the kind of thing he always did because he’s a guy who hated losing. I don’t argue with anyone that, when he’s working with friends in exactly the way he wants, yes, he’s one of the best performers of all time. That doesn’t mean you’re one of the best performers of all time, though, if you can’t do it with people who aren’t your friends.”

Check out the complete interview online at TheFightNetwork.com.

WWE SummerSlam 2013 Results

-WWE CEO Vince McMahon took to Twitter on Friday morning to share his comments regarding Darren Young coming out of the closet as a homosexual on Thursday. McMahon tweeted:

“I respect @DarrenYoungWWE’s decision to come out and am happy to see the support from the WWE Universe.”

-Speaking of Young, the WWE Superstar appeared on “The Today Show” with Matt Laurer on NBC on Friday morning to discuss the revelation he made on Thursday that he is an active gay wrestler in WWE. You can watch the interview of Young on “The Today Show” on the program’s official website, Today.com.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

WWE officially filed a document with the SEC on Monday to announce their plans to finance a new corporate jet.

According to the document, which was filed on August 7th, WWE has created a subsidiary, “WWE Jet Services, Inc.” to enter into a Loan & Aircraft Security Agreement with RBS Asset Finance for a $31.56 million loan.

The plan calls for quarterly payments of $405,458 until the seven-year loan expires on August 7, 2020.

The agreement includes notes about WWE’s use of the corporate jet. For example, WWE is not permitted to use the jet as a taxi service, or fly the jet in restricted airspace.

It was also revealed that the primary hangar location will be the Westchester County Airport in White Plains, New York.

Listed as the executor of the agreement on behalf of “WWE Jet Services, Inc.” is WWE CFO George Barrios.

WWE is listed as the corporate guarantor of the loan.

You can read the document filed with the SEC online at IR.Corporate.WWE.com.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

-As noted previously, WWE Superstar CM Punk participated in the Woody’s Wiffle Ball Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois this weekend. As we mentioned before, Punk used a steel chair, as opposed to a bat, for his swings at the plate. The Chicago Tribune covered the event, and you can read the article online at ChicagoTribune.com.

-WWE CEO Vince McMahon posted a new tweet on Sunday night regarding episode three of the new WWE reality show, Total Divas. McMahon wrote:

“Lots of social chatter catching on to #TotalDivas @nicoleandbri @NaomiWWE @WWECameron @NatbyNature @natalieevamarie @ItsJoseann”

-Speaking of episode three of Total Divas, you can check out bonus footage from the show courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel below:

*SPOILERS* For This Season Of WWE Total Divas

The SummerSlam “go-home” edition of WWE RAW emanates from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California on Monday, August 12th.

The top match confirmed for this week’s show is CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman in a “man-on-man fight,” as the “Evil Genius” himself revealed on last week’s RAW.

WWE will also wrap-up the final hype for the John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan WWE Championship match at SummerSlam. Hyping up the McMahon’s involvement in the match will be Vince McMahon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, all of whom are advertised to appear on the show.

Also confirmed to appear on the show this week is “The Beast” himself, Brock Lesnar.

The full roster officially being advertised for the show are John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Curtis Axel, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, Christian, The Shield, Randy Orton, Dolph Ziggler, Big E. Langston, AJ Lee, Kaitlyn, Mark Henry, Rob Van Dam, Kane, The Wyatt Family and The Miz.

The dark match main event advertised for the live crowd in Sacramento, according to SleepTrainArena.com will be a two-on-one handicap match featuring John Cena and Mark Henry teaming up for the first-time-ever to take on the trio of The Shield.

WWE RAW Spoilers

– WWE Chairman Vince McMahon tweeted the following on Thursday about the new WWE Performance Center:

The entry to the @WWE goes through our new @WWEPerformCtr. Athletes from all walks of life are welcome to try out. http://t.co/S8skB9d86b

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) August 8, 2013

He also linked to the Associated Press‘ article from earlier this week about the new facility.

– WWE Champion John Cena also tweeted this about “rumors” about him:

Lots of rumors going around about yours truly, usual business. Here's the latest, headed to #hardnockssouth to train for #summerslam @WWE

— John Cena (@JohnCena) August 8, 2013

* The Latest on RIC FLAIR’s Return To WWE, New Plans For The WRESTLEMANIA XXX Main Event & More

-Vince McMahon recently took to Twitter to promote tonight’s WrestleMania 29 broadcast special on NBC. McMahon posted the following tweet on Friday afternoon:

“Don’t miss the 1 hour version of the most grandiose, spectacular event in all of show business! #WrestleMania 29 Saturday 9/8 CT on @NBC”

Follow Vince McMahon on Twitter @VinceMcMahon.

-Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown dropped 21 percent in social media activity as compared to last week’s show. This week’s SmackDown scored a 77,716 in social activity, according to Trendrr.tv. The number marks the lowest score for the show in three weeks, but was still a strong enough score for the show to be number one on cable television on Friday night.

-The “Backstage Fallout” for this week’s SmackDown features Christian cutting a promo on his opponent at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Additionally, AJ Lee and Layla are featured.

Check out the latest SmackDown “Backstage Fallout” video below:

BACKSTAGE NEWS: John Cena To Turn Heel?, Wyatt Family’s Next Feud After Kane

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and members of WWE management hosted their quarterly conference call this morning. Here are some highlights:

* George Barrios introduced Vince McMahon to kick off the conference call.

* Vince touted WrestleMania 29 being the highest grossing WrestleMania to date.

* Vince talked about getting into the reality show business. “We think we do it well and we think we have something under our belt to prove we do it well,” he said regarding Total Divas.

* Vince indicated that they hope to do more in the reality television genre.

* Vince said they are a safe environment to be associated with.

* Vince talked about Kmart and other business partners.

* In regards to their app and other social media, Vince said they are teaching the television audience how to watch television all over again.

* Vince talked about the WWE Performance Center. He praised the talent they have in the developmental system.

* Barrios ran through the financial report presentation. He talked about the television rights fees improvement.

* The Fan Axxess event added 2.3 million to the live events revenue.

* Barrios mentioned that revenue for ‘The Call’ won’t be available until later in the year. They expect to see a profit of $5.9 million off of a $1 million investment.

* Barrios said the cash flow was down due to an $11 million increase in management compensation.

* Barrios mentioned that their market research is favorable for the WWE Network. Over the next 18 months, they expect to renegotiate their largest television rights fees in the U.S., UK, and India.

* They opened up the phone lines for questions.

* The first caller asked for an update regarding the WWE Network and their approach. Vince said all options are open to them.

* Rising ticket prices was brought up and they were asked whether they are driving fans away. Barrios said the increases come at the premium seating level, whereas the lowest ticket prices have remained the same.

* A caller asked Vince to talk about what he’s learned regarding the film industry over the last few years. Vince mentioned that they’ve tried a lot of models and they feel they have the right model now. Vince said the division is making money for them now and broadens the WWE brand.

* The caller said it feels better to have the WWE talent in secondary roles. Vince said that talent can be the stars of straight to DVD. Vince said he hopes that the talent has strong supporting roles in the theatrical releases while they learn how to become the stars.

-The caller noted the “ridiculous” programming fees that are being paid for low level sporting events and questioned how WWE couldn’t double what they get from USA Network for Raw. Vince said the caller answered his own question and feels they are poised

* The next caller asked a question about Rock’s pay for WrestleMania 29, but they said they didn’t want to get into who was paid what.

* Vince mentioned that they get closer with the network each quarter.

* Barrios said that when you factor in everything, including Fan Axxess, WrestleMania profits were down roughly $1 million.

* Another caller asked about the cost of the WWE Performance Center and the talent costs. Barrios said the spending happened predominantly in the first half of the year. He estimated between 50 and 100 developmental talents.

* Vince said he would allow a caller to put a hammerlock on him if they don’t deliver in their negotiations for improved television programming fees. This concluded the conference call.

WWE released its 2013 second quarter financial results earlier this morning. Here are some of the key points:

• Revenues totaled $152.3 million, up from $141.6 million last year in the same quarter
• Operating income totaled $8.8 million (down from $19.6 million last year)

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon commented on the financial results in a press release:

“In the second quarter, we continued to make investments in both staffing and talent to support our long-term growth objectives. These initiatives, including the recent opening of a world-class performance training facility, and the highest grossing WrestleMania in our Company’s history, demonstrate our commitment to develop our talent, build our brands, and provide a solid foundation for future growth”

 

 “We continue to believe that these investments will enhance our ability to create new programs and to distribute all of our content in a way that optimizes its value, through the renewal of key television contracts and the potential launch of a WWE network.”

* Big Update On WWE Scouting TNA Talent, WWE In Talks With Huge Celebrity For WrestleMania

Though Vince McMahon’s television character is portrayed as having a strong distaste for Daniel Bryan, in reality, the WWE Chairman and CEO thinks quite highly of the wrestler once known as the “American Dragon.”

In response to a rumor on the F4WOnline.com message board concerning McMahon’s relationship with Bryan, Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer revealed how the organization head perceives the wrestling standout. According to Meltzer, McMahon legitimately believes he taught Bryan “how to be a star.”

“Vince believes he took a guy who was very good technically but had no personality and taught him how to be a star,” wrote Meltzer. “If anything, he believes he was more right than anyone on him.”

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. In this installment, JR wrote about Monday’s RAW and the premiere of Total Divas. Here are some highlights:

McMahon Family & Daniel Bryan: The end game for the McMahon Family conflict interests me especially considering that #1 contender for the WWE Title @WWEDanielBryan is in the middle of it. Where is this matter heading? I’m happy that I have no idea. If Daniel Bryan were to win the WWE Title at Summer Slam, how would that affect the ‘family’ dynamic? Hmmm”

Ryback: “Ryback had a good night even in a losing effort in the Tables Match vs. @JohnCena. Ryback seems to really enjoy his antagonist role and it fits him better and better each week. Being a great, wrestling villain is a skill that isn’t easily or quickly acquired. If Ryback had came along in the 70’s or 80’s, some promoter likely would have made him a ‘Russian’ or another non American to capitalize on a Nationalism story.”

The Wyatt Family: “I’d be remiss without noting that The Wyatt Family had a solid night on RAW and that their vignettes introducing them to the WWE Universe were more golden than many perceive. They had an identity before they ever showed up in person on RAW. Reminds me of how Bill Watts established the Rock ‘n Roll Express in the Mid South Territory using music videos before Morton and Gibson physically arrived in the 80’s.”

As always, you can buy JR’s amazing line of BBQ products from WWEShop.com.

– WWE has announced four additional matches for tomorrow night’s Raw broadcast through the Raw Five-Point Preview on the company website.

It was announced on last week’s show that WWE Champion John Cena will take on Ryback in a Tables Match, with former WWE Tag Team Champion partners Daniel Bryan and Kane meeting in a singles match. Also announced for the program are Rob Van Dam vs. Fandango, Divas Champion AJ Lee vs. Kaitlyn in a non-title match, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian in a non-title match, and Mark Henry and The Usos vs. The Shield.

Tomorrow night’s episode was filmed last Tuesday in Laredo, Texas, at the Laredo Energy Arena.

– The series premiere of Total Divas takes place tonight on E! at 10:00 p.m. Previewing the episode, the official website of WWE states, “Watch The Bellas, The Funkadactyls and Natalya prepare for WrestleMania, as two new Diva hopefuls, Eva Marie and JoJo, arrive, ready to make a name for themselves in WWE.”

Vince McMahon promoted the show on his Twitter account. He wrote, “Total Divas get personal this Sunday night #TotalDivas.”

Meanwhile, WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus asked her Twitter followers today whether they are looking forward to the show. She added, “Wishing all the girls good luck + my gal @NatbyNature – represent girls!” Natalya responded, “Thanks!!! Super excited…I’m so grateful to be a part of something that taught me SO much about myself.”

– Lilian Garcia, who rarely appears at house shows in the United States, appeared as the ring announcer at Friday’s and Saturday’s events in Georgia.

-Former WWE Superstar MVP noted on Twitter recently that he was backstage at the WWE SmackDown taping at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Thursday. MVP was at the show visiting friends.

-WWE Superstar CM Punk will be singing the seventh inning stretch at the upcoming Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB game on July 30th.

Interestingly enough, the game Punk will be attending is the Chicago Cubs Lucha Libre Wrestling Mask night, where Lucha masks will be given to fans in attendance to wear. For more information on Lucha Libre Wrestling Mask Night, visit CBSSports.com.

-Speaking of Punk, the Chicago native appeared on the Laurence Holms show on WSCR 670 AM to promote Wizard World Chicago. During the interview, Punk talks about his relationship with Vince McMahon and the crazy WWE road schedule. Punk also talked about a lot of local Chicago sports stories, such as the Wrigley Field renovations, growing up as a Chicago Blackhawks fan and more. Check out the complete interview online at CBSLocal.com.

CM Punk To Feud w/ RVD After Lesnar?, Major SummerSlam Changes […]

– With Vince McMahon personally welcoming the Ultimate Warrior back to WWE and Warrior posting a lengthy message to Vince on Twitter suggesting they meet in person (Read Here), there is renewed speculation that Warrior will be part of the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014.

– It was reported last week that WWE developmental talent Kassius Ohno (formerly Chris Hero) is in the doghouse because he has not taken seriously WWE’s instruction that he needs to work on his physique. Hero reportedly angered Triple H by not working out enough and was pulled from the past 2 NXT television tapings.

After hero was pulled from those shows (and other NXT live events) he reportedly told that he needs to concentrate all his efforts on his physique and his strength/conditioning training. Ohno gets great reviews for his in-ring work, mic skills and overall attitude, but WWE officials will not bring him up to the main roster until he gets in better physical shape.

He is now back on the road with NXT and is scheduled for upcoming live events.

* STACY KEIBLER Returning To WWE To Manage DANIEL BRYAN?! Full Details

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

The following are highlights from a recent interview with former TNA employee D’Lo Brown:

On his TNA release: “I guess it was just time for a change. We had talked earlier in the week about doing a new deal. The circumstances changed that following monday and got a call that following day saying we are going to part company. I was shocked you know and it came from left field but you just have to move on.”

“You deal with what live gives you and if you dwell on the past you are going to stay there. I thanked them for my time there. Told them i had 4 great years. Maybe we can work together again in the future but for right now we are just going to part ways.”

On if he feels TNA is a sinking ship: “I wouldn’t say it’s a sinking ship. I’d rather say they are going through growing pains. The large extent of taking impact on the road, that load is probably [inaudible] the company right now. It’s kind of like prunning a tree. You trim a tree down to it’s core and hopefully it will survive, grow and bloom. Hopefully a year later it will be bigger, stronger than ever. So to me it just seems like they are going through some growing pains. The restructuring is just a way of shoring up the ship.”

On releasing low-level talent instead of higher priced talent: “That’s the million dollar question. I wasn’t in the office on the talent side. That’s a good question to put out there. I’m not sure the answer. I don’t think anyone outside of the company on that side would be privy to that. There are times when you look at it and the decisions don’t make sense.”

“They are going to do what they need to do to strengthen the company. A lot of people will scratch their head and a lot of people will wonder and shake their head, question and build their own hypothesis and try to figure whats going on. At the end of the day, nobody in that company knows what’s really going to happen except those in charge of the finances.”

On the power structure in TNA: “Dixie is very hands on. There are execs that make some decisions but Dixie is the one that has the final say on the product. Dixie is very hands on I’ll give her that. She is right there in the trenches with every body else. Every time i was in the office, I would sit in her office or walked by her office and she is always on the phone handling business. She is right there working hard with every body else.”

On comparisons between Dixie Carter and Vince McMahon: “They both have their positives and negatives. They are both alike in many ways. They are both driven, they both want their companies to succeed, they are willing to do it at any cost. If anything i believe TNA promotes a more family friendly atmosphere for the talent. It’s not uncommon to have the boys backstage with their families at the house show or on tv. That kind of wasn’t allowed with Vince.”

Check out the complete interview online at Gerweck.net.

More Shocking TNA Impact Wrestling Main Roster Cuts Revealed …

WWE legend The Ultimate Warrior recently spoke to the New York Daily News to promote his involvement in the new WWE 2K14 video game. Here are some highlights of what Warrior said about:

If He Watches WWE, CM Punk & Ryback:

“I know some of the characters, but I don’t watch it. I like all the guys. I guess because I don’t know anybody, I like them all.”

“You would think maybe I would go for a Ryback guy. He’s impressive. He’s a monster of a guy. I don’t go against him, but I’m indifferent. I know a little about CM Punk, in that he does his own thing. I’m inspired by people who do that in their own life. That they just do their own thing no matter what the consequences are.”

His Career Highlight:

“My match with Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania VI. The buildup to that, where the business was at the time. Prior to Wrestlemania, usually they would do an angle where Hogan’s best friend would backstab him out of jealousy or envy. Cut some promos and say, “if only I had the chance for a match I could take (Hogan).” That’s how they’d set up the match.”

“But the Ultimate Warrior was becoming so popular and selling so much merchandise at the time that if they’d done that they would have slit their own wrists. So they did a match where it was the Warriors vs. the Gladiators. And then a bunch of urban legend stuff has grown out of that.”

A Memorable Road Story:

“I always loved working with Randy. He was so intense. In public, he spoke like he did in his promos. I remember one time, he came out to stay with me in Arizona. And he was there for a couple days. We went out to eat one night.”

“I said, “Randy, just do me a favor, don’t say anything. Just enjoy the food and we’ll go.” Because we were going to go to the gym after.”

“About a half-hour of being there, he said something about the food being good. It was all kinds of chatter going on, people talking. As soon as he said that to me, the whole place went absolutely totally dead silent. Everybody was leaning in their ear, trying to figure out where that voice came from. Then that was it, we were there signing autographs for the next two hours.”

Ultimate Warrior To Be Inducted Into WWE HOF & Wrestle At WMXXX? [Latest Rumors >>]

-According to reports, many within WWE were talking among themselves about Vince McMahon’s promo from the WWE RAW tapings on Tuesday night in Laredo, Texas. The general consensus is that McMahon’s promo on the show was really bad. Whether or not anyone speaks up so that the promo can be edited, due to the fact the show was taped and that is a possibility, remains to be seen.

-Former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson celebrates her 38th birthday today. Wilson was born on July 24, 1975.

-The WWE RAW roster is now on its’ way to Australia for the upcoming WWE tour down under. This means there will not be a full roster for the WWE SmackDown television tapings tonight or tomorrow night.

MORE Backstage News From Last Night’s WWE RAW TV Taping

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

The following is a new message written by The Ultimate Warrior in response to Vince McMahon welcoming him back to WWE recently. Warrior wrote:

“@VinceMcMahon Vince, thank you for your personal welcome back to the WWE Universe. It is noted and appreciated. All the Warriors of Parts Unknown take pride in being one of the original galaxies of the Universe you created. Not one of my days has passed without a flashback to my time in the business and my relationship with you. After 17 years of battling one another, perhaps the stars have finally aligned and Destiny is prepared to tell one of Sports Entertainment’s greatest stories: how two of the industry’s most determined, colorful, intense and explosive personalities brought to life a persona that made such an inspiring impression that it still captures the hearts and minds of fans all over the world, even all these years later. I am proud Ultimate Warrior is an iconic, immortal spirit in the Universe you created. I know, Vince McMahon, you are proud, too. The inhabitants of your WWE Universe believe your personal welcome is an invitation of sorts. If so, consider this my RSVP with one condition. Wisdom takes a seat at the table with us when we meet, but we each also leave unburied a slight edge of the hatchet we’ve carried over the years. that other gutless and heartless God-fearing men urge us to lay to rest forever. Face it, neither one of us were ever any good at being bored or boring others. So coming prepared to kill one another makes for a interesting backup plan. Always Believe, Warrior “

Ultimate Warrior To Be Inducted Into WWE HOF & Wrestle At WM XXX?

WWE.com has published Part 1 of their exclusive interview with the Ultimate Warrior. Here are some highlights of what Warrior said about:

Getting his start with WWE: “I was in WCCW in Texas and the first time I worked for them, this is a story that you don’t even hear no more, while I was working down there Vince had done his first Wrestlemania. He had a guy working for him at the time named George Scott and he was on his way to Florida. He was a friend of Fritz Von Erich, who owned the promotion WCCW and Fritz asked him to come down and take over the book for a while. He came in and started doing that and then an old time wrestler, Bronko Lubich, pulled me aside and said I heard George got on the phone today and he was talking to somebody from New York and he was talking about somebody down here that’s got this talent. It’s raw, but you know. He said don’t you tell anybody cause I’ll deny it.

“The next thing I know I got a call from Vince and Pat Patterson asking me what the Dingo Warrior was. And then they were doing a show in Tyler, Texas and they had Koko B. Ware and Randy [Savage] and Junkyard Dog. So I go down there and they say you want to come down and perform? So I go down there and people went crazy. They asked me if I wanted to go on the road for a while. I packed my bag and went on the road for like 46 days and didn’t go home. I knew what they were doing; they were trying to burn me out. And I just hung in there, kept my nose clean and stuff. They kept me off Television, I did the Dingo Warrior thing. Eight or nine months later they put my on TV for the first time and it just took off from there.”

His admiration for Vince McMahon: “Vince is intense, man. He goes around the clock and I was the same way. Some of the people that knew both of us said that the problem was they were too much like each other. That’s why WWE has succeeded, because Vince shows up and he works everyday. Most people don’t get that, that’s the secret to being successful like that. And he does and I admired that. I still do, even after all the years of fighting with him. I respect him more than anybody else.”

Vince McMahon himself took to Twitter to personally welcome, of all people, The Ultimate Warrior “back to WWE.”

McMahon then linked an article on the official company website which promoted Warrior’s return in the new WWE 2K14 video game.

Vince McMahon’s tweet read as follows:

I want to personally welcome Ultimate Warrior back to @WWE http://t.co/26Z44YD5PK

— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 18, 2013

Latest Update On Ultimate Warrior In WWE Hall Of Fame

– Earlier today, Jim Ross commented on rumors that Vince McMahon does not see Daniel Bryan as a main eventer. Via the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com:

“If McMahon did not like Daniel Bryan then DB would not be in the role that he currently is. The internet isn’t always correct.”

Clearly, Daniel Bryan scheduled to face John Cena in the main event of SummerSlam is a sign that Vince does, in fact, see Bryan as a main event star.

– Monday’s post-Money In The Bank edition of WWE RAW had a Trendrr.tv social media score of 355,138 – up a sharp 24.5% from the previous week. This was the most socially-active RAW since the night after WrestleMania 29.

RAW ranked #3 on cable cable for the night, behind the MLB Homerun Derby on ESPN and Teen Wolf on MTV.

* First WWE 2K14 SCREENSHOTS: Ultimate Warrior, Randy Savage, HBK & More!