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  • FCW Talent Competes At WWE Show , Eve & Natalya Feud Online

    — WWE developmental wrestler Xavier Woods, who formerly competed as Consequences Creed for TNA Wrestling, appeared before a WWE crowd for the first time at Friday’s Raw live event in Cornwall, Ontario. He defeated Curt Hawkins in a singles match.

    Woods signed a developmental contract with WWE in July 2010 and has appeared for Florida Championship Wrestling ever since.

    — Prior to Eve’s victory over Natalya on Friday’s SmackDown, the third generation wrestler confronted Eve to give her opinion on the situation with Zack Ryder. The dueling Divas have extended their feud to Twitter. Natalya wrote of Eve’s actions, “After SD last night I’m more disgusted than ever by @EveMarieTorres’ behavior toward both @ZackRyder and @JohnCena. #TeamZack.”

    Eve responded, “And I’m disgusted by… you @NatbyNature. I wouldn’t expect u, or any of these people to know how it feels to be beautiful & have to use it.”

    — WWE will hold a Raw live event at Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia on July 27, 2012. It was originally scheduled to take place on May 6, 2012.

  • Kelly Kelly Speaks Out Against Eve, Francine Welcomes Child

    — Kelly Kelly posted a pseudo-shoot statement Monday night on Twitter lambasting fellow WWE Diva Eve Torres’ mucky behavior in recent weeks.

    “I’ve seen what u guys have been saying about @EveMarieTorres And you know what I agree she is a sipping on that skankjuice,” she wrote. “I mean who hooks up with her guy’s best friend and uses everyone of the people she works..well Ive seen the real her and she’s no friend of mine.”

    Kelly continues, “Just when you think you know someone…YOU DON’T.”

    — Former ECW star Francine and her husband Joe welcomed the birth of their first son, Connor Joseph, Monday afternoon. She gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Molly Rose, on July 28, 2009.

    Francine retired from the professional wrestling industry in 2006 following her short-lived stint with WWE.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • SuperSmackDown Draws Poor Rating, Eve Says She Misses Zack

    — Tuesday’s SuperSmackDown LIVE! show featuring a Champion vs. Champion match between WWE Champion CM Punk and World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan garnered a 1.7 rating with 2,326,000 viewers.

    It is SmackDown‘s lowest rating since the September 16, 2011 show, which drew a 1.78.

    — Following her actions involving John Cena and Zack Ryder on Monday’s Raw SuperShow, Eve has turned over a new leaf. She wrote to Zack Ryder today on Twitter, “I miss you.”

    — WWE.com is advertising a match between Justin Gabriel and Jinder Mahal for today’s episode of WWE Superstars. Other bouts taking place include Alex Riley vs. Michael McGillicutty and Mason Ryan vs. Tyler Reks.

    — Mike Sydal, brother of WWE Superstar Evan Bourne, turns 28 years old today.

    source: PWInsider.com

  • WWE Brass Against Divas Bout At ‘Mania, Eve ‘Explains’ Herself

    — A match involving the WWE Divas is expected to take place WrestleMania XXVIII although some company officials are against utilizing the women for the sake of it since the affair would take away time from the bouts people are most interested in seeing.

    It’s also been suggested as the pre-show dark match.

    — In light of her actions involving John Cena and Zack Ryder on Monday’s Raw SuperShow, Eve addressed fans during an unaired segment at last night’s SuperSmackDown LIVE! show. The two-time WWE Divas Champion described herself as a “woman of class” and that she does not deserve the angry reaction she has been receiving. Eve admitted to using Ryder but that she is no different than everybody else.

    To see her speech as well as Zack Ryder’s video response, click here.

    — The February 18, 2012 episode of A.M. Raw scored a 0.64 cable rating with 755,000 viewers.

    sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWInsider.com

  • Eve Tweets Zack Ryder, Kassius Ohno Update, Long-RAW

    – Teddy Long says he’ll be appearing on Mondy’s RAW to continue his ongoing battle for power with John Laurinaitis. Long tweeted:

    “Since @WWERawGM did MY dance on MY show, next week, I’m gonna be on #Raw making declarations in a husky monotone. Eye for an eye, playa.”

    – As previously reported, former ROH star Chris Hero is now wrestling as Kassius Ohno at WWE developmental. The initials, KO, are inspired by Hero’s nickname in Ring of Honor – “That Young Knockout Kid.”

    – Eve Torres wrote a “get well message” to Zack Ryder via Twitter. Ryder responded with the following:

    “@EveMarieTorres ’cause in time you will find what goes around goes around goes around comes all the way back around #hoeski”

    Torres also shot back at the “haters” calling her all sorts of bad names for her recent actions:

    “All of you calling me names and degrading women are no better than I. How dare you judge me!”

  • WWE’s Creative Plans For Drew McIntyre, Injury Update On Layla

    –- Drew McIntyre’s current losing streak on SmackDown is expected to culminate with a character makeover. PWInsider.com reports that the Scottish wrestler will become an “arrogant playboy.”

    — Layla, who has been sidelined since May 2011 due to tears of both her Anterior cruciate and Medial collateral ligaments, stated on Twitter that her knee is stronger than ever. She stated during a recent radio interview that she could return in time for WrestleMania XXVIII.

    — Zack Ryder continues to complain on Twitter about John Cena and Eve kissing last Monday on Raw. He wrote, “I’m trying to convince @WWEShop to take “LOYALTY” and “RESPECT” off of @JohnCena’s t-shirts. #broskisbeforehoeskis.”

    — Shelly Martinez appears in The Social Rules, a new web series about the do’s and dont’s of dating and relating. In her latest video, she offers advice on breaking up.

    — WWE will hold a SmackDown live event at the Civic Center in Charleston, West Virginia on May 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Video: New Z! True Long Island Story, Rock Tweets Ryder-Cena

    – The Rock tweeted a few messages to Zack Ryder this week – and took another jab at John Cena in the process:

    “@ZackRyder If you don’t stop using my tweets and phrases – I’ll be forced to drop #ThePeoplesWooWoo on you.”

    “@ZackRyder Btw, sorry to hear about your girl and John. Been told his breath smells like a dog’s anus. #DontSweatItBro.”

    – Zack Ryder’s latest Z! True Long Island Story is now online, marking the 1 year anniversary of the show. Episode 53 includes a cameo from a recently released WWE superstar:

  • Eve Torres Talks About Kissing John Cena, Backlash On Twitter

    WWE.com has published a pseudo-shoot interview with Eve regarding her abrupt kissing session with John Cena in front of Zack Ryder on Monday’s Raw SuperShow as well as the backlash on Twitter.

    “I never intended for anything bad to happen to Zack,” Torres said. “How this turned out is not how I intended. I acted in the moment – we all make mistakes. I can’t really say I’m sorry, but isn’t it better to be honest than to lead Zack on?”

    Torres received an avalanche of angry messages on Twitter, many of which are “not suitable for publishing on WWE.com.”

    “It’s been a hard adjustment for me, reading my Twitter timeline,” she said. “But, people need to realize that there’s more than one side to people. I always try to put my best foot forward both inside and outside the ring. But I have emotions, and that goes for anyone – sometimes emotions just take over.”

    Torres also stresses that she’s “only human.”

    The full article is available here.

  • RAW Videos: Cena & Eve Make Out, “Lets Be Friends,” Kane

    As if fans didn’t already have enough reasons to dislike John Cena, Monday’s RAW gave us what might be the best reason yet. Zack Ryder is still in bad shape from the attack he suffered at the hands of Kane weeks ago, wearing a neck brace and confined to a wheelchair. Despite his physical condition, Zack’s love for Eve brought him to RAW, where he planned to finally tell her how he feels. That’s where things started to head south for the Long Island native.

    Check out the videos below and tell us what you feel about this shocking twist in the Ryder-Cena-Eve storyline. Do you think this ultimate betrayal will result in Zack Ryder turning heel?

    One thing’s for sure .. Cena just took himself out of the running for the 2012 Slammy Award for “Friend of The Year” …

    Zack Ryder tells John Cena he plans to profess his love to Eve:

    John Cena Saves Eve from Kane and Gets A Nice Reward:
    (The chance to stab his friend in the back)

    Eve tells Zack Ryder she “Just Wants To Be Friends”

    A Distraught Zack Ryder Gets Wheeled Off The Stage By Kane:
    (Eve and Cena act concerned, like they give a shit)

  • What Happened After RAW, Foley Concerned For Ryder

    – After Monday’s RAW Supershow went off the air, Kane came back out as the crowd sang “nah nah nah nah, hey hey hey, goodbye.” As Kane made his way to the ring, John Cena gave him the Attitude Adjustment. Their advertised dark match then took place.

    The other advertised dark match did take place, as CM Punk retained the WWE championship against Dolph Ziggler after nailing Ziggler with the Go To Sleep. After the match, Punk grabbed a mic and dedicated his win to Zack Ryder, who had his heart (and possibly a few bones) broken on RAW at the hands of John Cena and Kane.

    – Hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley expressed concern over Zack Ryder’s bump off the entrance ramp at the end of RAW last night. Foley tweeted the following:

    “I’m legit concerned for @zackryder. There’s just way too much risk there. That fall off the ramp might not be something you can get through with fortitude and ice packs. Zack has such a bright future; I hate to see his knees, ankles, and spine at such risk. That’s the type of thing that could cost him weeks or months at the most vital time of his career.”

  • Videos: Z! True Long Island Story, SmackDown Backstage Fallout

    – Episode 52 of Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story is now online. This week, Ryder (who is still selling Kane’s attack from RAW) defends himself and explains why he’s not a sellout. Plus, Ryder reveals why he was at Lucas Films studios a few weeks ago:

    – The WWE YouTube channel’s latest “Backstage Fallout” video is also online, featuring post-SmackDown interviews with WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, Ted DiBiase and Hunico:

  • Video: The Debut Episode of “Are You Serious?”

    WWE’s relaunched YouTube channel has posted the debut episode of a new show featuring BG James and Josh Matthews titled, “Are You Serious?” The show features the hosts looking at wacky moments in WWE history.

    “Injured” RAW superstar Zack Ryder wrote the following on Twitter regarding “Are You Serious?” –

    “There is a show called Are You Serious? on WWE’s YouTube channel? Um…#areyouseriousbro?!”

    Here’s episode #1 of “Are You Serious?”

  • Ryder On Fans Saying He Sold Out, FCW Star Works Live Event

    — Zack Ryder has drawn complaints from fans over his YouTube show Z! True Long Island Story being transferred to WWE’s auspices under their revamped YouTube channel. The WWE Superstar took to Twitter to respond to fans saying he “sold out.”

    “I’m confused…Doesn’t one need to receive money to “sell out”?” he wrote.

    — WWE developmental wrestler Kenneth Cameron lost to Santino Marella in a singles matches at Friday’s Raw live event in Topeka, Kansas. Cameron is 6’3″, 216 pounds and billed from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

    — Spike TV will air The Marine 2 starring Ted DiBiase immediately following Impact Wrestling at 11:00 p.m.

    — New Dolph Ziggler T-Shirts are set for release soon.

  • Title Changes At FCW & Video Of Zack Ryder’s Latest Show

    – Thursday night’s Florida Championship Wrestling live event from the FCW Arena in Tampa, Florida featured two big title changes, according to the official FCW Twitter account.

    Mike Dalton is the new Florida Heavyweight Champion, defeating Leo Kruger, who has been rumored for the main WWE roster. Dalton has previously competed as Mattias Wild and Mike McGrath. He was trained by Lance Storm and signed by WWE in 2010.

    Bo Rotundo and Husky Harris , the sons of Mike “IRS” Rotunda, defeated Brad Maddox & Briley Pierce for the belts. Bo recently returned to action after being out for months with a lacerated kidney.

    – Episode 51 of Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story is now online – check it out here:

  • Punk Confirms Upcoming DVD Release, Ryder Returns To Twitter

    — CM Punk appears on the latest episode of Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling podcast and confirmed that WWE is working on a DVD about his career that will be released later this year. The podcast is available at www.welovecolt.com.

    Chicago Tribune reported in November that WWE was filming a “straight-to-DVD documentary” on Punk at the time.

    — After taking a hiatus from Twitter to sell his storyline injuries, Zack Ryder has resurfaced on the micro-blogging website.

    “When I’m healed, I’ll take Z012 back into my own hands! I’m not sure if I’ll rise above hate but I will rise above & fist pump Kane’s face!” he wrote.

    “Resting & trying to heal up…Kane, we coming for you Broski!”

    — WrestlingFigs.com reports that WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper will be appearing at Texas Frightmare Weekend at the Hyatt Regency Hotel DFW Airport adjacent to Terminal C on May 4-6, 2012.

  • Video: Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story (Ep. 50)

    This week’s installment of the Z! True Long Island story is now online.  Episode 50 features cameos from Dolph Ziggler, who vows to become WWE champion at the Royal Rumble, Ryder’s former tag partner, Curt Hawkins and more.

  • Zack Ryder & Randy Orton Updates, Truth’s Little Jimmy Shirt

    – The WWE’s website posted the following storyline update on Zack Ryder’s condition, noting that he suffered a herniated disc during Kane’s attack on him from RAW:

    “Zack Ryder remains hospitalized after being chokeslammed by Kane through the stage on Monday’s Raw SuperShow. Upon further examination by WWE medical personnel, the former United States Champion has suffered a herniated disc as a result of the fall.”

    – After Randy Orton returned to action on Sunday’s WWE live event, the talk at RAW was that Orton is returning to action from injury sooner than he should.

    – WWE has released the new “Little Jimmy” t-shirt R-Truth was wearing on RAW. Truth also hinted on Twitter that he’ll be getting new theme music soon featuring .. Little Jimmy.

  • Triple H On RAW Next Week, Ryer’s Broken Back & More

    – Triple H will return on next week’s RAW Supershow. He will be there to give a “formal job evaluation” to Interim RAW General Manager John Laurinaitis and determine whether Laurinaitis will keep his job or not.

    – After Kane chokeslammed Zack Ryder through the stage on RAW and the former United States Champion was taken away in an ambulance, the storyline is that Ryder has suffered a broken back. Expect Ryder to miss a few weeks of television due to the storyline injury.

    – Matches taped for this week’s WWE Superstars prior to RAW were were Kofi Kingston vs. Michael McGillicutty and Brie Bella vs. WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix.

  • Video: Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story (Ep. 49)

    Episode 49 features Zack Ryder reacting to losing the United States title to Jack Swagger on RAW, Ask The Heel with Dolph Ziggler, Broski and Sign of the Week and more

  • Ryder Posts Update On YouTube Series, Garcia Replaces Chimel

    — Zack Ryder, who lost the United States Championship to Jack Swagger on Monday’s Raw SuperShow, posted a cryptic message on Twitter Wednesday regarding his YouTube series Z! True Long Island Story.

    “Workin’ on Episode 51 of Z! TLIS…yes, 49 is the next Episode…#hmmm,” he wrote.

    — Lilian Garcia handled ring announcing duties at Tuesday’s WWE NXT and WWE Superstars tapings in Las Vegas, Nevada, replacing Tony Chimel. Chimel replaced Eden Stiles late last month on both programs following her departure from the organization.

    — Rey Mysterio is advertised to appear at Indianapolis World of Wheels at the Indiana State Fairgrounds 1202 E 38th St. Indianapolis, Indiana on February 11, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

    He is also scheduled to appear at Dallas Cavalcade of Customs at Dallas Market Hall 2200 Stemmons Fwy. Dallas, Texas on February 18, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • Jack Swagger Wins The US Title: Zack Ryder Reacts

    Photo credit: WWE.com

    Jack Swagger became the new WWE United States Champion on Monday’s’s RAW Supershow after he defeated a badly injured Zack Ryder, who was selling the attack from Kane last week.

    Ryder wrote the following on Twitter last night about his United States Title loss:

    “So I’m not the US champ anymore. Sorry to let my Broskis down. I will make no excuses for tonight…I will be United States champion again!”

    Swagger stated in a recent interview that 2012 was going to be his year and he had his sights set on the United States championship.

    As we’ve been reporting in recent weeks, Zack Ryder’s segments on RAW have been drowing very low ratings, which could be the reason WWE decided to take the US title off him.

    Either Ryder will be put back in the role of “chasing the title” (which is typically a better ratings draw than a babyface champion) or shuffled around in the mid-card.

  • Ryder Being Kept Off TV, Belding-RAW, SmackDown Roulette

    – Following the attack he sustained at the hands of Kane on RAW, there has been talk of keeping WWE United States Champion Zack Ryder off television for a few weeks to sell his injuries. Ryder had been booked to defend the US title against Jack Swagger on RAW – we’ll see if that match actually happens. Ryder hasn’t been tweeting since the attack to keep in with the storyline.

    Ryder was reportedly at Lucasfilm studios in California on Thursday, according to pwinsider.com. No word yet on what he was doing there .

    – WWE will be bringing back the “Roulette wheel” gimmick for next week’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center.

    Advertised locally for the tapings is Big Show vs. Mark Henry vs. Daniel Bryan.

    – Actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Mr. Belding on the mid-90’s television show Saved By The Bell, says he will be at Monday’s RAW Supershow from Anaheim, California. Haskins tweeted:

    “2 be clear, don’t know IF I will be on. Going as a fan. Friends in and out of the ring! :) it’ll be great! @ZackRyder @mikethemiz”

    – WWE’s SmackDown tapings on April 3rd at the Amway Center will go head-to-head in Orlando, Florida with the TNA Impact Wrestling tapings at the Impact Zone.

  • Raw Segment Draws Lowest Rating In Years, Keibler On Fallon

    — On Monday’s Raw, Eve made her way to the ring ready to battle Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, but instead of The Glamazon’s entrance theme playing, the arena went red and Kane’s music played. United States Champion Zack Ryder ran to the ring to try and help her escape to his car, which suspiciously had a flat tire. The segment lost 544,000 viewers to score a 2.39 cable rating. F4WOnline.com adds that it marks as the lowest-rated quarter hour for a non-holiday episode of Raw “in perhaps a decade.”

    — Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler is scheduled to be a guest on Friday’s edition of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The talk show program airs at 12:35 a.m. Eastern/11:35 p.m. Central on NBC.

    — WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase appears alongside Mickie James at Frank & Son Collectible Show 16549 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California on January 14 from noon to 2:00 p.m.

    source: F4WOnline.com

  • Zack Ryder “Injured,” Rection To Brodus Clay & Edge-HOF

    – Zack Ryder was “seriously injured” at the hands of Kane on RAW, according to a new storyline article on the WWE website.
    Ryder is recovering from injuries and it’s unlikelyhe will be able to defend the United States Title on next week’s RAW.

    Ryder will reportedly undergo “further evaluation” at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California before next week’s RAW.

    – The backstage reaction to Brodus Clay’s debut was overall very positive. While many are taking a “wait and see” approach to how the character develops over the coming weeks,he got a lot of praise for pulling off the gimmick well and coming off as believable.

    – Another moment that went over well at RAW was the announcement of Edge’s induction into the Hall of Fame. Edge is still very well liked in the WWE locker room and even though he will be the youngest person ever inducted, nobody was saying he doesn’t deserve it.

    – WWE Tag Team champion Kofi Kingston noted that he was home for the first time on a Tuesday night in a long time so he and Evan Bourne won’t be in action together on this week’s SmackDown.

    (Partial Source: pwinsider.com)

  • Morrison Comments On WWE Departure, Most Followed Wrestlers

    — John Morrison answered numerous fan questions for the fansite Starship-Pained.com including a query regarding life after WWE.

    “I feel like I got off an express train walked to my car, and sped away. I’m still busy as all hell, but now, I’m the one driving,” he said.

    He was also asked, “What do you think will help you get to the next level when you return to WWE?”

    Morrison said, “JoMo needs to cut promos.”

    — Popthecrowd.com has compiled a list of the top 25 most followed professional wrestling personalities on Twitter. The Rock heads the list with over 1.8 million followers. He is trailed by John Cena, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Steve Austin, Chris Jericho, The Miz, Shawn Michaels, Zack Ryder and Kelly Kelly.

    — Greg “The Hammer” Valentine is scheduled to appear at WrestleReunion in Los Angeles, California later this month and he will be dying his hair jet black for the occasion. The WWE Hall of Famer will appear alongside The Honky Tonk Man and Jimmy Hart for a special “Rhythm and Blues” photo op.