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NXT Takeover: Respect To Run 2 1/2 Hours, Table For 3 With Cesaro, Owens & Ambrose

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WWE has announced NXT Week on the WWE Network leading up to Wednesday’s NXT Takeover: Respect live special, which has been extended to 2 1/2 hours for the first time ever. Plus, a new episode of Table For 3 premieres featuring Cesaro, Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose.

Here’s the WWE Network’s NXT Week schedule of programming:

Monday, October 5th
WWE 24: NXT, one-hour special after RAW goes off the air at 11:06pm EST

“WWE 24 cameras follow the men and women of NXT in this revealing behind the curtain look at the NXT: TakeOver event from Brooklyn, NY.”

Tuesday, October 6th
NXT “Takeover: Respect” preview show at 6am EST, one-hour show hosted by Corey Graves

“Join Corey Graves for this in-depth preview of NXT TakeOver: Respect!”

Wednesday, October 7th
Table For 3 with Cesaro, Kevin Owens and Dean Ambrose at 4pm EST

“Join Dean Ambrose, Cesaro and Kevin Owens as they share ‘indy’ experiences, life on the road and their career goals and aspirations in WWE.”

Wednesday, October 7th
NXT “Takeover: Respect” thirty minute Pre-show at 7:30pm EST

Wednesday, October 7th
NXT “Takeover: Repect” live at 8pm EST, running 2 hours and 30 minutes for the first time ever

Mick Foley On The Prospect Of A Dolph Ziggler And John Cena Feud

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Following the season finale of Total Divas on E! where Dolph Ziggler was shown flirting with John Cena’s girlfriend Nikki Bella, it has been speculated that a feud between Ziggler and Cena could be on the way.

As always Mick Foley, while still not active in the ring enjoys discussing the business and what’s going on storyline wise through his various social media outlets.

Taking to Facebook yesterday Foley wrote:

Carmella Possibly Injured During Match With Eva Marie At NXT Live Event?

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https://twitter.com/ConnorJA_/status/674235781469372417

At last night’s WWE NXT live event in Nashville, TN, Carmella sustained a stinger during her match with Eva Marie.  Eva Marie got the pin, won the match and afterwards the doctor threw up the “X” sign signaling for the doctors backstage to make their way out to the ring.

Carmella was reportedly upset and crying in the ring and did leave the ring with some help meanwhile Eva Marie was met with “please retire” chants.

https://twitter.com/MobbVanDam/status/650136577113395200

Jim Ross Says Daniel Bryan Can’t Fix WWE’s Declining Ratings

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com with his thoughts on WWE’s declining television ratings. Ross says it’s going to take more than top stars returning for WWE to right the ship and offers some straight-forward, back to basics advice to his former company.

“Amazing that some people think that Daniel Bryan’s return can cure all WWE TV ratings ills alone. Not true. Bryan should not be considered for a return until he is completely, 100% medically cleared of which WWE will insure.

Ratings go down just like live event tickets sales and for the same reasons….the paying customers are not getting what they feel that they want. Promoters get market research daily. Those that listen and compromise what they they may be feeling is the right way to go generally are rewarded with increased profitability. Those that think that the fans don’t know what the fans really want, generally continue to downtrend. It’s simple marketing 101.

Listen to the paying customers and allow them to guide you to what some refer to the Promised Land or, better said, the land of profitability.”

He added that any wrestling company looking to turn things around needs to fully commit to a small group of talent, push them as main event stars for several months getting off course.

Other topics discussed include The Rock’s partnership with Ford Motors and his one-man shows in Dallas over WrestleMania 32 weekend.

Roman Reigns vs. Bray Wyatt Confirmed For WWE Hell In A Cell

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As previously reported during this week’s edition of SmackDown Roman Reigns challenged Bray Wyatt to a Hell in a Cell match at the Hell in a Cell PPV on the 25th of October. WWE has since confirmed the match will be taking place inside the HIAC structure. From WWE.com:

“Their brawls have smashed through ringside barricades and shattered announce tables, but on Sunday, Oct. 25, Roman Reigns and Bray Wyatt will fight to a finish inside Hell in a Cell, live on WWE Network. The match will be both Superstars’ first voyage into the career-changing structure.

With the Cell door locked, no other Superstars will be able to enter the fray, raising the stakes for this deeply personal rivalry. In the past months, the Reigns-Wyatt beef has at times teetered on full-blown turf-war status, entangling Dean Ambrose, Luke Harper, Braun Strowman and even Chris Jericho. At WWE Hell in a Cell, however, Reigns and Wyatt will be left entirely to their own devices….

Who will emerge from the inhospitable Hell in a Cell as the clear victor? Watch the brutal conflict when it airs live from Los Angeles’ STAPLES Center Sunday, Oct. 25, only on the award-winning WWE Network.”

New “Hardcore” Themed WWE DVD & Blu-Ray Set Coming In 2016

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WrestlingDVDNetwork.com have exclusively confirmed plans that WWE will release a brand new DVD & Blu-Ray set in 2016 focusing on Hardcore matches.

According to their report the compilation of Hardcore matches which is slated for release next year will span 3 discs on DVD and 2 discs Blu-Ray.

They believe that the format will either be a “Best of” collection looking at specific matches or instead will focus on the history of the Hardcore Championship during its run from 1998 to 2002.

The title of the project according to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com is simply “HARDCORE” which was also the title of a single disc DVD from the WWF back in 2001.

WWE 2K16: New Video Showcases All New Finishing Moves

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The WWE 2K Developmental Team have released yet another video which this time focuses on the list of new finishing moves that will feature in WWE 2K16.

One new move highlighted is Kalisto’s “Salida Del Sol” while the latter part of the video scrolls through the list of new moves which include John Cena’s Springboard Stunner.

Not only that but Seth Rollins’ Phoenix Splash have also been added and for anyone wondering, the Curb Stomp is still available for use within the game.

The team over at TheSmackDownHotel.com have compiled a list of all moves featured in the game which can be seen by clicking on this link.

 

Paul Heyman Reacts To Fans Who Are Not Satisfied With Lesnar vs. Big Show

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Paul Heyman continues to do the media rounds promoting Saturday night’s WWE live event from Madison Square Garden.  Here are some highlights of his interview with Marcus Vanderberg of Yahoo Sports:

Fans Not Being Satisfied With Big Show As Brock Lesnar’s Opponent: 

“I think you’re always going to get a backlash for Brock Lesnar’s opponent because we have built Brock up to such a degree that unless we’re giving them Brock Lesnar for the championship against the current champion and probably every other living ex-champion as well in a handicap match, someone is going to find a problem with the booking of the match. If you just gave them Brock Lesnar vs. Seth Rollins for the championship in the Garden, people would then say they should have saved that for a pay-per-view. If you gave them Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena in the Garden, they would question why Brock is fighting for the U.S. title and not the World title. People are always going to find fault in any match that involves Brock Lesnar because any matchup that you present for Brock Lesnar, people are going to say how is that a challenge for The Beast?”

Who He Wants To See Brock Lesnar Get In The Ring With:

“It depends on which show we are talking about. In Madison Square Garden, I personally would love to do something that has mainstream cache to it. I would love to do Brock Lesnar vs. Mike Tyson in Madison Square Garden. Personally, I would find that interesting. I wouldn’t want to do that match at WrestleMania, but I would certainly want to do that at Madison Square Garden. At WrestleMania, I would like Brock Lesnar to be in the championship match — the last match of the night — at any WrestleMania whether he’s the champion or the challenger. At Hell in a Cell, we have the right opponent. The master of the Hell in a Cell … The Undertaker. It’s a rivalry that’s gone on the last 13 years since Brock was a rookie. We finally present the final showdown between Brock and The Undertaker at Hell in a Cell. So, my dream scenarios for Brock Lesnar depend on the show at hand.”

Photo: NXT Champion Finn Balor Visits TNA Headquarters

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With NXT in Nashville tonight, NXT Champion Finn Balor paid a visit to the headquarters of TNA Wrestling.

Video: Roman Reigns Talks About Fans Rejecting His Royal Rumble Win

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Roman Reigns appeared on the Hot 97 Morning Show this week to promote Saturday night’s WWE live event from Madison Square Garden and why breast cancer awareness is so important. He spoke about a number of topics, including the breakup with The Shield, his family lineage and more.

Host Peter Rosenberg of the Cheap Heat Podcast asked Reigns what it was like back in January when he won the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia, but was overwhelmingly rejected by the live crowd and fans at home. Rosenberg tried to cut Reigns some slack saying that the reaction was ‘mixed’ but Reigns admitted:

“I didn’t hear any cheers. It was rough, you know. It’s crazy because it was one of the most special nights of my life, but it didn’t go exactly like I’d hoped or planned. So it was emotional. It was a roller coaster. To have such a high and then be smashed by such a reaction .. When it comes down to it, with this life, this schedule, you take on a lot of stuff. Sometimes you can’t sell anything, you’ve just gotta let things ricochet off of you. When you’re out there in that ring, there’s a lot of emotion and passion going on. I love what I do. I love this form of art. So to get that negative response, it can hurt your feelings.

Reigns’ cousin The Rock was there to celebrate his big Rumble win and was visibly surprised by the negative reaction Reigns got after winning. Rosenberg wanted to know if The Rock was fully aware he was about to walk in to:

“I think he had a good idea. With social media, with so many different outlets and platforms that we have now, you can kind of get a taste of what’s happening, the way people are swinging and where you’re falling. Leading up, for weeks, I could see it. I could see it developing and the movement getting stronger. I knew I wasn’t going to be a popular guy that night. I didn’t realize it was going to be so strong.”

Host Ebro, who is a casual fan, suggested that fans might have been vetting Reigns and voicing that he might not be ready for the opportunity he was being given. Ebro said the fans are trying to bruise him up and make sure he can handle being compared to the legends of the industry. He also predicted fans won’t be accepting of Reigns for another 18 months. Reigns said fans are already starting to come around. Rosenberg agreed that fans sensed that WWE was gearing up to get behind Reigns and lashed out, despite the fact that they loved him when he was in The Shield.

Overall, it’s a great interview and definitely worth checking out.

Ric Flair Heading Overseas With WWE, SmackDown Fallout Videos

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– WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair will be heading overseas for the upcoming European tour in early November. According to Digital Spy, Flair will serve as General Manager for the shows. As noted earlier, Daniel Bryan will also be part of the tour while John Cena is no longer scheduled to appear.

– Earlier this week, WWE announced that SummerSlam will be returning to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in 2016 and 2017. Prior to striking a deal with the venue, WWE was also considering holding next year’s SummerSlam at the Staples Center in Los Angeles or the new MGM Arena in Las Vegas.

– Here are this week’s SmackDown Fallout videos featuring The Dudley Boyz hyping their match with New Day at MSG this Saturday night and Ryback telling Keivn Owens he won’t be IC Champion for long.

Paul Heyman Explains Why WWE Viewership Is Declining

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The Advocate Paul Heyman spoke with Scott Fishman of Channel Guide Mag this week to promote Saturday night’s WWE Network special from Madison Square Garden in New York City. They spoke about a number of topics, including Heyman’s long history with MSG, Brock Lesnar’s storied rivalry with the Big Show as well as WrestleMania 32.

Perhaps the most interesting subject was that of WWE’s recent downturn in viewership. Heyman argues that a catalyst of WWE’s predicament has been their failure to attract a generation of new fans. Heyman said,

“I think if there is erosion in the ratings then we are in a cycle within the industry where fans are going and looking for or finding other interests,” Heyman said. “This is not dissimilar to any other forms of entertainment. The key has always been to replace those who leave, to bring in more fans at any time you are losing fans. At this particular point in time there is a search to find the new fan. I am not one who looks at the ratings every Tuesday and says, ‘Well, we haven’t replaced everybody that is left. The ratings didn’t double.’ I’m not expecting that type of increase tomorrow or the next week or the week after that.

Of course, Paul Heyman does not seem like the type of guy to talk about a problem without offering a viable resolution. Heyman pitches a back to basics approach, developing the stars of tomorrow who can carry the company for years to come.

“Any business with longevity, and this is the one company in the business that has survived, deals with this. They survive because when there was an erosion of the audience and they had to replenish the audience, there isn’t a panic. Panic is never the answer. Panic never brings up the ratings. A long-term solution is with a number of brand new stars, all in compelling situations with riveting storylines and new matchups. That is what will bring an upswing to the ratings ever so slowly to where the average rating goes up a little bit each month. Then a couple of years from now the erosion have taken place of the people that have left being fans and a new generation or group or crop of fans has come in. It’s natural evolution of any form of entertainment.”

You can read the full interview visiting ChannelGuideMagBlog.com.

Scott Hall Talks About The State Of The Business, Wanting His Own WWE Network Show

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WWE Hall of Famer Scott Hall recently appeared on Another Wrestling Podcast to discuss the state of the wrestling industry, wanting his own show on the WWE Network and more. Here are some highlight of what the Bad Guy said about:

If Wrestling Could Be As Popular as the Late 1990’s:

“The economy was different then, it was stronger. I think there were less entertainment options. There’s so many things now that people can view. There’s not just cable TV, there’s online. I think that cuts into it,” Hall said.

“Overall I think wrestling companies will get bigger. The WWE machine is a lot stronger than it was when I was there. When you go to TV, it’s unbelievable the production that’s going on. Then they have their Network cameras there filming guys filming guys.”

Wanting His Own Show On The WWE Network:

“They’re stocking that Network full of shows,” Hall said. “I want to do a travel show. I’m working on a cooking show, I’m going to do some of it at Dallas Page’s performance center. I’m going to do a cooking show called Dude Food, where I show young guys how to eat good and clean, cheap.”

17-Minute New Day Video, WWE Superstars With TNA Main Eventer

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– WWE has released a 17-minute ‘uncensored’ video of The New Day doing their thing from after Monday’s RAW. “The Power of Positivity explodes through your screen in this unbelievable, unedited 17-minute interview with The New Day.”

– Sheamus tweeted this photo of himself with King Barrett and TNA star Drew Galloway, who is competing in the main event of Sunday’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view:

TNA Impact Wrestling & ROH TV Viewership For This Week

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This week’s Ring of Honor and TNA Impact Wrestling shows on Destination America both saw drops in viewership from the previous week.

– Wednesday night’s Ring of Honor show averaged 127,000 viewers, down significantly from 168,000 the previous week.

– Impact Wrestling drew a total of 344,000 viewers, down from 394,000 the previous week.

The first airing of Impact drew 275,000 viewers, basically even with 272,000 last week. The midnight replay drew 69,000 viewers, down from last week’s 122,000.

SEScoops Mobile App Version 1.1 Is Now Live

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Download the SEScoops App on iOS devices:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sescoops/id1011060311
(requires iOS 8.3 or higher)

App Update (10/1):

Thanks to everybody who has downloaded the new SEScoops Mobile App so far. We’ve been getting a lot of useful feedback from our loyal readers about ways to improve the experience and want to give you an update on what’s being worked on for the next build.

  • Crash Fixes: A lot of users have reported that the app crashes when you click the first ‘Top Story’ article at the very top of the app home page, as well as Category pages (WWE, NXT, etc.). These issues have already been resolved in the ‘1.1 beta’ version we are currently testing out and will be fixed in the next update.
  • Search: We are overhauling the Search functionality on the app and will make it more accessible on the app main screen.
  • Performance:  There will be significant speed improvements, with the app loading even faster and smoother than the 1.0 build. We’re putting it through rigorous testing and you will be very pleased with the results.

The 1.1 build of the app should be completed this weekend and then it will be submitted it to the App Store for review. The review process typically takes around 7 days, so 1.1 should be available during the second week of October.

As for the Android version of the app – we’re told that 4-6 weeks is a realistic turnaround time to have the iOS app ported over to Android.

Thanks again and please comment below with your feedback!

Eve Torres Gives Birth, John Morrison and Melina Appearing Together, Becky Lynch Interview

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– Becky Lynch appears on the Sam Roberts Wrestling Podcast this week, which is available on iTunes. She discusses the Divas Revolution, her introduction to the professional wrestling industry and more.

– John Hennigan (formerly known as John Morrison in WWE) and Melina will make a rare appearance together this Saturday for Maryland Championship Wrestling at 1000 Joppa Farm Road, Joppa, Maryland 21085. They will appear together for photos and Melina will accompany Hennigan to the ring for a match against “The King Of Swerve” Shane Strickland. Visit MarylandWrestling.com for more information.

https://twitter.com/RealMelina/status/649651554018988032

– Eve Torres Gracie (formerly known as Eve in WWE) gave birth to a boy on Monday. Her husband, Rener Gracie, broke the news this afternoon on Instagram.

https://instagram.com/p/8TO7k9wB_i/

Johnny Gargano’s Future With NXT, Female MMA Fighter Makes Wrestling Debut

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– Women’s MMA fighter Shayna Baszler, a friend of Ronda Rousey’s, recently made her professional wrestling debut with Quintessential Pro Wrestling in Reno, Nevada over the weekend. She wrestled Cheerleader Melissa.

https://twitter.com/Viccimn/status/648911074725507072

– Johnny Gargano mentioned on Facebook that he’s issued a challenge to Ethan Page for the October 17th EVOLVE 49 iPPV. The challenge is that the match between the two would be in an “I Quit Match” and Gargano said if he quits, he will leave WWN Live.

This has led to speculation that Gargano will be leaving to sign with WWE full-time. He’s been working in NXT on a per-appearance deal and has gotten great reviews for his work thus far.

The Rock Announces Partnership With Ford Motor Company

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The big announcement that The Rock has been hyping this week is a partnership with the Ford Motor Company, where he’ll serve as the corporation’s new Spokesman of Service. Here’s the press release from Ford:

Dwayne Johnson Accepts Leading Role with Ford Service

DEARBORN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2015 – Ford announced today its new advertising campaign for Ford service, “The Specialists at Ford” – featuring big-screen action hero, producer and business entrepreneur Dwayne Johnson.

“The Specialists at Ford” are an elite crew of Ford technicians led by Johnson. This dedicated team has all of the training, diagnostic tools and Motorcraft parts that make servicing your vehicle at your local Ford dealership the right decision.

In addition to Johnson’s on-screen presence and producing success, he is a longtime Ford fan, owning three Ford vehicles – his favorite being F-150. His genuine appreciation of the brand makes the alignment of Ford service and Dwayne Johnson a great partnership.

Television ads will begin running Monday, Oct. 12, followed by radio, digital and social spots. The multiyear deal will feature a continuous stream of new content being developed – with Dwayne Johnson and “The Specialists” keeping the campaign fresh and exciting.

First Look At Batista’s ‘Marauders’ Movie, Jimmy Snuka Exposé In The Works

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– A major cable TV network is working on an exposé looking at WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka, according to MLW Radio. Snuka is facing third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter charges for the 1983 death of his then-girlfriend Nancy Argentino.

https://twitter.com/MLW/status/649344315324563456

– Here’s a look at Batista on the set of the movie Marauders along with Adrian Grenier (Entourage) and Chris Meloni (Law & Order SVU).

How Much Of TNA Jeff Jarrett Owned, Mystery Announcer Update

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– As noted a few weeks ago, Jeff Jarrett agreed to sell his remaining stake in TNA Wrestling as part of his recent return to the company, which also included a Hall of Fame induction and promotion for Global Force Wrestling via the invasion angle. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Jarrett owned 29% of the company before being bought out.

– The final TNA live event of 2015 is currently scheduled for November 1st in Biloxi, MS.

– TNA has been hyping a surprise third announcer who will be joining Josh Matthews and The Pope this Sunday at Bound for Glory. Here’s the latest hint from The Pope regarding this person’s identity:

Stephanie May Be Off TV Soon, Carlito Update, Milestone For Jericho

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– Stephanie McMahon could be taking several weeks off from WWE television soon to participate in the Eisenhower Fellowship Multi Nation Program, which is scheduled to run from October 4th through November 22nd. She missed several weeks back in May when she visited Singapore, Beijing and Shanghai.

– Carlito remains open to a WWE return if they make him a solid money offer. WWE’s plans to unmask Los Matadores is still on the table and Carlito would probably be part of that angle.

– Chris Jericho is considering Saturday’s WWE live event from Madison Square Garden the 25th anniversary of his pro wrestling debut. His first match took place on 10/2/90, a 10-minute draw against Lance Storm from Ponoka, Alberta. Jericho is bringing several longtime friends/co-workers to the show, including Lance Storm, Don Callis and Len Olsen.

Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Visit f4wonline.com for subscription information. 

New Main Event For TNA Bound For Glory: Updated Card

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Following this week’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Sunday’s TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view has a new main event. TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III will now defend against Drew Galloway and Matt Hardy a three-way match with Jeff Hardy as the special guest referee. With that match set, here’s the updated card:

– TNA World Heavyweight Champion Ethan Carter III vs. Matt Hardy vs. Drew Galloway with Jeff Hardy as guest referee

– Kurt Angle vs. Eric Young

– King Of The Mountain Champion Bobby Roode vs. Bobby Lashley

– TNA Tag Champions The Wolves vs. Trevor Lee & Brian Meyers

– Knockouts Champion Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong

– Bound for Gold gauntlet match featuring Mr. Anderson, Abyss, Robbie E., Jessie Godderz, Tyrus andChris Melendez

– Ultimate X featuring X Division Champion Tigre Uno vs. 3 TBA Opponents

Kelly Kelly Proud Of Charlotte, Reveals Which Divas She’s Want To Wrestle

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Former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly spoke with Digital Spy this week to promote her show WAGS on the E! Network. Here are the wrestling-related highlights from the interview:

Charlotte Becoming Divas Champion:

“I think Charlotte’s great. I think she’s a wonderful gymnast and had that same athletic background I had with gymnastics, and following in her father’s footsteps is great. I’m so happy and proud of her. I think she really deserves it and she’s been working so hard. I think it’s awesome.”

Which Current Diva She Wants To Wrestle:

“It’s funny, because I feel like all the girls who are there now I’ve worked with. The [Bella] Twins are still there, Natalya’s still there, Alicia Fox is still there, Rosa Mendes is still there, all these girls – there’s not many new ones. Maybe Paige. When I left she came in so I think she’d be someone I’d like to work with for sure.”

Total Divas Audience Up For Season Finale, Cody Rhodes On His Return As Stardust

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– The Total Divas season finale which aired on E! earlier this week brought in 1.158 million viewers according to a report from ShowBuzzDaily.com.

This number is a large increase from the previous week’s episode which brought in an average viewership of 795,000 and is the biggest audience since August 11th which brought in 1.176 million viewers.

– Cody Rhodes was asked during an interview with the Pittsburgh Tribune on why following the death of his father Dusty Rhodes he didn’t return as himself.

“It would have been tacky, and it wouldn’t have been genuine. Many years ago, I used to watch Raw with my dad, and we watched Nitro, and we watched the PPVs. Many years ago, there was a wrestler who passed away, and his name was used pretty regularly after that on programming.

People were using it to try and draw the adulation of fans. Everyone was saying, ‘Oh, well such and such who passed away would have loved this.’ And (Dusty) told me, and this is something very few people know, `When I go, don’t ever let anybody say that about me. I left my body of work on the table already and it doesn’t need to be expanded.’ And I never forgot that. So there was never any question on who was coming back.”

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