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Lawler Parties With Hogan & Hart (Photo), Rock Having $4.5 Million Home Built

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– According to The South Florida Business Journal, former WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is having a $4.5 million home built in Broward County, Florida. Check out the full story online at BizJournals.com.

– WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler noted on Twitter recently that he spent his New Year’s Eve at Hogan’s Beach in Florida. Lawler tweeted the following photo of himself with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart:

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  • Sting Talks Dixie Carter/Hardy Storyline, Kurt Angle Hypes “Big Announcement”

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    – TNA star Sting recently posted the following tweet. Before any rumors get started, Sting is referring to the the TNA storyline regarding Jeff Hardy, not Jeff Jarrett.

    – TNA star Kurt Angle hyped tonight’s Impact Wrestling with the following tweet:

  • Update On Sting To WWE, Kurt Angle Talks WWE Return, + TNA Sale Update!
  • Kurt Angle Speaks On A Possible WWE Return, His Drug Addiction, Personal Issues

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    During a recent interview with WEEI.com, TNA star Kurt Angle revealed he will be a free agent next summer and also opened up about his drug addition and divorce. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    On a possible return to WWE: “I can’t say I’ll never go back. My contract is up in eight months, so we’ll see.”

    On going for an Olympic Gold Medal contributing to his drug addiction: “I realize now I can’t. There’s nothing I can do that will top that. Nothing. Not pro wrestling, not acting, not getting into MMA. Nothing will give me that feeling. I need to stop competing with myself. I tend to try to outdo myself quite a bit. But if I don’t do that, I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied. I like to challenge myself all the time.”

    On his divorce and other personal issues: “The divorce and my personal issues have been a blessing. Now my life is in a much better place. I’m clean and sober, and I don’t want to go back.”

    Check out the complete interview online at WEEI.com.

    Chris Jericho & VH-1 Host Talk About Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, More

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    VH-1’s “That Metal Show” co-host Eddie Trunk was the guest on the latest edition of Chris Jericho’s new “Talk Is Jericho” podcast. During the interview, the two spoke a lot about the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

    “The president of the Hall of Fame came into my radio show to try to, kinda, discuss it with me and calm me down a little bit so I know that for a fact, it resonated,” Trunk said during the interview.

    To listen to the complete interview, visit PodcastOne.com/Talk-Is-Jericho.

    As noted previously, Jericho’s next guest on “Talk Is Jericho” will be WWE Hall Of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart.

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  • Former WWE Creative Writer Reveals Top Wrestling Pet Peeves Of 2013

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    SESCOOPS.COM reader Phil Johnson sent along the following:

    Former WWE Creative Writer Andrew Goldstein, has joined PWMania.com and will be publishing weekly columns on pro wrestling and more. In Goldstein’s debut column, he explains his Top eight wrestling pet peeves of 2013. Here is an excerpt from his article:

    “#8 – Legal Storylines:

    We get it, lawyers are the most hated people on the planet so it should stand to reason that if a heel threatens a babyface with a flimsy lawsuit or trots out his two-bit lawyer (David Otunga, in most cases) to back-up his dastardly cause with some threatening legal mumbo-jumbo – such acts of extreme cowardice should garner that heel, nuclear heat. Furthermore, taking legal action in a wrestling storyline should be the ultimate show of gutlessness by a bad guy – The most chicken-shit weapon in a chicken-shit heel’s arsenal. Problem is, true, ticket-selling, seat-filling, holy sh*t moment inducing heat happens when a heel operates above the law, not when he hides behind it.

    The most chicken-shit heel of all time, Ric Flair never had to threaten Dusty Rhodes with an injunction prohibiting him from using his “Bionic Elbow”, instead, he simply had his Horsemen slam the American Dream’s arm in the door of his Mercedes in the Crockett parking lot.

    For the kids reading, HHH shouldn’t have had to sue the Big Show to get him to stop interrupting his main events with WMD’s. Wouldn’t it have been more compelling if he enlisted the Shield or the Wyatt’s or hell, even 3MB to break the giant’s frying pan of a hand instead? (Sorry, I got carried away with that last one)

    Bottom line is, wrestling used to be an outlaw sport conducted in the Wild West. Now, too often it resembles just another legal drama on USA. Sure, lawsuits and injunctions and holding titles in abeyance help move storylines along on paper, but in a wrestling ring they just get in the way.”

    You can read Andrew Goldstein’s column, “Goldstein on Rasslin” in its entirety at PWMania.com.

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  • Mae Young Back Home, Trish Stratus & Lita Doing Internet Q&A, More

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    – Former WWE Divas Trish Stratus and Lita will be doing a Q&A with fans through Trish’s official website in the near future. Fans interested in submitting questions for the Q&A can do so at TrishStratus.com.

    – As we noted recently, WWE Hall Of Famer Mae Young was hospitalized. Young has since been sent home and is able to speak again. She is, however, still under hospice care.

  • Huge Update On WWE’s Planned Surprises For The 2014 Royal Rumble!
  • Video: Highlights From The Wedding Of Matt Hardy & Reby Sky

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    Former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy recently added a five minute highlight video from his recent wedding to Reby Sky. The video is accompanied by the following description:

    “Reby and I invite you to relive all of the great moments of our wedding day, as well as the actually ceremony and reception. It was a magical day that we wanted to share with all of you, ENJOY!”

    Dixie Carter Hypes TNA’s 2014, TNA Asks Fans Who Will Have Best Year, More

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    – The official TNA website is currently running a poll asking fans to vote on who they feel will have the most success in TNA in 2014. The options are Lei’D Tapa, Ethan Carter III, Samuel Shaw, Norv Fernum and Dewey Barnes. At least check, EC3 was leading the poll by a wide margin. You can vote now at ImpactWrestling.com.

    – TNA president Dixie Carter hyped her company’s potential for 2014 in a recent Twitter post. Carter tweeted the following:

  • Major Update On TNA’s Future — Latest Backstage News On The TNA Sale
  • ESPN References Hulk Hogan In NFL Playoffs Article, Former WWE Stars/FSOW

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    – WWE Hall Of Famer Hulk Hogan was referenced by the official ESPN website after he released a seemingly random promotional video hyping the NFL’s New England Patriots prior to the NFL playoffs. Check out the article online at ESPN.com.

    – Future Stars Of Wrestling has announced a host of former WWE Superstars appearing at their 2014 kick-off show on Saturday in Nevada. Among the former WWE Superstars appearing on the card are Matt Hardy, The Godfather, Shelly Martinez, Sinn Bodhi and more. For more information on the event, visit FutureStarsOfWrestling.com.

  • Latest Backstage News On WWE’s Plans For Hulk Hogan At WrestleMania XXX
  • Photos Of Every WWE Diva In History, Note On Rose Bowl Game, More

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    – Michigan State won the College Football Rose Bowl game on Wednesday. During their post-game celebration in the locker room, the whole team did Daniel Bryan’s “Yes!” chant together. (Thanks to Mario Castrodale for sending that along)

    – WWE has added a new photo gallery on their official website containing pictures of every WWE Diva in history. The company tweeted the following about the new gallery:

  • Tons Of WWE Diva Photos, Behind-The-Scenes Pics & More! **CLICK HERE**
  • Press Release: Official Launch Of John Cena’s New Weight Loss Program

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    The following was issued today:

    IT’S CHANGE TIME! JOHN CENA LAUNCHES 10 WEEKS BODYCHANGE

    World Renowned Pro-Wrestling Champion Becomes Your Personal Coach To Help You Lose Weight, Get Fit, and Look Sexy.

    NEW YORK, N.Y. – January 2, 2013: Today, WWE Superstar, John Cena, unveils a groundbreaking weight loss program for the U.S. with which users have already lost a total of over 4.2 million pounds around the world. Built on the three key pillars of NUTRITION, EXERCISE, and, most importantly, MOTIVATION, 10 Weeks BodyChange is a simple, effective, and natural way to shed the extra pounds and kick start a healthier lifestyle in the new year.

    In this innovative 10-week program, Cena takes a personal approach, showing up at each “BodyChanger’s” house several times a week via online videos. Not only will the wrestling legend and fitness buff lead and teach users through preparing healthy recipe options, but he will also guide them step-by-step through each workout, providing the ultimate motivation day after day.

    “After my father was diagnosed with multiple health issues due to being overweight, I was motivated to create an easy and effective regimen that would help him lose weight without compromising his lifestyle completely,” says Cena. “That’s when I discovered a program in Europe that has already helped thousands of people lose weight in a fast and healthy way. I brought this proven formula to the U.S. and combined it with my experience as a professional athlete and knowledge from my degree in Movement Studies Exercise Science. The result was the 10 Weeks BodyChange program. It helped my dad lose 46 pounds, and now I am excited to share it with other people who want to lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle. It’s Change Time!”

    Subscribing to the nutrition plan is the cornerstone to 10 Weeks BodyChange. According to Cena, it is crucial to losing weight, but that doesn’t mean starving yourself and counting calories every day. As part of the program, Cena will share the proprietary nutrition plan he developed along with advice from expert nutritionists which users will follow for six days a week to help them lose weight. And for one day a week, all “BodyChangers” are encouraged to indulge in a “Load Day” and eat and drink whatever they like to help prevent any cravings.

    10 Weeks BodyChange is NOT about lifting lots of weights or spending hours in the gym. The workout sessions are twice a week for 20 minutes each. Led by Cena as their personal coach, each is an efficient, full-body workout that focuses on weight loss. Appropriate for all fitness levels, the moves start low-impact and then become progressively more challenging through the 10 weeks to really drive results.

    Staying motivated is often the biggest challenge in successfully losing weight. The unique advantage of 10 Weeks BodyChange, is that users receives the content in their email on a weekly basis so that it is easy to stay motivated and engaged. Unlike with a DVD program, users do not get lost with vast amounts of content but wait in anticipation for each week’s new content. And with Cena as their personal coach every step of the way, the users have a very intimate and motivating experience. He actually participates in every cooking and workout video, so the user is never doing it alone. Each member also has access to BodyChange’s SuccessTool, where progress can be tracked throughout the 10 weeks.

    10 Weeks BodyChange has already launched in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and Brazil. To learn more about the program, members can sign up for free at www.changetime.com. A complete personalized platform for 10 weeks costs $99 and arrives instantly through individuals’ online accounts.

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  • RVD Wrestling Again, John Morrison Q&A, News On James Avery, More

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    – James Avery, who was most known for his role as “Uncle Phil” on “The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air,” passed away at age 65 on Wednesday. Avery also worked as the voice for the late WWE Hall Of Famer Junkyard Dog on the old Hulk Hogan’s Rock & Wrestling cartoon.

    – There is a new Q&A with former WWE Superstar John Morrison up at John-Morrison.net.

    – Former WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam will be working at Booker T’s upcoming “Reality Of Wrestling” event on January 11th in Houston, Texas.

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  • Daniels Video Interview, TNA Hypes In-Ring Debut At Impact, James Storm

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    – TNA star Christopher Daniels recently appeared on Up At Noon With Greg Miller to talk about working as a pro wrestler, being in the buisness for 20 years and more. You can check out the video of the appearance online at IGN.com.

    – TNA hyped the in-ring debut of Sam Shaw at tonight’s Impact Wrestling on Twitter. The official TNA Twitter account tweeted the following on Thursday afternoon:

    – Speaking of tonight’s Impact Wrestling, TNA star James Storm will be handling the “InterActive Second Screen Experience” duties for the show this week. TNA tweeted the following:

  • Huge Update On The Future Of TNA — New Backstage News On The Sale Rumors
  • Ric Flair Speaks On His Kids In Wrestling, Cody Rhodes On Dusty Rhodes, More

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    WWE Hall Of Famer Ric Flair and WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes recently spoke to the Tampa Tribune about second generation wrestlers. The following are some highlights:

    Ric Flair on pushing his children away from pro wrestling: “I never pushed any of my kids into it. I pushed them away from it because I know how difficult it is.”

    Flair on his son David Flair’s wrestling career: “It just wasn’t for him. One thing about this business is that you better love it because it is hard. He is happier now than he ever was when he was part of it.”

    Cody Rhodes on people wanting him to be like Dusty Rhodes: “A lot of people preferred me to pander to those fans. They wanted me to dye my hair blonde like my dad, do his moves like the jab and the elbow, and talk like him.”

    Check out the complete interview online at TBO.com.

  • Update On Ric Flair At RAW Next Week + Updated Plans For WMXXX Revealed
  • Joey Styles Offers Advice On How To Get Hired By WWE, Aspiring Announcers

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    The following are highlights from a recent Temple-News interview with WWE’s Joey Styles:

    On college students who want to work for WWE: “Call the H.R. department of the company you desire to work at, and tell them what you can do and that you’re willing to work for free. WWE has unpaid interns every single summer and winter break, and I know at least three who graduated and became employees. It’s definitely about making connections to be where you want to be, but you make your own luck. Don’t wait for your break, make it.”

    On those who aspire to be wrestling announcers: “You have to know the product backwards and forwards, intern somewhere in the broadcasting profession, and get experience on the air. Just keep in mind you’re talking about an industry where there is only one company where you can make a living at calling wrestling matches, so you should probably widen your potential employers and fields you want to go in.”

    Check out the complete interview online at Temple-News.com.

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  • Steve Austin’s Latest Podcast, Sammartino On “Art Of Wrestling” & More

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    – WWEShop.com is selling a new “F5 Beast” t-shirt for Brock Lesnar (link) and a Goldust & Cody Rhodes “Brotherhood” t-shirt (link).

    – The latest “Steve Austin Show: Unleashed!” is now online, with Stone Cold motivating his listeners to accomplish their new year’s resolution goals. Listen now at PodcastOne.com.

    – WWE Hall of Famer Bruno Sammartino is Colt Cabana’s guest on this week’s Art of Wrestling podcast.

    AJ Styles Comments On WWE Not Being Interested In Him

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    During a recent interview with F4WOnline.com, AJ Styles spoke about his departure from TNA, working with Ring of Honor and WWE not making an effort to sign him after he became a free agent for the first time in over 8 years.

    Styles said he understands that WWE is pouring tremendous resources into the WWE Performance Center and is focusing on developing younger talent there.

    When it was brought up that it would be “unthinkable” 10 years ago that somebody at the level of AJ Styles wouldn’t be signed immediately, Styles replied, “Yeah. Lucky me, huh?”

    VIDEO: AJ Styles Hypes His Return To ROH This Weekend

    WWE Hiring A 3D Graphic Designer For The WWE Network

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    WWE has posted a new job listing at Corporate.WWE.com seeking a 3D animator/artist to do motion graphic work for the WWE Network. The following are the ‘Responsibilities’ the position will involve:

    – Designing Graphics for the Network Launch

    – Building/designing 3d Logos and Environments from start to finish. This would include: modeling, texturing, lighting, rigging, animation, rendering and compositing on various projects. Projects would include: network launch, pay per views, domestic shows, International and Promotional packages.

    – Heading up projects as a lead designer both creatively and productively, meeting tight deadlines.

    – Communicating and collaborating with Directors, Producers and Production staff.

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    Trailer For New Movie “Meet Me There” Starring Goldust

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    The first movie trailer has been released for “Meet Me There” which features WWE Superstar Dustin Runnels (Goldust) in a big role.

    “Based on a bizarre town in rural Oklahoma where there are more crime scene cleanup employees than there are mailboxes, Meet Me There blurs the lines between horror, suspense, romance, and fear.”

    TNA Impact Wrestling Preview For Tonight

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    Tonight’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV will feature:

    – The coronation of TNA Champion Magnus

    – James Storm and Bobby Roode vs. Kurt Angle and Gunner

    – Bully Ray vs. Joseph Park

    – X-Division Champion Chris Sabin vs. Velvet Sky

    – Knockouts Champion Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne

    – Sam Shaw vs. Norv Fernum

    CM Punk Says His Match On RAW Was “Garbage” & He’s “Sick Of Traveling”

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    CM Punk’s match against Seth Rollins from Monday’s RAW received mixed reviews from fans online – and now Punk himself is among the people who think they under-delivered. In response to a fan who said the match was good, Punk tweeted:

    He also said he’s sick of traveling, another sign that he’s burned out and might be questioning how much longer he wants to endure the demands of being a WWE Superstar:

    CM Punk Says He’ll Be Retired By 2015

    In-Studio Interview With The Shield, Latest “The #ScrapYard” Podcast, More

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    – The Onnit podcast recently conducted an in-studio interview with The Shield.

    – The following matches are being advertised for the WWE live event on January 18th in Cincinnati, Ohio:

    Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena (WWE World Heavyweight Championship)
    Goldust & Cody Rhodes (c) vs. The Real Americans
    Kane vs. Big Show

    – Former NWA Champion Adam Pearce has added episode three of his new “The #ScrapYard” podcast to his official YouTube channel. Anyone interested in checking that out can do so below:

    http://youtu.be/12cU-WyJSP8

    Video: Triple H Talks Brock Lesnar & Batista, 2014

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    In this week’s sitdown interview with Michael Cole, Triple H talks about 2014 being an epic year from WWE and the changing landscape of the main event scene, with the returns of Brock Lesnar & Batista.

    Chris Jericho’s Podcast #1 On iTunes, New Brock Lesnar T-Shirt, More

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    – Chris Jericho’s new “Talk Is Jericho” online show is officially the number one ranked podcast on the latest iTunes U.S. charts. Additionally, Jericho’s podcast is number two on the iTunes U.K. chart. Coming in at number six on the iTunes U.S. chart is “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s “The Steve Austin Show.” You can check out the complete list at Apple.com.

    – Following Brock Lesnar’s WWE return at the New Year’s edition of RAW this past Monday night, WWE is already selling new Lesnar t-shirts on their official WWE Shop website. You can check out all of the current Lesnar merchandise WWE is selling at Shop.WWE.com.

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  • Impact Wrestling Opening For Thursday (Video), TNA Genesis VIP Package Info

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    – The official Twitter account for TNA recently posted the following tweet containing information about VIP packages for the January 16th “Genesis” show in Huntsville, Alabama:

    – TNA added the opening to this week’s Impact Wrestling broadcast to their official YouTube channel. Take a look at how the first Impact Wrestling show of 2014 will begin by watching the following video:

    http://youtu.be/sRLXCJ7-1DA