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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:

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  • 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.

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  • 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?”

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    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

    Video: AJ Styes Hypes His Return To ROH This Weekend

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    Ring of Honor has released this video of AJ Styles hyping his return to the promotion this Saturday at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee.

    Styles will face “Mr. ROH” Roderick Strong in Nashville in a match that will air on ROH TV the weekend of February 1st.

    Also on the show, Chris Hero makes his in-ring return against Kevin Steen.

    WWE Stock Doubles In 2013, JBL & Cole’s Weight Loss Challenge & More

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    – WWE stock more than doubled in 2013, opening the year at $8.03 and closing on December 31st at $16.58.

    – WWE announcers JBL and Michael Cole are starting a 250 day weight loss challenge. JBL noted that he currently weighs 278 lbs. and plans on dropping over 50 pounds by early September. After the weight loss program, they plan on climbing a mountain together.

    WWE.com has published a playlist of the “10 most underrated matches of 2013” – including Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins (6/10 RAW), Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes (6/26 Main Event), and RVD vs. Randy Orton vs. Christian (8/2 SmackDown).

    Jim Ross Comments On Why Steve Austin Doesn’t Make More Appearances For WWE

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    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of JRsBarBQ.com and responded to a fan asking about why Steve Austin doesn’t make more appearances for WWE:

    “One has to be booked and have something specific planned to do. A talent just doesn’t show up and go into business for himself. If WWE wants Austin to return they have to work out something that both parties like. Simple.”

    Speaking of Steve Austin, WWE is interested in him making a special appearance at WrestleMania 30, but he won’t be wrestling on the show. While Austin has teased a potential match with CM Punk, he made it clear to WWE that he has no plans to get back in the ring any time soon, if ever.

    Ultimate Warrior Issues Statement About People Selling His Merchandise On eBay

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    The Ultimate Warrior issued the following statement regarding reports of him demanding 30% of any Warrior merchandise sold on eBay:

    “The story regarding Ultimate Warrior merchandise that has been reported on wrestling news sites today is inaccurate.

    “Warrior Entertainment have at no point demanded royalties which would allow sellers to continue producing unlicensed goods.

    “Without exception, all counterfeit merchandise bearing Ultimate Warrior intellectual property will be removed without warning from all auctions sites, websites or similar.”

    The Ultimate Warrior himself posted a message in our Comments section on the article about the story, which was also e-mailed to us, stating:

    “Recent stories about Warrior attempting to swindle 30% royalties from eBayers auctioning Ultimate Warrior items are ridiculously inaccurate. The actual royalty demand is 110%, 100% of money made from the sale plus a 10% service fee for handling the hassle of informing others of their no-nos.

    “Sorry, but ALL unlicensed goods and ALL counterfeit merchandise using the Ultimate Warrior Intellectual Property will be removed without warning from all auctions sites, websites or similar.

    “It’s MY gimmick. I OWN it. If you want one, do the work it takes to create one for yourself.

    “Always Believe,

    “Warrior”

    Batista Featured In New ‘Guardians Of The Galaxy’ Promo Shot From Marvel

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    Marvel Studios has released the first official photo from the upcoming “Guardians of the Galaxy” movie, starring WWE Superstar Batista.

    Batista returns to WWE on the January 20th edition of WWE RAW and will be working full-time through WrestleMania. He will take some time off to promote the film later this year to promote the movie’s theatrical release on August 1, 2014.

    Featured below from right to left are Guardians of the Galaxy characters Gamora (Zoe Saldana), Star-Lord (Chris Pratt), Rocket Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), Drax (Dave Bautista) and Groot (Vin Diesel). Click to enlarge:

    guardians

    Here’s the official synopsis for the movie:

    “From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global blockbuster franchise of Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Avengers, comes a new team–the Guardians of the Galaxy. An action-packed, epic space adventure, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy expands the Marvel Cinematic Universe into the cosmos, where brash adventurer Peter Quill finds himself the object of an unrelenting bounty hunt after stealing a mysterious orb coveted by Ronan, a powerful villain with ambitions that threaten the entire universe. To evade the ever-persistent Ronan, Quill is forced into an uneasy truce with a quartet of disparate misfits -Rocket, a gun-toting raccoon, Groot, a tree-like humanoid, the deadly and enigmatic Gamora and the revenge-driven Drax the Destroyer. But when Peter discovers the true power of the orb and the menace it poses to the cosmos, he must do his best to rally his ragtag rivals for a last, desperate stand–with the galaxy’s fate in the balance.”

    Mae Young Hospitalized With Failing Health

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    WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young was hospitalized in the past week and there are reports that she has entered hospice care.

    The 90 year old legend had previously been scheduled to appear at Monday’s Old School RAW. Our thoughts & prayers are with Mae Young and her family.

    Here are some interesting facts about the incredible life of Mae Young, courtesy of Reddit user The_Pale_Blue_Dot:

    – Mae Young is the only person in history to have documented matches in nine different decades. Her first match was in 1939 and her latest match was in 2010.

    – She is the oldest living professional wrestler

    – She also holds the record of being the oldest person to ever have a wrestling match, at age 87.

    – She is the oldest member of the WWE Hall of Fame

    – She trained on an all-boys team in 1935

    – She would later train the Fabulous Moolah

    – She lived with Fabulous Moolah and Katie Glass from 1991 up until Moolah’s death in 2007. Glass and Moolah had already been living together for 40 years, since Glass was 17.

    Viewership Data For Monday’s WWE RAW

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    Monday’s final WWE RAW of 2013 (12/30) averaged 4.128 million viewers, up 8% from last week’s taped ‘Christmas’ edition.

    Here’s the hourly breakdown:

    • Hour 1: 4,141,000
    • Hour 2: 4,204,000
    • Hour 3: 4,040,000

    RAW went up against the Alamo Bowl football game between the Texas Longhorns and the Oregon Ducks, which averaged 7.547 million viewers.

    The final rating should be available later today.

    A ‘Happy New Year’ Message From The Staff Of SEScoops.com

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    Hey everybody,

    With 2013 coming to a close, we’d like to take this time to thank everybody for making this our best year yet. SEScoops.com launched back in 2004 right before WrestleMania XX and are approaching the 10 year anniversary of the site. We bust our butts on a daily basis to bring you guys the best insider pro wrestling news site around – and none of it would be possible without you. With 2013 in the books, here’s to a healthy & prosperous 2014 to all of you. Happy New Year!

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    – We’re always looking to expand the writing team, so if you’re interested in writing a weekly feature here on the site (Impact & NXT Reports, editorials), hit up the Contact Us page.

    – Send in your news tips and Live Event reports via the Contact Us page.

    Aside from that, comment below and give us your feedback on the site – what you like and what can be improved. Thank you!

    The Rock Reveals Original Plans For WrestleMania 30 & If He’ll Wrestle Again

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    The Rock is holding a #RockTalk Q&A session on Twitter today and revealed some interesting details about the original plans for him to wrestle Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 30. He said there’s “no plans now” for him to compete at WrestleMania 30 – but “possibly” WrestleMania 31.

    He also commented on the abdominal injury he suffered at WrestleMania 29 against John Cena, which is the reason for him scaling back his work in the ring while filming big budget Hollywood movies:

    NXT Trainers Backstage At RAW, Striker Lands ‘Star Trek’ Role, 3MB Wrestles As Mounties

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    – NXT trainers Bill DeMott and Sara Del Rey were backstage at Monday’sWWE  RAW in Richmond. DeMott noted on Twitter that they were traveling back to Florida with Summer Rae and Eva Marie.

    – TMZ reports that former WWE announcer Matt Striker will play a Romulan Commander in an upcoming Star Trek TV movie titled, “Star Trek Equinox: The Night of Time.”

    – We heard from a few fans who were at last night’s WWE live event from Toronto that said Cody Rhodes’s match with Antonio Cesaro stole the show.

    Also at the Toronto live event, 3MB (Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal and Ricardo Rodriguez) worked as “The Mounties” – losing to Los Matadores and El Torito.

    Here’s a photo of Ricardo in his Mountie gear: