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WWE Considering Turning Kaval Heel, Steamboat Update, More

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— WWE has discussed turning Kaval heel and having him feud with Rey Mysterio early next year.

When the NXT season two winner was initially signed, Mysterio was one of the people pushing for a program with him. However, injuries to both wrestlers derailed potential plans.

— Ricky Steamboat is still recuperating from a capillary burst of the brain at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. When the WWE Hall of Famer returns to work, he is expected to assume a role at Florida Championship Wrestling as a trainer.

— Last week, WWE pushed Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton as their first encounter in a singles match on Monday Night Raw. That is incorrect, as on the July 5, 2004 episode of Raw, Orton pinned Jericho following interference from Batista.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Lashley Says He’d Fight Batista – But Batista Wants $500K

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World Wrestling Insanity interview with Bobby Lashley
Host: James Guttman
Interview available at WorldWrestlingInsanity.com via ClubWWI.

One topic that both MMA and pro wrestling fans have been talking about is the prospect of a bout between Bobby and former fellow WWE star Dave Batista. Batista has stated that he wants to enter the fight scene now that he is no longer an active pro wrestler with Bobby Lashley named as his possible opponent. How does Bobby feel about the idea? Guttman asks and Lashley explains to ClubWWI.com members:

“I have to be honest. At first, I wouldn’t even think that he would consider it. Then again, with fighting, you never know who’s going to come over and do it. So when I heard Batista was training, I was like more power to him. Because a lot of these guys come in here and they have no experience either. But they take two jiu-jitsu classes, dye their hair blonde, and they’re automatically stepping into the fight industry.”

Lashley mentions the training that Dave has been doing in preparation for a debut and his respect for his decision. He also makes it clear that friendship or not, if it were to happen, it would be a fight.

“I’m completely open to fighting him. Friends or not, when you get in that cage and start throwing punches, the friendship goes out the window for a minute. Because I like Dave, but if we were to have a fight, we would have to close that cage door, forget about the friendship, and try to beat each other up. Then afterwards, we can shake hands and walk away.”

As the ClubWWI.com interview continues, James points out that the fight itself looks less and less likely due, in part, to Batista’s reported asking price of $500,000. He asks Lashley about this request and whether it’s a sign that Dave is thinking it might be a one shot deal given his age. Bobby responds:

“Yeah. I think it’s a measuring gauge for him. Go out there and instead of taking these small fights and working his way up, figuring ‘I’ll go out there and do the bigger fights, the more important fights, the fight the fans want to see. And of course, if I’m fighting the fight the fans want to see, I’m going to want a little more money than if I’m fighting Joe Schmo. Why not go out there and do that fight? See how I feel and if I feel healthy, if I feel strong, then I can continue on with my career. But if I go out and things don’t go the way I wanted, at least I have that big fight. I made a good amount of money and moved on.’ I don’t see anything wrong with that.”

James Guttman’s discussion with The Dominator isn’t limited to MMA. Bobby’s extensive wrestling career has seen him in both WWE and TNA, both of which he talks about including differences between the two companies and working alongside his wife on TV among other topics. Unquestionably, though, the biggest moment of Lashley’s sports entertainment career was his main event at WrestleMania 23. With Donald Trump in his corner, Bobby took on Vince McMahon’s monster Umaga. Since his last appearance on ClubWWI.com, Eki “Umaga” Fatu tragically passed away. JG brings up Lashley’s history with Eki and Bobby shares his thoughts:

“Man, you know. When he passed, when I heard he passed, it was a numbing feeling, man. There were a lot of guys who passed from when I was with WWE. One is enough but there were several and when I found out it happened again…It was hard. It was hard. It was very hurtful. That guy, I’ll tell you, was an incredible, incredible, incredible guy. Always in a good mood. Always had positive things to say. Always joking around.

“He was just like that big gentle giant, but at the same time, he was a big tough dude. We had so many memories of traveling around and just battling each other. Mexico. The whole feud. There are so many things I remember about that guy. Man, it’s hard because when I think about him, it makes me sad that he’s not here anymore. But by the same token, anytime I hear his name, it puts a smile on my face because of the person he was.”

Bobby’s two ClubWWI.com interviews equal over an hour and, alongside shoot interview with over 250 of wrestling’s biggest names ranging from Jesse Ventura to Jerry Lawler to Dan Severn, can be heard the minute you log in.

JR Blog: His Heart Surgery, Jericho DVD, Foley’s New Book, NXT

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Jim Ross posted his latest blog entry, which you can check out at this link. Some highlights from this entry:

His Heart Surgery: “Thanks for the well wishes regarding my surprise, upcoming medical procedure this Monday afternoon where apparently a stent will be put into a heart artery. I just got this info Tuesday morning even though I knew last week while I was in Florida that my stress test showed some questionable results. Ironically, my blood work from my my annual physical and the overall condition of the structure of my heart have not been better in years and years. All my #’s of importance were the best that they had been in recent memory as a result of losing about 25 pounds, hitting the gym regularly, and adhering to a new, smarter diet.”

Mick Foley’s New Book: “I’m excited about the release of Mick Foley’s book which I have read and reviewed here months ago. I really thought Mick did an excellent job with his latest literary creation and I honestly did not think that the topic felt that compelling before reading the book. I was wrong and throughly enjoyed ‘Countdown to Lockdown’ and encourage fans to check it out. I’m likely to read Mick’s latest book again before I start writing my own some day. As a matter of fact I will probably go back and read several of Mick’s books along with a few others to prime the pump of creativity when I embark on writing my first book of what could be more than one if all goes as planned.”

Talking To Stone Cold: “Got a cool phone call from Stone Cold Steve Austin yesterday and we talked a little about my stent procedure but mostly about this weekend’s football games. Steve has always been a valued friend even in the most challenging of times since we’ve known each other. I always know that I can count on Steve Austin when the chips are down in any scenario. Steve is entertaining the prospects of a couple of kick ass scripts for upcoming films and is really building a solid body of film work.”

Chris Jericho’s New DVD: “Also received a great text from Chris Jericho early this morning who had some wonderful things to say about my broadcasting work on his new DVD which is the best WWE DVD released in years and is available now. It’s always nice to hear from one’s peers, the ‘Boys’ if you will, and I keep in touch with several even though my road days have ended by and large. I’m not sure when or if we will see Chris Jericho back in a WWE ring but having the ultra talented, 20 year vet around makes any card better and Chris can compete with any one on the roster, arguably, better than most anyone.”

Tuesday’s NXT: “Interesting night of TV on NXT. Interesting is an interesting word isn’t it? I very pleased that Cole and Mathews are handling that broadcast assigning, along, of course with our teacher, Matt Striker. As caustic as Cole is at times regarding NXT, I could see where I could be worse and that would not be a good thing. I’ve never proficient in every phase of broadcasting but I know that calling a wheelbarrow race while loaded with a small person in it likely isn’t my bottle of BBQ Sauce.”

Dolph Ziggler Talks About His Influences, Spirit Squad, Vickie

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WWE Intercontinental champoin Dolph Ziggler was interviewed by Phil Strum of the Poughkeepsie Journal this week to promote Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view. Below are the highlights of what Ziggler said about:

Being Satisfied With His Career: “Actually, I’m a bit of a perfectionist. I’ve worked really hard to get where I am today. On my own personal schedule, I am a little behind schedule. I think I’ve dealt with things really well in my career and I’m on track.”

Being Sent Back To FCW After The Spirit Squad Gimmick: “Of course, it’s scary any time you’re coming off the main roster. But I was less than a year into the business at the time and I knew I just needed to work harder than everybody else. I had to go back and learn more of the business. I had two or three practices where I worked with some of the best guys. Working with Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Ric Flair really sped along my learning.”

Which Wrestlers He’s Learned From: “Shawn Michaels, 10 or 15 years ago, was may favorite ever in the ring. Beating someone up, getting beat up. He was the best ever. I’ve taken a lot of advice from him. It’s incredible to watch him. He’s done it better than anyone I’ve ever seen.”

Working with Vickie Guerrero: “It’s been great. I think we make a good combination. Me and her work well together. No one gets booed more than Vickie Guerrero. People hate her and I love it. I like working with her. Hopefully, I can absorb some of that hatred. I know people don’t want to boo me because I look so good.”

His Goals in WWE: “I honestly want to be considered the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time. I want to be the world champion and I wanted to be one of the greatest sports entertainers that this business has ever seen.”

Pee-Wee Herman Hosting RAW – HBO Star No Longer Scheduled

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The official WWE website has announced that comedian Pee Wee Herman will be hosting the November 1st episode of Monday Night RAW from the Nassau Coliseum in New York. The statement reads:

“Pee-wee Herman is taking time off from performing on Broadway in The Pee-wee Herman Show to come out to the Nassau Coliseum where he’s sure to make some new friends and create some chaos with WWE.

Never has such mayhem been caused on Monday Night Raw by a man in a red bowtie. Pee-wee Herman will turn Raw into his Playhouse on Nov. 1.”

It’s worth noting that actor Danny McBride (star of HBO’s “Eastbound & Down”) is no longer listed as the scheduled guest host for October 11th.

Here’s the updated list of scheduled hosts:

Oct. 4, 2010: Johnny Knoxville

Oct. 18, 2010: Bobb’e J. Thompson

Oct. 25, 2010: Toby Keith

Nov. 1, 2010: Pee-wee Herman

Mike Tyson Says James Toney Looked Horrible In His UFC Fight

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Legendary heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson tells CanadianPress.com that fellow boxer James “Lights Out” Toney did not do the sport of boxing any favors with his unsuccessful MMA debut against UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture. James Toney didn’t make it out of the first round, but Tyson says a skilled boxer at the top of his game could “100 perfect” beat an MMA fighter.

“You have to admit, Toney looked horrible. He looked slow. He didn’t look like a seasoned, conditioned athlete. You only had to look at his body structure. No way, Toney didn’t get ready to fight a real, professional athlete like Randy is. It was ridiculous. He had no respect for Randy…. I know 100 percent that a boxer (could win). As long as he learns how to grapple and wrestle, he could do great. You’ve got to go in there respecting the sport, and not just thinking you’re going to knock somebody out every time. It’s a complicated sport, but a good boxer has to be a great athlete anyway.”

Mike Tyson will be appearing on tonight’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV, sitting cageside as a guest of Dana White’s.

Update On Hardy’s Status, WWE Signs “The Bashing Bulgarian”

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— Regarding Matt Hardy’s present status with World Wrestling Entertainment, both sides remain at a strong stalemate.

Company officials want Hardy to address his issues, but he doesn’t want to. Furthermore, they are unwilling to release him at this time because they don’t want him joining rival promotion TNA Wrestling.

One company source indicated that the touring schedule has been hectic as of late and when things settle down following Sunday’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view, Hardy’s situation will likely be addressed. (Source: f4wonline.com)

— WWE has signed “The Bashing Bulgarian” Miroslav to a developmental contract. Miroslav is from Bulgaria and was trained by Gangrel and Rikishi, among others, at the Knokx Pro Wrestling Academy in Burbank, California.

Miroslav would be WWE’s second acquisition from Knokx Pro, following Alberto Del Rio’s personal ring announcer Ricardo Rodriguez. He too is a trained professional wrestler. (Source: pwinsider.com)

Hulk Hogan Posts Video After Having Spinal Surgery

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Hulk Hogan just had an electrical spinal cord stimulator installed in his back to alleviate chronic pain and posted this video following the surgery:

Hogan calls the procedure a “make it or break it Hail Mary” and is praying it works. HE wrote the following on Twitter.com/HulkHogan4Real:

“Going for the make it or break it hail Mary.at4:00pm having an electrical spinal cord stimulator inserted for a test run,praying it works.”

“[I’ve] had 6 small back surgeries,everything was fine,then for 4hrs I was picking up shells on the beach,my back blewout”

“I’m sick of being down and I’m sick of all these heavy pain pills,dog I’m gonna kick out”

“You guys really gave me a shot in the arm that I needed,thank u for all the love,support,positive vibes right now,believe me it really helps”

“I’m gonna shave,jump in the shower,get totally clean right now,because after the procedure it will be hard to shower with the wires hanging out of my back.I’m praying when this works,a couple days later they can implant the machine permanently.I’ll keep u guys updated as soon as I get off the operating table and let u know if it is working.then well have fun and I’ll try to gross u out with some good pictures.”

Jim Ross Having Heart Surgery, NXT’s New Home, Lita On TV

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– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross posted a note on his Twitter page that he will be undergoing heart surgery in the near future to have a stent put in one of his heart arteries. Ross wrote:

“I’m going to be fine. I’m very positive and will remain such. My overall health is better than it has been in years… No, my heart stent wasn’t expected, but no hill for a stepper. Short hospital stay if all goes well Monday and it will.”

The procedure is not considered to be too invasive and Ross downplayed the seriousness of the situation, promising to be at an Oklahoma University football game in the near future.

– WWE has confirmed that the remainder of NXT Season 3 will air on the official company website starting next Tuesday night. Next week will see the first Diva elimination.

– Former WWE Diva Lita is working on a new TV show that is a “horror-based stage show.” Lita is featured in the new issue of Rebel Ink Magazine, which says that Lita is “shooting a TV pilot for the horror-based stage show she performs, near her home base in the ATL area.”

* Pictures of LITA Dressed As ZOMBIE – Eating Brains

Update: RAW Rating Not As Bad As First Reported & But Still Bad

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After last week’s bowling-shoe-ugly 2.8 rating ..

The 9/27 episode of WWE’s Monday Night RAW drew a 2.7 rating (with a household rating of 2.37).

RAW averaged 3.80 million viewers over the course of the show. The first hour drew 3.72 million viewers and the second hour had 3.88 million.

WWE’s PPV buyrates and TV ratings have been sliding for months, hopefully this week’s number is a wake-up call that serious changes are needed to get fans interested in the product again.

Angle Signs New TNA Deal & Updates On Hall, Nash & Waltman

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– Kurt Angle announced on Twitter this evening that he has signed a new 1-year contract with TNA Wrestling Angle wrote:

“I am there for a while! Unless I lose at BFG. Then I will retire.”

– After going nuts on Twitter earlier this month and sounding like he was ready to leave TNA, Kevin Nash seems to have smoothed things over with the company. Nash was asked on Twitter when he was going to call Triple H and beg for a job with WWE. Nash responded:

just had a great conversation with Terry Taylor .I would not or ever will beg for food to feed my family to many guns to beg”

Read More: Kevin Nash Goes Crazy On Twitter & Says He’s Leaving TNA

– Former WWE & TNA star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman’s drug charges stemming from his airport arrest for marijuana earlier this month have been reduced. Waltman wrote on Twitter today:

“My charges were reduced to ‘wandering around looking for drugs’. $200 fine. Thanks to the prosecutor & judge in Newark, NJ.”

– A woman named Maggie who serves as Scott Hall’s webmaster and online spokesperson wrote the following on Twitter yesterday updating Hall’s status:

“Talked to Scott.. he says he’s doing much better.. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes..(Maggie)”

Sean Waltman noted on Twitter that Hall is back in Texas.

Lita Does Photo Shoot As Brain-Eating Zombie (Pictures)

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Former WWE Diva Amy “Lita” Dumas recently did a photo shoot for internationally published photographer Dangerously Dolly.

23-year old Dangerously Dolly i best known for taking “conceptual and vivid portraits, usually leaning on alternative and pin-up fashion.”

Here are Lita’s pictures from DangerouslyDolly.com:

John Cena Heel Turn Being Discussed By WWE Officials

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John Cena has been the babyface hero of WWE for the better part of a decade, but the possibility of turning Cena heel has been discussed much more seriously than in the past, according to the Pro Wrestling Torch.

Vince McMahon made it clear when the idea was previously broached that it would not even be considered due to the tremendous amount of revenue Cena draws via merchandise. While there doesn’t appear to be any firm plan in place, McMahon has since changed his tune on the subject as he is now open to listening to suggestions.

Meanwhile, this week’s issue of Figure Four Weekly adds that there is ‘strong talk’ of a turning Cena heel come WrestleMania season.

Update On WWE Unifying The Titles, Jericho Gets Stretchered

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— Vince McMahon has gone back and forth on the time frame for unifying the World Heavyweight Championship and the WWE Championship, reports the Pro Wrestling Torch. At times he has wanted the unification to take place within 30 days, but company officials have urged him to wait until WrestleMania XXVII.

Many within the company feel they need to place the titles on the proper people and position them strongly in order to make the unification match a major event.

Though McMahon has come off adamant about unifying the titles, no one has ruled out the possibility of the WWE Chairman having a change of heart.

— The WWE website has posted footage of Chris Jericho being “stretchered out of the arena” after last night’s Raw went off the air. To view the video, click here.

Creative Happy Over Stephanie’s Hiatus, Maryse Makes Mistake

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— WWE’s creative department has not been spending as much time with Vince McMahon as they have in the past. It is said that a lot of work is being done via e-mail as opposed to actual meetings.

In related news, the majority of the creative writers are said to be pleased that Stephanie McMahon is out on maternity leave.

“It’s one less hurdle,” said a company source. “Plus, Vince isn’t as tense when she’s not around.”

— During last night’s backstage segment with Ted DiBiase and Maryse on Raw, the WWE Diva read a note and stated in French, “La semaine dernière, t’étais à moi,” which in English translates to “Last week, you were mine.” When DiBiase told her to speak n English, she replied, “Next week, you’ll be mine.”

— The pre-sale for the Raw taping taking place December 6 at the KFC YUM! Center in Louisville, Kentucky is MONDAY. The pre-sale begins tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com.

sources: PWInsider.com, Pro Wrestling Torch

Video Of Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas’ Ring Of Honor Debut

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Ring of Honor has posted this video of Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas’ debut match for Ring of Honor .. The former WWE tag champions challenged ROH tag champions the Kings of Wrestling at Glory By Honor IX on September 11th from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.

Reason For WWE Plugging Foley’s Book, YouTube Pulls Hardy Vid

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— Regarding Michael Cole plugging Mick Foley’s new book over commentary during last night’s Raw, it was said to be a decision made by Vince McMahon out of respect for all Foley did for World Wrestling Entertainment during his time with the organization.

— A video Matt Hardy posted over the weekend on YouTube where he offered to give away $500 cash to a random fan commenting on his entries was deleted by the video sharing website for “Terms of Service” violations.

— The Bella Twins and Kelly Kelly will be appearing at the Lucky Star Casino (located at 7777 North Highway 81 Concho, Oklahoma) this Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, call 405-262-761.

source: PWInsider.com

Punk Dating A Diva, Lauren Jones WWE Update, Mexico Ratings

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— Smackdown star CM Punk, who has dated numerous Divas over the years including Maria Kanellis, Amy “Lita” Dumas, Traci Brooks, and Becky Bayless, has reportedly hooked up with another. According to multiple sources, Punk is presently involved in a relationship with WWE Diva Beth Phoenix.

Punk and Phoenix will be appearing together at the November 19th Florida Championship Wrestling event in Brandon, Florida.

— Former WWE performer Lauren Jones noted on her Twitter account this week that she’s meeting with WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent Relations, John Laurinaitis (“Johnny Ace”). Though she has been gone from WWE for a few years, Jones has kept in touch with Laurinaitis and it appears she could be on her way back to the organization.

Since leaving WWE in June 2005, Jones has kept very busy – launching of a successful wedding shoe line, her own network television show, the release of a workout DVD and hosting a radio show. She was also featured in a scene in the summer blockbuster The Expendables as Mickey Rourke’s character’s girlfriend.

— Here are the weekend TV ratings from Mexico:

SmackDown! 8.2

CMLL 3.1

AAA 4.4.

Mick Foley’s Big Announcement, Knockouts Going Off The Record

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— Mick Foley announced on his Twitter page Monday that a movie will be made on his life story.

“I am thrilled to announce that I will be teaming up with Union Square Media to do a major movie based on my life story,” he wrote.

According to IGN.com, Foley will co-write the film, which will tell the story of his rise to fame during ‘The Attitude Era’ of World Wrestling Entertainment.

— TNA Knockouts Angelina Love and Taylor Wilde are scheduled to appear on TSN’s Off The Record Wednesday night. The program airs at 6:00 p.m. and is also available via TSN.ca.

Tara Suffers “Burst Bursa Sack” Elbow Injury (Nasty Pictures)

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TNA Knockout Tara suffered a nasty elbow injury over the weekend that resulted in a trip to the emergency room.

Tara was scheduled to wrestle Angelina Love at Saturday night’s TNA live event from Rahway, New Jersey, but the match had to be pulled from the show after Tara was injured during a pre-match warm-up.

After news spread that Tara had been hospitalized, TNA President Dixie Carter confirmed on Twitter that Tara suffered a “burst bursa sack” in her elbow.

Tara posted some pictures on Twitter of the incident and they are pretty disgusting.

If you’re not grossed out already by the thumbnails below, click them to see the full images:

*SPOILERS* Results For Tonight’s Final NXT Show On Syfy

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WWE taped tonight’s edition of WWE NXT last Tuesday from the U.S Cellular Coliseum in Bloomington, Illinois. Thanks to reader Brent Garrison for providing us with text-message updates last week. Below are full results:

WWE NXT (Airing tonight on SyFy):

* The Rookies and Pros are on the stage to open the show. Fan voting begins next Wednesday at Noon eastern.

* A wheel barrel Rookie Challenge is up. The Rookies have to push Hornswoggle around in a wheel barrel. Kaitlyn wins with a time of 12 seconds.

* They have a “Trash a Diva” Rookie Challenge. All the Rookies mock each other with AJ and Maxine are the favorites. AJ wins the challenge.

* Kaitlyn and Vickie Guerrero have a great cat fight that Matt Striker had to break it up and it’s announced they’ll wrestle in two weeks on WWE NXT when they in Topeka, Kansas.

Jericho’s First DVD Released, WWE Stars Appearing On MSNBC

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— WWE’s first DVD chronicling the unparalleled championship career of Chris Jericho’s is officially released today.

Breaking the Code: Behind the Walls of Chris Jericho features nineteen matches, a multitude of interviews, and a documentary chronicling his wrestling career from humble beginnings in Canada to superstardom in World Wrestling Entertainment.

For more information on this three-disc set, click here.

— This Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Jack Swagger will be appearing at the Express Credit Auto located at 1 SW 74 Oklahoma City, OK, 73139.

— MVP and Matt Striker will be appearing on MSNBC News Live today at 12 p.m. ET on MSNBC, according to WWE.com. They will be discussing the WrestleMania Reading Challenge.

See MVP’s mug shot ->

WWE Retires Another Title, Past Women’s Champions Honored

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— The WWE World Tag Team Championship, with lineage dating back to 1971, is now considered retired by WWE’s official website. The Hart Dynasty are listed as the championship’s final holders.

The active tag team championship, currently held by Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, dates back to 2002.

— Last week’s Night of Champions pay-per-view saw Michelle McCool make history by unifying the Women’s and Divas Championships. The official WWE website conducted an interview with the self-professed “Co-Unified Divas Champion,” and posted a photo gallery honoring past Women’s Champions such as Fabulous Moolah, Trish Stratus and Sable.

— WWE Studios’ smash hit Legendary is now available on DVD and Blu-Ray, exclusively via Wal-Mart. The DVD version is currently out of stock online.

Fedor Considering Retirement, Says Overeem Is Avoiding Him

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With one fight remaining on his Strikeforce contract, Fedor Emelianenko is in the hunt for a top level opponent to face in that bout. A rematch with Fabricio Werdum is one that has been put out there but with Werdum injured it likely wouldn’t happen until next year and while a bout with Alistair Overeem has also been fired around Emelianenko feels Overeem is reluctant to step in the cage with him:

“Right now, Strikeforce are struggling to find me a serious opponent. Alistair Overeem keeps finding all sorts of excuses not to fight me. The remaining stars have lost in their recent fights, so the promotion has no desire to put them up against me. And Fabricio Werdum is still recovering from his surgery. In addition, I have only one fight remaining with Strikeforce.

My next fight will be last on the Strikeforce contract. I’m yet to decide whether I’m going to continue my fighting career after this contract expires. Also, my candidacy nominated for the Post of Deputy in Belgorod Regional Duma, and if I’m elected, I think, will defend the interests of the people and try to do my best efforts for the development of sport. But again, I think it’s too early to talk about it. I have to finalize the contract and prepare for my last bout.”

Jericho Taking Time Off, Bearer-HIAC, Knoxville & More

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– WWE Champion Randy Orton punted Chris Jericho in the head after a hard fought match on RAW. The injury angle that took place was done to write Chris Jericho off television for the next several weeks. Jericho will be off for at least two weeks, as his metal band Fozzy will be touring the UK in October.

– WWE has confirmed that Paul Bearer will be with The Undertaker for his World Heavyweight Title match against Kane at Hell in a Cell this Sunday.

– “Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville will be the guest host of next week’s live Monday Night RAW.

– WWE has released former All Japan Pro Wrestling star Joe Doering from his developmental deal.

– Former Nexus member Darren Young has been at all of the recent WWE TV tapings, but hasn’t been used on RAW except for a brief appearance a few weeks ago.

– WWE has released a new Nexus t-shirt that features all of the current members except the injured Skip Sheffield.

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