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#OccupyRAW Reaction (3/10): The “YES!” & The “NO!”

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Complete WWE RAW Results With Videos (3/10)

WWE #OccupyRaw (3/10)

 

Two Iconic figures of Professional Wrestling YES!
Two Iconic figures of Professional Wrestling YES!

Hulk Hogan’s WrestleMania XXX Announcement, John Cena & The Wyatt Family
Hulk Hogan starts the show announcing an Andre The Giant memorial 30 man Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans. Battle Royals have happened before at WrestleMania, with Andre The Giant winning the first ever Battle Royal at WrestleMania II. At Wrestlemania IV Bret Hart and Bad News Brown, both heels at the time agreed to share the trophy, well for a few moments. And who could forget the 19 man Gimmick Battle Royal at WrestleMania X-Seven. I don’t think anyone was expecting this, and at first I thought, the idea seemed silly, but this will get alot of talent on the card, and could be interesting to watch.

John Cena came out to have a Raw moment with The Hulkster. Dislike Cena all you want, he has been the top guy in WWE for the last 10 years. Buff Bagwell, made a ridiculous comment, that John Cena isn’t a Stone Cold Steve Austin, or a Rock, and that HE could have been John Cena, if he was pushed like Cena has been. That’s the most idiotic thing I’ve ever heard in my life. Cena is a true star, and any way you slice it this was a Raw moment, to see Cena posing down with the Babe Ruth of professional wrestling.

Bray Wyatt doing his thing as John Cena and the legendary Hulk Hogan YES!
Bray Wyatt doing his thing as John Cena and the legendary Hulk Hogan YES!

I enjoyed the Wyatt involvement, the challenge was issued by Cena, for a match at WrestleMania, Wyatt would later accept. Prior to the Royal Rumble, when the heavy rumor was John Cena vs Bray Wyatt, I was scratching my head. After months of excellent build up of Bray and the Wyatt Family, I can honestly tell you, I’m excited to see this match, and love the Wyatt Family. YES!

John Cena vs. Erick Rowan
Short match, between Cena and Rowan, with Rowan having the upper hand for a good portion of the match, Cena wins with a surprise pin. I’m not sure why he was so shocked. Hulk Hogan in Cena’s corner, makes me wonder if this will foreshadow some physical Hogan involvement in the match at WrestleMania XXX.  YES!

The Authority Address Daniel Bryan
I’m a huge Vince McMahon fan, I loved watching Vince McMahon verbally and sometimes even physically battle Stone Cold Steve Austin, back in the Attitude Era. Perhaps because I’m so over the last 7 months of beating Daniel Bryan to the ground, I just can’t stand Stephanie McMahon and Triple H as The Authority. When I say that, I don’t mean, “I can’t wait to see Daniel Bryan get his hands on Triple H.” I just can’t stand the way either of them are, at all.  Stephanie does all the talking in this segment, demanding Daniel Bryan apologize or face severe consequences. NO!

 

Cessaro griping a bit too tight for Jack Swagger YES!
Cessaro griping a bit too tight for Jack Swagger YES!

Big E. vs. Jack Swagger / Real Americans Break-Up Tease # 395
This match was basically a filler to highlight the inevitable break up of Cesaro and Swagger. It’s a shame that Big E has been pushed to the back in all this, I had high hopes that the Intercontinental Title would finally get more prestige. That being said I am enjoying the break up of The Real Americans, because Cesaro is going to be a break out star.  YES!

In-Ring Segment: The Undertaker & Paul Heyman
This segment was pure brilliance, Paul Heyman with two amazing weeks in a row of fantastic promos. Playing the Chicago crowd expertly. Tying CM Punk’s departure into not being able to defeat The Undertaker, was a genius concept. I like how the story is now centered around Paul Heyman trying to get his revenge on The Undertaker. This could also set the stage for another CM Punk Undertaker encounter if he ever comes back and returns his ball. I’m cautiously optimistic for the Brock vs Taker match at WrestleMania XXX. YES!

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WWE Movie News: Goldust To Attend Premiere, WWE Studios Soundtrack News

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WWE Superstar Goldust will be attending the world premiere of the film “Meet Me There,” which he is featured in, at the fifth annual “Filmorama Festival” on Friday, April 4th. The movie will air at midnight. For ticket information, visit NewOrleansFilmSociety.com.

Speaking of WWE-related movies, The Newton Brothers served as the composers for the soundtrack to the new WWE Studios film “Oculus,” as well as “See No Evil 2.”

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    • Update On WWE’s Scooby Doo Film, New WWE/Scooby Doo Flash Game, More

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    The new WWE “Scooby Doo: WrestleMania Mystery” film, which has recently been promoted during WWE television broadcasts, is available for purchase right now on iTunes. You can check that out at iTunes.Apple.com.

    Speaking of WWE and Scooby Doo, the company added a new Scooby Doo flash-game on their official website. You can check that out at WWE.com.

    “Scooby Doo: WrestleMania Mystery” will be available on DVD on March 25th.

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    • Big Debuts At Impact Wrestling This Week, Great Muta Talks Lockdown (Video), More

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    – This week’s edition of TNA Impact Wrestling, which airs on Thursday on Spike TV, will feature the TNA television debuts of Tigre Uno, Willow and X-Division Champion Sanada, all of whom performed at the recent “Lockdown” pay-per-view.

    – Speaking of Sanada, he, along with Japanese wrestling legend The Great Muta, recently spoke about their victory at Sunday’s “Lockdown” pay-per-view. You can check that out as part of a new #IMPACT365 video below:

    http://youtu.be/P_Y1tKDt5d8

    – Also new on #IMPACT365 is MVP and The Wolves, who also discuss their “Lockdown” pay-per-view victory. You can check that one out below:

    http://youtu.be/hRoCa_3niqs

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    • New TNA Podcast With Chris Sabin, TNA Sacrifice PPV Preview (Video)

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    The following is the latest edition of the IMPACT Podcast, which features TNA wrestler Chris Sabin.

    http://youtu.be/ruFQqmaL1AM

    TNA recently posted the official preview trailer for their upcoming “Sacrifice” pay-per-view, which takes place on April 27th. You can check that out below:

    http://youtu.be/mZhcSPfWbTM

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    • Aaron Paul Speaks On CM Punk/WWE, Dolph Ziggler Speaks On Paul/WWE Fans

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    Breaking Bad star and the lead actor in the new “Need For Speed” film, Aaron Paul, who appeared at the WWE RAW show in Chicago, Illinois last Monday night, recently spoke to the Chicago Tribune about his experience. That was fun,” said Paul. “I knew (the risk). I’m an outsider. I’m not part of the WWE family.”

    Paul also spoke about the CM Punk situation in WWE. “Oh yeah, he’s the guy that quit a few weeks ago,” said Paul. “I think a lot of people think he’s going to show up tonight. I don’t think so.”

    Dolph Ziggler was also interviewed and spoke about Paul winning over the WWE Universe. Ziggler said, “(WWE fans) don’t take too kindly to outsiders coming in, no matter how great your show is. They got the Pinkman chant going, and I go, ‘It’s hard to win these guys over, but when you do, they’ll love you forever.'”

    Check out the complete interview at ChicagoTribune.com.

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    • Who Will Induct Carlos Colon Into WWE HOF?, Maria Menounos On Talk Is Jericho

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    – The latest edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast, which features part-time celebrity WWE Diva Maria Menounos, is now available online. You can check out the show at PodcastOne.com.

    – According to media reports coming out of Puerto Rico, Carlos Colon, who was recently announced as the latest inductee into the 2014 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame, will be inducted by his sons Carlito and Primo (Diego), as well as his nephew Epico (Fernando).

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    • Alberto Del Rio Speaks On Fans Cheering Him Over Batista, His Family Legacy

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    The following are highlights of a recent interview with Alberto Del Rio:

    On carrying the legacy of his wrestling family: “It’s a big responsibility to carry on this tradition of wrestling in my family. I had great people showing me, teaching me, and now I’m in the WWE.”

    On fans cheering him over Batista: “That night, I was the favorite for all of them. That wasn’t the plan for the self-declared ‘bad guy’ of the movie. I was doing everything to get a boo from the crowd. I was destroying Batista that night, kicking and punching him, taking him to the limit, but the WWE universe cheers who they like.”

    On not being a typical Mexican high-flying type wrestler: “When I came to the WWE, I remember people saying ‘Alberto is the biggest Mexican we’ve ever seen.’ As long as the Latin audience keeps supporting the WWE, the WWE will support the Latin audience.”

    Check out the complete interview at AustinChronicle.com.

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    • Fandango Speaks On WrestleMania Plans, Meeting Hulk Hogan, The Internet

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    The following are highlights of a recent interview with WWE Superstar Fandango:

    On crowd reactions now as compared to the Attitude Era: “I think it’s more rewarding to know that we can go out and put on a good show without going lowbrow and taking the easy road. Whether it’s the middle finger, or cursing, because that’s going to get a reaction no matter what. It’s harder to get a reaction the honest way and that’s just pure entertainment. That’s from an 8-year-old kid to an 80-year-old woman. I think chair shots and middle fingers and swearing and girls with their tops off is an easy reaction. I think the way we do it now is a lot more rewarding, for sure.”

    On meeting Hulk Hogan: “I’m a huge fan, and I never actually got to meet Hulk until that Monday [on Raw]. He came up to Summer [Rae] and myself and said he was a huge fan of ours and took a picture with us! WWE tweeted it out and Hulk did too. He still looks great for his age. I don’t know if I should say ‘for his age’. He looks great for my age! A real nice guy and it’s really cool. I think WWE’s his home. No matter whether it’s 2014, 1983 or 2025 people are always going to accept him in the WWE because he helped make WrestleMania. He is WrestleMania.”

    On possible WrestleMania plans: “Hopefully we’ll get in there with Santino Marella, whether it be a mixed tag or a singles match. He’s been giving me a little bit of a problem as of late on TV over the last few weeks. That’s where it’s aiming for – hopefully it pays off.”

    On when he thinks he’ll compete for a title: “I think after WrestleMania is when we’re done with the dancing idiots Santino and Emma. Then it’s time to move on to a little bit more serious work, definitely.”

    On how the internet effects surprises: “There are pros and cons to how connected we are now. One of the negatives, like you said, is that bad news travels really fast and secrets get out and it can really kill an angle. On the other hand, good news, it helps promote good things too. It really helps the WWE Universe stay connected and up to date with what’s going on.”

    Check out the complete interview at DigitalSpy.com.

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    • Magnus Speaks On TNA Returning To Orlando, Pressure As World Champion & More

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    The following are highlights of a recent interview with TNA World Heavyweight Champion Magnus:

    On if he feels extra pressure being the TNA World Heavyweight Champion: “Sure. It would be hard not to. You’re required to do more media. You’re required to be on all the live events. It’s tougher on your body. It’s a tougher schedule. At TV (tapings) you generally tend to have more segments and more responsibilities. And then on top of that there’s that knowledge of knowing everybody’s after your spot. I didn’t ask for it. I didn’t politic for it. I was put in that position because somebody at some point felt that I was the right guy and that’s a good thing. All I’m doing is trying to work hard and make that mean something.”

    On being a heel overseas in the UK and the reaction he got at the recent Glasgow show: “Well, it was satisfying because that was what I was going for. You know, it’s amazing to me how many people ask me about that because it seems like in the wrestling business these days a lot of talent seems to forget what their job is. A lot of people seem to want to be a heel but then they also want to get cheered by people and that, to me, is the dumbest situation you can be in. Everyone else seemed to be more concerned about this than I was. I said look, these fans are wrestling fans. They’re not just a bunch of British people who filled up an arena. And as far as you’re representing Glasgow, Glasgow and England have always had a huge … The last time I was in Glasgow I had a ton of heat anyway. It was a house show so no one saw that but I did because there’s a huge rivalry between Scotland and England and I always play off of that. So, yeah, sure, I think I just proved by the fact that in 2013 I walked out in Manchester and London as a babyface and got the biggest pop of the night and one year later came out as a heel and got the loudest boo of the night. I think that, if anything, I can do both.”

    On the company returning to Orlando for Impact on Thursday and television tapings on Friday and Saturday: “I’ve always had an affection for Orlando. When I first started with the company, it was very much our base because I was still in England at the time. I would come over for long periods of time and so I would spend quite a lot of time in Orlando. I have a genuine affection for it. It’s a fun place. Sometimes we get bogged down in all the other kind of B.S. of wrestling, the politics and the rumors and what’s going on and all that kind of stuff. You have to it you want to take it seriously but sometimes you have to talk about it. Right now, I’m traveling with Robbie E and EC3 (Ethan Carter) and guys like us, we’re all young guys and we’re enjoying our lives and our careers. Sometimes we just have to sit back and go we get to go to Universal Studios in Orlando and we get paid to go and be wrestlers and hang out in one of the most popular vacation spots in the world. That’s great.”

    Check out the complete interview at BetweenTheRopes.com.

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    • Bret Hart Interview: Almost Wrestling Ricky Steamboat At WM2, HBK/Razor Stealing The Ladder Match

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    WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart was the latest guest on WWE’s “30 Years of WrestleMania” podcast over at PodcastOne.com. Here are some highlights of what the Hitman said about:

    Original plans for WrestleMania 2: “I was initially told quite excitedly, that I would be wrestling Ricky Steamboat, which was a dream for me, that would have been a big moment for me. Then they changed it about a month before WrestleMania, you are going to be in the battle royal with the football players, and I remember going, uch, that’s not going to be anywhere near the same thing. I would have a great match with Ricky Steamboat.”

    His favorite WrestleMania Match: “I would probably say the Iron Man match, but it’s so long I don’t really have time to take an hour to watch it, it’s really a study that match. I would recommend that any young wrestler if they really want to watch a good match where they might learn something, it would probably be that Iron Man match. But just for time reasons, I always loved the match I had with Steve Austin, just because it delivers so much. It was a beautiful story.”

    Almost Fighting Roddy Piper After Their WrestleMania 8 Match: “Well, the truth is, when we finished the match, we almost got into it in the back. Because Roddy had kicked me in the face and busted me open, and there was a little tension from that when I came back. I remember that Chief Jay Strongbow had to kinda get between us, and we had to cool our heels for an hour before we could at least thank each other for the match.”

    Who He Wishes He Could Have Wrestled At WrestleMania: “I’d have like to put Hulk Hogan in the sharpshooter if he had shown up.”

    Shawn Michaels & Razor Ramon’s ladder match at WrestleMania X: “I felt totally ripped off. I had told Vince the idea since the very first day that I got there that I’ve got this idea about a ladder match that we been doing up in Calgary. Everytime I sat down with Vince I would always say, I’ve got this idea for a match but you’ve got to promise me you won’t do it with anybody else. One day he did ask me to show him the watch so that he could have an idea, so I went and found Shawn, and it’s one of those matches that’s on a video but we kinda just went out there and did a dry run just to show Vince what the match was, it wasn’t the greatest ladder match, nor was it intended to be. But it was a match to show the bare bones of it to Vince. I remember when it was over I knocked on Vince’s door and said did you see it, and he said he missed it. Scott Hall, not Scott Hall but Razor Ramon saw the match, of course Shawn was in the match so he kinda got to think hey this is a great idea, and so they went to Vince without my permission and stole my idea took the match. They had a great match at WrestleMania X but it wasn’t the wrestlers that were great, it was the match that was great.”

    Stephanie Filming Today, Ryder Comments On His New Show, Jericho Book Cover

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    – Zack Ryder has been getting a lot of positive Twitter feedback from other wrestlers for his new “Last Rezort” video series. Ryder tweeted that he’s got “nothing to lose” and that he’s not hungry for success, he’s “starving.”

    Video: Zack Ryder Launches ‘Last Rezort’ Web Series

    – Chris Jericho released the cover art for his next book, “The Best In The World At What I Have No Idea,” which is due out later this year:

    – Stephanie McMahon is at the WWE Performance Center today filming a new workout DVD with Joe DeFranco. She tweeted:

     

    Another Rumored Hall Of Fame Inductee, Jake Roberts Surgery Update

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    – WWE legend Scott Hall is still expected to be announced as one of the inductees WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014.

    His longtime friend Sean “X-Pac” Waltman would induct him.

    – Jake Roberts visited his doctor on Tuesday to get a medical update following his recent surgery to remove a cancerous tumor behind his knee. He tweeted:

     

    He also tweeted a very graphic photo of the wound behind his leg, which you can view on Twitter.com if you want to.

    *Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

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    Here’s a preview for Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown:

    – Big Show vs. Kane.

    – Triple H responds to Daniel Bryan.

    – WWE Hall of Fame Inductee Announcement.

    – WWE Intercontinental champion Big E. vs. Fandango.

    – Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio.

    – Seth Rollins vs. Damien Sandow.

    Hit up Page 2 below for complete spoiler results:

    Trish Stratus On Jim Ross’s Podcast Now Online, Former Diva At Performance Center

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    – Former WWE Diva Michelle McCool, trainer Sara Del Rey and William Regal worked out with the NXT Divas at the WWE Performance Center on Tuesday.

    – Jim Ross’ latest podcast is now online at PodcastOne.com. His guest this week is Trish Stratus.

    He tweeted the following about interviewing Lita for a show that will air in two weeks::

    WWE Signs Independent Wrestler

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    Anarchy Wrestling sent in the following about Steven “The Fever” Walters being signed to a WWE developmental deal.

    STEVEN WALTERS SIGNS WWE DEAL

    Anarchy Wrestling is pleased to announce that Steven “The Fever” Walters has been offered and executed a contract to join the talent roster of World Wrestling Entertainment Inc.’s NXT brand and will report to the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida in May. Walters joins the likes of AJ Styles, Gunner, Xavier Woods and many others who developed their skills at The Church of Southern Wrestling in Cornelia before moving on to major promotions.

    Walters is a former Anarchy Wrestling tag team champion, former Anarchy Wrestling Television Champion and held titles at various promotions across the Mid-Atlantic area including RWA in NC and WrestleForce in SC. His outstanding athletic ability caught the eye of promoters in Europe and Asia where he completed several successful international tours.

    Walters will make the following appearances before ending his independent career:

    * Sat, March 22nd – Anarchy Wrestling, Georgia
    * Sat, March 29th – Anarchy Wrestling, Georgia, Hardcore Hell 2014
    * Sun, March 30th – WrestleForce, South Carolina
    * Sat, April 5th – ECWA Super 8 Tournament, Delaware
    * Sat, April 12th – Anarchy Wrestling, Georgia

    *Spoiler* Next WWE Hall Of Fame Indcutee Revelaed

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    Puerto Rican wrestling legend Carlos Colon Sr. is the next member of the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014. The announcement was made at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings.

    Colon recently spoke to Primerahora.com about the news.

    “Imagine, is the realization of a dream,” Colon said. “It’s the maximum (to) get there. As in other sports, like baseball and basketball, reaching the Hall of Fame is the greatest thing.”

    Colon is the father of Carlito and Primo (and the uncle of Epico) has been promoting wrestling in Puerto Rico since the early 1970’s.

    Brock Lesnar: Worth the Investment?

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    Brock Lesnar’s current slogan is “Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat.” However, based upon the amount of time we have seen him in recent weeks, it could easily be changed to “Eat, Skip Out on Appearances, Collect a Paycheck, Repeat.”

    Since his return to television this year, Lesnar has competed in one throwaway match with the Big Show that lasted about two minutes and appeared on television a handful of times.

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    Should Lesnar do more of the talking, or are fans satisfied with Heyman serving as his mouthpiece?

    Thus far, the most memorable moment of his return was when he squawked like a bird after roughing up Mark Henry. During his most recent run, he has spoken once that I can remember and has not appeared for more than a few minutes at a time while idly standing next to Heyman as he cuts a promo.

    I am not faulting Lesnar. He signed the deal and that is all he committed to. However, I am questioning the WWE in regard to whether Lesnar is worth the investment. His last contract was for one year and was supposedly worth around $5 million. He recently signed another deal that will keep him with the company through WrestleMania 31 that is undoubtedly worth just as much, if not more.

    His feuds with CM Punk and Triple H last year were somewhat entertaining, but his recent run has been less than satisfying. His “feud” with the Undertaker should be a case study in how a part-timer can ruin the build-up for a marquee match-up.

    The only face-to-face confrontation so far between Lesnar and Taker was the contract signing, where both men remained silent, and the only action was Taker chokeslamming Lesnar through a table.

    Brock Lesnar delivering an F5 to Mark Henry. YES!
    SQUAWWWWWWWK!

    Lesnar did not appear on this week’s RAW, leading to a brief confrontation between Heyman and Taker, and Lesnar is also not scheduled to appear at next week’s event either. This leaves two weeks to somehow build the match into something people are willing to pay to see.

    In my opinion, Lesnar is not providing a solid return on investment. All three pay-per-views Lesnar competed in last year (WrestleMania, Extreme Rules, and SummerSlam) featured considerably fewer buys than the previous year’s version (it is worth noting that Lesnar and Triple H headlined Extreme Rules).

    After returning in 2012, fans were excited to see Lesnar once again and every event he competed in was a huge success. However, the novelty has worn off and he does not seem to be the attraction he used to be. I think this can primarily be blamed on his part-time schedule though.

    Fans would be excited to see Lesnar compete, as he is a great competitor when he decides to actually wrestle a match, but his part-time schedule makes it all-but-impossible for the WWE to insert him into a decent feud, let alone the title picture.

    Ultimately, I believe the WWE will soon realize that spending millions of dollars to have Brock Lesnar appear for a handful of minutes throughout the year while taking up main event slots at various pay-per-views is not only a poor investment, it’s not best for business.

     

    How do you feel about Brock’s 2014 return? Is his part-time schedule preventing you from becoming interested in his WMXXX match-up? Is he still an attraction worth paying to see? Let us know in the comments section.

    WWE RAW Viewership For This Week: Did Numbers Increase With Hogan & Taker?

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    The viewership for Monday’s edition of WWE RAW in Memphis, Tennessee dropped from last week. The show, which featured both The Undertaker and Hulk Hogan, averaged 4.368 million viewers, down from the average of 4.576 million viewers from last week.

    The hourly breakdown for this week’s RAW is as follows:

    Hour One: 4.165 million viewers
    Hour Two: 4.676 million viewers
    Hour Three: 4.265 million viewers

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    • Jim Ross Blog: Cena/Hogan, Daniel Bryan, Andre Memorial, RAW Improving

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    The following are highlights from the latest Jim Ross blog:

    On John Cena, Bray Wyatt and Hulk Hogan: “Cena and Hulk worked for me and Hogan’s role at WM30 seems to nicely fit the veteran who WILL get a little physical at WM30….BROTHER!”

    “What if I told you that John Cena and Bray Wyatt will arguably steal the show at WM30? Roll your eyes if you want but when you pair two, athletic performers with legit football backgrounds, both offensive linemen, expect their work rate to increase and their match to be a ’10’ on the physicality chart.”

    On Daniel Bryan: “Daniel Bryan had another terrific night and WWE is booking DB expertly even though some critics will micro analyze the storyline and find fault with it because that’s simply what they do.”

    “As I have said for many weeks, I fully expect Daniel Bryan to have a significant “WrestleMania Moment” in NOLA on April 6.”

    “Just waiting on a handful of fans to complain now that the Bryan story is now too “predictable.” Please…stop my pain.”

    On the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal: “Not totally surprised that WWE is going to have a 30 man battle royal in the name of Andre the Giant as WWE usually adds a multi person match to attempt to get as many talents on WrestleMania as possible. I still remain firm that appearing on WM30 is an earned opportunity and not anyone’s right of passage. With that said, I’m not unhappy that several talents will now get in the game. Good for them and hopefully it doesn’t cause the four hour marathon to be shorted on the time needed for specific main event level bouts.”

    On RAW improving: “Without question the bell to bell content of Monday Night RAW has improved significantly over the past few weeks. Yeah, I know that I[m old school and the butt of the occasional joke on RAW but I know what I like and I like physicality, believability and realism….not bad acting or failed attempts at humor.”

    Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com.

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    • Press Release: WWE And DK Celebrate 50 Years Of WWE History

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    The following press release was issued today:

    WWE® and DK Celebrate 50 Years of WWE History

    Indianapolis, IN – March 11th, 2014 – DK Publishing is pleased to reveal WWE 50, celebrating 50 years of WWE history. WWE 50 delivers an unprecedented and in-depth look into the story of global entertainment powerhouse, WWE. With a multitude of interviews and imagery from all eras, no stone is left unturned as DK Publishing traces the evolution of the company from a regional promotion to a global pop-culture phenomenon. Learn the real story behind all the key events in WWE history:

    • WWE’s split from the National Wrestling Alliance

    • The sale of WWE to Vince McMahon by his father

    • WWE’s national expansion

    • Innovations of WrestleMania, Raw, SmackDown, Survivor Series and more

    • Triumph in the Monday Night Wars

    • Taking WWE public

    Plus, get an inside glimpse into today’s WWE as it prepares for another 50 years of nonstop family-friendly entertainment. From the creators of the WWE Encyclopedia, WWE 50 gives you the inside knowledge to become the ultimate WWE fan.

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    • Backstage News On Daniel Bryan’s “Yes! Movement,” Ric Flair/WWE Update

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    – Many of the members of Daniel Bryan’s “Yes! Movement” on Monday’s RAW were actual WWE crew members, backstage staff workers and catering workers.

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    – WWE has applied to trademark “Ric Flair” for performance use. One would assume this means they plan on using Flair in an on-air capacity more frequently as a result.

    Jerry Lawler’s RAW Shirt, New 30 Years Of WrestleMania Podcast, Cena/Orton

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    – The latest edition of the “30 Years Of WrestleMania” podcast, which features Renee Young interviewing Mick Foley, is now available at PodcastOne.com.

    – WWE is advertising a steel cage match between John Cena and Randy Orton, as well as Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio, for the company’s return to Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on March 22nd.

    – The shirt that Jerry “The King” Lawler wore on RAW last night in his hometown of Memphis was said to be a hot topic of discussion backstage during the show. Lawler tweeted the following about the shirt after the show:

    Update On Mick Foley’s WMXXX Raffle, JBL & Cole, Mickie James Interview

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    – WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley has updated the prizes for his WrestleMania Dream Vacation Raffle for charity. You can check out the updated list at Rainn.org.

    – The latest edition of The JBL & Cole radio show is now available online. You can check it out at Blubrry.com.

    – Reader Daryl Johnson sent along word that former WWE Diva Mickie James will be on the Wrestling Marks Of Excellence Radio tonight from 9-30-10:30pm ET. For more information, visit BlogTalkRadio.com.

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    • Official Preview For Return Of Total Divas, Big Show On Steve Austin’s Podcast

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    – The latest edition of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which features The Big Show, is available online. You can check it out at PodcastOne.com.

    – The following is the official synopsis for next Sunday’s edition of WWE Total Divas, which returns on E!:

    “Nikki must adjust to her life without her boyfriend, wrestler John Cena, by her side ; Summer Rae is included on the main roster ; Eva Marie parents find out about her elopement and now she must face their reactions to her decisions.”

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