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Pee-Wee Herman, Jewel Tweet About Tonight’s Old School RAW

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– Comic actor Pee-Wee Herman tweeted the following on Monday about tonight’s Old School RAW:

– Musician Jewel also tweeted about Old School RAW, writing:

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    • Update On Jerry Lawler’s Condition, Status For Old School RAW

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    As previously reported, WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler was hospitalized on Monday in Baltimore.

    According to an article on MemphisPort.com, Lawler had some blood work done and is now doing fine. The report claims that Lawler is still in a Baltimore hospital and there is no word as to whether or not he will be at Old School RAW tonight as originally scheduled.

    For more information, check out the article at MemphisPort.com.

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    • News On Wyatt Family/Old School RAW, Pre-RAW Chat With Howard Finkel

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    – Wyatt Family member Luke Harper posted the following interesting tweet regarding tonight’s Old School RAW show in Baltimore, Maryland:

    – Speaking of Old School RAW, WWE is promoting a pre-show Twitter chat with WWE Hall Of Famer Howard Finkel. The following was posted on the official WWE Twitter account:

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    • VIDEO: Preview Of AJ Styles’ New High Spots Shoot Interview

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    High Spots recently released the following promotional video trailer for their upcoming DVD release of the new shoot interview they conducted with AJ Styles.

    AJ Lee Gets Tooth Knocked Out, SmackDown Viewership For Friday

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    – Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown averaged 2.616 million viewers, down from the 2.852 million viewers that the show drew the previous week.

    – WWE Diva AJ Lee recently posted the following tweet on her official Twitter account:

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    • Breaking News: Jerry Lawler Hospitalized

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    Jerry Lawler Hospitalized

    Breaking news coming out of Baltimore, Maryland – site of tonight’s WWE RAW.

    WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler has been hospitalized.

    Lawler was vomiting and experiencing chest pains this afternoon and it quickly became clear he needed urgent medical attention.

    The news comes from a reliable source who is backstage at RAW right now.

    Jerry Lawler suffered a heart attack on September 10th, 2012 during a live episode of WWE RAW from the Bell Centre in Montreal.He underwent an angioplasty the following day to improve blood flow to his heart and returned to the ring just 8 months later.

    Update (5:40pm EST): Kevin Cerrito of Memphisport.com is reporting that Lawler had blood work done at the hospital and is now “doing fine.”

    Spoiler On Brock Lesnar Segment At Old School RAW, Rock & Roll Express

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    – Apparently Brock Lesnar is going to do something “devastating” to one of the old school wrestlers that are returning for tonight’s Old School RAW special in Baltimore. Expect Lesnar to do something similar to that in which he did last week to Mark Henry, only this time to an old school guy.

    – There is a new Kickstarter campaign going around to fund a documentary on tag-team wrestling legends the Rock & Roll Express. You can contribute online at Kickstarter.com.

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    • Ric Flair & DDP Comment On Tonight’s Old School RAW

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    – WWE Hall Of Famer “Nature Boy” tweeted the following on Monday:

    – Former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page tweeted this one:

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    • High Spots To Release New AJ Styles Shoot Interview On DVD

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    The folks at HighSpots.com filmed a shoot interview with former TNA wrestler AJ Styles at his home last week. The shoot interview will be released on DVD, and will contain the following, according to promotional materials:

    “The Phenomenal One, AJ Styles has been the face of TNA for the past 11 years, but that all changed on December 15th 2013 when his contract expired. Highspots caught up with AJ in his man-cave in Gainesville, GA on Jan 2, 2014 and he opens up about what led to those negotiations breaking down, his relationship with Dixie, what it feels like to be a free agent after all these years, returning to the indies and would he ever go to work for Vince. AJ also reflects on his classic matches and angles during his time in TNA and shoots on the “money” guys that didn’t care about the product. You don’t want to miss this over two hour interview with the Phenomenal AJ Styles.

    As a bonus disc, we’re also including the interview we did with AJ Styles in Feb 2006 in Birmingham, AL. Between the two interviews, we cover his entire career.

    Also, as a special for people that preorder only, we’re going to include an out of circulation DVD called “Dream Team” featuring matches that AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels did at live events circa 2007.”

    You can pre-order the DVD online at HighSpots.com.

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    • Road Dogg Talks Being Back In WWE, His Time In TNA, Drugs In Wrestling, More

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    The following are highlights from a recent Bleacher Report interview with former WWE Superstar Road Dogg Jesse James:

    On his work in WWE and TNA, doors never being closed in wrestling: “That’s very true for me. I don’t think Hunter and Vince tuned in to the other show on that other channel. So I think I was good to go.

    “But thank God and heaven above that no door is ever truly closed and I’ve gotten another opportunity here. And I hope I’m giving back to the product as much as it gave to me over the years. Even if I wasn’t appreciative of it at the time, I’m sure appreciative of it now.”

    On the drug addictions fading from the wrestling business: “For sure it has. It used to be a rock and roll party lifestyle. It’s not like that any more. It’s more like a sports organization. And if you want to make it here? You certainly can’t be on drugs. That’s all there is to it.

    “If you’re a starving artist of a professional wrestler, and you’re on drugs and want to make it, you aren’t going to make it here. They’ve weened that out of the lifestyle. And it was a lifestyle. It was just like a rock band. Every night a different town, different people and different things to do. It was easy to lose your way.

    “I’m not afraid to share my story with the young guys coming up. Don’t lose your head, because you’ll lose your job. (laughs). And that’s nowhere to be.”

    On his catchphrases and how often people say it to him in person: “(Laughs). A hundred thousand? Every time one of the Sports Center guys says it or someone says it during a basketball game, I still get tweets out the ying yang. And it’s just words that were in the rolodex of society anyway, I just put them together and put them in a sing-song way.

    “So I don’t know if I get all the credit for it, but it’s pretty cool. It does mean that something I did in this world stuck.”

    Check out the complete interview online at BleacherReport.com.

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    • Jim Ross Blog: Old School RAW, Bryan-Wyatts, Talent Getting Organically

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    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    Tonight’s Old School RAW: “Hope everyone enjoys the Old School Raw tonight live from Baltimore. Lots of wrestling history in that old Arena including Superstar Graham beating Bruno Sammartino for the WWWF Title, several JCP major shows including Great American Bash events and Ron Simmons making history by beating Vader for the WCW World Title back in the day.”

    “I’m curious to see how the “Old Schoolers” will be used tonight on the 3 hour broadcast. Will they be embraced or embarrassed in the name of ‘entertainment?’

    “Hopefully the Legends will be allowed to be themselves tonight on RAW and not be over produced and have their entire promos written by a creative team member. Tonight would be a good night to go really ‘Old School’ and let the verbal creativity flow from those who are good at extemporaneous speaking.”

    Daniel Bryan & The Wyatt Family” “WWE creative must hit it out of the park tonight on the Daniel Bryan, who’s soon to be known as Daniel Wyatt based on weekend WWE live events, and the Wyatt Family storyline. I’ve never seen a talent over the last few years get ‘over’ to the level of Bryan and then be booked so curiously. Hopefully, at the end of the day, this will come full circle and please many fans but at least Bryan is still getting quality TV minutes and his bell to bell in ring work is virtually untouchable.”

    Talent Getting Over Organically: “Talents who get over organically are few and far between these days and they can never be taken for granted or not recognized. The ‘buzz’ doesn’t last forever. Wrestlers who connect with the fans is a wrestling booker’s dream. Creative types who do not listen to their paying customers IE Fans just aren’t that bright when all is said and done.”

    Booker T Asks To Wrestle At Old School RAW, Talks RVD’s In-Ring Return

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    – WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T posted the following tweet on his official Twitter account on Monday:

    – Booker also posted this one about Rob Van Dam working at his Reality Of Wrestling show this weekend:

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    • Jim Ross Denies Working With Jeff Jarrett & Toby Keith On New Promotion

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    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross’ has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com:

    Ross commented on rumors that he’s in talks with Jeff Jarrett and Toby Keith about starting a new wrestling promotion, saying that it’s simply not true. He said that he’s not spoken to Jeff Jarrett since the day he left WWE back in 1999, which he called “a day that doesn’t rank too high on my list of fun days at work.”

    He did mention having dinner with Toby Keith when both men were attending the Sugar Bowl college football game. “We did talk the wrestling biz some but that’s not unusual for me in any conversation after a 40 year career within the genre,” he said. “We also talked country music, business investments, OU football and we spent the afternoon together with ESPN’s Brad Nessler who’s another wrestling fan. Yes, TNA came up a time or two but that was really a non issue in our conversations.”

    As for whether he would be interested in returning to the wrestling business on a daily basis, he said it would take a “mighty healthy offer” for him to consider it.

    “The politics and paranoia that go along with today’s rasslin business isn’t healthy for me to be around on a full time basis especially at this stage of my life. Plus, I have a specific philosophy regarding how the business should be presented that doesn’t seem to be in fashion these days. ”

    Konnan Says Jeff Jarrett Will Be Launching A New Promotion With Toby Keith

    There’s much more to this blog, including JR’s thoughts on tonight’s Old School RAW and much more.

    Sting Working TNA Shows This Weekend, TNA Unfinished Business PPV News

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    – TNA star Sting is scheduled to make some rare pro wrestling house show appearances this weekend. “The Icon” is set to work the Friday, January 10th event in Bristol, Tennessee, as well as the Saturday, January 11th event in McMinnville, Tennessee.

    – TNA’s “Unfinished Business” pay-per-views this month are scheduled to feature matches that took place at TNA’s “Destination X” and “No Surrender” 2013 shows.

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    • Batista Speaks On Making Yahoo! List Of “15 Breakout Stars To Watch For In 2014”

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    WWE Superstar Batista made the Yahoo! Movies list of the “15 Breakout Stars To Watch For In 2014.” Regarding his inclusion in the list, Batista wrote on Twitter:

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    • Road Dogg & Million Dollar Man Discuss Tonight’s Old School RAW, More

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    SESCOOPS.COM reader Peter Ferreri sent along the following:

    Listen to the MILLION DOLLAR MAN talk about how the current state of the WWE, John Cena as a performer, RAW goes “old school,” his dislike of the Ultimate Warrior, his rivalry vs. Hogan, the POP he would get in Omaha, how to cut a good promo, telling one of the hosts Dr. Pete’s Mom “not to worry” and MORE!

    Check out the full recap at SportsTownChicago.com/wwe

    The ROAD DOGG sits down the the hosts of SportsTownChicago to discuss his return to the WWE, the current state of the Tag Team Division, cutting promos, how he formed his tag team and had the “brass” to tell the WWE he didn’t like where his career was going, being a LEGEND, his return to Rumble last year, and MUCH MORE!

    The full recap of this one is available as well at SportsTownChicago.com/wwe

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    • Jim Ross Q&A: Austin & Hogan, Who Should Be Champions In WWE & More

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    Here are some highlights from Jim Ross’ latest Q&A from JRsBarBQ.com:

    How Important Was Steve Austin’s “Austin 3:16” Speech?:

    “If you are still talking about it then it must have been a key moment and I feel that it was.”

    Who Was a Bigger Star: Hogan or Austin?

    “Hogan had a longer run and I think that Austin drew more money. Another very subjective question. Austin was ‘the man’ when WWE was in a major fight for survival.”

    Did He Enjoy Being Drafted To SmackDown?

    “It was ok but not something that I wanted to do.”

    In A Perfect World, Who Would He Have As Champions In WWE?

    “These are so subjective that there really are no right or wrong answers. Just for an opinion today, that could change tomorrow…Daniel Bryan as WWE Champ…AJ as Divas champion..Rhodes Brothers are tag champs…Cesaro as IC Champ…Ambrose as US Champ.”

    Will WWE Stop Using Hell In A Cell & Elimination Chamber, Since They Have Been Toned Down In Recent Years?

    “Who knows but without the graphic use of blood the structures lose a little mystique even though I don’t condone the use of blood in today’s marketplace.”

    Would WWE Ever Sponsor A College Football Bowl Game?

    “Interesting but I don’t see it. WWE decision makers not the biggest main stream sports fans out there. They are immersed in their own genre and specifically their own brand.”

    *Spoiler* Segment Revealed For Tonight’s Old School RAW

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    With WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper scheduled for tonight’s Old School RAW, SEScoops.com can confirm that a special edition of Piper’s Pit is in the script for tonight’s show. His guests will be The Shield.

    The segment will be used to continue teasing dissension among Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns.

    Dean Ambrose Talks About Being Compared To Roddy Piper

    WWE.com & WWE Social Media To Make Big Announcement On Wednesday

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    WWE recently issued the following press release:

    WWE Universe, come to WWE.com this Wednesday (Jan. 8) at 9:30 p.m. ET for a groundbreaking announcement.

    Join WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon — along with WWE COO Triple H, 11-time WWE Champion John Cena, and WWE Hall of Famers “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels — for the announcement, which will be streamed LIVE from Las Vegas.

    Watch LIVE this Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on WWE.com, the WWE App, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo!, Google+, Pinterest and Pheed. Mark your calendar and get ready for the biggest revolution in sports-entertainment history.

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    • John Cena’s “Change Time” Campaign, DiBiase Talks Developing Stars In WWE

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    – The Newsday website has a new featured interview up on their website with WWE Hall Of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, where he talks about saving money, what Ted DiBiase Jr. is up to and developing new WWE Superstars. Check it out at Newsday.com. (Thanks to Joshua Stewart for sending along the link.)

    – WWE Superstar John Cena recently expressed his appreciation for so many fans signing up on Twitter for his “#ChangeTime” campaign:

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    • Update On The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Opponent, Warrior Negotiating With Vince McMahon

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    – With WrestleMania XXX just 3 months away, WWE has still not finalized who will be challenging the Undertaker’s streak this year. Brock Lesnar has long been the front runner to face the Dead Man, however, there is one big obstacle that might prevent the match from happening.

    Not many people know this, but over the past few years, The Undertaker has rehearsed his WrestleMania matches with his opponents. Shawn Michaels, Triple H and CM Punk have all spend considerable time with the Undertaker planning out their matches in the weeks leading up to their matches at WrestleMania. Due to the nature of Brock Lesnar’s WWE contract, he is only required to travel a certain number of times per year for WWE. Training with The Undertaker to prepare for a WrestleMania match would exceed the terms of his agreement with WWE.

    It’s possible WWE could negotiate with Lesnar and convince him to do what’s necessary to make The Undertaker comfortable with a match – but this is the reason John Cena and Daniel Bryan are still being considered as his possible opponents this year.

    – WWE legend the Ultimate Warrior in currently talks with Vince McMahon about a WWE Hall of Fame induction and an appearance at WrestleMania XXX. Warrior is speaking strictly with Vince, having no contact with Triple H or anybody else in the company.

    As previously reported, WWE will be releasing a new Ultimate Warrior DVD the week of WrestleMania, so a few TV appearances in April would help with the promotion of that project.

    WWE House Show Results (1/5): Fairfax, Virginia

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    The following are results from the WWE live event in Fairfax, Virginia. The event was held on Sunday, January 5, 2014.

    – The Usos def. Luke Harper & Erick Rowan in a tag-team match to open the show.

    – R-Truth def. Bo Dallas in a non-title match (Dallas is the NXT Champion). Truth picked up the win with the Lie Detector.

    – The Prime Time Players def. 3MB in a tag-team match. Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre represented 3MB in this one.

    – The Miz def. Fandango in singles action. This was said to be mostly a comedy style match that Miz won with the Figure Four.

    – Natalya & Emma def. AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka in Divas tag-team action. This was the Fan’s Choice match. The straight tag-match option actually won the voting.

    – Bray Wyatt def. Daniel Bryan in a Steel Cage match. This was said to be an actual competitive match, and not a one-sided beatdown by Wyatt as mentioned in previous weekend house shows. The finish came when Bryan, who had the match won, got the cage door slammed on his head by Erick Rowan. After the match, Bryan teased that he wasn’t going to shake Wyatt’s hand, but ultimately did.

    – Bad News Barrett def. Justin Gabriel in a singles match. Barrett cut a promo prior to the match.

    – Big E. Langston def. Damien Sandow in singles action to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Langston picked up the win via his Big Ending.

    – CM Punk def. The Shield in a three-on-one handicap match. This was pretty much what you would expect, with Punk getting the win in the end via his GTS on Ambrose.

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    • More On Jeff Jarrett’s Upstart Wrestling Promotion, TNA Lockdown, Tessmacher

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    – As previously reported, Jeff Jarrett is reportedly starting a new wrestling promotion with financial backing from country music star Toby Keith. According to one source, Jarrett recently contacted several people in the wrestling business and told them when he’s able to talk about this new project, everyone will be shocked.

    – TNA’s “Lockdown” pay-per-view will be taking place on Sunday, March 9th. The location for the event is expected to be announced at the TNA “Genesis” special edition of Impact Wrestling.

    – Brooke Tessmacher recently noted in a new tweet on her official Twitter account that she will not be taking part in TNA’s upcoming U.K. tour.

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    • Seth Rollins Speaks On The Shield’s Rise, Working With Top WWE Stars & More

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    The following are highlights from a recent Philly.com interview with WWE Superstar and Shield member Seth Rollins:

    On working with top WWE Superstars: “We’ve all had the opportunity to get in the ring with some guys that are considered in the history of this business; CM Punk, John Cena, the Undertaker, The Rock, guys like that. At this point, it’s kind of customary. I don’t feel out of place. There are no nerves. I feel at home.”

    On growing since his WWE debut: “I feel like for me, I’ve become smarter. I’ve become a more intelligent wrestler. I’ve become a more intelligent performer and I think that shows. I’ve had the best matches of my career probably over the last year.”

    On The Shield’s rise to the top: “It happened at the speed I think it was meant to happen at. I always envisioned myself moving even quicker up the ladder, but that’s just kind of my personality.

    “I’ve always had the upmost confidence in my abilities as well as the other guys in The Shield. We all have kind of have the same mindset as far as success, personally and professionally. I think that has a lot to do with the way we come across on the television screen, at a live event. I think the connection with the crowd, I think the people feel the energy that we’re putting off and I think that has always been a determining factor in how successful we’ve been as far as wrestling individually and as a unit.”

    Check out the complete interview online at Philly.com.

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    • Former UFC Champion, TNA Personality Arrested On DUI Suspicion

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    Former UFC Champion and TNA personality Tito Ortiz was arrested early Monday morning in Los Angeles, on suspicion of DUI.

    A KTLA local news affiliate wrote that Ortiz “was taken into custody around 4:00 a.m. after his car crashed on the 405 Freeway near Sepulveda and Santa Monica boulevards, the CHP said.”

    The article also noted, “Ortiz, 38, was driving a 2012 Porsche Panamera and had two passengers in the car, according to the CHP. The vehicle was moderately damaged and no one was injured, the CHP said.”

    For more information, visit KTLA.com.

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