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Mick Foley Begs WWE To Have A Great Show Tonight

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WWE legend Mick Foley has been very outspoken about WWE’s booking in recent months, specifically the unsatisfying finishes to pay-per-views. Ahead of tonight’s Elimination Chamber, Foley posted the following letter to WWE on Facebook:

“DEAR WWE,

Please, please, please, please, have a great show tonight.

As a fan of pro-wrestling – have a great show.

As a father of four who has ordered every PPV for the past year – have a great show.

As the guy whose big Christmas present to his family was a family trip to New Orleans for Wrestlemania, even though he knew he wasn’t likely to appear on the event – have a great show.

On behalf of all those other dads or moms who have done the same thing; spent considerable money on an event that thus far is not capturing our imaginations – have a great show.

As a Disney fan who wouldn’t want to arrive at the Magic Kingdom just to find out all his favorite attractions were closed – have a great show.

As someone who still remembers how it felt to be 18 years old and see Jimmy Snuka dive off the top of the cage – to see the magic pro-wrestling was capable of creating – and knows you have the ability and personnel to make people feel that same magic – have a great show .

As the estranged son who still loves his WWE family, and, no matter what, in some strange way, always will – have a great show.

Sincerely,

Mick Foley”

Final Card For Tonight’s WWE Elimination Chamber 2014 PPV

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*SPOILERS* Potential Outcome Of The ELIMINATION CHAMBER Main Event Revealed

Join us here tonight for our Live Coverage of WWE Elimination Chamber. Nobody does pay-per-view live results like SEScoops – and tonight will be no exception. Live Coverage begins at 7:30pm (Eastern) with the PPV Kickoff Show – and we’ll have the Chat Room open all night so you can discuss the show in real time with the other readers. We’ll see you here tonight!

Here’s the final card for WWE Elimination Chamber 2014:

Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship:
– Randy Orton (c) vs. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Cesaro vs. Sheamus vs. Christian

– The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family

– Batista vs. Alberto Del Rio

Intercontinental Championship Match:
– Big E (c) vs. Jack Swagger

Tag Team Championship Match:
– The New Age Outlaws (c) vs. The Usos

– Titus O’Neil vs. Darren Young

Kickoff Show Tag Match:
– The Rhodes Brothers vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel

*Spoilers* Betting Odds Reveal Possible Elimination Chamber Winners

 

SEScoops Previews WWE Elimination Chamber 2014

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Tonight’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view marks the end of an era for WWE. After nearly 3 decades of presenting their top shows exclusively on pay-per-view, the company is dramatically changing their business model by moving the monthly Sunday night shows to the highly anticipated WWE Network subscription service. For that reason, it’s historic event and will set the stage for April’s WrestleMania XXX. Overall it’s a card with two strong matches on top and a few undercard matches that will advance storylines and give us a glimpse of what’s to come on the Road to WrestleMania.

Here’s our 5 Point Preview for WWE Elimination Chamber 2014:

WWE.com
WWE.com

5. Batista vs. Alberto Del Rio

Batista returns to singles action for the first time since 2010. This feud has been brewing on Twitter since before Batista returned at the Royal Rumble. During a segment on RAW featuring Alberto Del Rio, Batista asked ‘who is this guy?’. Del Rio responded with a dig at Batista, which led Batista to call him a “C level star “in a “B level era.”  Their feud has since spilled over onto television, with Batista destroying Del Rio every time.

With Batista challenging for the WWE World Heavyweight championship at WrestleMania XXX and Alberto Del Rio’s contract expiring soon, expect Batista to go over strong.

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WWE.com

4. Intercontinental Title Match: Big E (c) vs. Jack Swagger

Big E will actually put his Intercontinental Championship on the line, something we haven’t seen very often in 2014. The buildup for this match has been lackluster at best, while Swagger has been protected in recent weeks.  Swagger looks strong and has his eyes on the prize. Both Swagger and Cesaro are challenging for gold at Elimination Chamber and have a chance to solidify themselves as strong players on the roster.

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WWE.com

3.  Darren Young vs. Titus O’Neil

Darren Young finally gets his chance to get revenge on his former tag team partner, who has gotten the best of him since their breakup. Titus O’Neil has gotten a lot more air time to develop his character since going solo and it’s clear that he’s the one that WWE sees more potential in. Will Titus get the win and move on to bigger things, or will Darren Young be victorious to continue this feud?

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WWE.com

2. The Shield Vs. Wyatt Family

The Shield and The Wyatt Family will finally square off in one of the most anticipated matches in a long time. WWE’s two biggest heel factions will collide in a dream match that fans have been hoping for since the Wyatt Family debuted last year.

Both teams are captained by men who have breakout singles potential. Even though Roman Reigns has been pegged as WWE’s newest “chosen one,” the dissension we’ve seen from The Shield could very well be their downfall. Bray Wyatt is rumored to be facing John Cena at WrestleMania XXX, while Reigns’ next move is more of a wildcard. The Shield could lose this match due to infighting while still keeping Reigns strong. For that reason, a win by the Wyatt Family seems more likely.

WWE has done a great job of building tension between the two groups, with them finally getting physical in the closing segment of Monday’s RAW after weeks of teasing. Whatever the result, this is going to have ‘big match’ feel to it, which is what it’s all about.

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WWE.com

1. Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship

The 2014 WWE Elimination Chamber match is shaping up to be a good one. Randy Orton has been portrayed as the vulnerable champion since the Royal Rumble, losing high profile matches to almost all of the participants. John Cena is always a threat, Daniel Bryan is the ultimate underdog and Cesaro’s stock has been rising much like WWE’s. Sheamus and Christian could be looked at as filler and are the least likely to walk out a champion, but that doesn’t mean they can’t have a big impact in how this match plays out.

Whoever walks out with the gold has Batista waiting in the wings. Perhaps the most interesting takeaway will be whether the winner actually wrestles Batista in the main event of WrestleMania. Orton vs. Batista has been the rumored WrestleMania main event for months – but will the WWE Universe accept this? Will WWE actually proceed with this planned match? With the huge groundswell of support behind Daniel Bryan, there’s a strong possibility that Elimination Chamber will not be the final word regarding the WWE title picture headed into Mania.

Join us here tonight for our Live Coverage of WWE Elimination Chamber. Nobody does pay-per-view live results like SEScoops – and tonight will be no exception. Live Coverage begins at 7:30pm (Eastern) with the PPV Kickoff Show – and we’ll have the Chat Room open all night so you can discuss the show in real time with the other readers. We’ll see you here tonight!

Photos: CM Punk At UFC 170 In Las Vegas

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CM Punk attended Saturday night’s UFC 170 pay-per-view from Las Vegas, Nevada and was seen cage side with UFC President Dana White. Steve Austin was also in attendance.

Jim Ross Blog: Hulk Hogan’s WWE Return, New Japan/ROH Relationship, DDP

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The following are highlights from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On his RINGSIDE live show and a surprise guest at his show in NYC: “The VIP tickets for next Saturday March 1 RINGSIDE: An Evening with Jim Ross are sold out for the 8 pm show and there are only about a dozen left for the early show at the Gramercy Theater. Tickets are still available nonetheless for both shows at http://www.ticketmaster.com. Hope to see you in NYC on Saturday March 1.”

“We might have some ‘surprise’ guests pay us a visit at one of both of the NYC shows.”

On Diamond Dallas Page’s appearance on ABC’s “Shark Tank” show: “Great PR Friday night for DDP on ABC’s Shark Tank. No deal made but a helluva segment on prime time, national TV for the hardworking Diamond Dallas Page…if that is his real name. DDP Yoga is magic. DDP will be guesting soon on the Ross Report Podcast as will Jake Roberts.”

On the relationship between New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) and Ring Of Honor (ROH): “Interested in the New Japan relationship with ROH. ‘Curious’ may be a more accurate description. Hope the joint effort works well for all involved.”

On Hulk Hogan’s WWE return: “As I wrote in this space many, many weeks ago, it’s a smart move by WWE to come to an arrangement with @HulkHogan for WM30 and beyond, I assume. I’m unaware of any details but I see Hulk as a great PR vehicle for the WWE Network and to appear a selected events. I do not see Hogan needing to wrestle to add value to WWE efforts.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com.

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  • *Spoilers* Betting Odds Reveal Possible Elimination Chamber Winners

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    Warning: The following contains possible *Spoiler* results for WWE Elimination Chamber:

    There was a great deal of activity with the online betting for this weekend’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view on Saturday that reveal some heavy favorites for the event. As of Saturday evening, here are the latest betting odds (via 5dimes.eu) with the favorites in bold:

    Elimination Chamber Main Event

    • Randy Orton (1/60)
    • Daniel Bryan (25/1)
    • Cesaro (100/1)
    • Christian (150/1)
    • Sheamus (150/1)
    • John Cena (150/1)

    The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family

    • The Wyatt Family (1/60)
    • The Shield (20/1)

    Batista vs. Alberto Del Rio

    • Batista (1/75)
    • Alberto Del Rio (25/1)

    Intercontinental Championship Match:

    • Big E is (1/60)
    • Jack Swagger (20/1)

    Tag Team Championship Match:

    • The New Age Outlaws (2/7)
    • The Usos (5/2)

    Titus O’Neil vs. Darren Young

    • Titus O’Neil (1/60)
    • Darren Young (20/1)

    Pre-Show Tag Match:

    • The Rhodes Brothers (1/60)
    • Ryback & Curtis Axel (20/1)

    Stephanie McMahon On Kurt Angle Returning To WWE, Jericho Teases WWE Return

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    – When asked by the local CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh about the possibility of Kurt Angle returning to WWE, Stephanie McMahon noted, “never say never.” You can check out the complete article at CBSLocal.com.

    – Chris Jericho did his usual pre-pay-per-view tease on Twitter, noting that he was stuck in an airport in Minneapolis, which is where Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view takes place. Jericho tweeted the following:

  • DIRECT LINK: Several Photos From The Miz & Maryse’s Wedding >>
  • Hulk Hogan Trending Worldwide, TMZ Covers The Miz & Maryse’s Wedding, More

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    – Since the announcement of Hulk Hogan’s return was made official by WWE earlier this week, Hogan has been a top trending topic on Yahoo, Twitter and Facebook.

    – Celebrity-gossip website TMZ added an article with coverage of The Miz and Maryse’s wedding, which took place earlier this week in the Bahamas. The article also contains several photos from the wedding ceremony.

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  • PHOTOS: The Miz & Maryse’s Wedding In The Bahamas

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    The following are photos of The Miz and Maryse’s wedding, which took place earlier this week in the Bahamas.

    Full Content Listing For WWE’s “Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection” DVD

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    The following is the full content listing for the upcoming WWE-produced “Ultimate Warrior: The Ultimate Collection” DVD, which is scheduled for an April 1st release.

    DISC 1

    Warriors Back!

    Finding Wrestling

    The Blade Runners vs. Perry Jackson & Shawn O’Reilly
    UWF • April 11, 1986

    Move to WCCW

    Dingo Warrior vs. Chris Adams
    WCCW • August 8, 1986

    Arrival in WWE

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Barry Horowitz
    Wrestling Challenge • November 7, 1987

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Steve Lombardi
    Superstars • November 14, 1987

    Getting Noticed

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Harley Race
    Boston, MA • March 5, 1988

    Upgrading Warrior

    Weasel Suit Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Bobby “The Brain” Heenan
    Los Angeles, CA • July 15, 1988

    Intercontinental Champion

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. The Honky Tonk Man
    SummerSlam • August 29, 1988

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Honky Tonk Man
    Philadelphia, PA • December 17, 1988

    The Macho Man

    WWE Championship and Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Macho Man Randy Savage
    Boston, MA • February 11, 1989

    Simply Ravishing

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Rick Rude
    SummerSlam • August 28, 1989

    Building Momentum

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Bob Bradley
    Prime Time Wrestling • September 18, 1989

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Brian Costello
    Prime Time Wrestling • December 25, 1989

    Ultimate Warrior confronts Andre on Brother Love Show
    Superstars • July 29, 1989

    Memories of Andre

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
    Madison Square Garden • October 28, 1989

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Andre the Giant
    Saturday Night’s Main Event • November 25, 1989

    DISC 2

    Leading to Toronto

    Ultimate Warrior Promo “Crash the Plane”
    Superstars • March 10, 1990

    Intercontinental Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Mr. Perfect
    Madison Square Garden • March 19, 1990

    Running to the Ring

    The Ultimate Challenge
    WWE Championship vs. Intercontinental Championship Match
    Hulk Hogan vs. Ultimate Warrior
    WrestleMania VI • April 1, 1990

    Responsibilities of the Champion

    WWE Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Million $ Man Ted DiBiase
    Wrestling Summit • April 13, 1990

    WWE Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. “Ravishing” Rick Rude
    Saturday Night’s Main Event • July 28, 1990

    WWE Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Million $ Man Ted DiBiase
    The Main Event • November 23, 1990

    WWE Championship Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Sgt. Slaughter
    Huntsville, AL • January 7, 1991

    DISC 3

    Steel Cage Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Macho King Randy Savage
    Madison Square Garden • January 21, 1991

    Ultimate Warrior ends Brother Loves Career
    Superstars • March 2, 1991

    No Limitations

    Career Ending Match
    Ultimate Warrior vs. Macho King Randy Savage
    WrestleMania VII • March 24, 1991

    Into the Darkness

    Ultimate Warrior on Paul Bearers Funeral Parlour
    Superstars • April 13, 1991

    Ultimate Warrior vs. The Undertaker
    Toronto, ON • June 2, 1991

    Returning

    Gene Okerlund Interviews Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage
    Superstars • July 25, 1992

    Ultimate Maniacs

    “Riding on the Edge of a Lightning Bolt”
    Superstars • November 14, 1992

    WWE Tag Team Championship Match
    Money Inc. vs. Ultimate Warrior & Macho Man Randy Savage
    Saturday Night’s Main Event • November 14, 1992

    Reestablish

    “Faster Than a Cheetah”
    RAW • March 11, 1996

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
    WrestleMania XII • March 31, 1996

    Warrior Confronts Goldust
    RAW • April 8, 1996

    Ultimate Warrior Returns!

    Vince McMahon Interviews Jerry “The King” Lawler and Ultimate Warrior
    RAW • June 10, 1996

    Ultimate Warrior vs. Jerry the King Lawler
    King of the Ring • June 23, 1996

    Going to WCW

    Ultimate Warrior Interrupts Hollywood Hogan
    Nitro • August 17 1998

    Replusive

    Ultimate Warrior Promo
    Nitro • October 26, 1998

    The Right Story

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  • The Rock Talks Steve Austin Feud, WWE To Keep Talent Busy During WMXXX Week

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    – WWE is planning on running a large amount of live programming on the WWE Network during WrestleMania XXX week. Apparently the feeling within the company is that New Orleans, which is the city that will be hosting WrestleMania XXX, is a party city, so WWE wants to keep their talent as busy as possible to avoid any embarrassing incidents.

    – The Rock noted in a recent interview for WWE Magazine that his rivalry with “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, in his opinion, was cut short. The Rock said, “Ironically, WrestleMania was supposed to be the beginning of The Rock-Austin rivalry, as far pay-per-view storylines, television, etc. was concerned. After WrestleMania, things just started to change. The fans were behind me.”

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  • Buff Bagwell On Showtime’s “Gigolos” (Video), Note On WWE Network Tutorials

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    – Expect to see a lot of tutorials on WWE television from Michael Cole on how to get the WWE Network on Roku, gaming consoles and other devices. Apparently these tutorials will replace the usual WWE App downloading instructions that Cole gives on a weekly basis.

    – The following is a clip of former WCW star Buff Bagwell on the Showtime series, “Gigolos.” Bagwell’s appearance on the show is scheduled to air next week.

    DDP’s Pitch On ABC’s “Shark Tank” Turned Down, DDP Comments

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    Diamond Dallas Page appeared on the ABC reality show, “Shark Tank” on Friday night. DDP was looking for $200,000 to develop a DDPYoga app, in exchange for five percent interest in his company. The investors on the show turned him down due to their belief that the business will decline

    DDP tweeted the following about his appearance:

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  • Bret Hart Cancels Weekend Appearances, Trailer For WWE’s New WCW DVD

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    – WWE Hall Of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart was forced to cancel some of his wrestling appearances that were scheduled for this weekend due to bad weather. Hart’s appearance for Pro Wrestling Syndicate has been re-scheduled for Saturday, June 7th. His appearance for The Wrestling Universe Store has been re-scheduled for Sunday, June 8th.

    – The following is a trailer for WWE’s new “WCW’s Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Vol. 1” DVD:

    http://youtu.be/GMmBld1NLI0

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  • Jim Ross Comments On Hulk Hogan’s WWE Return, Second “Ross Report” Podcast

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    – WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently shared his thoughts on Hulk Hogan’s return to WWE. JR tweeted the following earlier today:

    JR also tweeted this one out about the second edition of his new “Ross Report” podcast:

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  • UFC Hall Of Famer On Austin’s Podcast, 50 Coolest Moves Of All-Time, More

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    – The official WWE website has a new article up counting down the 50 “coolest maneuvers” of all-time. Here are the top ten from the list:

    10. Goldberg’s Spear
    9. RVD’s Van Terminator
    8. Scott Steiner’s Frankensteiner
    7. Mr. Perfect’s Perfect Plex
    6. Randy Savage’s Top-Rope Elbow Drop
    5. Bret Hart’s Sharpshooter
    4. Undertaker’s Tombstone Piledriver
    3. Steve Austin’s Stone Cold Stunner
    2. Evan Bourne’s Air Bourne
    1. Jake Roberts’ DDT

    You can check out the complete list at WWE.com.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin noted recently that UFC Hall Of Famer “The American Psycho” Stephan Bonnar will be a guest on a future edition of his “Steve Austin Show” podcast. Austin tweeted the following:

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  • Damien Sandow Speaks On How WWE Has Evolved, Elimination Chamber & More

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    The following are highlights of a new interview with WWE Superstar Damien Sandow:

    On his character and who he patterns himself after: “Well, see, it’s funny, there have been so many characters throughout the history of the WWE that I think anyone that comes along can be compared to somebody else. I am a big fan of the history of this company, and I have been influenced by several superstars. You almost take bits… And it is an amalgamation of, actually, several people. As for the development of my character, I’ve gotten away from a lot of the Genius persona and everything like that because I think that’s necessary to stay in the WWE, is that you need to evolve.”

    On how the WWE product has changed over the years: “Well again, our product is PG-friendly, our product is family friendly, in that you reach a wider spectrum of people. When you go to a WWE show, you see Grandma and Grandpa and everyone down to the kids. They all have a smile on their face, they’re all having a good time. The WWE Network, which is set to launch February 24th, is going to revolutionize the way people watch television. You’re going to get 300 pay-per-views… every pay-per-view that WWE, WCW and ECW have ever produced. You’re going to get all the WWE pay-per-views starting with WrestleMania, and it’s $9.99 a month with a six month commitment. Plus original programming. You’re going to get a Raw post show. For that low price you’re going to get so, so much, and you just can’t afford to pass up the deal.”

    On this Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view: “Elimination Chamber will be coming live this Sunday the 23rd on pay-per-view. We have the six-person Elimination Chamber match, which is without the most dangerous match in the WWE. In addition to that, we’re going to have the Wyatt family taking on the Shield and the returning Batista squaring off against Alberto Del Rio and there’s going to be a lot more. Anyone that’s familiar with the WWE pay-per-view knows that it’s dollar for dollar the best show you’re going to get. As far as the network goes, for $9.99 a month where you’re going to have access to all of the WWE pay-per-views past and present, that’s another opportunity you’re not going to want to pass up.”

    Check out the complete interview at ThisIsInfamous.com.

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  • Brock Lesnar Not Scheduled For Elimination Chamber, Kickoff Show Panel Revealed

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    – As previously reported, Kane mentioned in a recent interview that Brock Lesnar will be at this Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. Apparently Kane misspoke, as Lesnar is not expected to be at the show. He is, however, scheduled to be at RAW. Paul Heyman is scheduled for Monday’s RAW as well.

    – The Miz, Mark Henry and Rey Mysterio have been announced as the “expert panel” for Sunday’s WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view “Kickoff Show.”

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  • Kevin Nash To Be Inducted Into WWE HOF?, McMahon Makes Promise To Talent

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    – With Scott Hall possibly being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame this year, many within the company are under the impression that Kevin Nash is a lock to be inducted as well.

    – Apparently Vince McMahon has promised people in the company that he will not sleep at all during WrestleMania XXX week.

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    (Credit: F4WOnline.com)

  • Hulk Hogan Being Considered For New RAW GM, Sting/WWE Note

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    According to one source, there is talk among the WWE creative team of making Hulk Hogan an on-screen authority figure for the company. Apparently there is a possibility that Hogan will become the new “General Manager” of RAW.

    At one point, there was talk of Sting becoming the new GM, but apparently he has still not signed with the company, and due to his questionable status, the talk has switched to Hogan possibly becoming the GM.

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  • Possible RAW Spoilers: WWE HOF Inductee Announcement, Title Change?

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    – According to reports, legendary manager Paul Bearer is expected to be announced as another inductee into the 2014 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame this coming Monday night on RAW.

    Apparently The Undertaker, who has never appeared on-camera during the Hall Of Fame ceremony, is likely to be in attendance to personally induct his former manager.

    – Speaking of Monday’s RAW, there are rumors floating around that claim a title change is expected to take place on the show.

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  • Prince Devitt Talks Possibly Going To WWE, Latest “SmackDown Fallout” (Video)

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    – Prince Devitt recently spoke to The Wrestling Mania show about possibly heading to WWE. You can check out that interview at TheWrestlingMania.com.

    – The following is the latest two-part edition of the “SmackDown Fallout” YouTube show:

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  • Wyatt Family Delivers Message To The Shield, Hogan/WWE, WWE Network Note

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    – Hulk Hogan has been added to the roster page on the official WWE website.

    – WWE RAW and SmackDown replays will not be made available on the WWE Network. According to the WWE Network FAQ, only the “best of RAW and SmackDown from 2012 and 2013” will be available.

    – The following is a promo from The Wyatt Family, where they send a final message to The Shield before their match at this Sunday’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view:

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  • Hulk Hogan Talks About His WWE Return & Possible WrestleMania XXX Match

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    The Associated Press has published an article about Hulk Hogan’s return to WWE, including quotes from Hogan and WWE COO Triple H.

    Hogan returns to WWE on Monday’s episode of RAW and will be the guest host of WrestleMania XXX on April 6th from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

    Hogan said:

    “I definitely want to stay here in the WWE. I just can’t see myself ever being anywhere else. This is home. It always has been home. In the twilight of my career, what a great way to be part of the final hurrah for Hulk Hogan and all the Hulkamaniacs.”

    “It looks like this was always the direction I was going to go in. It’s like I drifted apart from home base for a while. But this time, everything seems to be a perfect fit.”

    Despite his triumphant return to WWE, Hogan denies that he’ll be getting back in the ring at WWE’s biggest show of the year.

    “Right now, it’s not in the plans. But like they say in the WWE, never say never.”

    WWE COO Triple H also commented on Hogan’s return, stating:

    “It’s time for him to come home.”

    Hogan and Triple H met at a charity event late last year, which started to lay the groundwork for The Hulkster’s return. Despite his time away from WWE, Triple H said it was inevitable that he’d come home once again:

    “I don’t think there’s ever been a doubt that Hulk Hogan was, in some way, a WWE commodity.”

     

    TNA Impact Viewership Drops 23% – Lowest Rating Of 2014

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    Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling took a major hit in viewership.

    The 2/20 episode of Impact did a 0.95 rating with 1.093 million viewers. The rating was down 20% from the previous week, while viewership was down 23%.

    This was the lowest rating of 2014 and the lowest viewership since the January 2nd episode.

    Once again, after showing a few weeks of momentum, Impact slid back to the low-end of their average range.