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Jim Ross Q&A: MVP In TNA, Kurt Angle/WWE, Hogan Wrestling Again, Cesaro

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The following are highlights from a new website Q&A update by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On Antonio Cesaro: “Cesaro is a star who’s underutilized and is a stalwart in the locker room. Fans like him out of respect for his in ring work. Flip a switch on him and it’s done.”

On Justin Gabriel: “Not sure why Justin Gabriel hasn’t made more of an impact. Something is missing from the equation.”

On the possibility of Bray Wyatt vs. Roman Reigns headlining a future WrestleMania: “Sure, it’s possible. Time will tell. All must remain healthy and avoid issues.”

On whether or not Hulk Hogan has one match left in him: “If true, it’s a great idea but I don’t need to see Hulk attempt to wrestle.”

On MVP working in TNA: “He’s a positive, fresh face that should help TNA if they plan long term, utilize MVP’s skills and lessen Dixie’s presence on their show. ”

On the WWE Network: “I’m WAY out of the WWE Network loop. I’m not aware of how they will deal with the many issues that are likely to pop up for the start up. I’m hopeful that the Network is successful for many reasons even though some fans will find things wrong with it just because that’s their usual MO.”

On Kurt Angle returning to WWE: “Lots of things have to happen for Angle to return to WWE including extensive medical, etc testing. His in ring days are very limited.”

Check out more from JR’s latest website Q&A update at JRsBarBQ.com.

Commentary Mistakes On RAW, Mexican Veteran Backstage At RAW, More

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– As seen on RAW last night, there were two pretty noticable mistakes from the commentary team during the show. First, Michael Cole plugged the free week trial for the WWE Network as starting last night at WWE.com. He later corrected himself. Second, Jerry Lawler mentioned that Betty White had switched her tea with Road Dogg’s cup in the backstage vignette, when it was actually Billy Gunn. Lawler corrected himself as well.

– WWE veteran William Regal noted via his official Twitter account that Mexican wrestling star Cassandro was backstage at Monday’s RAW in Los Angeles, California. Regal tweeted the following:

Nice to meet Cassandro El Exotico tonight in LA.Mexican Wrestling’s Danny La Rue.Lovely fella with a great story. pic.twitter.com/zlrmt1WsMM

— William Regal (@RealKingRegal) February 11, 2014

Divas Talk Lita’s HOF Induction (Video), Slaughter Makes WM40 Prediction

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– The RAW “Backstage Fallout” video for this week features several WWE Divas commenting on Amy “Lita” Dumas’ induction into the WWE Hall Of Fame. You can check that out below:

– WWE Hall Of Famer Sgt. Slaughter recently spoke with NOLADefender.com to promote the upcoming WrestleMania XXX event in New Orleans. During the interview, Slaughter jokingly predicted the main event for WrestleMania 40. Slaughter said, “I predict it will be in a spaceship going around Mars. Dolph Ziggler vs. Daniel Bryan. Or Shane McMahon’s children.”

Check out the complete interview at NOLADefender.com.

3MB Party With “Tool” Prior To RAW (Photo), Emma’s WWE Titantron Video

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– WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre, Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal spent some time with the members of the rock band “Tool” prior to Monday’s RAW. McIntyre noted on Twitter that the band performed a private concert for 3MB, tweeting the following message (and photo):

Big thank you @ToolMusic for once in lifetime private concert. We chose three songs, Sober, Schism & 46&2…AMAZING! pic.twitter.com/tvHUlPT9sj

— Drew McIntyre (@TheDrewMcIntyre) February 11, 2014

– WWE posted the following titantron video for their newest main-roster Diva “Emma” on their official YouTube channel:

New Season Of Tough Enough?, Foley’s WMXXX Raffle, Elimination Chamber Theme

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– Mick Foley has announced some details for the WrestleMania XXX rafle that we reported about on Monday. You can check out all of the information, including the prize packages, at RAINN.org.

– The song “Doomsday” by the band “Nero” will serve as the official theme song for the upcoming WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.

– Former Tough Enough trainer Bill DeMott recently responded to a fan who asked him about the possibility of another season of the WWE reality show. DeMott tweeted the following response:

Fingers crossedRT @JTSisCENATION: @BillDeMott any chance of another Tough Enough competiton in the near future

— Bill DeMott (@BillDeMott) February 11, 2014

Details On The TNA vs. Wrestle-1 “Outbreak” PPV Taping In Tokyo On March 2nd

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The TNA vs. Wrestle-1 pay-per-view taping that is scheduled for March 2nd in Tokyo, Japan will be called “Outbreak.”

As of right now, the following stars are scheduled to work the show: Magnus, Samoa Joe, Austin Aries, Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards, Bobby Roode, Abyss, Kazarian, Daniels, The Bro Mans, Gail Kim and Madison Rayne.

Update On Byron Saxton, New Austin Podcast, Advertised RAW Match

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– The latest edition of the “Steve Austin Show” podcast, which features Dave Millican, the man who makes a lot of the WWE Championship belts, is now available. You can check it out at PodcastOne.com.

– As noted, WWE had Byron Saxton appear on RAW on Monday night as the latest backstage interviewer. Saxton had previously worked on the main roster for the ECW on SyFy shows, and has worked most recently as part of the NXT roster.

– WWE is advertising John Cena, Daniel Bryan and Batista vs. Bray Wyatt, Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio for the WWE RAW show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on March 24th.

Date For Chris Jericho’s @Midnight Appearance, WWE’s Bobo Brazil Tribute Video

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– Chris Jericho recently revealed that he will be appearing on the Comedy Central show “@Midnight” on March 3rd. Jericho tweeted the following in response to a fan:

Mar 3! “@IslandFishAJ: @nerdist is it true @IAmJericho will be on an upcoming episode of @midnight ?”

— Chris Jericho (@IAmJericho) February 11, 2014

– The following is the Bobo Brazil “Black History Month” tribute video that aired during RAW on Monday night:

More UFC Fighters At RAW, Ronda Rousey Compares Herself To Ric Flair (Video)

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In addition to UFC Hall Of Famer Stephan Bonnar, UFC women fighters Shayna Baszler and Jessamyn Duke, both veterans of the recent season of The Ultimate Fighter, were also in attendance at the WWE RAW show in Los Angeles on Monday.

Baszler, who trains with UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion Ronda Rousey, is apparently a huge WWE fan. In fact, Rousey appeared on After Buzz TV recently and spoke about how her home has become a pro wrestling house because of how big a fan Baszler is. She also spoke about how she’s the new Ric Flair.

You can watch that interview below:

Shelton Benjamin Rumor Killer, More Celebrities At RAW, Ken Shamrock, More

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– Former WWE Superstar and UFC Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock celebrates his 51st birthday today. Shamrock was born on February 12, 1963. As noted, Shamrock has recently sent out feelers to Ring Of Honor.

– Despite rumors, Shelton Benjamin did not work a pre-show dark match at the WWE television tapings on Monday night in Los Angeles. A rumor was circulating that claimed Benjamin worked a match with Tyson Kidd prior to RAW.

– In addition to Wiz Khalifa and Stephan Bonnar, music producer and executive Jimmy Iovine was another celebrity in attendance at RAW on Monday night.

Viewership Breakdown For Monday’s Edition Of WWE RAW

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Monday’s edition of WWE RAW in Los Angeles, California averaged 4.329 million viewers, which was an increase from last week’s viewership.

The hourly breakdown for RAW viewership this week is as follows:

  • Hour One: 4.499 million viewers
  • Hour Two: 4.336 million viewers
  • Hour Three: 4.153 million viewers

The final cable rating for this week’s show should be out shortly.

Terry Funk Shares His Thoughts On CM Punk’s WWE Departure

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WWE Hall Of Famer Terry Funk recently shared his thoughts on CM Punk’s WWE departure in a new interview with Fighting Spirit Magazine. The following is an excerpt:

“It’s a smart move on [Punk’s] part. If you look at what Vince has done, if someone has drawn him some money they will be on the card at WrestleMania, no matter what has happened between them. CM Punk will be back, because if he isn’t, Vince leaves money on the table.”

“If being in the last match at WrestleMania is his wish, then he’s going to try and make it come true, the only way possible. He’s put the ball back in Vince’s court, and that’s difficult because Vince has the only court. This is what made it so good about having several places to go [in years past].”

“Do you think CM Punk worries about the dollars? For all the great ones, it’s not about that. They might tell you that they’re in it for the money, but they’re not – they’re in it for the performance, and so is CM Punk.”

Big E. Langston Speaks On His Creative Input, Misconceptions About WWE Stars

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WWE Superstar Big E. Langston recently spoke with AZCentral.com. The following are highlights from the interview.

On how much say he has in his character: “There’s always give and take. The most successful characters and personas are extensions of the person who plays them. It’s pretty much me, for the most part. As a powerlifter, I kind of use those abilities in what I do now. It’s essentially me, but I’m still not sure how we came up with Big E Langston.”

On biggest misconceptions about pro wrestlers: “People know we have Raw and Smackdown, and they know the TV schedule, but they don’t know how extensive our live events are. We’re constantly busy doing charity events, personal appearances and stuff like interviews on our day off. Even in the off-season, the schedule is exhausting. People may be surprised by how busy we are, but it’s very rewarding.”

Check out the complete Big E. Langston interview at AZCentral.com.

Jim Ross Blog: Lita’s WWE HOF Induction, Roman Reigns, Monday’s RAW

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

On last night’s RAW: “Raw can be best described by yours truly as a solid show, not spectacular, but serviceable over the three hour ‘cruise.'”

“Some of the in ring product was good and will mean more with the same level of bouts in the future if the rivalries and the skill sets of the talents continue to be addressed.”

“Appears to be very obvious that many talents need to kick their way out of their comfort zones and tweak a few wrinkles of their in ring presentation. The same sequencing week after week doesn’t make one special.”

“It makes them the same.”

“The same is not wrestling code talk for ‘special.'”

On Roman Reigns: “The follow up on Roman Reigns success at the Royal Rumble was timely. Newly minted, potential main eventers cannot grow on an every other week basis. Reigns needs his weekly moments on RAW to eventually arrive at the Promised Land including a ‘moment’ at WM30. Don’t over think it…Reigns needs to leave NOLA with an enhanced perception. Case closed…per the late Ernie Ladd.”

On The Usos: “WWE has done a really nice job of rehabilitating the TV image of the Usos who seem poised to win the Tag Titles sooner than later. Just a year ago the WWE Tag Team scene was flaccid but it’s making a nice comeback.”

On John Cena vs. Randy Orton: “Admire Orton and Cena working hard and telling a viable story in their main event in a 20+ minute main event. I like these longer main events and even though these two have wrestled countless times, I felt that they had a solid, show closing bout. At the end of the night, I am not quite sure how much momentum WWE World Champion Orton is going to have going into the Elimination Chamber and to a lesser degree for WM30 which may be the game plan.”

On Lita’s Hall Of Fame Induction: “Very proud of Amy Dumas aka Lita who will be inducted in the WWE HOF class of 2014 in NOLA the night before WM30. I had heard this info leaded from WWE a couple of weeks ago but did not want to contribute to spoiling the surprise. I did vividly remember meeting Amy in my Stamford office years ago when she came in for a job interview. She had been bold and brave enough to live alone in Mexico to train and develop a different skill set from other females and she eventually became one of WWE’s biggest stars, male or female, during my time in talent relations. There;s a funny story about her less than dainty shoulder tattoo that played into her job interview that I tell on our RINGSIDE shows.”

Check out the complete blog at JRsBarBQ.com.

WWE Studios News: Two New Sequels Announced, Release Dates & More

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Entertainment news outlet Variety has published a new piece on WWE Studios, which includes details on two new sequel films as well as release dates for several other projects.

The Marine 4: The fourth installment of The Marine franchise will star The Miz and will feature WWE Diva Summer Rae in a supporting role. Will be co-produced with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Jingle All The Way 2: This is a follow-up to the 1996 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad. ‘Jingle 2’ will star Larry The Cable Guy and will also feature Santino Marella. Scheduled for a holiday 2014 home video release, it will be directed by Alex Zamm (“Tooth Fairy 2”) and will also be co-produced with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Mike Dunn, President of Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, said:

“WWE Studios remains a valuable partner and we are pleased to continue to bring these films to their legions of fans across the globe. We’re excited to be launching the fourth installment of the tremendously successful franchise, ‘The Marine,’ and to have Larry the Cable on board for ‘Jingle All the Way 2,’ a perfect star for our first family comedy with WWE Studios.”

Scooby-Doo! WrestleMania Mystery: Will be released on home video by Warner Bros. on March 25th.

Leprechaun: Origins” Starring Hornswoggle, will be released by Lionsgate in August.

“See No Evil 2? Starring Kane, will also be released by Lionsgate in October.

Photo Of Austin Backstage At RAW, Punk Removed From Orton’s Titantron Video

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– Footage of CM Punk has been removed from Randy Orton’s Titantron entrance video.

– As previously reported, WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was backstage at the Staples Center on Monday afternoon before RAW. Austin was there visiting friends and interviewed Zeb Colter for his Steve Austin Show podcast.

Austin tweeted the following photo of himself backstage with UFC legend Stehpan Bonnar:

Lita Issues Statement About Her WWE Hall Of Fame Induction

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Amy “Lita” Dumas has released the following statement after it was announced that she’ll be entering the WWE Hall of Fame this year:

“YO! Congrats to all of us! I heard you on social media, repping “LITA HOF 2014” signs at shows, and hashtagging your little hearts out. Your voices were heard! What better place than Wrestlemania 30!

I was so proud watching my bestie enter the 2013 class in the Hall of Fame. I know how hard she had worked, I watched her develop as a wrestler, talent, and woman over the years. I know fans were excited to see our generation of women represented in the HOF.

Often in the same breath, I heard support from fans expressing their desire for me to join the ranks of my piers as well. I had hoped at some point I would, but didn’t realize it would be just around the corner.

I tend to have an expect the worse philosophy so I won’t be let down, which seems like a pessimistic outlook when I tend to be such a positive person. Maybe not pessimistic, maybe more self preservation.

So much goes into selecting each class and watching each person touches me in a slightly different way, although it is always a similar sense of joy for each person to be able to have that moment where they are able to reflect on their journey and the fans have an opportunity to show their support.

When I played with my band, The Luchagors, my guitar player, Shane, had this exact opposite approach. Every day was going to be “the best day ever” “the best show ever” “the best meal ever” Every event was about to be the best ever.

The thought of that ideology, while endearing, was SO annoying to me! It just clashed with my self preservation. This show at this BBQ joint 35 minutes south of Louisville, KY is NOT going to be the best ever, and that’s okay. But, just stop saying it is! Let’s just revel in the awkward, “fun”comfortable moment that we are all sharing. Not everyone can say they have played a show in a BBQ restaurant with the 97 year old owner hooked up to a respirator shoved in the corner in a wheelchair. Should I say hello? Maybe better to act like I don’t notice she’s there? I know, dedicate a song to her. I can’t make this sh** up, people.

I appreciate that not every day is the best day ever. At this point in my life, I can reflect on everything I’ve ever been through and know that I have learned, grown, and evolved from it. I can appreciate the good and the bad and derive an equal appreciation from each event.

For every weird Texas Chainsaw BBQ show, there was a run in at a TLC match at the Astrodome. For every full body cry I’ve had, I have had uncontrollable laughter.

So, here I am Class of 2014 Hall of Fame, the dumpster diving punk rock kid that was never supposed to make it, but with too much kid power to let anything get in my way, gearing up to give a speech and accept my position in front of the ultimate under dog of a city.

It seems kind of like the best thing ever-

xxx,

Amy”

Video: WWE RAW Announcers Mock Fans Chanting For CM Punk

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A video has surfaced online of Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler and JBL mocking fans for chanting “CM Punk” before last night’s RAW went on the air.

The video was pulled from WWE’s satellite production feed.

Fans at the Staples Center are chanting, “CM Punk” – which leads to mockery from WWE’s lead announcers.

Cole remarks, “How about, ‘Go Away’,” which Lawler then chants.

Lawler said that the chants didn’t last long and JBL notes that there wasn’t much conviction in the chant.

Next Week’s WWE RAW Main Event, Update On RVD Backstage At RAW (Video)

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– Next week’s episode of WWE RAW from the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado will feature WWE World Heavyweight champion Randy Orton vs. Sheamus in a non-title match.

The match was announced by Triple H last week during his Wednesday interview for WWE.com.

– As previously reported, Rob Van Dam was backstage at the Staples Center on Monday afternoon to meet with Triple H.

Dan Masters posted this video on Facebook of himself and RVD after leaving the Staples Center:

Post by Dan Masters.

TNA Sacrifice PPV Returning In April, Video Preview For Thursday’s Impact

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– Last month, when TNA announced upcoming dates at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, an unnamed Sunday night pay-per-view was listed for April 27th.

We can now confirm that this show will be TNA Sacrifice. It will be a traditional 3-hour Sunday night live PPV.

– TNA has released the following preview video for Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling:

“Watch the SpikeTV preview for Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c – can TNA President Dixie Carter co-exist with the new investor, MVP? Plus, the final showdown between Bully Ray and Mr. Anderson!”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=y2aFIxy3Wxw

WWE Continues Testing RAW Preshow, Reaction To Betty White At RAW & More

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– Tickets for WWE SummerSlam at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA go on sale March 15th.

– As you can imagine, everybody was excited to have Betty White backstage at Monday’s RAW. She was described as extremely nice and was more than willing to take photos with whoever asked.

– WWE Superstar Christian was sporting a black eye on RAW. Christian took a ‘potato’ shot at a WWE live event over the weekend.

– Once again, prior to last night’s RAW, WWE did a test run for the RAW Preshow that will air on the WWE Network. Alex Riley, Josh Matthews, Tensai, and Booker T hosted the show.

WrestleMania Podcast Launches, Naomi Needs Eye Surgery

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– WWE has launched a new “30 Years of WrestleMania” podcast at PodcastOne.com, presented by the WWE Network.

“Since roaring onto the scene in 1985, WrestleMania has grown into a global pop culture phenomenon. Explore The Showcase of the Immortals from the perspective of the WWE Legends and Superstars who laid its foundation. Each episode, ring greats from the past and present join their host, WWE announcer Renee Young, to discuss their favorite matches, the upcoming 30th edition of WrestleMania, plus, the memories they look forward to reliving on WWE Network – WWE’s all-new 24/7 streaming network with a massive on-demand library.”

The first installment, hosted by “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels, is now online at PodcastOne.com.

– Former WWE Superstar Lance Storm tweeted the following on Monday night, revealing that Naomi will in fact need surgery:

 

What Happened After RAW, The Shield Taunts CM Punk During Commercial Break

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– During a commercial break of Monday’s WWE RAW, Shield member Seth Rollins grabbed a microphone and responded to fans chanting “CM Punk” by asking them, “CM Who?”

He continued, “That’s Dean Ambrose the United States champion. The man every guy wants to be and every woman wants to be with.”

The Shield did a similar routine over the weekend, running down CM Punk at live events.

– The dark match main event that took place after RAW went off the air saw John Cena, Daniel Bryan and Batista defeat the Wyatt Family by disqualification. The finish came when Bray Wyatt and Eric Rowan attacked Batista, who had given Luke Harper a spear and was about to give him a Batista Bomb.

Cena and Bryan then chased Bray Wyatt and Luke Harper out of the ring, leaving Rowan alone with the babyfaces. Cena hit him with the AA, Batista hit him with the spear, and Bryan hit him with a running knee to end the show.

Two Big Matches Confirmed For This Week’s WWE SmackDown

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Two big matches for this week’s WWE SmackDown show were announced during Monday’s edition of WWE RAW.

In an eight-man tag-team match, The Usos, Goldust and Cody Rhodes, Ryback and Curtis Axel and The New Age Outlaws will battle it out.

In the main event of this week’s SmackDown, Randy Orton will continue his one-on-one showdown with every participant in the upcoming Elimination Chamber match, as he will take on Antonio Cesaro in singles competition.

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    – Hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa was shown sitting in the front row at Monday’s RAW at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. JBL noted on commentary that UFC Hall Of Famer Stephan Bonnar was also in attendance.

    – The following is the video of The Bella Twins doing a walk-through for the new WWE Network that aired during RAW on Monday.

    http://youtu.be/kMZ6SzzgU34

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