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Latest Backstage News Regarding Jeff Jarrett’s New Pro Wrestling Promotion

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According to one source, Jeff Jarrett won’t be hinting at or officially launching his new pro wrestling project until the hype from WrestleMania XXX dies down.

Jarrett has reportedly been acting very coy with people who have asked him about it, but has also been involved in a number of meetings regarding the project. Additionally, Jarrett and others have been scouting potential talent.

As noted in the past, the belief remains that country music star Toby Keith is involved in some form or fashion.

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    • Steve Austin To Talk CM Punk/WWE Situation, Colt Cabana/WWE Update, Holly

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    – Colt Cabana’s name continues to come up on a regular basis within WWE. Apparently the company feels Cabana could be used as a familiar face to work on some WWE Network-related projects. Cabana has been at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida several times in the past couple of months.

    – Former WWE Superstar Bob “Hardcore” Holly celebrates his 51st birthday today. Holly was born on January 29, 1962.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin noted on Twitter today that on Monday he will be fielding phone calls to discuss the drama currently going on in WWE with Daniel Bryan, CM Punk and more. Austin tweeted the following:

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    • Final RAW Rating For Monday, WWE Removes CM Punk From Twitter, More

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    – Monday’s post-Royal Rumble edition of WWE RAW scored a final cable rating of 3.24, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 3.24 final draw marks a six percent decrease from last week.

    As previously noted, Monday’s RAW averaged 4.718 million viewers, which was also down from the previous week’s show, which featured the heavily advertised return of “The Animal” Batista.

    – For whatever this is worth, WWE has “unfollowed” the Twitter account of CM Punk.

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    • Kurt Angle Speaks More On Possible WWE Return, Wanting To Work With HHH

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    The following are highlights from a recent Wrestling 101 interview with Kurt Angle:

    On wanting a match with Triple H: “The one that I wanted and still want is Triple H because when I was wrestling him I wasn’t very good and I know he had to do a lot of carrying me around when I first started. I would love to do a program with Triple H someday because he is that good, to be where I’m right now and where he is right now I can’t imagine what the match would be like but maybe that is something that can happen down the road.”

    On whether or not he will return to WWE: “Yeah, I never say no, I love TNA, I love Dixie Carter, I’ve had a lot of fun here but I never count out going back to WWE. It is always there, the opportunity is there, a lot of people don’t want to retire unless they go out at WrestleMania, it is tough when you have the ability to do that it is hard to just walk away. I’m not saying it is going to happen soon but there is going to come a time where I will have to make a decision and I have to do what is best for Kurt Angle, as much as I love TNA I have to do what’s best for me and that’s what I’m going to do.”

    On the current state of TNA: “It is tough, our attendances weren’t great on the road. I know it cost the company a lot of money but we didn’t have terrible crowd numbers, it was pretty good, it just wasn’t good enough to cover the costs. When that happens you can only go in debt so much before you have to say, okay, we need to regroup.”

    Check out the complete interview online at Wrestling101.com.

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    • Jim Ross Q&A: CM Punk Leaving WWE, Roman Reigns’ Future, Sting/WWE, Austin

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    The following are highlights from the latest online Q&A update from WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

    On CM Punk’s WWE exit and if it will upset viewers if “The Authority” continues to misuse popular talent: “You’re mixing fiction w/ real life which isn’t a compatible combination. No one can make all of today’s fans happy.”

    On if the door is open in WWE for Sting to come in to the company: “Door has been open for years. I assume that it still is.”

    On Undertaker and his WrestleMania streak: “The Streak is as big an element to WrestleMania as any thing can be. Whoever fights Taker there will be in a key spot. I like the mystery and all the rampant speculation that comes with the topic. Once a decision is made as to who Taker will perform with then the next round of complaining will likely commence.”

    On if Steve Austin will ever wrestle again: “This has been addressed dozens of times. I think that it is less than 50/50 Austin ever wrestles again. It’s been over 10 years and he’s moved on to other successful projects such as his podcast.”

    On potential talent in WWE that can become a future champion: “Anyone of several talents that are young including Roman Reigns. WWE is seemingly working diligently to facilitate young talents to get over to the next level. It’s an exhausting process and many talents never make it.”

    Check out more JR Q&A online at JRsBarBQ.com.

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    • Update On SmackDown Possibly Going Live, Sheamus Appearance Note

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    – WWE Superstar Sheamus, who made his return to the company at the Royal Rumble pay-per-view this past Sunday night, will be appearing at the Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. from 6-8pm today.

    – WWE has reportedly applied to trademark the word “SmackDown” in regards to a television program. This is likely a move being done in case WWE ends up moving SmackDown to another night when they re-negotiate the television deal for the show. According to reports, there is a potential plan in place to move SmackDown to Tuesday night and air the show live.

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    • Mick Foley Claims To Be Excited For WrestleMania Again, Jericho’s Podcast

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    – The latest edition of Chris Jericho’s “Talk Is Jericho” podcast is now available. On this week’s show, Jericho interviews M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold. You can check that out at PodcastOne.com.

    – WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley claims he has regained some excitement for this year’s WrestleMania following the way WWE booked Monday’s RAW. Foley tweeted:

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    • What You Won’t See On SmackDown This Week, Matches For Tonight’s NXT

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    – Following the televised portion of Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown television taping, a dark match was shot for the live crowd in Toledo, Ohio featuring Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt. Bryan ended up winning by disqualification when Erick Rowan and Luke Harper interfered. Sheamus and Rey Mysterio ended up making the save for Bryan to send the fans home happy.

    – The following matches were taped for tonight’s edition of WWE NXT:

    Corey Graves vs. Camacho
    The Ascension vs. Two Unknown Wrestlers
    Bayley vs. Sasha Banks
    Bo Dallas vs. Adrian Neville (Beat The Clock Match)

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    • Big Steel Cage Match Confirmed For RAW, WWE Hiring New TV Writers

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    – WWE recently announced a big steel cage match between The New Age Outlaws and the team of Goldust and Cody Rhodes for next Monday’s edition of WWE RAW, which emanates live from Omaha, Nebraska.

    – WWE is looking to hire a new television writer to handle work needed for their international shows. For more information on the position, visit Careers-WWECorp.icims.com.

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    • John Cena Comments On WWE’s “Interesting” Week, Natalya’s “Flex” Photo Shoot

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    – Former WWE Superstar Bob “Hardcore” Holly turns 51 years old today.

    – WWE Superstar John Cena tweeted the following about the “interesting” things going on with WWE this week, including fans’ strong negative reaction to the Royal Rumble:

    – WWE has published the following behind-the-scenes look at Natalya’s recent photo shoot for the February 2014 issue of Flex Magazine:

    WWE Polls Fans On Biggest Rumble Surprise, New “Slap-Happy” Playlist

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    – The official WWE website has added a new video playlist of WWE Superstars and Divas going “slap-happy.” You can check that out at WWE.com.

    – Also on the WWE website is a poll asking fans who the most surprising Royal Rumble entrant was this past Sunday night. The options were El Torito, Alexander Rusev, Dolph Ziggler, JBL, Kane, Sheamus and Kevin Nash. At last check, Nash was leading the pack with 36 percent of the votes. Sheamus was a close second with 31 percent.

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    • Lex Luger Talks About Sting In WWE, ’94 Rumble, WrestleMania X Rumor & More

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    Former WCW, WWE, and TNA star “The Total Package” Lex Luger stepped IN THE ROOM with Brady Hicks for nearly an hour on Tuesday night, January 28, 2014.

    Topics included this year’s Royal Rumble and fans’ disappointment, the prospect of a Lex Luger comeback, how “fair” it is for fans to put over The Undertaker at WrestleMania, his health, never winning the WWE title, and his past use of performance-enhancing drugs.

    Listen to the Lex Luger interview here. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

    On his Royal Rumble “Tie” with Bret Hart in 1994:

    What was going through my head? #1 that we could pull it off. #2 that I could go over the top rope, backwards, while holding on to him and that I didn’t crack my skull open in the process. My arms are wrapped around him [and] it’s not the most comfortable feeling. I was concerned for my safety.

    Being Backstage in WCW (and WWE):

    I was never involved in the decision-making in wrestling. I was never involved in the backroom talk, as far as that goes with the planning of wrestling. I was never a storyline guy at all …

    Why Sting Belongs in WWE, and Why He Has Always Avoided It:

    [Sting] felt comfortable in WCW and they always took care of him all those years, so really when WCW and WWE were coexisting he never really felt a compelling reason or time in his career where he thought if he went to WWE that there would be a huge positive move for him. I can’t say that I disagree … [With that said] I don’t think anyone could orchestrate the ending part of [Sting’s] career better than WWE could. They’re just so good at that. Whether it’s a Hall of Fame bid or a match with The Undertaker I would LOVE, LOVE LOVE to see that happen personally. I think it would be the cherry on top for his career.

    The Undertaker’s WrestleMania Streak:

    I was brought in by Matsuda to always be professional, don’t ever question finishes. If a guy like Undertaker [wanted to beat me at WrestleMania], I wouldn’t have had any problem putting him over, especially at WrestleMania. I understand … that some guys might be frustrated but I don’t understand what they would be frustrated about. It’s one match in a career. If you have confidence in yourself, your career, and the big picture as far as where you’re going, I don’t think it hurts at all to put Undertaker over at WrestleMania.

    The WrestleMania X “Drunk” Story and Rumored Changes:

    I didn’t know what the plan was as far as what was to be the finish that day. I never got involved in that kind of stuff. There were rumors – crazy stuff – that I knew the finish. My reputation, and sure I deserved a lot of the rumors back then, [was] that I was drunk at a bar and telling people I was going to be champion. Where did they get this stuff from? I’ve done so much crazy stuff in my career. I didn’t have to make stuff up. I was like 100 miles away with my family the night before WrestleMania. I wasn’t anywhere near what they said. It was a crazy kind of rumor. Go figure, wrestling, right?

    That Dark Road:

    We’re all sad about that. I think it’s getting much better. It’s a much healthier atmosphere in WWE and with pro wrestling. Nothing can ever be 100%. We’d love to see nobody battle with [demons] but stuff happens in people’s lives, you know? We’d love to make it all where it never happened but I think it’s vastly improved now. We also see a lot of cases now of guys who are getting it back together who we were all very concerned about. So it’s not all negative. There are a few stories – we’ve lost a lot of our comrades and good friends way before they should have been with that whole ‘work hard, play hard’ [mindset] of my era and a lot of the mistakes that we made. A lot of us paid dearly for it. NONE of us want that to be the legacy that we left.

    Being the Next Hulk Hogan:

    To me it’s flattering for anyone to say I’m the next Hulk Hogan. There is only one Hulk Hogan. No one could ever, unless it was an extraordinary circumstance, ever even come close to something like that so. In my career I was very confident in myself and what I had, talent-wise, and I think I had a good career. But to even be mentioned in the same breath as the next Hogan, I was flattered by that. I couldn’t have lived up to that and I don’t know that anyone could.

    Frequent Heel/Face Turns:

    Behind the scenes, I was kind of the guy … I was proud that I was able to pull that off. A lot of guys might not have been able to. At the time, if one of the top three babyfaces or heels would get injured, people don’t realize that they’d switch me. [They] were like ‘So-and-so got hurt. What are we going to do? Let’s switch Lex.’ And when the first heel went down, they’d switch me back heel … All those changes, it was actually sort of a compliment that I was the type of character that could be either an arrogant bad guy or be a confident good guy and kind of pull it off with some kind of credibility. Would I have been able to sustain it for longer periods of time as a good guy or a bad guy? I guess I’ll never know but I’m not complaining. I was like the utility All Star.

    IN THE ROOM with Brady Hicks streams live Tuesday nights, 9PM ET on the VOC Nation IN THE ROOM Radio Network on vocnation.com, as well as thebradyhicks.com

    Matt Hardy & Reby Sky Arrested After Bloody Brawl (MUGSHOTS)

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    TMZ.com reports that Matt Hardy and his wife Reby Sky were arrested at a motel in Virginia earlier this month after a bloody domestic brawl.

    A hotel staffer called 911 and said, “A guest just came down here and said somebody’s beating the hell out of his wife a girl or something.”

    When cops arrived to the scene, both Matt and Sky were arrested for assault and battery. They were released on $3,500 bail.

    Matt and Sky got restraining orders against each other.

    Details On WWE’s New “WCW: Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Vol. 1” DVD

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    The following is the updated synopsis for WWE’s new “WCW: Greatest Pay-Per-View Matches Vol. 1” DVD, which is set to be released on March 11th:

    “Starrcade! Halloween Havoc! The Great American Bash! Road Wild! For the first time ever, collect all the greatest pay-per-view matches and moments from the rich history of World Championship Wrestling.

    During the 1990?s, WCW showcased numerous legends of sports entertainment, producing an annual slate of wildly successful pay-per-view events. From Ric Flair’s championship clashes with the enigmatic Sting, to n.W.o running roughshod over the promotion, early thrillers between legends Eddie Guerrero and Rey Mysterio, and brawls amidst a sea of Harleys at Strugis, “The Place Where the Big Boys Play” brought the prime time audience to their feet.

    In this 3-disc DVD/2-disc blu-ray set, relive these historic years and celebrate WWE’s greatest rival in sports entertainment.”

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    • Update On Prince Devitt’s WWE Negotiations, Mr. WrestleMania DVD Trailer

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    – Negotiations are still ongoing between WWE and international wrestler star Prince Devitt. He’s reportedly been offered a contract, but is deciding whether he wants to leave Ireland and his prominent role with New Japan Pro Wrestling.

    – WrestlingDVDNews.com has released the official trailer for the upcoming “Mr. WrestleMania” Shawn Michaels DVD/Blu-Ray that is scheduled for a February 11th release:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=wvlkh-gmbPw

    TNA Star Wants To Get In The Ring With CM Punk, Magnus Speaks From Dublin (Video), New T-Shirts

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    – Amidst online reports that CM Punk has opted to quit WWE, which TMZ.com has cited as due to his displeasure with WrestleMania XXX creative plans, a TNA Wrestling star is inviting the Chicago native to cross the line.

    – From Dublin, Ireland, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Magnus previews his upcoming night in the city, and his plans for Glasgow tomorrow night on Impact Wrestling.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCPa4cWTW48

    – ShopTNA.com has released new T-Shirts on Jeff Hardy, Magnus, James Storm, Bobby Roode, ODB, Manik, Gunner, The Bro Mans and Austin Aries.

    Jim Ross Blog: Elimination Chamber, Wyatt Family/Shield, Daniel Bryan, RAW

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

    On RAW and Daniel Bryan: “Enjoyed how RAW started and for all the Daniel Bryan conspiracy theorists that were very vocal Sunday night, Bryan’s inclusion in segment one and in the last segment of RAW should provide some anxiety relief for those thinking that no one in a decision making position is aware that Daniel Bryan is ‘over.'”

    “Trust me, if WWE wanted to bury Bryan he would not have been in both the opening and closing segments of Monday Night RAW. I think that DB fans will be happy when this particular journey reaches its destination no matter how dysfunctional it may seem to be.”

    On Brock Lesnar’s beast mode: “Lesnar was back in nasty, beast mode (is there any other kind?) and he and his advocate Happy Heyman made their presence felt. I wish Lesnar’s contractual matters would allow him to appear on more RAW broadcasts as that would help in maximizing Lesnar’s earnings along with Heyman’s share of the take.”

    On the Elimination Chamber: “The Elimination Chamber scenario is a bit confusing as the main event, six man tag could have had much more drama around its presentation. The match itself wasn’t bad at all but for what they were fighting for it seemed under promoted.”

    On Wyatt Family and The Shield: “I was hoping for a little more from Bray Wyatt after his victory at the Royal Rumble. Nonetheless Wyatt had a really nice 24 hours and has separated himself from the pack.”

    “The ‘separation from the pack’ theory isn’t fool proof nor does it happen quickly. Hopefully, all the newer talents such as the Shield, Wyatts, Big E, etc will be fully rolling by WM31. That’s not to say that they can’t or shouldn’t make a contribution at WM30 but rather the point is that the process takes time and something that many younger talents and fans don’t have….patience.”

    Check out the complete blog online at JRsBarBQ.com.

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    • Matt Hardy Comments On CM Punk Quitting WWE

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    Full Story: CM Punk Quits WWE

    Former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy tweeted the following about the news of CM Punk quitting WWE this week:

    The news of CM Punk quitting WWE has been picked up by several major media outlets including Yahoo! and TMZ.com.

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    Natalya/Kidd In NYC Filming For Total Divas, Bobby Eaton Talks Health Issues

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    – Natalya and Tyson Kidd are in New York City today filming some material for the next season of WWE’s “Total Divas” reality show. Natalya tweeted the following:

    – Wrestling legend “Beautiful” Bobby Eaton recently spoke to long-time wrestling journalist Bill Apter recently about his health issues. You can watch their chat below:

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    • Press Release: Total Divas Season Two Premiere Set For March 16

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    The following press release was issued today:

    E! SETS “TOTAL DIVAS’” SEASON TWO PREMEIRE DATE FOR MARCH 16, 2014 AT 9PM ET/PT

    Blonde Bombshell And Feisty WWE Diva Summer Rae Joins The Cast Of E!’s Most-Watch New Series Of 2013, Documenting The Private Lives of The Biggest Female Names in WWE

    Sneak Peek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lrqphm8TZ1s

    Los Angeles, CA, January 29, 2014 – E!, WWE ® and Bunim-Murray Productions continue their unprecedented look inside the sports entertainment giant when season two of “Total Divas” premieres Sunday, March 16 at 9pm ET/PT leading into an all-new episode of “#RichKids of Beverly Hills.” Cameras will once again showcase the professional and personal lives of WWE Divas, Nikki and Brie Bella (WWE Divas “The Bella Twins™”), Nattie (WWE Diva “Natalya™”), Trinity (WWE Diva “Naomi™”), Ariane (WWE Diva “Cameron™”) and WWE’s newest Diva, Eva Marie™. In addition, blonde beauty WWE Diva Summer Rae™ joins the cast and gives viewers insight into her personal struggles as she makes her way to a coveted top spot in the Divas hierarchy. Between balancing a personal life, fighting for the spotlight, and maintaining romantic relationships, the Divas are up against the odds. However, their unique lifestyles bring them together in a bond of sisterhood like no other. Join the fun, fascinating and glamorous lives of E!’s “Total Divas” when the series returns with 10 all-new, hour-long episodes beginning Sunday, March 16 at 9pm ET/PT.

    As one of E!’s newest hit series, “Total Divas” averaged 836,000 viewers ages 18-49 and 1.3 million total viewers, making it E!’s most-watched freshman series since 2011. “Total Divas” was E!’s second-strongest original series of 2013 in the 18-49 demo after “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and ranked as cable’s #1 reality series in its Sunday 10-11pm timeslot this fall with viewers 18-34 and women 18-34.

    In the new season of “Total Divas,” the personal drama outside the ring continues as Nikki Bella’s break from boyfriend WWE Superstar John Cena® overshadows her twin sister Brie’s wedding planning. Nikki will have to decide if she wants to stay with John despite his refusal to get remarried or have children. Nikki and Brie aren’t the only Divas with marriage on their minds as Eva Marie must hide the fact that she has secretly married her boyfriend, Jonathan, unbeknownst to her family who are coming to her home for a visit. Wedding bells are also in the air for WWE Superstar John Uso® and Trinity, although they face opposition from Uso’s father, who would rather see him with a Samoan wife. Meanwhile, Nattie seeks advice from the ever vivacious Ariane on how to spice up her newlywed life.

    It’s no secret that summer is everyone’s favorite season so it should come as no surprise that “Total Divas’” newest starlet, Summer Rae, shined as brightly as her namesake when she made her WWE debut in April 2013 as the escort of sexy, fan-favorite WWE Superstar Fandango®. The New York born and North Carolina raised spunky blue-eyed vixen has quickly captivated the attention of the massive WWE Universe and is on a steady rise towards the top of the Divas Division. Outside of the ring, the former All-Star cornerback and team captain of the Lingerie Football League’s, Chicago Bliss, is a college graduate with a passion for dance and the Chicago Bears. The single lady is focused on her career, but even with her whirlwind introduction to the limelight, there may be one WWE Superstar that has caught her eye.

    Throughout the season, the women continue to climb the ranks in WWE with Eva Marie becoming a fierce competitor and fan favorite, Nikki reestablishing herself after her nearly career ending injury and Brie and Trinity positioning themselves as possible Divas Champion contenders. Nattie, however, isn’t thrilled when Summer Rae infringes on her fan base and screen time. The two women go head-to-head in the ring and behind the scenes as tensions rise. The season culminates with Brie Bella’s marriage to WWE Superstar, Daniel Bryan® and the women compete for a top spot, and the Diva’s Title, at WrestleMania.

    “Total Divas” is produced by WWE and Bunim-Murray Productions. Jon Murray, Gil Goldshein, Jeff Jenkins and Russell Jay are Executive Producers for Bunim-Murray Productions.

    Don’t miss the season two premiere of E!’s “Total Divas” on Sunday, March 16 at 9pm only on E!.

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    About E! Entertainment

    E! is the only global, multiplatform brand for all things pop culture. The network is currently available to 98 million cable and satellite subscribers in the U.S. Eonline delivers breaking entertainment news and in-depth coverage on television, movies, music, celebrities, fashion, beauty and lifestyle. One of the fastest-growing, most influential digital properties, Eonline is a leader in online video and mobile and a leading entertainment brand across social. Popular E! programming includes core franchises, “E! News,” “The Soup,” “Chelsea Lately,” “Fashion Police” and “True Hollywood Story,” as well as the network’s popular series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” “Total Divas,” “Hello Ross” and “Eric & Jessie: Game On.” Additionally, E!’s “Live from the Red Carpet” signature events keep fans connected to their favorite stars on pop culture’s biggest nights. E! is a network of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience.

    About Bunim/Murray Productions

    Bunim/Murray Productions is the leading producer of innovative entertainment content. The Emmy Award-winning company is widely credited with creating the reality television genre with its hit series The Real World (29 seasons for MTV). BMP continued to innovate with the first reality game show, Road Rules (MTV), in 1995; the first reality sitcom, The Simple Life (E!), in 2003; and the first reality soap opera, Starting Over, in 2003. Bunim/Murray’s programming includes Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Kourtney and Kim Take Miami and Total Divas (E!), The Real World and The Challenge (MTV), Project Runway, Project Runway All Stars and Under the Gunn (Lifetime), The Ruckers: Southern Royals (WE tv) and Bad Girls Club, Bad Girls All Star Battle, Love Games and Best Ink (Oxygen). Bunim/Murray Productions has also produced films, including Valentine Road (HBO), Pedro (MTV) and the Emmy Award-winning Autism: The Musical (HBO). Bunim/Murray Productions has launched additional entities including BMP Films, BMP Digital and BMP Latin. Based in Van Nuys, CA, Bunim/Murray Productions was founded in 1987 by Jonathan Murray and the late Mary-Ellis Bunim, who were inducted into the Television Academy of Arts & Science’s Hall of Fame in 2012. The company joined Banijay Group in 2010.

    About WWE

    WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 150 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Munich and Tokyo.

    Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

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    • Breaking News: CM Punk Quits WWE

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    Former WWE Champion CM Punk is taking an indefinite hiatus from WWE.

    Punk met with Vince McMahon on Monday before RAW and informed him of his decision to take time off. Punk’s WWE contract expires in July and has been very vocal about the possibility of leaving for good this summer. We’re told that his decision to leave is not due to an injury, but because he is unhappy with the handling of his character and the overall direction of the company.

    Punk had been scheduled to wrestle Triple H at WrestleMania, but is no longer expected to work the show and is no longer advertised for any upcoming live events. He’s stated in multiple interviews that his one remaining goal in WWE was to main event WrestleMania. In recent months it became clear that he was not going to be part of the main event this year. He’s also said to be very frustrated with WWE bringing in part-time wrestlers (The Rock, Brock Lesnar, Batista) and giving them main event programs instead of the guys who have been working full-time for years and giving the company everything they have.

    We reported on Monday that WWE had completely overhauled the script for this week’s RAW, which was not completed until an hour or two before the show went on the air. The rewrites were partially due to the huge negative reaction to the Royal Rumble pay-per-view, however it was CM Punk’s announcement to management that he was leaving that also caused a lot of the changes.

    There are some reports that Punk was scheduled to wrestle Antonio Cesaro on RAW in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match, which would have seen Cesaro defeat Punk with help from Kane. Punk was not backstage at RAW and he was not backstage at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings

    Punk has been working through several nagging injuries over the course of the last year and has overall been very unhappy with the reality that WWE no longer sees him as “the guy.”

    (Information from the Wrestling Observer was used in this report)

    WWE RAW Reaction (1/27): The “YES!” & The “NO!”

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    The Raw after the Royal Rumble saw action, matches set up for The Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View and more. Check out The YES! & The NO! of WWE RAW  Comment below and tell us your thoughts.

    Complete WWE RAW Results With Videos (1/27)

    WWE RAW (1/20)

    The Royal Rumble: Everyone who watched The Royal Rumble, or heard about it, know that the crowd was completely upset that the 10 or so unadvertised spots did not go to Daniel Bryan. Loud Boos directed at Rey Misteryo who was number 30, and Batista (who I will from now on refer to as #Bootista) who won the 2014 Royal Rumble were heard loud and clear.   I know this because, I was there. Yes I few out to the 2014 Royal Rumble in frigid Pittsburgh, PA to watch that Pay-Per-View live, and yes Daniel Bryan wasn’t scheduled to be in the Rumble, but not only did everyone want him in the thing, they wanted him to win. Congrats to the live crowd for making their voices heard. Hopefully this will induce change, because I dare the WWE to put on Batista vs Orton in the main event at WrestleMania XXX and not get booed out of the building.

     

    Triple H and Daniel Bryan Face to Face
    Triple H and Daniel Bryan Face to Face. YES!

    The Authority, Daniel Bryan
    With the largest story out of the Royal Rumble being Daniel Bryan not being in the Royal Rumble, WWE Raw kicked off right away with The Authority, and Daniel Bryan. Daniel talking about the #YesMovement and how he wanted to be in the Royal Rumble but The Authority wouldn’t let him.  Daniel Bryan then gets in Triple H’s face and demands to be in the Elimination Chamber Match. Triple H then brings out the shield to beat down Daniel Bryan.  Sheamus and John Cena make the save. I would have liked Raw to start with Daniel Bryan calling out The Authority, also I would have liked Daniel Bryan to beat the crap out of Triple H, the second The Sheild’s music hit. But for what it was, it was okay, and at least the segment didn’t end with Daniel Bryan being killed. It doesn’t happen often, but did you see Seth Rollins slip on his entrance? YES!

    Bad News Barrett Segment
    You know it’s funny, I was in Pittsburgh with 13 other insane wrestling fans, some who like me flew in for The Rumble, and one my friends does a great Wade Barrett impression, and he was hilarious. “I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news.”  I heard that BNB used to be a fixture of the JBL & Cole show, and he was hilarious. I’ve come to the realization, that there are three main reasons I HATE Bad News Barrett on WWE Raw. NO!

     

    What happened to this man? NO!
    What happened to this man? NO!

    Three Reasons I hate Bad News Barrett

    1. Yelling
    I know he’s in the arena, but I don’t think he needs to yell as much, I think it’s annoying. If he did it more soft spoken, even if it was backstage being shown to the crowd, it would come across better.

    2. Podium & Gavel
    The podium and gavel is just plain silly and stupid. Is he a judge? Is he a preacher?

    3. The Material
    So generic dising a local city, and their sports team. Wade Barrett can cut a great promo, we’ve seen it years ago in The Nexus and The Coree, why is he wasting time with cheap heat? Dumb!

    #BOOtista, Orton and Brock Lesnar, on Raw. NO!
    #BOOtista, Orton and Brock Lesnar, on Raw. NO!

    In-Ring Segment: Randy Orton, #BOOtista, Brock Lesnar & Paul Heyman
    I said it already once, but I dare WWE to put Randy Orton vs #BOOtista in the Main Event at WrestleMania XXX. Daniel Bryan chants ring though the arena, even though Daniel Bryan is not supposed to be involved with this segment. Brock Lesnar and Heyman come out to challenge Batista or Randy Orton, tonight on raw. But if you think you’re going to get a free Brock Lesnar match on TV, you must also believe the tooth fairy, was the one who gave you the five bucks under your pillow. NO!

    Dolph Ziggler vs. The Miz
    The battle of Cleveland as these two are locals, I couldn’t help wondering how WWE was going to screw both of them, being WWE loves to beat guys in their own hometown (See: Jim Ross). Dolph wins it, and maybe his punishment is over? Probably not. YES!

    WWE Tag-Team Titles

    Brock destroys the Rhodes Brothers
    Brock destroys the Rhodes Brothers. YES!

    New Age Outlaws (c) vs. Goldust & Cody Rhodes
    Some trash talking from The Road Dogg before this matche gets underway. I’m okay with NAO as the WWE Tag Team Champions. I’m assuming they will defend them at WrestleMania and lose it to a good team like The Usos.  Brock Lesnar comes out destroys  the Rhode’s brothers, which I was also okay with. YES!

      View Page 2 to find out more YES and NO from WWE RAW and our Overall Raw Rating

    *Spoilers* All 6 Elimination Chamber Participants Revealed

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    At Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings, Antonio Cesaro and Christian won qualifying matches to earn the final two spots in next month’s Elimination Chamber match.

    As reported earlier, Triple H also announced that The Shield will face The Wyatt Family at the PPV.

    Here is the updated card for next month’s WWE Elimination Chamber PPV:

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

    The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family

    Another Major Update On Sting’s WWE Debut

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    As reported earlier today, RF Video’s Rob Feinstein made a post on Facebook stating that Sting has signed with WWE in the past 24 hours. Feinstein says he received “a million emails” about the situation and provided this update regarding Sting’s status for WrestleMania and RAW the night after WrestleMania:

    “I got a million emails over the day and wanted to wait before I said anything more on the Sting situation. I see that my FB post has been all over websites today and I will stand by my story as the person who told me has never lied to me and is a good source. As I stated earlier today I do not think Sting will face Undertaker at Mania. I am certain that Taker is going to face Brock at mania and I know a little bit more but I don’t want everyone yelling at me for spoilers. Trust me Mania is going to be really good this year if it’s true what I have been told. Everything changes in this business so there is nothing that you should go out and bet your house on. I still think that Sting will not be at Mania and will be on Raw the following night and be tied into the Network. I guess we will all have to wait and see but I also think WWE will def tease Sting up until that weekend but again I think he will debut on Raw and only wrestle a certain huber of dates and maybe one MAJOR match at Mania in CA in 2015 and be part of the HOF.”

    *Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results (1/31)

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    Here are complete *Spoiler* results for Friday’s WWE SmackDown, taped Tuesday night from Toledo, Ohio:

    * JBL and Michael Cole are out for commentary.

    * SmackDown opens with a RAW recap of the main event segment from Monday’s RAW. The Shield’s music hits and they come through the crowd and enter the ring. Dean Ambrose says the Elimination Chamber is made for The Shield and one of them would walk out as WWE World Heavyweight Champion if they were involved in the match. Ambrose talks to Reigns about his record-breaking 12 eliminations at the Royal Rumble and it doesn’t matter that Reigns eliminated him and Rollins from the match.

    Ambrose says The Wyatt Family is the reason they are not in the Elimination Chamber match next month and they are going to wipe the The Wyatt Family off the face of the earth. Vickie Guerrero came out, followed by Triple H. Triple Hs says The Shield needs to get over what happened with the Wyatt Family on RAW. Roman reigns grabs the mic from Rollins and says The Shield doesn’t need Triple H’s approval. Triple H says asks the crowd if they want to see The Shield and The Wyatt Family go at it. This got a huge pop and Triple H announced that the two groups will square off at Elimination Chamber. 

    * Antonio Cesaro defeated Dolph Ziggler to quality for a spot in the Elimination Chamber match after hitting Ziggler with the Cesaro Swing and the Neutralizer.

    * The Shield vs. Sheamus, Daniel Bryan and Rey Mysterio is announced for later in the show.

    * Fandango with Summer Rae defeated Xavier Woods with R-Truth, Cameron and Naomi.

    * Christian vs. Jack Swagger in an Elimination Chamber qualifying match is announced for later in the show.

    * Ryback and Curtis Axel defeated TThe Prime Time Players. The Prime Time Players argued a lot during the match and Titus eventually walked out on Young. After the match, Young grabbed a microphone and asked whatTitus what he’s doing. Young told Titus that they’re like brothers. Titus said he’s tired of feeling like a loser and wants to be WWE Champion. He said Darren Young is dead weight and then brutally attacks him. Darren Young is left knocked out.

    * Christian defeated Jack Swagger to earn the final spot in the Elimination Chamber match next month. Christian got a big pop for his return and was sporting a new t-shirt. Christian got the win with a frogsplash. After the match, Zeb was furious with Swagger and berated him.

    * Kofi Kingston defeated Damien Sandow with the SOS.

    * Christian was interviewed by Renee Young backstage and talked about qualifying for the Elimination Chamber match.

    * Cody Rhodes defeated Road Dogg with a Disaster Kick. Goldust and Billy Gunn were at ringside and fought during the match. After the match, all four men brawled, with the Rhodes Brothers getting the best of it.

    * The Shield came out first for the main event. The Wyatt Family appeared on the big screen for a promo and hyped their match against The Shield at Elimination Chamber. Luke Harper actually spoke during the promo.

    * The Shield defeated Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and Rey Mysterio when Reigns hit Mysterio with a spear.

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