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Jake Roberts Wants To Teach Wrestling Psychology & Talks About His Book

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WWE Legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts recently spoke to Pro Wrestling Powerhouse Radio. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

His Upcoming Book: “I’ve written a book. I’ve got 600 pages into a book, actually. I just started into the WWE, so that tells you that the book is going to be pretty thick. Instead of going with a book the weighs 50 lbs, we’re going to break this into three parts…a trilogy type of thing.”

Wanting to Teach Wrestling Psychology: “I’d love to do that, but it takes a lot of foot work…and my feet don’t move that fast anymore, man. So, that’s an idea that I’d love to do. I would love to share the knowledge that I have. You know, and it’s actually a choice and something I should be doing regardless. I’ve communicated the knowledge I have over the years and helped teach a lot of great talent that are no longer available. I’d like to be sharing what I know. I’d like an opportunity in the WWE to help their talent…I know they need it.”

New X-Division Champion, AJ Styles & Madison Rayne Return, Final Resolution Matches

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The following are highlights of last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling:

– Austin Aries defeated Chris Sabin to become the new TNA X Division Champion.

– AJ Styles returned to Impact in a serious of segments where Rocktar Spud traveled to Styles’ home in Georgia to reclaim the TNA World Heavyweight title. After a confrontation between the two, Styles still retained possession of the belt.

– Former TNA Knockouts champion Madison Rayne returned.

– Ethan Carter III, Zema Ion, Gunner and Chavo Guerrero captured “Feast or Fired” briefcases in the main event. The contents are a TNA World Title shot, Tag Title shot, X Title shot, or pink slip firing.

– The following matches were set up for next week’s “Final Resolution” edition of Impact:

* TNA World Title Tournament Finals: Magnus vs. Jeff Hardy in a “Dixieland Obstacle Course (Cage Match with Ladders)

* Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode (Best of 3 Falls Match)

* Knockouts Champion Gail Kim & Lei’D Tapa vs. ODB & Madison Rayne

*SPOILERS* For The Next Several Weeks Of Impact Wrestling

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Taping Results For 12/13

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The following is a non-spoiler match listing for this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown, which was taped on Tuesday night, December 10, 2013 in Portland, Oregon. The show will air on Friday, December 13, 2013.

– Daniel Bryan vs. Luke Harper & Erick Rowan [Handicap Match]
– The Real Americans vs. Goldust & Cody Rhodes [Non-Title Match]
– Mark Henry vs. Damien Sandow
– The Bella Twins vs. AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka
– Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns vs. The Usos
– Ryback vs. Big Show
– Alberto Del Rio vs. Kofi Kingston

Check out full spoiler results for this week’s SmackDown on page two …

WWE Statement On Teenager Who Killed 5 Year Old Sister With Wrestling Moves

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WWE issued the following statement today regarding teenager Armstrong Desvallons pleading guilty to negligent homicide for killing his 5-year-old half-sister, Viloude Louis, by using pro wrestling moves:

“WWE supports Judge (Andrea Price) Janzen’s summation that the 13-year-old boy absolutely knew that he was hurting his 5-year-old little sister. Therefore, it is illogical to conclude that the brutal and ultimately fatal beating of a 5-year-old little girl by a teenager could be confused with imitation of WWE moves seen on TV.”

CNN reports that the boy will serve 3 years in a juvenile prison. He will get credit for the time he has already served in jail.

WWE Surveys Fans About Which Superstars Should Be In Main Events In 2014

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WWE sent out the following survey on Thursday asking fans which Superstars they want to see featured in main events in 2014.

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Thanks to SEScoops.com correspondent Noah Mark for sending this in.

Possible *Spoiler* For Sunday’s WWE TLC Main Event

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On Tuesday night, WWE taped the 2013 Tribute To the Troops special, which will air on December 28th, almost two weeks after WWE’s TLC pay-per-view.

We heard from a few fans who were in attendance last night that World Heavyweight champion John Cena did not have the World Heavyweight title or the WWE Championship with him. Randy Orton did not appear at the show.

While this is does not mean anything definitive about the result of Sunday’s Unification match, title changes have been ‘spoiled’ before when champions appear at TV tapings without their belts.

*Spoilers* WWE Tribute To The Troops Tapings Results

Ken Shamrock Returns To Pro Wrestling, CM Punk In New Music Video, More

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– Former WWE Superstar Ken Shamrock made a return to pro wrestling during the “Amo del Hexagono” event on December 7th in Costa Rica. Former WWE Superstars MVP, Sean Waltman, Carlito and Tommy Dreamer also worked the event.

Shamrock’s return came when he interrupted Carlito’s post-match celebration after winning the 1WS World Championship. Shamrock attacked Carlito and put him in the ankle lock before challenging him to a future title match.

– WWE Superstar CM Punk and other celebrities appeared in a recent music video for Less Than Jake’s “My Money Is On The Long Shot” single. Fans interested can check that out online at Fuse.tv.

  • News On Ken Shamrock Possibly Returning To WWE, CM Punk To Retire?!
  • Backstage Update On Sting’s Future With TNA

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    As far as Sting’s TNA future is concerned, he is advertised to face Ethan Carter III at the TNA live event in Huntsville, Alabama on January 16th, which would be after his current TNA contract expires.

    It’s being said that Sting may simply be working a few additional dates with the company to allow them time to properly write him out of the storylines. At the same time, there is a decent possibility that he will sign on for another year with the company under a special agreement that has him working a limited schedule again.

    The impression within TNA is that Sting will remain in the company due to the fact that they are booking their future with him in the mix.

    Backstage Update On WWE Trying To Sign Sting For WrestleMania XXX

    (Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

    Bobby Roode On TSN’s “OTR”, Lineup For TNA Live Events In Philly & Lond Island

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    – TNA star Bobby Roode is scheduled to be a guest on TSN’s “Off The Record with Michael Landsberg” in Canada at 5pm on Thursday.

    – TNA has announced the following lineups for their non-televised live events in Philadelphia on December 27th and Long Island on December 28th:

    Bully Ray vs. Mr. Anderson
    Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode
    The BroMans vs. Eric Young & Joseph Park
    Austin Aries vs. Chris Sabin
    Lei’D Tapa vs. Velvet Sky
    Ethan Carter III vs. ???

  • Top Former TNA Knockout Shows Up At WWE Show (PHOTO)
  • Backstage News On The Status Of A Potential TNA Sale

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    All of the discussions about a TNA sale have apparently gotten cold in the past two weeks.

    Having said that, as recent as a couple of weeks ago, the lead player in the game, who is apparently a major celebrity (not Billy Corgan) was still talking as if he was interested in buying the company provided the price was legitimate and the sale was for complete ownership.

    Ricardo Rodriguez Training To Become A WWE Superstar At Performance Center

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    Former WWE manager Ricardo Rodriguez continues to post tweet updates on his training at the WWE Performance Center. Rodriguez tweeted these two on Thursday:

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  • News On Three-Day WWE Tryout At Performance Center, Hulk Hogan In Las Vegas

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    – Hulk Hogan will be doing a meet-and-greet with fans at the Tristar Sports Memorabilia in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, December 20th and Saturday, December 21st. For more information, visit Facebook.com/tristarvegas.

    – WWE trainer Bill DeMott recently posted the following tweet on his official Twitter account regarding a three-day tryout at the WWE Performance Center beginning on Thursday:

  • WWE Has Huge Plans For Roman Reigns – Find Out What They Are!
  • Jim Ross Blog: If WWE Will Sign AJ Styles, Dolph Ziggler, WWE Commentary

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

    The #1 Thing Wrong With WWE Commentary: ” My ‘issue’ with today’s wrestling commentary, in general, is the lack of documenting what one’s seeing in the ring to the degree that as a viewer that I can ‘feel’ it therefore better emotionally invest in it. That’s ultimate in story telling in my humble opinion. Nonetheless, talented talkers like Cole and Layfield do as they are instructed to do, which is actually a great philosophy for one to follow if they care about job security, and who doesn’t? If one cashes their companies checks, then do what the company wants.

    The game has changed, by and large, at the announce tables of pro wrestling which adds another log to the fire as to why I feel that I’ve called my last match. My style and today’s trend of broadcasting likely isn’t a compatible fit….and that’s not a bad thing.”

    Dolph Ziggler’s Position In WWE: “Is WWE “punishing” Dolph Ziggler? No. If WWE wanted to ‘punish’ Ziggler they would simply not use him on TV and allow him to fade into obscurity. More fans should use their common sense on this one. Dolph is hugely talented and, generally, athletes who are on Ziggler’s level overcome any perceived obstacles. The key is to not check out and to keep turning heads.

    If WWE Will Sign AJ Styles “Will WWE sign AJ Styles? I’d have zero clue on that one but I would say it’s a long shot at best. Not because AJ isn’t an outstanding talent, because he is, but I get the feeling WWE wants to create new stars and those new stars are going to come from the WWE Performance Center exclusively.”

    WWE Issues Statement Regarding Philadelphia Not Getting WrestleMania 31

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    WWE recently issued a statement to ABC 6 in Philadelphia about the city failing to get the bid for WrestleMania 31 and WrestleMania 32.

    “While Philadelphia expressed a great interest in hosting WrestleMania in 2015 and 2016, the fact is the city did not submit a formal proposal because the facilities necessary to host ancillary events weren’t available. Philadelphia remains a strong market for WWE in all aspects of our business.”

    As noted, WrestleMania 31 will be held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

  • Backstage News On Surprises Planned For WrestleMania XXX
  • Kofi Kingston Speaks On Becoming A Dad, Physical Style In WWE & More

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    WWE Superstar Kofi Kingston was recently interviewed by The Telegraph in Australia to promote WWE’s return to the country in August of 2014.

    Kingston spoke about becoming a dad eight months ago when his son was born, as well as how physical WWE is. “It is very, very physical and you do get beat up,” said Kingston.

    “I’ve had torn cartilage in my rib, seven staples in my head, I’ve had surgery on both my elbows and I have to ice my knee all the time or it just swells up. There is a lot of intense training that goes into it – in and out of the ring. You have to maintain a physique make sure you do cardio.”

    Check out the complete interview online at DailyTelegraph.com.au

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  • Photos: Jillian Hall Falls At Her Boyfriend’s House

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    Former WWE Diva Jillian Hall recently tweeted the following photos of her face after falling down stairs in her boyfriend’s home. She wrote:

    “My head is throbbing but did at least avoid getting stitched.. Darn those stairs!!”

    Nikki Bella Tells John Cena She Wants A Family (Video), WWE/Anti-Bullying Rally

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    – WWE Superstars Sheamus, Darren Young and Titus O’Neil, along with WWE Diva Alicia Fox, hosted an anti-bullying rally on Wednesday afternoon at the Hillside Youth Center in Fort Lewis, Washington. The company is in the area for the annual “Tribute To The Troops” special, which takes place on Thursday evening.

    – The following is another Diva-Dirt clip from this Sunday’s season one finale episode of Total Divas. The clip features Nikki Bella telling John Cena her plans on having a family together.

  • John Cena And Nikki Bella Making Out Outside Of WWE (PHOTOS)
  • Kaitlyn’s Fiancee Arrested In 2011 For Major Steroid Ring Bust In Connecticut

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    A little background information on PJ Braun, the pro bodybuilder and supplement entrepreneur who recently got engaged to WWE Diva Kaitlyn, he was arrested on March 28, 2011 in a big steroid and drug bust in Danbury, Connecticut.

    Officers found Percoset, Testosterone, Decadurabolin, Halotestin and Proviron, four of which are anabolic steroids, one of which is a widely circulated pain killer, and Braun was nailed with a variety of possession charges as a result.

    For the offense, Braun received probation and community service following a stint in a drug rehab program.

  • Photos Of WWE Diva Kaitlyn With Her Fiancee PJ Braun

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • Goldberg/WMXXX Update, Note WWE Tribute To The Troops, Michael Cole

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    – Apparently WWE’s recent Vintage Collection show featuring Bill Goldberg was done because the company still has interest in bringing him back for a match at WrestleMania XXX, and promoting his name through the show was a way to keep him fresh in the minds of the WWE viewing audience.

    – WWE announcer Michael Cole recently posted the following tweet, which contains an Instagram link to a photo from inside the hangar where they are filming the WWE Tribute To The Troops special on Thursday evening. Make sure to check back here at the website on Thursday evening for full spoilers of the Tribute To The Troops show.

    Latest On Goldberg vs. Ryback At WMXXX & Other WrestleMania 30 Surprises

    [Partial Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

    WWE Continues Battle Over Fandango Trademark, Recent WWE Attendance Figures

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    – There continues to be a legitimate battle over the trademark for Fandango. WWE tried to trademark the name for use for a pro wrestler (Johnny Curtis), but Comcast trademarked it for their movie ticketing website, Fandango.com.

    – The following are some recent WWE attendance figures:

    December 6th in Stockton, California drew approximately 4,500 fans
    December 7th in Sacramento, California drew approximately 7,500 fans
    December 7th in Vancouver, British Columbia drew approximately 7,000 fans
    December 8th in Spokane, Washington drew approximately 3,500 fans

  • Ryback Talks About Why He Hates The Internet (VIDEO)

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • WWE Changes Advertising, Several Top Stars To Miss Final RAW Of 2013?

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    WWE has again changed their advertising for the December 30th RAW television taping in Richmond, Virginia and the live event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada that same night.

    For the non-televised event in Toronto, WWE is now advertising John Cena, Randy Orton, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show and Dolph Ziggler. In fact, Christian has been added as a special referee for the scheduled Cena vs. Orton match that night.

    For the RAW television taping the same night in Richmond, WWE is now advertising The Wyatt Family, The Shield, Mark Henry and Daniel Bryan.

    If these advertisements are accurate, then some of the biggest WWE Superstars mentioned above will not be appearing on the final RAW television show of 2013.

  • Backstage News On Major Surprises Planned For WrestleMania XXX

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • WWE Changing Things Up For 2014 SummerSlam?, Details On Venue Change

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    As noted, WrestleMania 31 will be in Santa Clara in 2014. As a result, the annual WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, which is generally hosted in Los Angeles at the Staples Center, could see a venue and location change to the east coast.

    With WrestleMania 31 on the west coast, SummerSlam, which is viewed within WWE as the second largest annual event, is now rumored for Madison Square Garden in New York City in 2014.

    Additionally, the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view in 2015 is rumored to be held in either the Staples Center in Los Angeles or the Honda Center in Anaheim.

  • Backstage News On Planned Surprises At WrestleMania XXX

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • Betting Odds Reveal Possible Outcomes For Sunday’s WWE TLC PPV

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    According to online betting odds, which recently have been a pretty decent indication as to who is going to win pay-per-view matches, the following are the favorites for Sunday’s WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs show:

    – John Cena favored to defeat Randy Orton
    – The Shield favored to defeat CM Punk
    – The Wyatt Family favored to defeat Daniel Bryan
    – Big E. Langston heavily favored to defeat Damien Sandow
    – Natalya favored to defeat AJ Lee

    Make sure to check back here at the website this Sunday for the absolute best live results coverage of the WWE TLC pay-per-view.

  • WWE To Create A New Unified Title?, Update On Surprises At WMXXX

    [Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

  • Mark Henry Planning Retirement, Video Of Naomi’s JET Magazine Photo Shoot

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    – WWE Superstar Mark Henry is apparently telling friends that he is going to wrestle for two more years, when his current contract is set to expire, and then he wants to retire from in-ring competition and work with children in urban communities in some form or fashion.

    – WWE has added the following video footage of WWE Diva and Total Divas star Naomi’s JET Magazine photo shoot:

  • PHOTOS Of The Bella Twins Throwing A Party With WWE Stars

    [Partial Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]