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Jim Ross Q&A: Interest In TNA & MMA, Angle vs. Lesnar In A Shoot, Wyatt/Jake Roberts

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

On if TNA offered him a job with full control, would he take it?: “No…not at this time. Zero interest. I’m moving onto other things of interest.”

On Bray Wyatt’s promo skills reminding him of Jake “The Snake” Roberts: “Wyatt grew up in the business so I’d assume he studied many. He’s a student of the game.”

On who would win an amateur wrestling match in their prime: Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar?: “Hard to say, depends on everyone’s health. Both at their best, it’s hard to pick against a Gold Medalist.”

On the possibilities of becoming a mixed-martial-arts announcer: “Time will tell. I’m interested but not sure if any MMA companies are. I’m sure it would be fun if it were to occur. I’m a big, MMA fan especially UFC.”

Check out more JR Q&A at his official website, JRsBarBQ.com.

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Final Rating For This Week’s “Go-Home” Edition Of WWE RAW

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WWE RAW on Monday, September 30th scored a final cable rating of 2.68, for the WWE Battleground “go-home” edition of the show. The 2.68 final draw marks a pretty significant decrease from last week’s 2.81 cable rating.

While you could point to the strong numbers from Monday Night Football, as well as the baseball playoffs, there is no real positive spin that can be put on the rating for this week’s show, which was the final efforts from RAW to convince fans to purchase Sunday’s less-than-stellar Battleground show.

RAW on Monday averaged 3.58 million viewers, doing hours of 3.61 million, 3.53 million and 3.62 million.

Huge *SPOILERS* & NEW Matches For Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV [>>]

The Rock Confirms He’ll Go From Filming “Hercules” To “Fast & Furious 7”

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Part-time WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently confirmed the rumors that he will be jumping from filming one movie to the next in a new tweet posted on his official Twitter account on Tuesday. When asked by a fan if he will be going straight from filming “Hercules” to the latest “Fast & Furious” film, The Rock simply replied:

According to the Internet Movie Database, filming for “Fast & Furious 7,” has already begun. The IMDB website also notes that the film will be released on July 11, 2014. All of the regulars from the Fast franchise have apparently signed on, including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson and The Rock. Also scheduled for the film are action-movie stars Jason Statham and Kurt Russell.

Follow The Rock on Twitter @TheRock.

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TNA Announces Tag-Team Gauntlet Match For “Countdown To Bound For Glory” Special

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TNA Impact Wrestling issued the following on Tuesday:

IMPACT WRESTLING FANS GET BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS DURING “COUNTDOWN TO BOUND FOR GLORY” AIRING ON SPIKE TV SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

UPDATE: Exclusive LIVE Gauntlet Match announced for the “Countdown to Bound For Glory” preshow! Winning team earns a shot at the Tag Team Championship later that night during the “Bound For Glory” Pay-Per-View

TNA is partnering with Spike TV for a second year to bring fans behind the scenes for “IMPACT WRESTLING’s” biggest night of the year in a one-hour live special, “Countdown to Bound For Glory,” on Sunday Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT. TNA’s “Bound For Glory” Pay-Per-View (PPV), now in its ninth year, airs live from San Diego and across the globe on Sun, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. ET.

“Countdown to Bound For Glory” will feature:

*An exclusive “Bound For Glory” match
*Highlights of the “BFG Series” leading to the main event between TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray and “BFG Series” winner “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles
*Live backstage interviews, including social integration where fans will have the opportunity to have questions answered live on the air by TNA Superstars
*Unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to “Bound For Glory” weekend events, including Fan Interaction and the induction of Olympic Gold Medalist and TNA Superstar Kurt Angle into the TNA Hall of Fame

Exclusive match announced for the “Countdown to Bound For Glory” pre show!

TAG TEAM GAUNTLET MATCH
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian vs Joseph Park and Eric Young vs The BroMans vs Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez

The winning team advances to the “Bound For Glory” Pay-Per-View event for a shot at the World Tag Team Championship against James Storm and Gunner!

Huge TNA Bound For Glory PPV *SPOILERS* + Update On Hulk Hogan’s TNA Future!

Top 50 WWE Tag Teams, SmackDown Rating, Fake Primo Twitter Account

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– WWE.com has published a list “re-ranking” the 50 Greatest Tag Teams in WWE history. Here is their list of criteria:

  • Only WWE teams were eligible.
  • Teams were rated only on their accomplishments while in WWE
  • Eligibility began with the first recognized World Tag Team Champions, Luke Graham & Tarzan Tyler, who won the titles on June 3, 1971.
  • Rankings were based on everything from longevity to cultural impact

– WWE Superstar Epico of the new Los Matadores tag team tweeted on Tuesday that Twitter user @PrimoWWEColon is not his cousin, Primo.

In related news, Los Matadores are now on Twitter @WWELOSMATADORES. Their mascot, El Torito, can be followed @WWEELTORITO.

– The 9/27 edition of WWE Smackdown averaged 2,631,000 viewers, up slightly from the previous week.

Mysterio At Performance Center Today, Nash’s FWF Return, Dusty Rhodes Comic

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-The latest Mark Trail comic strip, which was released today, featured a character named Dusty Rhodes.

-WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio posted the following on his official Twitter account today, revealing that he is currently training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida:

SESCOOPS.COM reader Kevinadman sent along the following:

TV Wrestling Star Kevin Nash At Brick Elks Lodge This Sat. 10/5

He’s a former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion… a member of some of the biggest groups in pro wrestling such as The New World Order and The Clique… set a record for the fastest World Heavyweight Title victory (seven seconds)… he’s the seven-foot “Big Sexy” Kevin Nash, and he will make his first ever Jersey Shore appearance for popular pro wrestling promotion Funkdafied Wrestling Federation this Saturday night October 5th at 7:35pm when FWF returns to their favorite Jersey Shore venue, the Brick, NJ Elks Lodge (2491 Hooper Avenue, just south of Route 70 and the Brick Plaza, minutes from the Parkway).

Plus this show will feature an FWF Heavyweight Championship match made at the last Ocean County show, as “Bounty Hunter” Johnny Ringo will finally get the opportunity he demanded, as he will face popular champion The Atomic Dog. And in another championship match coming out of the last Ocean County show, the veteran duo of Right To Party (Mike Dennis & “The Love Machine” Nicky Oceans) will once again challenge FWF Tag-Team Champions The 2 Rude Dudes (“Corrupted” Corey Havoc & “Rampage” Rogers).

There will also be appearances by FWF Cruiserweight Champion Fast Eddie, Team R.I.O.T. (Big Jeff Noyze & Vinny Cenzo), T.N.T, Lightning Bolt Johnson, “Mr. Entertainment” J.D. Smoothie, Slayer, “The White Urkel” B. Fehrm, Jersey Shore lunatic Slayer, “Ice-Fire” Steve Zapf, “Big 80’s” Donnie Victory, managers Captain Johnny Kool and Savannah, and more.

Tickets are priced at only $21 for adults and $19 for kids & seniors, and are available on-line at
www.funkdafiedwrestling.com
or by calling the FWF Box Office at (732) 725-1704
All major charge cards are accepted, and group rates are available. Remaining seats, if any, will go on sale at the door one hour before bell time.

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WWE Announces $295 Undertaker Statue Via New Toy Partnership (Photo)

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WWE has revealed that their recent “cryptic” tweets were to promote a new line of “sculpted and hand-painted” statues featuring WWE icon The Undertaker. Through a new licensing agreement with McFarlane Toys, a limited run of 850 foot-and-a-half tall statues of The Undertaker will be released on December 6th for $295. Here’s the official announcement from McFarlane Toys:

MCFARLANE TOYS LAUNCHES NEW WWE® ICON SERIES COLLECTIBLES

Limited-Edition WWE Superstar The Undertaker® Statue to Release December 2013

October 01, 2013

McFarlane Toys and WWE announced today a new licensing agreement to produce the first-ever WWE limited-edition collectible statues. The WWE ICON Series will include both current WWE Superstars and Legends.

Fans can look forward to all the statues featuring authentic WWE memorabilia, which are highly limited in production. Select statues will also feature a limited run of authentic WWE Superstar and Legends signatures. Each WWE ICON statue will be created, developed and designed by Todd McFarlane and his award-winning McFarlane Toys design group, in conjunction with WWE, and will be meticulously sculpted and hand-painted to a fully realized likeness.

For its first statue release, McFarlane Toys has chosen one of the most iconic WWE Superstars ever, The Undertaker. A fan favorite and multiple-time WWE Champion and World Heavyweight Champion, The Undertaker’s accomplishments have cemented his place among the greatest in WWE history.

The statue depicts The Undertaker, in amazingly authentic detail, with the enigmatic character that makes him a WWE icon. The Undertaker statue stands over 17.5-inches tall, with a special base that includes LED spotlights, a plaque highlighting some of The Undertaker’s historic accomplishments. WWE fans will be able to own a piece of history, as each statue will feature a piece of the ring skirt from The Undertaker’s Inferno match against WWE Superstar Kane® from the February 22, 1999 edition of Monday Night Raw®.

The Undertaker statue is limited to only 850 pieces, and each one is individually and sequentially numbered. As an added bonus, each statue will include a Certificate of Authenticity hand-signed by the internationally acclaimed artist and creator of McFarlane Toys, Todd McFarlane.

The limited-edition collectible will retail at $295 and will be available on the McFarlane Toys online store and WWE Shop starting Friday, December 6, 2013. A limited quantity of statues will be available through Diamond Select Retailers.

Stay tuned to www.mcfarlane.com for more info on this statue, along with news on all the awesome products from McFarlane Toys.

* The UNDERTAKER Training At The WWE PERFORMANCE Center – Full Details

WWE Releasing New Line Of Electronics & Mobile Accessories

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WWE® Home with New Products by Sakar

DALLAS, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Fall Toy Preview — Leading youth electronics manufacturer Sakar International showcased its new line of officially licensed WWE themed electronics, mobile accessories and other products, today at the Toy Industry Association’s Fall Toy Preview in Dallas.

Featuring fan-favorite Superstars The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Big Show, CM Punk®, Ryback®, John Cena®, Kofi Kingston® and CJ Parker(TM), the new products let WWE fans bring the excitement home and show off their allegiance to their favorite characters. The products are part of the licensing deal and the full line will be available soon at major toy retailers.

The new WWE products include:

– The Vivitar Camelio tablet app kit, a WWE-themed ‘personality kit’ that allows users to customize the 7″ Android tablet with their favorite WWE Superstars. Each kit includes a case, as well as a special code to unlock branded content, such as WWE wallpapers, widgets, music and books.

– Three-piece WWE Adventure Kits, each with a digital camera, binoculars and a flashlight.

– Character flashlights with wrist strap and mini LED flashlights with carabineer clip.

– A WWE stylus and universal 7″ portfolio-style tablet case, sold separately.

“WWE is a global phenomenon, with millions of fans in more than 150 countries who tune in to watch events in 30 languages,” said Liza Abrams, VP of Licensing for Sakar. “These products will make the perfect holiday gift for legions of WWE fans of all ages.”

To learn more about the new WWE line from Sakar, visit the Sakar Booth #1201 at the Toy Industry Association’s Fall Toy Preview today through October 3 at the Dallas Market Center/World Trade Center in Dallas, Texas.

For more information about other Sakar products, visit www.sakar.com. For more information about WWE, visit https://www.wwe.com/.

Cena Shows Support To Susan G. Komen Efforts, Sytch On Live Podcast Tonight

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-Despite being unable to appear on television, WWE Superstar John Cena is still showing his support for the current WWE/Susan G. Komen partnership via his official Twitter account. Cena tweeted the following on Tuesday morning:

“Rise Above Cancer” With WWE’s Special Edition Pink Merchandise

-WWE Hall Of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch will be appearing live on the Shining Wizards podcast tonight. Sytch will be answering questions from the official Facebook page for the podcast, as well as taking live phone calls from fans. For more information on the show, including how to tune in tonight, visit ShiningWizards.com.

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WWE RAW Social Media Score & Backstage Fallout Video For This Week

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The Monday, September 30th edition of WWE RAW drew a social media score of 223,059, according to Trendrr.tv. That number marks an increase of five percent from last week’s score, which was a season-low 212k.

RAW has been scoring below the 2013 yearly average of 282k for the past six straight weeks.

Speaking of this week’s RAW, the official WWE YouTube channel has added the latest edition of the RAW “Backstage Fallout,” which features storyline-driven interviews with R-Truth, CM Punk and Kofi Kingston.

Check out this week’s RAW “Backstage Fallout” directly below:

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Crazy New TNA Podcast With Bully Ray & Jeremy Borash In Las Vegas Now Online

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-In what is being described as one of the most chaotic TNA Podcast’s in history, Bully Ray took Jeremy Borash to Las Vegas from a storyline standpoint on this week’s show.

Speaking of the podcast, Jeremy Borash promoted it by writing the following on his official Twitter account on Monday:

A debaucherous trip to Vegas with @REALBully5150, Dixie/AJ feedback, Bad Influence and more on the next #ImpactPodcast coming tomorrow!

Fans interested in checking out the latest TNA Podcast can do so online at TNA2Go.com.

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Jim Ross Blog: Rhodes Family, Punk-Heyman, Los Matadores

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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 Rhodes Family: Great example of less is more on Raw w/ Dusty Rhodes soundbyte promo. Perfect example if maximizing one’s minutes on TV. Dream is gifted plus his tag Tean w/ Dic Murdoch was one of the best duos ever. You Tube them.

Rise Above Cancer: Bravo to WWE for working with the Susan Komen Foundation to find a cure for breast cancer. My wife lost her Mom to this disease earlier this year so this is a cause close to our hearts.

“Rise Above Cancer” With WWE’s Special Edition Pink Merchandise

Los Matadores: Looks as if the new duo of Los Matadores and their mascot El Torito might make a nice, kid’s attraction w/ ample merchandise ideas. TBD.

CM Punk & Paul Heyman Thought both CM Punk and Paul Heyman stole the show on Raw Monday night. What they did/said overshadowed everyone else on the final Raw before Sunday’s PPV.

As always, you can check out JR’s amazing line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

WWE Hall Of Famer In New Sci-Fi Lucha Libre Film, Curtis Axel Turns 34 Today

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-Current WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel (Joe Hennig) celebrates his 34th birthday today. Axel was born on October 1, 1979.

-WWE Hall Of Famer Mil Mascaras, who is the uncle of WWE Superstar and current World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, will be starring in a new Sci-Fi Lucha Libre film. The film, which is called “Mission,” is currently searching for crowdsourcing. The official synopsis for the film reads:

“In this sci-fi adventure, “Mr. Personality” will have to go into a dangerous and remote jungle that serves as a den for mysterious aliens invading Earth in order to destroy it. “Mission” will feature werewolves, robots, spiders, jungle, missionaries, Aliens, spaceships … And wrestling, wrestling and wrestling!”

For more information, visit Indiegogo.com.

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Chris Jericho To Sing On Michael Jackson Tribute Album, Forbes Looks At Bray Wyatt

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– Chris Jericho will be singing the classic Michael Jackson song “Dirty Diana” on an upcoming metal tribute album to the late King of Pop. The album, “”Thriller – A Metal Tribute To Michael Jackson” hits stores on October 22nd. Form ore information, visit Amazon.com.

Forbes.com has an interesting article up looking at WWE Superstar Bray Wyatt. Author Cedric Mohammad writes:

“Wyatt is the possible culmination of what I call the Dissatisfaction era which finds CM Punk (‘The Voice of The Voiceless’) and Daniel Bryan (the Underdog) as co-leaders.”

“But Wyatt can go further because the juxtaposition is not just to that of the popular ‘good guy’ character (John Cena) or abusive corporate power (the McMahon Family) but rather to an entire epoch leaving so many of us behind. He’s competing with society and culture not the preferences of a Big Business.”

“What makes Wyatt an enigma is that the dissatisfaction which his character, music and message tap into can come from a variety of sources: economic recession, technological advance or cultural decay. Even the political malaise of a government shutdown gives Bray Wyatt fertile recruiting ground.”

Vince’s Return To WWE TV, Colter Talks Government Shutdown & Los Matadores

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– In recent weeks, WWE has billed Stephanie McMahon as an “owner” of WWE. This is being done to set up an eventual showdown with her father, WWE CEO Vince McMahon.

It’s been rumored for months that the “Best for Business” storyline will culminate at WrestleMania XXX with a Triple H (or a wrestler representing him) will square off against a wrestler hand picked by Vince McMahon.

– As seen on Monday’s RAW, WWE has released special pink versions of their most popular t-shirts to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness month. To buy a “Rise Above Cancer” pink WWE t-shirt, visit WWEShop.com.

– WWE re-tweeted this message from Zeb Colter, talking about the United States Government shutdown and how it affects the new Los Matadores tag team:

* Storyline Plans For The WWE Championship After Sunday, Early HELL IN A CELL Plans

Kofi Reacts To The Wyatt Family, Olé Chant, Battleground Theme

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– The official theme song for Sunday’s WWE Battleground pay-per-view is “The Mighty Fall” by Fall Out Boy featuring Big Sean.

– WWE Developmental wrestler Sami Zayn has tweeted a reaction to the “Olé!” chants that fans have been chanting at the new Los Matadores tag team. Zayn, who popularized the chant while wrestling on the independent scene, tweeted last night:

– After his showdown with The Wyatt Family on Monday night’s RAW, Kofi Kingston tweeted:

Los Matadores Invited To SmackDown, WWE Battleground News

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– Vickie Guerrero has invited WWE’s newest tag team, Los Matadores, to tonight’s Smackdown tapings.

– At one point, there was talk of Dusty Rhodes wrestling at Battleground alongside his sons, Cody and Dustin. Management decided against the idea, and Dusty will instead be in the corner of his sons as they take on WWE Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins of The Shield.

– Here is WWE’s “Rise Above Cancer” video that aired on Monday’s RAW. WWE is once again partnering with the Susan G. Komen foundation to spread awareness about Breast Cancer Awareness month.

WWE 2K14 Universe Mode Preview (Video), Rumored Battleground Matches

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– With WWE Battleground just a few days away, we’ve got news on a few potential matches that could be added to the card. As recently as this weekend, there was talk of the following matches taking place on the pay-per-view:

  • Kofi Kingston vs. Bray Wyatt
  • Curtis Axel vs. R-Truth for the  Intercontinental Championship

There are currently 6 matches announced, including one match on the online Kickoff Show.

Updated Card For Sunday’s WWE Battleground Pay-Per-View

– 2K Sports has posted a new video showing off the improvements in the Universe Mode of the upcoming WWE 2K14 video game. Check out the video below, featuring commentary from developers Cristo Kyriazis and Aubrey Sitterson:

Details On What Happened After RAW Went Off The Air On Monday Night

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Despite two matches being scheduled as post-show dark match main events for this week’s edition of WWE RAW in Biloxi, Mississippi, no matches took place after the camera’s stopped rolling on Monday night. For those wondering how the live audience was sent home after the television portion of the evening wrapped up on Monday, here’s what went down.

WWE Superstar CM Punk came out to make the save for Daniel Bryan. This led to both Ryback and Curtis Axel running down to assist Randy Orton. As the heels starting gaining the advantage again, The Uso’s and Dolph Ziggler made a run-in to help out the babyfaces. All of the faces performed their finishing moves on the heels to send the fans home happy.

For those wondering what happened before the camera’s started rolling on Monday’s RAW, check out the WWE Superstars taping results, which are up on the main page right now.

*SPOILERS* For SmackDown, WWE Battleground Updates + Undertaker’s RETURN!

Mickie James Speaks On Her Current TNA Status, Comparisons To AJ Lee & More

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The following are highlights from a recent interview with former TNA Knockout Mickie James:

On her current status with TNA: “I mean I really don’t know. I’m not at liberty to say. I’m sure people can figure it out.”

On the difference in TNA running Impact Wrestling on the road and in Orlando: “Obviously there’s a huge difference. When we were in Orlando, you had vacationers but typically we had the same audience, the same hardcore audience that would come to every taping. I mean that was a cool factor but now being on the road, it’s different, the fans feel like they’re part of the show because it’s in their hometown, they’re gonna get a chance to get seen on TV ya know. I think it’s a great difference. You can see the energy of the show has changed, watching on TV and live, it transforms you as a performer. You feed off it I think.”

On the comparisons between her character in WWE in 2005 and the present-day AJ Lee character: “You know I’ve heard that and I’ve seen that. I feel like they’ve done it a bit different which is good because obviously you don’t want to do it the same.I did get a chance to see her segments with Stephanie backstage and things people have Tweeted me whether it’s mashups or different things. It’s a cool thing. Obviously we did something right the first time or you wouldn’t want to do it again with a different angle.”

Check out the complete interview online at Facebook.com/theinsidenetwork.

Mickie James Headed BACK To WWE? WWE Battleground Updates + Undertaker’s RETURN!

Updated Official Lineup For Sunday’s WWE Battleground Pay-Per-View

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Several new matches and stipulations were added to the WWE Battleground event on Monday’s “go-home” edition of RAW. WWE Battleground emanates from the First Niagra Center in Buffalo, New York this Sunday, October 6, 2013. Below is an updated look at the official lineup for the first ever Battleground pay-per-view.

Vacant WWE Championship
-Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan

World Heavyweight Championship
-Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Rob Van Dam*

WWE Divas Championship
-AJ Lee (c) vs. Brie Bella

-CM Punk vs. Ryback
-Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns**

WWE Battleground Kickoff Show
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Damien Sandow

* – The Del Rio vs. Van Dam rematch will be contested under “Battleground Hardcore Rules.”

** – Dusty Rhodes will be in the corner of Cody & Goldust. If the Rhodes Family loses, all three men will never be allowed to work for WWE again. If they win, Cody and Goldust get their jobs back

Make sure to visit SESCOOPS.COM this Sunday night for the absolute best live results coverage of the WWE Battleground pay-per-view. The coverage will begin at 7:30pm E.T. with the WWE Battleground Kickoff Show, and will continue throughout the entire duration of the pay-per-view. Until then, stop by the SESCOOPS.COM Facebook Page and/or the SESCOOPS.COM Twitter Page to share your predictions for this Sunday’s pay-per-view!

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Big Handicap Match Set For SmackDown, Cena Says He Misses Being On The Road

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-WWE announced on Monday’s edition of RAW from Biloxi, Mississippi a big main event for this Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown, which will be taped on Tuesday night at the Baton Rouge River Center Arena in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In a three-on-one handicap match, WWE Superstar Big Show will battle the established trio of The Shield – Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.

-Currently sidelined WWE Superstar John Cena posted a new tweet on his official Twitter account on Monday alluding to the fact that he misses being on the road with WWE. Cena spoke about the fact that he is working his butt off to get reacquainted with his “old friend.” Cena wrote the following tweet, which contained a link to a photo of the open road, the “old friend” he was referring to:

Really need to get re acquainted with this old friend @WWEUniverse @WWE working my #twerkspace off 2b #evenstronger

Huge *SPOILERS* For Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV + Cena Returning To WWE SOON [>>]

Los Matadores Debut On RAW With Little Person Mascot, Final SmackDown Rating

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-The new WWE tag-team Los Matadores, formerly known to WWE fans as Primo and Epico, made their official WWE television debut on Monday’s edition of RAW from Biloxi, Mississippi. Their new individual names are Fernando and Diego. Additionally, they debuted alongside a new bull mascot named El Torito. Torito is a little person who has worked as a pro wrestler in the past in Mexico under the ring name Mascarita Dorada.

-The Friday, September 27th edition of WWE SmackDown scored a final cable rating of 1.89, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 1.89 final draw marks a decrease from the previous week’s 1.93 cable rating. This week’s show drew 2.631 million viewers, which was actually an increase from the previous week’s 2.602 million viewers.

HUGE *SPOILERS* For Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV — CLICK HERE!

Rhodes Family Match Confirmed For Battleground, Trish Stratus Gives Birth

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It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that at WWE Battleground this Sunday on pay-per-view, both Cody Rhodes and Dustin “Goldust” Rhodes will have an opportunity to earn their jobs back with WWE in a match against the current WWE Tag-Team Champions, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. However, if the Rhodes brothers lose the match, which will also feature their father, WWE Hall Of Famer Dusty Rhodes, in their corner, they will never be able to work for WWE again.

Speaking of WWE Hall Of Famers, Trish Stratus officially gave birth to her baby boy, Maximus, on Monday. Maximum was born at a reported 8 pounds and 3 ounces.

Huge *SPOILERS* For This Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV — Click Here!

(Spoilers) WWE Superstars Taping Results For This Week

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WWE taped matches for this week’s WWE Superstars prior to the live WWE Battleground “go-home” edition of RAW from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi on Monday night. The following are quick-match results from the taping.

-Rob Van Dam defeated Curt Hawkins via Pinfall. Van Dam was said to be super over with the fans in Biloxi. RVD picked up the victory via pinfall after hitting his Five Star Frogsplash finisher on Hawkins.

-Damien Sandow defeated Justin Gabriel via Pinfall.

HUGE *SPOILERS* For This Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV — CLICK HERE!