Top TNA Impact Wrestling star Magnus recently took to Twitter to reveal that he and former TNA Knockout’s Champion Mickie James, who were a couple in real-life, are no longer dating.
Magnus wrote the following:
Only tweeting this to prevent rumours and speculation: Mickie James and I are not an item anymore. No drama/bs, just different directions.
— Nick Aldis (Magnus) (@MagnusOfficial) October 14, 2013
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The official WWE website has released their “Five-Point Preview” for tonight’s edition of the show. In the preview, WWE.com confirms that the special guest referee for the Hell In A Cell main event between Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan, WWE Hall Of Famer Shawn Michaels, will be appearing on the show.
Regarding HBK’s appearance on RAW tonight, WWE.com wrote the following:
With WWE Championship Match special guest referee Shawn Michaels now confirmed by WWE.com to appear on Raw, what twists and turns lie ahead on the path to the place where rivalries are settled? WWE.com has five possibilities for Monday night’s Raw.
Check out the full preview online at WWE.com.
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-WWE is looking to fill yet another position in the company. This time, WWE posted a job opening for “Supervising Producer” who will be responsible for overseeing all production of original programming for the WWE Network. If interested, visit Careers-WWECorp.icims.com.
-WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross posted the following tweet on his official Twitter account today:
Heading to NYC today. Another adventure hopefully begins. One book closes & another opens. Life us about our 'today's,'
— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) October 14, 2013
SESCOOPS.COM reader Extreme Rising issued the following press release:
EXTREME RETURNS HOME WITH LIVE EVENT AT ARENA IN SOUTH PHILLY, PREMIERE TV SHOW ANNOUNCED, AND IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
Extreme Rising Pro Wrestling returns to live action Saturday, December 28th 2013 with their debut at The Arena located at the infamous corners of Swanson and Ritner in South Philadelphia. Doors open at 6pm, Bell time at 7pm. Tickets will go on sale Friday, October 25th at 12 noon eastern time at www.extremerising.com.There will be more information, talent confirmations, and matches to be announced soon.
VIDEO PROMOTIONAL LINK: http://youtu.be/l-qd-mMxZZs
Extreme Rising Pro Wrestling has inked a deal with a local television station to premiere their weekly, broadcast TV show beginning on January 1st, 2014 into Philadelphia, Bucks County, South Jersey to the shores, and Northern Delaware. Full details on the television show forthcoming.
On October 3, 2013 Extreme Rising underwent some behind the scene changes and reorganization that will improve and enhance the development and advancement of the wrestling promotion. Steve O’Neill will now officially head all aspects of the promotion.
There will be more news and information released on the Extreme Rising live event Saturday, December 28th 2013, and the Extreme Rising TV show that premieres January 1st 2014 in the coming days and weeks. Stay up-to-date on the Official Facebook page
www.facebook.com/extremerising and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ExtremeRising
To close, Extreme Rising is also happy to announce and welcome SLICK’S GRAPHIC’S into our “extreme family”. Slick’s is the official promotional printer for signs, vehicle wraps, decals, lettering, and much more for Extreme Rising. Slick’s is located at 1309 S. Pennsylvania Avenue in Morrisville, PA 19067 and can be reached by phone at 215-494-3294. www.slicksgraphics.com
The goofy mixed-martial-arts challenge match between CM Punk and actor Jason David Frank (aka The Green Power Ranger) is back in the headlines following Frank’s recent appearance at the New York Comic Con. During a 20th anniversary panel, Frank spoke about the challenge made to Punk to fight in a legitimate mixed-martial-arts contest back in July.
The following is a quote from Frank about the issue, which he spoke about at the aforementioned Comic Con panel:
“Let’s get that going. I love CM Punk, he’s a really nice guy. But he did say in his panel that he would fight me and you can’t say that in the fighting world if you don’t mean that you’d fight me. Let’s get a contract going!”
The following are highlights of a recent Miami Herald interview with WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan:
On if he was more nervous proposing to Brie Bella or working at WrestleMania: “Oh, I was way more nervous to pop the question, way more nervous to pop the question. You would think it would be the opposite, in front of 70,000 people, going out there in your spandex, but absolutely not. Popping the question was way more nerve-wracking.”
On if he thinks the Total Divas reality show will help women’s wrestling: “I hope it does. As of now, I don’t know where it’s at because the audiences are so different, but I would like to think it’s going to bring more female fans to WWE to watch the divas because the divas are really good at what they do. So I’m hoping that cross-section starts coming over. That would be great.”
On working in his first Hell In A Cell match: “Hell in a Cell is one of the most brutal matches that you can do in WWE. I’ve never been in one. So I’m going to go out there and do it once and probably only once [Bryan chuckles]. I don’t think most of the guys who’ve been in Hell in a Cell matches ever really want to go do it again. A lot of times the top guys end up doing multiple Hell in a Cell matches, but they’re [rough]. Every WWE superstar does want to do it once just to experience it.”
Check out the complete interview online at MiamiHerald.com.
View screenshots at 24Wrestling.com (link opens in new window):
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2K Sports has announced a new Undertaker “Streak Mode for the new WWE 2K14 video game (pre-order here from WWEShop.com):
In nearly three decades of WrestleMania, there is one record that stands alone: Undertaker’s legendary undefeated streak. Now, we’re paying homage to The Deadman’s unprecedented run at the Grandest Spectacle in Entertainment with WWE 2K14’s brand-new Streak Mode, part of the 30 Years of WrestleMania experience.
Within the Streak Mode, you’ll have the option to either defend Undertaker’s legendary streak, or try your hand at defeating it. Find out how each option works below, then scroll down for screenshots of the game mode dedicated to The Phenom himself, Undertaker.
DEFEND THE STREAK
Choose whether to use Undertaker or Undertaker (Retro)
Defend The Phenom’s legacy in a non-stop, slobberknocker-style contest
Raise your score by defeating as many Superstars and Legends in a row as you can
Upload you results and scores online to prove how dominant you are
DEFEAT THE STREAK
Choose any Superstar or Legend on the WWE 2K14 roster
Select Undertaker or Undertaker (Retro)
Face off against The Deadman upon the Grandest Stage of Them All
Try to defeat Undertaker and his arsenal of special abilities seen only inside this mode
Show off to the rest of the WWE Universe by uploading your results and high scores online
Here’s a video preview of the new Streak Mode, courtesy of SmackTalks.org:
– WWE is running a storyline that NXT Superstar Xavier Woods created an online petition last week urging the WWE Universe to sign and demand that “The Authority” #BringBackBigShow immediately. John Cena, Zack Ryder and the Bella Twins are among the WWE stars who have signed the petition and encouraged their Twitter followers to do so as well. For more information, visit WWE.com.
– WWE issued the following announcement on Monday announcing the company’s next presentation of quarterly financial results:
STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that it will report its 2013 third quarter results on Thursday, October 31, 2013, before the opening of the market. The Company’s Chairman and CEO, Vincent K. McMahon, and senior management will host a conference call beginning at 11:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
All interested parties are welcome to listen to a live web cast that will be hosted through the Company’s web site at corporate.wwe.com. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 855-993-1400 (toll free) or 630-691-2763 from outside the U.S. (conference ID for both lines: WWE). Please reserve a line 15 minutes prior to the start time of the conference call.
The earnings release and presentation to be referenced during the call will be available at corporate.wwe.com. A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after the conference call concludes, and can be accessed on the Company’s web site.
– The 10th annual Ringside Fest is set for October 26th in New York City at Caroline’s on Broadway, with Daniel Bryan, AJ Lee, Rob Van Dam and Kaitlyn all scheduled to appear. For more details, visit Ringsidefest.com.
– WWE executive Stephanie McMahon will return to her alma matter of Boston University later this month to deliver a “master class” lecture titled “The Business of Branding: Being Your Own Brand.” This will take place on Thursday, October 24th at 4 PM.
– Mick Foley posted his own list of the Top 10 Former Wrestlers on his Facebook, with Chris Nowinsky coming in at #1. Foley wrote:
1) CHRIS NOWINSKI – Yes, this is going to seem like an odd choice at #1 for many, given his relatively short in-ring career, but the work Chris has done with Boston University’s CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF TRAUMATIC ENCEPHALOPATHY has been of incalculable benefit to countless lives.”
This week on Because Wrestling, we’re back to the dirtsheet grind!
As we reported over the weekend, Bray Wyatt injured his leg at Saturday’s WWE live event from Providence, Rhode Island.
Wyatt appeared at Sunday’s live event in Philadelphia, but did not wrestle. He sat in his rocking chair as Rowan and Harper defeated the Prime Time Players. After the match, Wyatt had to be helped to the back by Rowan and Harper.
After being checked out by WWE doctors, it’s believed that Wyatt suffered a badly bruised calf muscle. F4Wonline.com reports that he will be out of action for up to a month.
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com.
In this entry, JR talks about WWE’s need to develop new main event talent – and why the company should go “back to basics” with their booking:
“With the overall lack of main event depth in WWE these days, now would be the perfect time to get someone on a roll…attempt to get them hot and see if the individual can connect with the audience. One can always audible out of it but this matter can’t be determined in a few weeks no matter how sage like some feel that they may be in determining such.”
“It’s a process that is largely determined by the live audience’s reaction over time.”
“All sports, or entertainment, fans want to support the ‘stars’ and ‘stars,’ IE heroes, and all have similar traits. They win more than they lose, they somehow eventually overcome when the odds are the greatest against them and they never quit. All these traits endears them to the audience. Fans can identify with winning. Loses become significant moments and not every other week occurrences.”
“50/50 booking helps NO one.”
“Those trying to re-invent the ‘booking’ wheel and who refuse or simply ignore basic psychology and human emotions are foolish or naive or…gasp… egomaniacal.”
“Box office receipts and PPV numbers should convince any one who professes that the fine line between good and evil need not exist.”
As always, you can check out JR’s amazing line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.
– The following is an early preview for tonight’s WWE RAW, which takes place live from St. Louis, Missouri:
After tonight’s Raw taping, WWE will tape Smackdown and Main Event in Kansas City at The Sprint Center.
– Over the weekend, The Shield’s Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns made history as they became the 5th longest-reigning WWE tag team champions in history. By crossing the 147-day mark, they are now chasing Team Hell No for the next spot on the longest-reigning list. Here are the other top tag team title runs in WWE history:
* First Look at the New WWE COMIC BOOK – See All 4 Alternate Covers for Issue #1
Mick Foley’s new WWE comic book, which is being published by PaperCutz, will have its first issue published on December 11th. The first comic book will feature 4 alternate covers, featuring John Cena, CM Punk, Mark Henry and Triple H. Here is the promotional synopsis for the new series, which is being written by WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley:
“WWE© Hall of Famer Mick Foley™ brings us an all-new adventure straight from the world of WWE’s powerful, ongoing clashes. It all starts with a fierce battle between WWE Champion John Cena and Mark Henry, but quickly turns into all-out chaos! Soon virtually every WWE Superstar faces off in a no-holds-barred Brawl to End it All – but what has caused the wrestlers to virtually go berserk? Can Vickie Guerrero and Booker T manage such chaos, or will Mr. McMahon have to step in? Featuring CM Punk, Fandango, Sheamus and more!”
-As a bit of an update on the Bray Wyatt injury situation, he did appear at the WWE live event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as scheduled. However, Wyatt did not actually wrestle in a match. Instead, he sat at ringside in his rocking chair as Luke Harper and Erick Rowan went on to defeat The Prime Time Players in a traditional tag-team match.
-Also at the WWE live event in Philadelphia on Sunday night, WWE Hall Of Famer Bob Backlund was in attendance. Backlund was spotted signing autographs and taking pictures with fans, all-the-while staying in character, during the intermission portion of the show.
For a complete report from the WWE live event in Philly from Sunday night, check out the main page.
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The following are results from the WWE live event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event was held on Sunday, October 13, 2013.
-R-Truth & Tons Of Funk def. 3MB. The show opened with R-Truth coming out and hyping up the crowd. He then called for some backup, which led to Brodus Clay and Tensai coming out. This was a fun comedy match, with the babyfaces going over after R-Truth hit his finisher for the 1-2-3.
-Damien Sandow def. Tyson Kidd. Sandow came to the ring and cut a promo talking about how he won the Money In The Bank briefcase in Philly. He claimed to be the uncrowned champion and then issued an open challenge. That led to Kidd coming out to accept. The match was back-and-forth until Sandow won via pinfall.
-Natalya & Naomi def. Nikki Bella & Eva Marie. The fans got to vote for the stipulation and chose a Dance Off. As Natalya and Naomi were dancing, they were attacked by Marie and Bella, which led to the match. In the end, Natalya picked up the win for her team by applying the Sharpshooter.
-The Great Khali def. Alberto Del Rio via Disqualification. Due to the DQ, Del Rio retained his World Heavyweight Championship. The DQ came when Del Rio used a steel chair on Khali. After the match, Sandow nearly cashed in his Money In The Bank briefcase, but was beat up by Khali instead.
–Intermission– (Bob Backlund was present and signing autographs and taking pictures with fans during intermission, all the while staying in character.)
-Zack Ryder def. Big E. Langston. Decent pop for the finish, as nobody seemed to see it coming. Langston dominated nearly the entire match but was rolled up by Ryder out of nowhere for the clean pinfall victory.
-Luke Harper & Erick Rowan def. The Prime Time Players. Bray Wyatt, as noted, suffered a calf injury during Saturday’s live event in Providence. Whether or not they altered this match because of that is unknown, but he did come to the ring with his Wyatt Family. He sat in the aisle in his rocking chair as Harper and Rowan defeated Darren Young and Titus O’Neil.
-CM Punk def. Curtis Axel & Paul Heyman in a Handicap Match. Before the match, Heyman cut a promo telling fans they would get to witness history as he was teaming up with Axel for a no-DQ Handicap Match. Punk also cut a promo talking a bit about the history of his feud with Heyman. The finish came when Punk hit Heyman with a kendo stick and then hit Axel with his GTS for the pin.
-TNA Impact Wrestling is advertising Hulk Hogan as appearing at their upcoming “Bound For Glory” pay-per-view, which takes place next Sunday night, October 20th.
-According to online indications, tickets for the entire second row of ringside seats near the entrance ramp for the upcoming TNA Impact Wrestling television tapings in Baltimore, Maryland are still unsold. Apparently you can still purchase up to 14 seats next to each other in the second row.
-The Frank Shamrock special that aired on Spike TV on Thursday night, which features Frank patching up his differences with his adopted brother and former WWE Superstar Ken Shamrock, is now available online at Spike.com.
Related News: Huge Backstage Update On Hulk Hogan’s Wrestling Future
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-Advertisements for the WWE live event in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on December 7th currently list John Cena appearing as a special guest.
-Former WWE manager Don Callis celebrates his 49th birthday today. Callis was born on October 13, 1964.
-Former WWE Diva Debra Marshall (aka Debra McMichael) and former WWE Superstar Charles Wright (aka The Godfather) will be appearing at Kowloon’s in Saugus, MA. on November 16th to sign autographs, take pictures and take part in a Q&A.
Several Storyline Spoilers For Monday’s Edition Of WWE RAW
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-As noted in previous articles, Bray Wyatt appeared to suffer a calf injury during his six-man tag-team match on Saturday night’s WWE live event in Providence, Rhode Island. A fan captured the following photo, which is very blurry and hard to make out, but reveals that Wyatt left the arena with the use of crutches:
-WWE Superstar John Cena, who as reported previously will be making his in-ring return for WWE at the October 27th “Hell In A Cell” pay-per-view, recently tweeted about the rumors of his return being a possible swerve. Cena tweeted the following:
I am not a goose, face, cow, decoy, or stepping stone. I am #JohnCena @WWE this is your 2 week notice, get ready, in 14 days WE RUN S***
— John Cena (@JohnCena) October 13, 2013
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The following are results from the WWE live event in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. The event was held on Saturday, October 12, 2013.
-The Usos def. The Real Americans in the opening match.
-Sami Zayn def. Bo Dallas in a battle of WWE NXT wrestlers.
-Dean Ambrose def. The Miz and Kofi Kingston in a three-way match to retain his WWE United States Championship.
-The Big Show comes to the ring and Brad Maddox tells him he will give him a “one day contract” to compete against the WWE Tag-Team Champions, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns.
-Big Show def. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns when he hit the Knockout Punch on Rollins and pinned him.
-Santino Marella def. Brad Maddox.
-Fandango def. Justin Gabriel in an entertaining match that the crowd seemed to enjoy.
-Ryback def. Dolph Ziggler.
-Daniel Bryan def. Randy Orton in the main event of the evening. WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T once again served as the special guest referee for the match. The fans had the ability to vote on a stipulation for the match, and chose for the match to be held under Street Fight rules.
As noted recently, WWE Superstar and leader of The Wyatt Family, Bray Wyatt, suffered an injury during a six-man tag-team match at the non-televised WWE live event in Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday night.
The match, which featured The Wyatt Family vs. The Prime Time Players and R-Truth, saw Wyatt chasing Darren Young around the ring, and then bumping awkwardly into the guard rail outside of the ring. According to live reports, Wyatt was carried back to the dressing room by Erick Rowan and Luke Harper, and immediately examined by WWE medical personnel.
According to a new report, Bray Wyatt suffered some sort of calf injury, and not a knee injury, to his right leg. While there aren’t a lot of specific details available at this time, the injury is apparently not a serious one.
Related News: Even More Details On Bray Wyatt’s Calf Injury
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-As previously reported, WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley will have WWE cameras present at his comedy show in Long Island, New York on November 17th. Apparently, the footage WWE is shooting is for a new documentary that is scheduled to be released in 2014. Foley noted on Twitter that in addition to the November 17th show, his show in New York on November 3rd will also have cameras present to film footage for the documentary.
-WWE is working on a new “Shawn Michaels WrestleMania Matches” DVD and Blu-ray set, which is reportedly scheduled for a WWE release in either February or March of 2014. According to HBK’s official Twitter account, he shot interviews for the DVD-set while he was in town for WWE RAW last Monday night.
-The following is a new interview with WWE Superstar Ryback. In the interview, Ryback speaks to members of the Abu Dhabi media, including comments about how he feels working with Paul Heyman in WWE is going to take him to the next level. He also talks about how he dislikes the internet.
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-Ted DiBiase Jr. worked his first match since leaving WWE on Saturday night for the Family Wrestling Entertainment (FWE) iPPV from Brooklyn, New York. DiBiase, who defeated Colt Cabana, cut a heel promo prior to the match. DiBiase noted that he “didn’t need WWE” and that he was a self-made millionaire. He said showing up for the FWE iPPV was the worst mistake of his life.
-Former WWE Superstar Batista recently noted on his official Twitter account that filming has wrapped for Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Batista tweeted the following:
Anywayzz…Peace everyone!! Work calls..Been quite a journey over here in the Uk. Wrapping it up soon. Another dream ream realized! #onelife
— Dave Bautista (@DaveBautista) October 10, 2013
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-WWE Superstar The Undertaker and his wife, former WWE Diva Michelle McCool, were in attendance at Saturday night’s HBO boxing pay-per-view fight between Timothy Bradley and Juan Manual Marquez.
-WWE Divas The Bella Twins held a “Pink Party” on Saturday night at the Vanity Supper Club in Providence, Rhode Island to raise breast cancer awareness. The Bella Twins posted the following photo on their official Instagram account from the party:
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-The horror movie “Self Storage,” which features former WWE Superstar and ECW original Tommy Dreamer, is currently the number three most-watched film on all of Netflix following its’ premiere on their “instant viewing” section earlier this week. The film is based around a party that is held in a closing self storage facility that holds sinister secrets.
-Former WWE Superstar Carlito suffered a pretty bad cut during his match with Tommy Dreamer at Saturday night’s FWE iPPV. Carlito received a tetanus shot after the match and had the wound cleaned, turning down a visit to the local hospital.
-The Village Voice recently interviewed independent pro wrestling star Colt Cabana about his favorite 15 pro wrestling songs of all-time. Fans interested in checking that out can do so online at VillageVoice.com.
Several Storyline Spoilers For Monday’s WWE RAW Revealed
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