Home Blog Page 2637

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

13

– 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

3

– 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

8

– 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

11

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

8

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

11

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!

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

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

13

-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

50

-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

13

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

4

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!

Ziggler vs. Sandow Set For Battleground Kickoff Show, Bella/Bryan Engagement Note

3

It was announced on Monday’s live edition of WWE RAW, the “go-home” show for Sunday’s WWE Battleground event, that there will be another “Kickoff Show” prior to the pay-per-view. The match announced for the “Kickoff Show” is a singles match between Dolph Ziggler and Damien Sandow.

Also revealed on RAW was the story we reported this weekend, that WWE Superstars and Total Divas co-stars Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella got engaged. The real-life engagement was revealed during a backstage segment with The Bella Twins, where WWE Superstar Randy Orton came in and warned Bella to schedule the wedding carefully because he is going to hurt Bryan.

Make sure to visit SESCOOPS.COM this Sunday night for the best WWE Battleground pay-per-view live results coverage, which will begin at 7:30pm E.T. with the aforementioned Battleground Kickoff Show.

HUGE *SPOILERS* For Sunday’s WWE Battleground PPV + Bryan/Bella Engagement Pics

WWE Superstars To Wear Pink Gear On RAW For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

8

WWE issued the following on Monday:

WWE goes pink with Susan G. Komen

WWE and Susan G. Komen are expanding their joint “Rise Above Cancer” campaign to include all WWE Superstars and Divas wearing pink ring gear starting tonight on Monday Night Raw. The campaign will continue throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness month with WWE Superstars and Divas wearing customized “Rise Above Cancer” t-shirts to help raise awareness and funds for Komen. WWE will donate to Komen 20 percent of the retail sales price of all specialty “Rise Above Cancer” merchandise sold today through December 31 on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events.

WWE will also offer co-branded bracelets and a “Rise Above Cancer” hat, headband and wristband set, inspired by WWE Superstar John Cena®, who conceived of the partnership last year and continues to be an avid spokesman for Komen.

To support Komen’s mission, WWE will utilize all its assets, including TV and pay-per-view broadcasts, live events, PSAs, in-arena, digital and social media to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved. Throughout the month, the announcer table, entrance ramp and ring skirts will be co-branded and the middle ring rope turned pink to promote the fight against breast cancer.

“WWE Superstars and WWE Divas are providing an important public service by reaching millions of WWE fans – women and men – with breast cancer education and information, while raising funds that keep our work vital,” said Dorothy Jones, VP of Marketing. “We’re grateful for WWE’s commitment to this cause, and to WWE fans for their enthusiastic support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.”

“I am proud that WWE’s partnership with Komen has expanded to include all WWE Superstars and Divas,” said WWE Superstar John Cena. “WWE’s global platforms combined with the full force of our roster will bring critical awareness for this devastating disease.”

Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Last year, the WWE Universe raised $1 million for Komen during its month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. In addition, WWE has supported Komen through its “Make Mom Proud” campaign as well as participation in Race for the Cure® events throughout local communities.

ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research, and funds community outreach programs, public advocacy and global programs. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. For more information about Susan G. Komen, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org/wwe or call 1-877GOKOMEN.

Several KEY Segments For RAW Revealed In GREAT DETAIL — Click Here!

Jim Ross Blog: Battleground PPV Build, Orton vs. Bryan, Rhodes Family On RAW

1

The following are highlights from a recent online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On the build to WWE Battleground: “Interesting to see if WWE can ignite a fire tonight on Monday Night Raw as it relates to motivating PPV buyers to invest in WWE Battleground. It’s tonight or never.”

On Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan: “Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton needs some rocket fuel added to their fire especially on the WWE champion side of the flame. Just one guy’s opinion. Their PPV bout has high expectations. Should be stout…bell to bell.”

On the Rhodes Family on RAW: “Seeing the Rhodes Family on Raw interests me. I’m enjoying their personal issue storyline that feels fresh. Let Dream talk….for old time sake.”

Check out the complete blog online at JRsBarBQ.com.

Several KEY Segments For RAW Revealed In GREAT DETAIL — Click Here!

Absent WWE Star Possibly Being Repackaged, WWE ’13 Raw Simulation, Snitsky Wrestling In Canada

34

– WWE creative writers are contemplating repackaging Wade Barrett and giving him a strong push. The English grappler has not appeared on television since last month, following multiple losses to Daniel Bryan.

– The official YouTube account of WWE has released a WWE ’13 video simulating an episode of Raw. This week, a Money in the Bank Ladder Match and United States Championship Fatal 4-Way highlight the show. Appearances by “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Goldberg are teased.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2UrG9nRI08

– Former WWE Superstar Gene Snitsky has been announced to face Kory Kincaid and JJ Sanchez in a Handicap Match on October 12 in Selkirk, Manitoba, for Canadian Wrestling’s Elite. Click here for event details.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Divas Championship Match Announced For Battleground, Rob Van Dam’s Most Extreme Moments

2

– The official website of WWE announced Monday afternoon that Divas Champion AJ Lee will defend her title against Brie Bella at this Sunday’s Battleground pay-per-view event.

Previewing the match, WWE writes, “With the full attention of Brie Bella — who is no doubt eager to prove that she’s more than a “cheap, interchangeable, expendable, useless woman,” to quote the champion — focused solely on her, will the mercurial AJ Lee be able to back up her brazen words? Or will WWE’s black widow find herself trapped in a web of defeat as Brie begins her second reign as queen of the mountain?”

– What are the most extreme moments in Rob Van Dam’s career? Find out in the latest edition of WWE Top 10.

– Natalya, Darren Young and Titus O’Neil participated in a WWE Community Health event today in Biloxi, Mississippi, as they met an inspirational family. Click here to view a group photo the WWE Diva posted on Twitter.

History Of Hogan & Dixie’s Rocky Relationship, TNA “Ethan” Promo Video, Brooke

10

– Thursday’s taped episode of Impact Wrestling will feature another face-to-face confrontation between Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter in what could be Hogan’s final appearance for the promotion. To hype the angle, the official TNA website has published a “video history” of Hulk & Dixie’s rocky on-air relationship. [View Here]

Since this week’s Impact Wrestling episode is all about Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter facing off in the ring, TNA’s website has been pushing a lot of videos about their past together to build to the angle, which may end up being Hogan’s final appearance for the company.

– Former TNA performer Brooke Hogan was recently interviewed by Athens Online and said she’s been in Athens, GA to film a” paranormal reality series” called, Weird America.

“I’m actually personally interested in this show because I have a little bit of history with a psychic background, kind of a sixth sense-type thing,” Hogan said. “I’ve had a few different experiences in my life that have made me a little bit more curious, and I want to find out more about it.”

She also mentioned that she’s been in Nashville, Tennessee recording new music.

– TNA has published the following video hyping that “Ethan” is coming to Impact Wrestling:

There is some speculation that the Ethan that’s coming to TNA is independent wrestler Ethan HD, who wrestles for Championship Wrestling From Hollywood. While we can’t confirm that Ethan HD is headed to TNA, he’s certainly playing into the rumors. Last Thursday, the night the first “Ethan Is Coming” video aired on TNA Impact Wrestling, Ethan HD tweeted:

“…and I’m just sittin’ here whistlin’ Dixie.”

 

John Cena Participating In Ad Campaign For Kraft, WWE Has Controversial Video Quickly Removed

4

– Kraft Foods Group Inc. has announced a new advertising campaign for its Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters beverage featuring John Cena, as well as baseball star David Ortiz, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and basketball star Stephen Curry.

The athletes will be featured on specially marked packages of Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters with codes that will allow consumers to play online games, including thumb wrestling with the WWE Superstar.

Additional details on the promotion are available here.

– It was reported Sunday that a video had surfaced on YouTube from WWE’s “Presentations Skills” class at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, where developmental wrestler Buddy Murphy made a disturbing reference to children being murdered. The controversial video quickly drew the attention of WWE as they had it removed from the video-sharing website within three hours of the report through a copyright claim.

Touting his multiple personalities, Murphy had said,

“See that guy walks through the door, he’s upstairs, doesn’t have a smile on his face, that’s me too. The guy that sits in the locker room and stares a hole down the wall, and you’re wondering what he’s thinking, he’s going to go home and murder my kids, that’s me too.”

“But, this is what you want. This is what you want. Well just remember this; you might get what you want, but you don’t always get who you want.”

John Cena Advertised For Upcoming MSG Event, WWE Remembers Cousin Luke, Latest WWE en Espanol

1

– A WWE live event will be held at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, December 26, the venue’s official website announced. John Cena is advertised for a “special appearance” at the event. Also advertised are Big Show, The Shield, and World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m.

– As reported yesterday, Gene Petit, who appeared as Cousin Luke for the World Wrestling Federation, has passed away. The official WWE website has published an article remembering the late grappler.

“It was so much fun when I was in WWE,” said Petit in an interview several years ago. “The connection that Hillbilly Jim, Uncle Elmer and I had with the fans was just amazing. I loved every minute of it. It was like a down-home party wherever we appeared. I wasn’t in WWE for a very long time but I think I did make my mark there!”

– This week’s edition of WWE en Espanol is now online.

WWE Looks Back At The Five Wrestlers Who Beat Bill Goldberg, Damien Sandow Promotes Tonight’s Raw

30

– Next week, WWE will release a DVD and Blu-ray highlighting the career of Bill Goldberg, Goldberg – The Ultimate Collection. He is perhaps best known for his 173-0 undefeated streak in World Championship Wrestling in 1998. In anticipation of the video release, the official WWE website has published an article looking back at the five wrestlers who hold the distinction of having pinned Goldberg in singles matches.

All five individuals were world champions. They are Kevin Nash at the 1998 Starrcade pay-per-view event, Bret Hart on the October 25, 1999 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Booker T on the July 24, 2000 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Scott Steiner at the 2000 Fall Brawl pay-per-view event, and Triple H at the 2003 SummerSlam.

To access WWE.com’s article, click here.

– Promoting tonight’s Raw in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Damien Sandow spoke to SunHerald.com. The Money in the Bank winner says WWE currently has a “pre-Wrestlemania feel.”

“Things are starting to heat up. It’s one of the most volatile times in the WWE. You’ve got Triple H and Randy Orton against Daniel Bryan, Stephanie McMahon against the Rhodes family. It has a feel of being on the ledge. Who knows what will happen when we get to Biloxi? I’m looking forward to it,” said Sandow.

Sandow began his professional wrestling career in 2001 and was trained by WWE Hall of Famer Killer Kowalski at the Chaotic Training Center in Massachusetts, which he dubs “the Harvard of pro wrestling schools.”

“I use a lot of Killer Kowalski’s influences in the ring that I didn’t know until I got to the WWE,” said Sandow. “I think that’s pretty cool.”

Full Content Listing For Next Week’s Goldberg WWE DVD Release

4

The following is the full content listing for the new Bill Goldberg DVD (which you can pre-order online by CLICKING HERE) being released by WWE on Tuesday, October 8th:

DVD DISC 1

Bill Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus
Nitro – September 22, 1997

Bill Goldberg vs. The Barbarian
Nitro – September 29, 1997

Bill Goldberg vs. Steve “Mongo” McMichael
Starrcade – December 28, 1997

United States Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Raven
Nitro – April 20, 1998

Goldberg vs. Scott Hall
Nitro – July 6, 1998

WCW Goldberg vs Hollywood Hogan – Ultimate Collection DVD Match List

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Nitro – July 6, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Curt Hennig
Bash at the Beach – July 12, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Sting
Nitro – September 14, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Halloween Havoc – October 25, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. The Giant
Nitro – November 23, 1998

No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Starrcade – December 27, 1998

DVD DISC 2

Goldberg vs. Ric Flair
Nitro – March 8, 1999

Fatal 4 Way Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Nitro – April 5, 1999

Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Spring Stampede – April 11, 1999

WWE Goldberg DVD

Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Fall Brawl – September 12, 1999

United States Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Sid
Halloween Havoc – October 24, 1999

Goldberg vs. Sting
Halloween Havoc – October 24, 1999

“I Quit” Match
Goldberg vs. Sid
Mayhem – November 21, 1999

No Disqualification Match
Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner
Fall Brawl – September 17, 2000

2-on-1 Handicap Match
Goldberg vs. Kronik
Halloween Havoc – October 29, 2000

No Disqualification Match
Goldberg & Dewayne Bruce vs. Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell
Sin – January 14, 2001

DVD DISC 3

Goldberg vs. The Rock
Backlash – April 27, 2003

Steel Cage Match
Goldberg vs. Christian
RAW – May 12, 2003

Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho
Badd Blood – June 15, 2003

Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Triple H vs. Randy Orton vs.Shawn Michaels vs. Kevin Nash vs. Chris Jericho
SummerSlam – August 24, 2003

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Triple H
Unforgiven – September 21, 2003

Goldberg vs. Mark Henry
RAW – October 6, 2003

Goldberg vs. Batista
RAW – November 10, 2003

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Triple H
Survivor Series – November 16, 2003

Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar
WrestleMania XX – March 14, 2004

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES

Battle Royal for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. nWo Wolfpack (Kevin Nash, Sting, Konnan & Lex Luger) vs. nWo Hollywood (Curt Hennig, The Giant, Scott Hall & Scott Norton)
Road Wild – August 8, 1998

Goldberg vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
SuperBrawl IX – February 21, 1999

Goldberg vs. Sting
Nitro – November 8, 1999

No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Bret Hart
Starrcade – December 19, 1999

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Shawn Michaels
RAW – October 20, 2003

Several KEY Segments For RAW REVEALED In GREAT DETAIL — Click Here!

Ryback Talks Backstage Altercation With CM Punk, The Rock On 172-Day Diet

19

-WWE Superstar Ryback recently addressed the rumors that he and CM Punk once had a backstage altercation in WWE during an interview he did with CNN-IBN as part of his promotional work for WWE in India last week. While Ryback didn’t exactly deny the rumors, he did say he hadn’t heard them and pointed out that “everything was fine” between he and Punk. You can check the interview out online at IBNLive.IN.com.

-Part-time WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently posted a tweet on his official Twitter account pointing out that after he completes filming for the new “Hercules” movie he will have been on an “intense diet” for 172 days straight. Johnson wrote:

Several KEY Segments For RAW Revealed In GREAT DETAIL — Click Here!

Cody Rhodes Booked By Indy Promotion? Photo Of DDP, Hall & Roberts With Mick Foley

6

– It appears that “recently released” WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes has agreed to wrestle for Pro Wrestling Syndicate, a popular independent promotion based out of New York. PWS tweeted over the weekend:

https://twitter.com/ProWreSyndicate/statuses/384485291954024448

Cody Rhodes responded to their tweet with the following:

– The Accountability Crib crew (DDP, Scott Hall and Jake Roberts) recently joined Mick Foley on stage during one of his standup comedy shows. Hall tweeted the following picture of them together:

Ken Anderson’s Say He Expects To Sign New TNA Contract “Within A Week”

5

Mr. Anderson, who is currently not under contract to TNA Wrestling, stated in an interview with 4th & Pain (Adam Carriker of the Washington Redskins and former wrestling announcer Chuck Carroll) that he expects to sign a new contract with Impact Wrestling “within a week.”

He said his agent and lawyer are currently working on finishing up a deal with the company and that he enjoyed the way he was being used creatively before his contract expired.

“Currently, my contract with TNA expired as of Friday of last week. We’re just negotiating right now. I’m hoping and assuming that we’re going to come to an agreement relatively soon and I’ll be back on Thursday nights,” 

“I have no intentions of not being with TNA,” Anderson said. “I’ve been pretty happy with, creatively, the direction I’ve gone in the last month or so. I’m looking forward to coming back. I’d like to come back and hopefully pick up where I left off (with Bully Ray). It’s the legal stuff and I have my agent and my lawyer dealing with stuff. I’m sitting back here trying to enjoy some time off and not get too stressed out about things.”

According to Anderson, not being affiliated TNA Wrestling hasn’t really crossed his mind. He’s also open to taking independent dates.

“I would be open to taking bookings, but I don’t think it’s going to take that long. I think we’re going to have something wrapped up here within the next week,” Anderson said.

Also in the interview, Carriker cuts a promo in Anderson’s style to pay off a wager from the Washington Redskins Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. It was a little choppy at points, but Anderson says the man with the largest arms on the defensive line has a future in the ring if he wants one.

Anderson, a huge NFL fan, also chatted pigskin with the guys for a while before talking about his impending twins and whether to “smarten them up” about Santa Claus from the get go.

Another 2013 WWE Blu-Ray Cancelled?, WWE’s Creepiest Kisses (Video), HBK Appearing In Texas

14

– According to WrestlingDVDNews.com, WWE’s scheduled Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2013 Blu-ray release may have been cancelled. Amazon.com has removed the listing for the title, although the DVD version remains.

– WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has been announced to appear at Autorama at the George R Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, Texas, on Sunday, December 1 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

– On the heels of Paul Heyman giving Ryback a peck on the cheek last Monday on Raw, the official YouTube account of WWE has released a video entitled “60 seconds of WWE’s creepiest kisses.” Among those featured include Kane, The Boogeyman, Viscera and Rico.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Because Wrestling – Episode 116

0

This week on Because Wrestling, it’s a huge week for wrestling news!