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Mickie James Speaks To WWE Website About A Possible Return, Her Visit To The Performance Center

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Former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Mickie James sparked rumors of a possible return to WWE this week by rekindling her relationship with the sports-entertainment organization. The Virginia-native is training the organization’s developmental female talent at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida for the week, and attended Thursday night’s NXT live event in Tampa. WWE.com caught up with James for an exclusive interview, as she discussed her trip to the Sunshine State, her recent endeavors and whether fans will see her return to the WWE ring.

In response to how her visit to the state-of-the-art facility materialized, James states, “I got a call from Talent Relations, and they asked if I would be interested in coming down, checking it out and working with some of the girls here. Of course, I jumped all over it; I was happy to do it. The place is amazing, it really is mind-blowing. We had all prayed for something like this [when we were] breaking in.”

In addition to teaching the girls how to wrestle, James focused on bringing their personalities out. She explains, “Mostly being vocal in the ring and being vocal while they’re working instead of just thinking about what their moves are and what they need to do in there. Actually being who they are.”

Though she came to Florida to assist WWE’s female developmental talent, James is still interested in returning the company as a performer.

“Of course, I would absolutely love that, but you never know,” James says in response to whether her visit to the WWE Performance Center means she’s coming back. “I’m just trying to take advantage of this opportunity. If I can pass a little knowledge of what I know, then hopefully that will do something, if not for me, then for the future of WWE and women’s wrestling itself.”

Should James return to WWE, she would be most interested in working with three particular Divas: Natalya, AJ Lee and Brie Bella.

“I would love to work with Natalya; we only had a couple matches when I was there. I would love to work with AJ Lee, and I think Brie [Bella] has really come a long way since I was in WWE, so I’d love to do some stuff with her,” remarked James.

James also recalls her career with WWE, including WrestleMania 22 and the “Piggy James” angle, and reveals which Divas at the WWE Performance Center stood out in her eyes. The full interview is available here.

Press Release For TNA’s Return To Universal Studios In Orlando, FL

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The following press release was sent out today:

IMPACT WRESTLING HEADS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ORLANDO FOR SIX INCREDIBLE NIGHTS OF NONSTOP ACTION

LIVE EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 21-23 & DEC. 3-5

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov 15, 2013) – The stars of Spike TV’s must-see Thursday night action-packed show, IMPACT WRESTLING, will compete at Universal Studios Soundstage 19 in Orlando, Fla., for six upcoming shows Nov. 21-23, and Dec. 3-5. As the TNA World Heavyweight Championship hangs in the balance, wrestling icons including “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The IT Factor” Bobby Roode and more will fight to win the TNA World Title Tournament. While general admissions to the events are free, a limited number of VIP packages remain available at ShopTNA. Doors open at 6 p.m., with the events starting at 7 p.m.

Last month TNA announced Universal Studios in Orlando will serve as a primary hub for TNA programming, including the IMPACT WRESTLING weekly broadcast. In addition, the company announced a new 24/7, #IMPACT365 cross-platform programming initiative, “Where Action Never Ends,” giving fans unprecedented access to TNA Superstars and exclusive content via broadcast, social and digital channels.

“Fans in the Orlando area, as well as Universal Studios park patrons from around the world, have an incredible opportunity to be part of these globally televised events as TNA cameras return to Florida,” said TNA President Dixie Carter. “TNA has broadcast countless hours of unrivaled and unforgettable professional wrestling from this great location over the last decade, and we are excited to be back as we launch the next evolution of how fans will experience our programming through the #IMPACT365 initiative.”

On Thursday, Nov. 21, TNA will broadcast its “Turning Point” Pay-Per-View event live and free on Spike TV at 9 p.m. ET. Two incredible TNA World Title Tournament matches, with stipulations determined through a spin of the Wheel of Dixie, are scheduled for “Turning Point,” including a Falls Count Anywhere match between Magnus and Samoa Joe, and a Bull Rope match between former tag partners “The Cowboy” James Storm and “The IT Factor” Bobby Roode. In addition, a grudge match between former Aces and Eights member Mr. Anderson and President of the Club Bully Ray is on the card.

The VIP Package available at ShopTNA for the Thursday, Nov. 21, “Turning Point” event is $159 and includes early admission to the show, a post show meet-and-greet with select TNA Superstars and entry to an exclusive IMPACT WRESTLING after-party.

For more information about IMPACT WRESTLING and upcoming tour dates, visit www.impactwrestling.com.

* HULK HOGAN Says He Be At WRESTLEMANIA – In The Ring or Sitting Ringside

Six-Man Tag & Divas Bout On “WWE Superstars”, Most Infamous Gimmicks Of All-Time

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– A Six-Man Tag Team Match highlights this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as The Usos and The Great Khali square off against The Prime Time Players and The Miz. Plus, The Funkadactyls go up against Alicia Fox and Aksana. Highlights from both matches are available here.

– The official WWE website has issued a poll asking fans which personality showcased the most infamous gimmick in [wrestling] history. The options are The Gobbledy Gooker, Doink the Clown, The Boogeyman, The Dynamic Dudes, The Red Rooster, The Mountie, Akeem, Disco Inferno, Glacier and Giant Gonzales.

WrestleMania XXX Artwork Featuring Cena, Undertaker, Lesnar & More

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WWE has released the the following artwork to promote WrestleMania XXX, featuring John Cena, The Undertaker, Brock Lesnar, Randy Orton, Mark Henry, CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio:

Jerry Lawler Comments On Andy Kaufman Rumors, Punk-Comic Con, Jericho

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– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler, who famously feuded with late comedian Andy Kaufman in Memphis, has commented on this week’s news story that Kaufman’s brother (and a woman claiming to be his daughter) said that Andy is actually alive and faked his own back in 1984. Lawler told CNN:

“I would like nothing better than to know that Andy was still alive and been with us all this time. But like anybody else, I really don’t know any more than what I’ve heard. It could be a great hoax in his honor, dreamed up by his friend Bob Zmuda and his brother, Michael. That would be something that would be in keeping with Andy’s tradition, but who’s to say. It could really be legit.”

– CM Punk has been announced for the Wizard World Portland Comic Con from the Oregon Convention Center on January 24th, 2014. He will be appearing from 3:30pm until 7:30pm.

– Chris Jericho will be co-hosting Sunday’s episode of The Wedge on the Much Music channel at 10am EST.

* HULK HOGAN Says He Be At WRESTLEMANIA – In The Ring or Sitting Ringside

Dixie Carter’s Husband Shows Off A Confederate Flag License Plate On Twitter, Dixie Carter’s Response

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TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter’s husband Serg Salinas, who reigns as Vice President of TNA Knockout Music Publishing and TNA Merchandising, posted an image on Twitter Thursday night of himself showing off a Confederate Flag license plate that states “DON’T MESS WITH DIXIE.”

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Twitter user Nicole Jensen notified Carter of the image, stating, “Do you find it acceptable that Serg, an employee of yours, is promoting storylines on the confederate flag?” The TNA Wrestling President responded shortly thereafter via direct message, stating, “No way darlin. Wouldn’t allow that.”

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Salinas has since deleted the image.

“Seasons Beatings” On WWE Classics On Demand, Watch Deleted Scene From “Total Divas” Return

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– The official YouTube account of WWE has released a teaser clip previewing next month’s slate of Classics On Demand programming, which features a “Stone Cold Christmas.”

The synopsis reads, “All next month let WWE Classics On Demand warm you with “Season’s Beatings”. Get in the holiday spirit all December, with your favorite festive moments and matches. Highlights include a special “Stone Cold Christmas”, Tribute To The Troops 2012 and unforgettable holiday editions of Monday Night Raw, TNT, Prime Time and more.”

– In a scene that did not air on last Sunday’s return episode of Total Divas, Eva Marie approaches Brie Bella about becoming her new tag team partner after Nikki Bella suffers a leg injury (in June, Nikki suffered a stress fracture in her leg and did not return to action until last month).

Eva, who is “known for her unorthodox career tactics,” sees this as a major opportunity for herself and offers to fill in for Nikki while she recuperates. To watch the clip, featuring Brie’s response, click here.

Jim Ross Q&A: David Benoit, Undertaker’s Final Opponent, Khali-HOF

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

David Benoit Getting Into Pro Wrestling: “I don’t speak for WWE. Just expressed my personal opinion. Not sure the kid finds happiness in his dad’s old business plus over 90% of those that try out for wwe don’t make it no matter their name. I’d say same to my kids.”

Is Great Khali A Hall of Famer?“Strictly as a guess, I’d say not likely.”

Not Wanting to Run His Own Wrestling Promotion: “To invest my money and my time in a wrestling promotion isn’t something that I would ever consider. The lack of talent that’s available…TV production costs…dwenling crowds…the baby sitting that’s involved, etc isn’t something that interests me whatsoever. Plus, small promotions are challenged to even break even financially and I’m not a break even guy.”

WhoThe Undertaker Final Opponent Should Be: “Brock…Cena…Rock would be on my short list.”

His Favorite William Regal moment: “My favorite Regal moment was being able to help him salvage his career because of personal demons.”

Vince McMahon Responds To MLB Awarding Players Belts, Mickie James Attends NXT Live Event

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– It was reported on Thursday that Major League Baseball was giving Cy Young Award winners Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer WWE-style replica belts in honor of their respective achievements. MLB shared photos of the new Cy Young Award championship belts on Twitter, which appear as WWE Championship belts re-designed with a baseball theme.

WWE head Vince McMahon caught wind of the news and subsequently issued a message on Twitter stating that his company would send both men “the real thing.”

– Former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Mickie James, who is training WWE’s developmental female talent at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida this week, attended Thursday’s WWE NXT live event in Tampa, Florida.

“The show was great! Proud of my girls this week. See you at 8:30am sharp miss ma’am!” James remarked on Twitter to Lana.

Bayley said of James’ involvement this week, “It’s been schweet training w/ @MickieJames this week! I think I’m winning her over. ?? #HUGLIFE.”

David Otunga Lands “Muscle & Fitness” Cover, CM Punk Fan Incident In The UK, Randy Savage

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– In spite of a lengthy absence from the squared circle, David Otunga is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Muscle & Fitness.

The Harvard-educated attorney, who has not competed on television since the March 18 edition of Raw, resurfaced last month in an interview for WWE.com as he weighed in on Big Show’s counter-lawsuit against The Authority.

– CM Punk saved a message on Twitter from an upset fan about being snubbed by him on Wednesday in Nottingham, England outside the Nottingham Capital FM Arena. Writing to AJ Lee (and not Punk), the message states, “Wish I could of said hello to you today. My mum asked cm punk nicely and he made me and my mum cry. I don’t like him anymore.”

The fan is claiming that as fans were snapping photos of Punk outside the venue, her mother asked Punk permission to do so as well. Punk gave an angry response, as the fan claims he shouted at both of them.

Last week on Twitter, former WWE star Bob “Hardcore” Holly criticized Punk for not being friendlier to fans.

– Friday would have marked as the sixty-first birthday of “Macho Man” Randy Savage. The legendary wrestler died of cardiac arrhythmia while driving with his wife in Seminole, Florida on May 20, 2011.

Three Matches and Joseph Park/Abyss Confrontation Announced For Next Week’s Impact Wrestling

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The main event of next Thursday’s “Turning Point” edition of Impact Wrestling will pit Mr. Anderson against Bully Ray of The Aces and Eights, If Anderson wins, the Aces and Eights must disband forever. However, if Bully Ray wins, Anderson is gone from TNA Wrestling.

The World Heavyweight Championship Tournament continues next Thursday with two matches. In a Falls Count Anywhere Match, Magnus takes on Samoa Joe, with the winner advancing in the tournament. In the second tournament bout, “Cowboy” James Storm and Bobby Roode square off in a Bullrope Match.

It has also been announced that Joseph Park will challenge his brother Abyss to fight him in a match.

Courtesy of ImpactWrestling.com, here is the official preview for the show:

Thursday: “Turning Point” LIVE and FREE on SpikeTV from Universal Orlando

Preview Thursday’s huge “Turning Point” special as TNA Wrestling brings the annual event LIVE and FREE to SpikeTV at 9/8c! TNA Wrestling returns to Universal Studios in Orlando! If you can’t watch it Thursday night, make sure to set your DVR!

– The main event of Thursday’s “Turning Point” broadcast will feature Mr. Anderson battling Bully Ray of The Aces and Eights! If Anderson wins, the Aces and Eights must disband forever! If Bully Ray wins, Anderson is GONE from TNA! Can Anderson get the ultimate revenge on his former Aces boss – or will he be off the roster after Thursday night? Don’t miss it!

– Also at “Turning Point” the ongoing World Heavyweight Championship Tournament continues with TWO huge matches:

1. In a Falls Count Anywhere Match, former Main Event Mafia members collide as it will be Magnus taking on Samoa Joe, with the winner advancing in the tourney!

2. In the second tournament bout, “Cowboy” James Storm and Bobby Roode reignite their feud in a Bullrope Match!

– In addition this Thursday at 9/8c on SpikeTV: Joseph Park has challenged his brother Abyss to fight him in a match! Yes, you read that correctly! Has Joseph Park completely lost his mind? Will Abyss show up? Tune in and find out what will happen!

– Plus, TNA Knockouts Champion Gail Kim continues her Open Challenge! Who will answer the call to face Gail this week? With Gail backed up by the juggernaut Lei’D Tapa, is there any woman wrestler who can beat Gail Kim?

All this and much more on Thursday’s special “Turning Point” IMPACT special – LIVE AND FREE on SpikeTV at 9/8c from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Endorses Army Style Clothing Line, Chris Jericho Chats With Larry King

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– Authentic Apparel Group has announced the launch of a premium line of army style clothing that is officially licensed by the U.S. Army. Former WWE and World Heavyweight Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is endorsing this line to celebrate the U.S. Army’s rich heritage.

“Authentic Apparel Group is about legacy, performance and innovation. I am proud to represent a company that supports and honors the everyday heroes that inspire me,” said Johnson.

– In a sit-down interview with Larry King, former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho chats about his new web series But I’m Chris Jericho, Fozzy and how professional wrestling is a great training ground for acting.

Video of the interview is available here.

Former WWE Writer Reveals WrestleMania 22 Plans For Eddie Guerrero and Bret Hart

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This week on Bauer & Pollock, former WWE creative writer Court Bauer shares his thoughts on the passing of Eddie Guerrero eight years ago this month and reveals plans the sports-entertainment organization had for the legendary grappler at the following year’s WrestleMania pay-per-view event in Chicago, Illinois. Bauer also squashes the rumor of Guerrero being scheduled to win the World Heavyweight Championship from Batista during their feud.

Bauer recalls, “It was twenty-four hours before he passed away, I believe. Twenty-four hours, forty-eight hours, something like that. We had a call with Vince at home, and we were talking about the preliminary plans for WrestleMania. I know there’s this romanticized story about how Eddie was going to get the title, and that was the plan that he was going to get it that night or at Survivor Series. That wasn’t the plan. I think Stephanie said that, or alluded to it on the air, and that was not the plan. The plan was that he would lose, and I think they were going to return in December. We had talked about a fascinating idea; I’m not the biggest Bruce Prichard fan, but to his credit, I believe it was Bruce Prichard who pitched putting Eddie Guerrero at WrestleMania against Shawn Michaels and doing the parallels of their careers. Being the heartthrob in Mexico and this mercurial figure south of the border, and the American version being HBK.

“They had never really worked, and you would’ve had such a great dynamic between the two with heel Eddie versus Shawn. That’d be your “tear the house down,” high quality match at WrestleMania 22 in Chicago. Vince was like, “God damn, that’s really appealing. We could parallel their careers. What kind of footage of Eddie do we have outside of WCW? We could really do some impressive packages.”

In 2005, Bret Hart worked with WWE for the first time since the infamous “Montreal Screwjob” by contributing interview footage and selecting matches for a DVD highlighting his career. With Hart in bed again with WWE, Vince McMahon proposed that they fight at WrestleMania 22.

Bauer recalls, “We talked a lot of matches, and the other match at WrestleMania 22 was going to be Vince versus Bret in a street fight, that they would do in a convoluted manner several WrestleManias forward. Bret had just come back into the company in a very informal way. He had just agreed to do the home video release. (Vince) literally, on that call, got Bret on the other line and pitched him doing the match. Bret was uneasy, but was thinking he could possibly do it as long as there were no hits to his head. We’re sitting here like, “Holy sh*t, we didn’t think we’d be talking about a Bret/Vince match!” Vince pitched that match and said, “What do you guys think?” Everyone was like, “Yeah, no sh*it! Of course! Bret versus Vince, yes! That’s huge.”

Bauer continues, “A week or two later, Vince said that match was no longer an option. I think it had to do with something on Bret’s end.”

(Transcribed by Chris Maffei)

The full show is available at FightNetwork.com, and The LAW: Live Audio Wrestling and MLW feeds on iTunes. Bauer & Pollock airs every Wednesday at LiveAudioWrestling.com and MLW.com.

TNA Interested In Top ROH Stars, Footage Of Ethan Carter III Working Out

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– According to recent reports, TNA has expressed interest in signing top Ring Of Honor stars Davey Richards, Eddie Edwards and Roderick Strong. The company is apparently open to the idea of bringing in new talent and Dave Lagana, a top creative member in TNA, has a history of working with all three guys during his time working ROH creative.

– TNA recently posted a new “#IMPACT 365” video featuring Ethan Carter III doing a 600-pound deadlift. You can watch the footage via TNA’s official YouTube channel below:

http://youtu.be/MdkSv_4EkHI

  • Former Top WWE Diva Says She’s Marrying Current WWE Star (VIDEO)

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    • Extended Footage Of This Sunday’s Total Divas (Video), Rock Talks New Film Role

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    – The following is a new video clip featuring preview footage of this Sunday’s edition of WWE Total Divas:

    – As previously reported, part-time WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has signed on to star in the new film “Not Without Hope” with is a true story about four friends who were on a fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico when their boat capsized, stranding them. The Rock tweeted the following on Thursday morning regarding the role:

  • Triple H Flips The Hell Out Backstage At RAW – Find Out What Happened!

    • John Cena To Appear On R-Truth’s New Hip Hop Album

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    R-Truth has plans to release a rap album and is collaborating with World Heavyweight Champion John Cena on it.

    Speaking to BANG Showbiz, the 41-year-old reveals, “I’m currently working on a WWE album made up of all my own songs. I have a wide range of artists I listen to—I can get something out of Pearl Jam! Talking about rap I’m into Tupac, Eminem, Lil Wayne and T.I. Those guys, to me, talk about their own personal experiences.

    “There’s a lot of my life in the songs—I lost my sister to cancer around four months ago, there’s a song on there about that. People who have gone through that, or are going through that situation will hopefully take something from it. A lot of my music is inspired by personal situations in my life.”

    The Raw Superstar is very excited for fans to hear his collaborations with Cena, who released his own rap album in 2005.

    “John Cena just recorded two songs. They should be really great once they’re done. I’ve always wanted to do this and I was talking to Hunter (Triple H) and he was like, ‘I just can’t believe you’ve not done this already.’ I’ve been on and off with WWE about 10 years and I’m just at the point now where I think I’ve matured enough to put out something that’s likable. Me, I like to go against the grain I don’t like to talk about typical things in my music – my music is more about real life situations. About important things, having faith, pursuing your dreams and goals. My music is about drive,” said R-Truth.

    The album is inspired by Eminem and Tupac Shakur. To read the full article, which features R-Truth’s thoughts on wrestling in the United Kingdom, click here.

    Eva Marie, Mick Foley & Sheamus At USO Event (Photo), Mickie James/WWE

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    – The Divas currently working in the WWE developmental system are apparently being treated to a wealth of knowledge from Mickie James, who as previously reported has been working at the WWE Performance Center as a guest trainer this week.

    WWE NXT Diva Paige posted a new tweet on her official Twitter account putting over the work James has been doing with the students throughout the week. Paige tweeted the following:

    – WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley, along with current WWE Superstar Sheamus and current WWE Diva and Total Divas star Eva Marie recently appeared together as WWE representatives at a USO event in Washington, D.C. this past Wednesday evening. Below is a photo of the three together at the event:

  • Eva Marie’s Incredibly Stunning New Magazine Photo Shoot (PHOTOS)

    • Jim Ross In Talks To Work As An Announcer For A Top Wrestling Promotion

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    WWE Hall Of Famer and legendary play-by-play man Jim Ross has reportedly been in intermediary discussions with the top Mexican pro wrestling promotion AAA about taking a job as an announcer. AAA, which will begin airing on the El Rey Network in 2014, is apparently seeking an English-speaking announcer for their television broadcasts.

    The impression given to the promotion is that Ross had a lengthy non-compete clause in his WWE contract, which Vince McMahon would have likely pushed for due to the fact that he didn’t want JR commentating for TNA any time soon after his parting of the ways with WWE.

    (Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

    Former WWE Star As Paul Heyman’s Doctor (Photo), Ricardo Rodriguez’s New Role

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    – As previously reported, former WWE Superstar and current WWE agent Billy Kidman has been appearing at recent WWE live events as Paul Heyman’s personal doctor. Below is a photo of Kidman portraying the character at a recent WWE European live event:

    – According to a source within WWE, the former manager of Alberto Del Rio and Rob Van Dam, Ricardo Rodriguez, has been doing some agent work backstage for WWE. Additionally, Rodriguez has been wrestling at WWE live events under a mask as “Los Locale” in tag-team matches against Los Matadores.

  • Guess Which Former WWE Star Has Lost A Ton Of Weight? (PHOTO)

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    • WWE Hall Of Famer Talks Recent Racism & Bullying Issues In The NFL & Wrestling

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    Due to the recent controversy in the NFL regarding bullying issues with the Miami Dolphins team, The Miami Herald spoke with WWE Hall Of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase about bullying in sports and pro wrestling.

    The following are highlights from the interview:

    On bullying in general: “Whether it’s wrestling or football or whatever, when you are the rookie or the new kid, there are things they will put you through to break you in. Some of it I think is fine, but when it comes to bullying, and on the level this appears to be, there is no place for that.”

    On work he does with the bullying issue: “I do school assemblies and talk to kids about bullies. Basically, in my opinion, most bullies are cowards because most bullies don’t pick on people their own size. They pick on someone smaller, or maybe not smaller like in this case, [rather] underneath you of rank. The whole I’m a veteran and you’re the rookie, and you’re going to smile and take it because I’m the veteran.”

    On racism and name-calling: “There is no place for name calling. There is no place for racism, if in fact that is what is involved here. I don’t know what went on behind the scenes. Just from the stories I’ve heard, if I was owner of the team, I would have been appalled.”

    Check out the complete interview online at MiamiHerald.com.

  • PHOTOS From A Recent Meeting Between Jim Ross & McMahon

    • NXT Star Getting Called Up Soon, Backstage Issues With WWE’s False Advertising

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    – According to sources within WWE, Alexander Rusev, who is currently being pushed as a monster in NXT and is currently paired with NXT Diva Lana, is considered a lock for a spot on the main WWE roster in the near future.

    – There is said to be a lot of distress within WWE regarding recent scheduling conflicts and advertising issues on the current WWE European tour that has resulted in many talents being advertised to appear in one city, when they are actually booked to work in a different city.

  • CM Punk Makes Fun Of Roman Reigns In Front Of WWE Fans (VIDEO)

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    • Michaels Discusses Being A Drug Addict While Holding WWE Gold, MLB Awards Players WWE-Style Belts

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    – While speaking before 500 middle school and high school students at North Way Christian Community in Pine, Pennsylvania, Shawn Michaels admitted to being a drug addict while reigning as WWE Champion in 1996.

    Then 30-years-old, his former girlfriend (who briefly became his wife two years later) often had to pick him up in the shower when he fell and drag him to bed from the sofa so she wouldn’t have to sleep alone.

    “I was doing everything I could to kill myself except put a loaded weapon in my hand,” Michaels said.

    Michaels’ issues with substance abuse continued for years, and as stated in his 2005 autobiography, Heartbreak & Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story, he became drug free in 2002 after his 2-year-old son struggled to wake him up following a binge on painkillers. To read the full article, click here.

    – To honor Cy Young Award winners Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, the official Twitter account of Major League Baseball has released images of WWE-style belts given to the standout pitchers. WWE re-tweeted the image of Kershaw’s belt.

    This follows the National Football League’s Washington Redskins selling a WWE-style belt through their online store.

    WWE Star Dating Former TNA Knockout Set To Retire?, Tensai Celebrates Birthday

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    – Current WWE NXT wrestler Mickey Keegan may be done with the company. Keegan has been out of action for a lengthy period of time with a bad neck injury. He had an MRI done recently that showed a narrowing of his spinal column, often referred to as spinal stenosis. The current impression many in the company have is that the WWE doctor’s will not be clearing him to wrestle.

    Keegan has been dating former TNA Knockout Roxxi, who herself recently announced her retirement from the pro wrestling business.

    – WWE Superstar Tensai celebrates his 41st birthday today. Tensai was born on November 14, 1972. Another wrestling birthday today is former WCW wrestler and Mexican wrestling legend La Parka, who turns 48.

  • Proof That Another Top WWE Star & WWE Diva Are Dating (PHOTOS)

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    • WWE To Re-Sign Famous Actor’s Son?, Another WrestleMania XXX Pre-Sale Code

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    – WWE Diva Summer Rae recently revealed an additional WrestleMania XXX pre-sale code on Instagram. That code is GRAM30. As we previously reported, the other codes for Thursday’s online WrestleMania XXX pre-sale are SAINTS, WWEVIP and WM30TW.

    – As reported during the summer, WWE released Jody Kristofferson, the son of actor Kris Kristofferson, from his developmental deal with the company. According to reports, Jody was overheard telling fans at the recent Roland Alexander Memorial Show this past weekend that he expects to be back working for WWE in early 2014. Kristofferson used the name Garrett Dylan while working in the WWE NXT developmental system.

  • Current WWE Diva Changes Her Look — Guess Who!! (PHOTO)

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    • Backstage Update On Recent WWE Firings, Major Executive Changes In WWE

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    As previously reported, WWE made some drastic changes to the executive staff at WWE Headquarters last week. These changes resulted in the release of Peter Leone and Randy Helms, both of which were Triple H’s top assistants. Nobody seems to know why they were released, especially in the case of Leone, who was Triple H’s top confidante in the company.

    Leone was Triple H’s right-hand-man, to the point that he was almost always on the telephone with him if he wasn’t traveling with him and working with him directly. Leone was responsible for organizing all of Triple H’s travel arrangements, including scheduling his business meetings and handling security.

    The other top executive who was released, Randy Helms, was mainly responsible for coordinating the schedules for both Triple H and Vince McMahon.

    Jane Geddes, who many WWE fans have seen in a number of appearances on the Total Divas reality show, formerly worked as the Senior Vice President and Head of Talent Relations, but is now Triple H’s new key assistant. Sean Clearly, who used to work as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources, has replaced Geddes in her previous role of Senior V.P. and Head of Talent Relations.

    Apparently Clearly has virtually zero knowledge of the product, and is basically a typical clean-cut younger looking executive type that WWE likes to hire. The idea behind moving Clearly into the role is to capitalize on his general business knowledge, and have Triple H teach him his style of wrestling as he works his way into the new role.

  • Rare Photo Of Vince & HHH Backstage Working At Live WWE TV Taping

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