WWE Superstar Zack Ryder has been rocking a goatee during his recent appearances on the WWE European tour. You can check out a photo of Ryder’s new look below:
Bully Ray Boasts Being “Talk Of The Wrestling World,” Dixie Carter/Jonny Fairplay
– The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter page of TNA wrestler Bully Ray. In the following tweet, Bully Ray talks about being the “talk of the wrestling world” following his appearance at Tommy Dreamer’s “House Of Hardcore 3” event on Saturday night in Poughkeepsie, New York:
Once again, I'm the talk of the Wrestling World. https://t.co/k5kA3tkrdb. Tix on sale this Fri. Mid Hudson Civic Center. #OldSchool
— Bully Ray (@REALBully5150) November 10, 2013
– Speaking of TNA Twitter updates, the following is a new tweet from the official Twitter account of TNA president Dixie Carter. In the following tweet, Dixie responds to reality television star Jonny Fairplay attempting to drum up interest in a return to TNA.
Hmmmm RT @JonnyFairplay: Loved the tease & VIP return of PacMan @TNADixie I think @IMPACTWRESTLING fans want the same for @JonnyFairplay RT!
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) November 8, 2013
Buff Bagwell Speaks On Meeting With TNA This Year, His WWE Run, WCW/nWo
The following are highlights from a recent WGD Weekly interview with former WCW star Buff Bagwell:
On TNA and his talks with Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff this past summer: “I went down to the Burnett Center when they were here; I just wanted them to see me. I called Eric and said ‘do you mind if I come down to see you guys at TNA,’ he said, sure, come on down. So, I walk in the back…looking like I’m looking, looking like Buff Bagwell again…I walk in and Hulk Hogan walks all the way over to me and I feel eyes burning holes in me, and Hulk walks up and goes to me, ‘why are you not working for us?’…I said, ‘well, that’s kind of why I am here’…He said, ‘Dude, you’re one of the only few guys left that we could bring in and not have any heat, and he didn’t realize what he had said. I said, ‘Do you know why that is?…Because I don’t have any friends, he started laughing and he said, ‘you know, you’re right…if we brought in you, nobody would complain about it. I said it’s because I don’t have any friends in the business, I have a few friends, but none that would get heat for it. So he said, dude, who has got your number? I said, Eric Bischoff has got my number, so I got texts on my phone right now, that I could send you…Eric Bischoff texted me, and he was excited, and I was excited…then the Main Event Mafia thing started happening, I thought I’d fit into that or Aces and Eights possibly and I have heard nothing and they knew exactly where I am at and exactly how to get in touch with me…Eric was saying positive things…I don’t get it…just let me go out and be over again, I can be the biggest heel or the biggest babyface if they would just let me, but they won’t let me and I don’t know why.”
On his brief run in WWE: “I was the first match of the Invasion…why would they put Booker T. versus Buff Bagwell in Tacoma, Washington…we’re main event on Raw…and it ain’t good. They could wait seven days and put this in Atlanta…instead we got booed out of the building in Tacoma, Washington and we had a bad match, double whammy, you know…If you’re asking me, they already knew that they were done with WCW, they just were gonna make us the sacrificial lambs to end it…all they had to do was wait a week and Booker T and Buff Bagwell get over in Atlanta, instead we got buried in Tacoma…they had a gold mine with WCW, forget Buff, they had a gold mine…Sting, Luger against the Rock, Stone Cold, it was endless…you could’ve gone on and on with that for wrestling fans, for wrestlers, you could’ve gone on and on, but instead they just beat us all and sent us home.”
On his WWE release: “They waited to fire me in Atlanta, why even make me come down there? Make me drive down to Phillips Arena to fire, my god, how brutal is that? I don’t know if they hadn’t figured it out totally or what, I think they had…I think they already knew they were done with us and were gonna put us on the shelf and they did so.”
On the backstage scene in WCW during their final year in business: “It was absolute mayhem, it was just a bad train wreck that nobody could fix when Russo came in…Russo had everybody going in different directions and then they figured out that Russo didn’t know what he was doing and they bought Bischoff back, and then they tried getting Bischoff and Russo to work together…Bischoff had his guys…and Russo had his guys…and you could always tell who was running things by who was getting pushed…I got to visualize it all when it went down and there was just nobody that was gonna fix it.”
On returning from a broken neck as a heel instead of a babyface in 1998: “It was a gigantic deal, they could’ve made me the next biggest babyface in the world, dude, I had 50,000 letters sent to me in the hospital, I had Desert Storm guys would touch my picture before they went out to battle…I was over, big time…they could’ve made me the next biggest superstar, instead they turned me heel and the people didn’t like it, it burned them. My parents were physically upset about it…I knew what they were doing was wrong, but …they pay my bills, I can’t tell Eric, ‘hey, Eric, I’m not gonna do that,’ but it was Eric’s idea and he wanted to turn me heel and basically it took a crap on 50,000 people that were praying for me.”
On joining the nWo and becoming “Buff” Bagwell: “Kevin Nash is the first one to speak up for me. Eric Bischoff was not a big fan of mine at first, he kind of didn’t like me…Eric wasn’t with it at all, he said I don’t get it, you all are crazy…in Salisbury, we had a Nitro and they had me come out and join the now and it was a big deal, bro…on the flight home we were trying to figure out a name …and of all people it was Nick Patrick…he said what about Buff, and everybody just stopped and went ‘that’s it, that’s perfect, so that was it Buff Bagwell it was born, it was created and there it went.”
You can check out the complete Buff Bagwell interview from the WGD Weekly show below:
VIDEOS: Behind-The-Scenes WWE Footage Leaks Onto The Internet
– A YouTube user has recently uploaded some leaked behind-the-scenes WWE footage. Below are the videos. The first video features Josh Mathews, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz and Big E. Langston preparing for a segment on the WWE App.
http://youtu.be/Z4fvuREjf70
– The second video features WWE announcers Michael Cole, Jerry “The King” Lawler and JBL preparing for the WWE RAW broadcast from Greenville, South Carolina.
http://youtu.be/X4tYFGlQ9u8
WWE House Show Results (11/9): Munich, Germany
The following are results from the WWE live event in Munich, Germany. The event was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
– The Prime Time Players def. Hunico & Camacho in a tag-team match to open the show.
– Ryback def. Justin Gabriel in singles action. Gabriel got in some offense, but for the most part Ryback dominated the offense.
– Brie Bella def. AJ Lee in a Non-Title Divas match. Brie had Nikki in her corner, while AJ had Tamina Snuka in hers.
– Antonio Cesaro def. The Great Khali in a one-on-one match.
– CM Punk & Daniel Bryan def. Luke Harper & Erick Rowan of The Wyatt Family in tag-team action. The crowd was hot for this match.
– The Usos def. 3MB in another tag-team match on the card.
– R-Truth def. Curtis Axel via Disqualification. Due to the DQ, Axel retained his WWE Intercontinental Championship.
– John Cena def. Alberto Del Rio to retain the World Heavyweight Championship in the main event of the evening.
TNA House Show Results (11/9): Toledo, Ohio
The following are results from the TNA live event in Toledo, Ohio. The event was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
– Magnus def. Garett Bischoff via the Cloverleaf submission in the opening match of the evening.
– Lei’D Tapa def. ODB in a Knockouts match. Earl Hebner was the referee for the match, which featured a ton of comedy spots.
– Ethan Carter III def. Dewey Banks. The match was made by TNA president Dixie Carter, which resulted in EC3 squashing Banks.
– Chris Sabin def. Austin Aries to retain the TNA X-Division Title. Sabin rolled up Aries and held the ropes for the pinfall.
– Eric Young & Joseph Parks def. Christopher Daniels and Kazarian in tag-team action.
–Intermission–
– Mr. Anderson def. Knux via his Mic Check finisher.
– James Storm def. Bobby Roode in a Last Man Standing match. This was the main event of the show, which saw Storm win with his Last Call kick.
House Of Hardcore 3 Results (11/9): Poughkeepsie, New York
The following are results from the House Of Hardcore 3 event in Poughkeepsie, New York. The event was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
– Sonjay Dutt def. Ben Ortiz via a back-flip into a double-stomp for the pin in the opening match.
– Matt Striker def. Lance Anoa’i when Striker rolled up Anoa’i and held the tights for the 1-2-3.
– Carlito & Rosita def. Stevie Richards & Tara when Rosita nailed Richards with a moonsault, which led to the pin.
– Vik Dalishus won a Hardcore Rules Battle Royal that featured pinfalls, submissions and over-the-top-rope eliminations.
– MVP def. Luke Gallows via the shining wizard.
– Devon & Matt Hardy def. Homicide & Eddie Kingston in tag-team action. The finish came when Devon set up a ladder with Hardy and nailed a double-uranage through a table.
– Rhino def. Kevin Steen via the gore for the 1-2-3.
– Tony Nese def. Alex Reynolds and Petey Williams via a 450 splash on Reynolds for the pinfall victory.
– Tommy Dreamer & Terry Funk def. Sean Waltman & Lance Storm when Funk hit the airplane spin with the ladder on Waltman and Storm.
– Former TNA World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray came out after the main event finish and beat up both Funk and Dreamer. Ray challenged Dreamer to a match on December 30th for TNA’s “One Night Only: Old School” event. Ray said the match would be an “Old School Street Fight” where falls count anywhere. Devon came out and joined Bully Ray, as both hit the 3D on Dreamer. After that, The Sandman came out and beat everyone up with his cane.
Eva Marie On Sky (Photo), David Letterman Mentions WWE, Montreal Screwjob Anniversary
– On Friday’s edition of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” WWE Hall Of Famer Andre The Giant was mentioned. While talking to Tom Brokaw, Letterman referred to New York Mayor Billy DeBlasio as “Andre The Giant.”
– Saturday marked the 16th anniversary of the infamous “Montreal Screwjob” match between WWE Hall Of Famers Shawn Michaels and Bret “The Hitman” Hart.
– WWE Diva and co-star of the Total Divas reality show, Eva Marie, recently tweeted about her appearance on Sky TV in Germany. Marie tweeted the following:
Thank you so much for having me @SkyDeutschland @SkyWrestling @WWE I had a blast! Until next time #WWEMunich pic.twitter.com/Bj9fTziyEC
— Eva Marie (@natalieevamarie) November 10, 2013
Total Divas Returns Tonight, Ryback Turns 32, Reason Cesaro Missed WWE Live Events
– The WWE “Total Divas” reality show returns with the second-half of their first season on the E! cable channel tonight. The official preview for the show hypes the fact that Eva Marie’s popularity threatens Nikki Bella. For more information, visit EOnline.com.
– WWE Superstar Ryback celebrates his 32nd birthday today. Ryback was born on November 10, 1981.
– The reason WWE booked Jack Swagger vs. Fernando of the Los Matadores tag-team in singles matches on the last two WWE European live events is because Swagger’s Real Americans tag-team partner Antonio Cesaro was doing some promotional work for the new WWE 2K14 video game. Cesaro returned at the WWE live event in Munich, Germany on Saturday evening.
Ken Shamrock On Vince McMahon vs. Dana White, WWE Title, Being Snubbed By UFC
The following are highlights from a recent interview with former WWE Superstar and UFC Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock:
On Vince McMahon versus Dana White as businessmen: “Vince McMahon is the type of guy that if you’re doing business for him, he’ll pat you on the back and be nice to you, but you know where you stand. Either you’re making money for him or you’re not. And that’s the way it is. He never lied to me, not that I know of… You can take someone that Vince didn’t like, If he found a way to make money with him, he’d put him on the show. It was about business. He would find a way to make it work. Like he did with Bret Hart. They didn’t get along for the longest time. But Vince knew he could use him to make money and Bret knew he could make money. So even though at times they weren’t on the same page, they still did business. That’s what Dana lacks. He doesn’t know how to put aside his feelings and not take everything personal and do business even with people you don’t like.”
On why he was never WWE Champion: “To this day, I don’t know. I thought when I was doing the angle with the Rock… and he went on after I ended up getting the (intercontinental) belt, he ended up going on and facing Stone Cold and some of the other guys and ended up getting the belt, I thought I would move up and go after him because of what we had done prior to that… it just never flourished. It seemed like I went in the other direction. I thought I did everything right, that I was in a good position to make those moves. I really don’t know.”
On being snubbed by UFC regarding their 20th anniversary: “There’s a lot of guys not involved. If you look at the history of the UFC prior to Zuffa, it’s almost like they’re banished… Just look at some of the guys out there that were really fighting four times in one night, bare-knuckled, no rules. It really made the UFC and the grounds of the UFC to be what it is today. Today, it’s a little more sanctioned, but really was raw and it really was guys that were put in there, putting it all on the line, for no money. But you don’t see any of these guys being recognized. You don’t see any of these names- I saw Don Frye at a fight the other night, and he was sitting out in the audience. He wasn’t even inside the cage. It breaks my heart when I see these things because all these promoters walk around with these nice little suits on, acting like they’re big shots, and they’re inside the ring. And you have some of these young fighters, who are up and coming, in there trying to promote the next fight, you’ve got celebrities on the inside, all the fine ladies on the inside. Then you got guys like Don Frye, myself, and a few other guys, sitting outside the cage… none of these people would be walking around thinking they’re big shots if it wasn’t for those guys who put it all on the line, because they loved what they did. But we don’t show them any love. It’s like they completely forget about the past and move forward. They suck it dry, keep doing the things they want to do, but don’t remember the past.”
Check out the complete interview online at ShiningWizards.com.
Kurt Angle Training With His Kids (Video), VIP Packages For TNA’s Orlando Return
– The following is a new tweet from the official Twitter account of TNA Wrestling:
A limited number of VIP Packages remain for #IMPACTLive in Orlando on Nov 21, 22 & 23. Celebrate our return with us! http://t.co/ZBmtMTtO3C
— IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 10, 2013
– The official TNA YouTube channel has added a new “#IMPACT365” video called, “Kurt Angle Shows How They Train in the Angle House,” which features footage of Angle working out with his kids. You can watch the new video below:
http://youtu.be/lswjUP9ie-M
Michael Cole Suffers A Black Eye (Photo), A Video Message From Sunny, Cryme Tyme Reunites
– While shooting footage for The JBL & Cole Show, Michael Cole suffered a black eye. The injury occurred while the WWE announcer played rugby at Huddersfield Stadium in West Yorkshire, England with professional player Eorl Crabtree. John “Bradshaw” Layfield posted this image on Twitter of Cole’s accident.
Check out @michaelcole 'a black eye! A little rugby today at Huddersield with @bigeorl pic.twitter.com/gUYqwgOnyR
— John Layfield (@JCLayfield) November 10, 2013
– WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch recorded this message today promoting her upcoming appearance at the Classic Grand Rock Club in Glasgow, Scotland taking place this Thursday. The event will feature a Q&A session and meet and greet. Event details are available here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCNRQax5PzE
– WWE Superstar JTG reunited with his former partner in crime, Shad Gaspard, this weekend in Venice Beach, California.
What yall know about crystals.lol pic.twitter.com/JVfegon2Vm
— JTG (@Jtg1284) November 10, 2013
Watch Jeff Hardy’s New Music Video, Austin Aries Talks Vegan Lifestyle
– TNA wrestler Austin Aries (@AustinAries) was recently interviewed by “Go Vegan Radio,” where he discussed, among other topics, his vegan lifestyle. You can listen to the audio from that interview online at GoVeganRadio.com. (Thanks to Mark Kruskol for sending along the link.)
– The official TNA YouTube channel has added a music video for the new Jeff Hardy single, “Every Other Day” off of his new album, “Plurality Of World’s.” You can watch the new music video directly below:
Hulk Hogan Interested In Appearing At WrestleMania XXX, Says He Quit TNA Wrestling (Video)
Hulk Hogan, who is currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with TNA Wrestling last month, is interested in returning to WWE for WrestleMania XXX in New Orleans, Louisiana.
“I would love to be at WrestleMania XXX. I would love to have a ringside seat. But, the truth is I need a job. I quit TNA. I’ve just been hanging out on the beach,” Hogan told Philadelphia’s ABC affiliate at an autograph signing last week. “Never say never.”
In response to whether he can still wrestle, Hogan said “right guy, right venue, and right payday.” The legendary grappler also noted that he may “Hulk up.”
“I don’t think I can wrestle too much anymore, but just being around the business and helping and being part of it is pretty cool,” Hogan said.
PWInsider.com reported last month that the 60-year-old has been “training like a mad man” in hopes of wrestling again for WWE.
Hogan returning to the promotion could hinge on Triple H, who is leaving the door open for his return to the sports-entertainment organization. The six-time WWE Champion told the Associated Press in October that he was warmly received by Vince McMahon’s son-in-law at a recent charity function.
Former WWE Champion Batista Appears On TV, The Heenan Family Reunites, Bob Orton & Bill DeMott
– Former WWE and World Heavyweight Champion Batista accompanied Filipino boxer Nonito Donaire Saturday night in Corpus Christi, Texas for his match against Mikey Garcia. The bout aired on HBO, which Rey Mysterio acknowledged via Instagram.
“My big #homey #Batista just popped up on HBO boxing with NONITO DONAIRE! It’s been a minute since I’ve seen him! Miss u my homey! #Philippinopride,” wrote the inactive WWE Superstar.
– Members of The Heenan Family reunited Saturday at the Big Event convention in Flushing, New York. Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, King Kong Bundy, Haku, The Barbarian and Paul Orndorff (sporting a curly moustache) took photo-ops together with fans.
– WWE Hall of Famer “Cowboy” Bob Orton turns 63-years-old on Sunday. Also celebrating a birthday is WWE developmental trainer Bill DeMott, who turns 47.
Video: John Cena Tells Antonio Cesaro He’ll Be A Huge Star, Presents Him With The World Heavyweight Title
Last night in Munich, Germany, John Cena cut a promo to end the show putting over Antonio Cesaro – saying that he is destined to become a huge star and even handed him the World Heavyweight title. (Video by Youtube user TehRealSuu)
Antonio Cesaro Talks About His Giant Swing & The Keys To Success In WWE
WWE Reaction To TNA Sale Rumors, Former WWE Talent Works TNA Dark Match, Kurt Angle At Home (Video)
– In response to online reports that the Carter family is looking to sell TNA Wrestling, Janice Carter, mother of president Dixie Carter, issued a memo to employees on Nov. 1 squashing rumors of sale talks and that her family was fully committed to the organization.
Read Here: Janice Carter’s Memo To TNA Employees Saying The Company Is Not For Sale
However, according to insider sources, Carter is lying as multiple sources within the organization have stated that negotiations are currently being held for potential buyers. Furthermore, nearly everyone who has been speculated online, including musician and Resistance Pro Wrestling owner Billy Corgan, is not involved in the negotiations.
It is said that some WWE officials are following the story very closely, with one source quoted as saying “more so than people would ever imagine.” It is not because the sports-entertainment organization is interested in purchasing TNA, but rather because they are curious to know who desires to and what the status will be of some talents (specifically Hulk Hogan and Sting).
– In unreported news, Ohio Valley Wrestling talent Marcus Anthony, a former developmental wrestler for WWE, competed in a dark match prior to Thursday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Cincinnati, Ohio (Anthony posted a message on Twitter congratulating him). It is not known who his opponent was.
– In this “#IMPACT365” video, Kurt Angle shows how his family trains in the Angle home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lswjUP9ie-M
Predictions For Future WWE Champion, Goldberg Featured In “30 Second Fury”, Harvey Wippleman
– In a newly published article on WWE.com, the editorial staff provides their predictions for the next WWE Champion, with Goldust, Cody Rhodes, Ryback, Bray Wyatt, Antonio Cesaro, Big E Langston and Roman Reigns—who is depicted holding the WWE Championship—listed. A poll is also taking place, which Reigns currently leads.
– Former World Heavyweight Champion Goldberg is highlighted in the latest “30 Second Fury” video, as thirty of his memorable spears are highlighted.
– Former WWF manager Harvey Wippleman, who has been involved with the wrestling industry for thirty-five years, shares his times and struggles with Colt Cabana on Art of Wrestling. The podcast is available at TSMRadio.com/coltcabana>. Scott Hall, George South and Michael Elgin were also recently interviewed.
TNA’s “Major Breaking News” Revealed
The official TNA website posted the following on Saturday night:
BREAKING NEWS: Bully Ray invades “House of Hardcore”; #OldSchool One Night Only set for Dec 30
On Saturday night in Poughkeepsie, New York, Tommy Dreamer’s “House of Hardcore” promotion held a live event – and all hell broke loose when BULLY RAY made a surprise appearance! After the main event match featuring Dreamer teaming with the legendary Terry Funk, Dreamer was thanking the fans for attending when Bully Ray hit the ring and attacked both Dreamer and Funk with a steel chain! Bully Ray was irate that Dreamer didn’t invite him to the event, and challenged Dreamer to face him in a “Falls Counting Anywhere Street Fight” at TNA’s “One Night Only: #OldSchool” in Poughkeepsie on Monday, December 30! Bully Ray’s attack also featured a reunion with Devon as the longtime Tag Team fought off everyone trying to help Dreamer and Funk!
Monday, December 30: Poughkeepsie, NY (One Night Only)
TNA Wrestling will present a special “One Night Only: #OldSchool” event on Monday, December 30 in Poughkeepsie, New York at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center! This exclusive TNA Live Event will be taped to later air exclusively on Pay-Per-View! Tickets go on sale on November 15 at Ticketmaster.com. A limited number of 1st & 2nd row tickets will be available starting this Monday as part of a special VIP Package available through ShopTNA! Fans in the Tri-States area – don’t miss your chance to experience this special “One Night Only” event coming to New York!
VIDEO: Bully Ray Crashes House Of Hardcore 3, Challenges Tommy Dreamer
The official TNA Twitter account recently posted a tweet with a link to the above video of Bully Ray’s appearance at Tommy Dreamer’s House Of Hardcore 3 event from Saturday night:
TNA Promises “Major Breaking News” & Bully Ray At House Of Hardcore 3
– The official Twitter account for Impact Wrestling recently posted the following tweet:
Stand by for major breaking news.
— IMPACT WRESTLING (@IMPACTWRESTLING) November 10, 2013
– TNA star Bully Ray appeared at the House Of Hardcore 3 event in Poughkeepsie, New York on Saturday night. Ray showed up during the tag-team main event match featuring Tommy Dreamer & Terry Funk vs. Sean Waltman & Lance Storm. Ray came to the ring after Dreamer and Funk won the match and beat both guys up with his chain. We will have a complete House Of Hardcore 3 report up on Sunday morning.
Batista At HBO Boxing Event On Saturday, Cena Promotes Return Of Total Divas
– Former WWE Superstar Batista was in attendance at the Vic Darchinyan vs. Nonito Donaire boxing fight on HBO on Saturday evening. Batista stood in the corner of Donaire, holding the Philippine flag during the official introductions prior to the bout. Donaire would go on to win the rematch against Darchinyan via TKO in the ninth round. Batista appeared again during Donaire’s post-fight interview with HBO boxing analyst Max Kellerman.
– WWE Superstar and current World Heavyweight Champion John Cena promoted the return of the WWE Total Divas reality show, which airs on E! on Sunday night, in a new tweet posted on his official Twitter account. Cena wrote the following:
Hey folks! Waffles in Brussels were gr8! In Munich right now!! Watch #Totaldivas TOMORROW night! 10pm on E! @ENews @eonline @WWEUniverse
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 9, 2013
WWE House Show Results (11/9): Birmingham, England
The following are results from the WWE live event in Birmingham, England. The event was held on Saturday, November 9, 2013.
– Diego def. Jack Swagger in the opening match. Diego, of the Los Matadores tag-team, picked up thr win after pulling the twin-switch with Fernando. Prior to the match, Zeb Colter cut a heel promo. Lots of comedy spots with El Torito.
– Dean Ambrose def. Dolph Ziggler & Big E. Langston in a three-way match to retain the WWE United States Championship.
– Natalya def. Aksana in Divas action via submission. Natalya got the win using her Sharpshooter submission hold.
– Kofi Kingston def. The Miz. Both guys worked as babyfaces early on, but later in the match The Miz starting playing heel.
– Goldust & Cody Rhodes def. The Shield to retain the WWE Tag-Team Championships. This was said to be one of the best matches on the show.
–Intermission–
– Santino Marella def. Fandango. This started off as a dance-off. Damien Sandow ended up coming out, beating him up and started his match against Zack Ryder.
– Damien Sandow def. Zack Ryder. Sandow picked up the win after a thumb in the eye. Sandow also cut a heel promo before the match.
– Randy Orton def. Big Show to retain the WWE Championship. Kane came out, in a suit and tie once again, to distract Big Show. Daniel Bryan was apparently advertised but wasn’t there, so the crowd jumped all over this match with lots of boo’s and “Daniel Bryan” chants. Orton at one point got on the microphone and said Bryan wasn’t here, to which the crowd boo’d even louder.
Backstage News On WWE Attempting To Sign Hulk Hogan, Goldberg & Sting
Reason For CM Punk & Daniel Bryan vs. Wyatt Family, WWE’s Focus On Big Guys
– As previously reported, WWE is currently making an effort to push larger-sized Superstars. The feeling is the company has a lot of average-sized talent and that now is the time to sign more head-turning attractions. WWE is putting heavy emphasis on bigger and stronger Superstars instead of guys like CM Punk and Daniel Bryan.
– Speaking of Punk and Bryan, the reason WWE has the two in a program currently with The Wyatt Family is to attempt to elevate Erick Rowan and Luke Harper. As much as WWE believes in the talents of Bray Wyatt, they also want to give a push to Rowan and Harper.
[Credit: PWInsider.com]
Update On Evan Bourne’s WWE Return, Details On WrestleMania XXX On-Sale Party
– WWE Superstar Evan Bourne will be making his return to the company in the near future. Bourne, who has been sidelined for several months, is slated to return at some point within the next four-to-six weeks. While Bourne’s television return is still unknown, the company does expect him to return on live events before the end of 2013..
– The official Twitter account for WrestleMania recently posted the following tweet with details on the WrestleMania XXX on-sale party:
.@WrestleMania XXX On-Sale Party in New Orleans next Friday! FREE Superstar autographs + #WM30 tickets on sale! RSVP: http://t.co/PEzr9OU85w
— WWE WrestleMania (@WrestleMania) November 9, 2013