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The Rock’s New HBO Show, Hollywood Screenwriter Working With WWE

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– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tweeted this photo on Saturday of himself at HBO headquarters:

Johnson will be starring in the half-hour ‘dramedy’ series “Ballers” – chronicling the lives of athletes, some retired, some still active, living in Miami. It will be his first TV-starring role.

– Hollywood screenwriter Max Landis tweeted the following over the weekend:

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Steve Austin Speaks On Whether Or Not Chris Benoit Should Be In The WWE HOF

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WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin recently shared his thoughts on the possibility of the late Chris Benoit being inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. Regarding the subject, Austin said on a recent podcast, “Well first and foremost, what I think about Chris Benoit is that guy was one of the most nicest guys I ever met in my life. He’s one of the most talented, hard working cats I’d ever seen in the squared circle. Anybody who knew Chris would tell you those exact two things. That guy loved the damn wrestling business, he was born to be a wrestler and was absolutely phenomenal. Drawing a lot of his influence from The Dynamite Kid, he blazed a path as the Pegasus Kid and his legacy as The Crippler Chris Benoit was just one hellacious career.”

Austin continued, “One night, Chris ended up killing his wife and his kid. That is an act so terrible and horrible I can’t even comprehend or guess as to what happened in that house. That will always overshadow any accomplishment Chris had in the ring. He’ll never be in the Hall of Fame, it will just never happen. His career will speak for itself but his record as a human being, his first and foremost, and those actions will never be forgotten. That’s my feelings on that, we don’t even need to talk about the Hall of Fame. Speaking for myself, Chris Benoit as the person I knew, loved him. Chris Benoit as a wrestler, loved him. Chris Benoit as the person who did what he did, unforgivable. Bottom line.”

You can listen to Steve Austin’s podcasts online at PodcastOne.com.

  • Details On WWE’s Planned SURPRISE ENTRANTS For The 2014 Royal Rumble Match

    • Former WWE Star Speaks On Racism In WWE, Famous Gay Kiss Segment, More

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    The following are highlights from a recent Under The Mat interview with former WWE Superstar Ahmed Johnson:

    On facing racial issues during his WWE run: “I go out to the parking lot and one of them boys scratched on my car ‘Congratulations N*****!’ Come on Dog what kind of s*** is that? I went straight to Vince and they acted all concerned but they didn’t even bring it up in the big meeting.”

    On an idea Vince McMahon had for his character in WWE: “You know I dress how I dress, relax and cool. Shane McMachon comes to me one time and says his dad wants him to change how he dresses. Now this isn’t on TV, this is off TV. They wanted me to get a Gold Tooth, a bunch of chains, and wear my pants sagging. That’s what they wanted me to dress like right before I walked out of there. They want that image of an unintelligent dumbass n***** that what they were shooting for.”

    On his reaction to being kissed on the lips by Goldust: “Oh, he got me! Let me tell you how it was supposed to go down. First of all, that was a live TV taping so whatever happened happened. So me and Goldust went over this shit over and over again during the pre-tape. I told him when we did mouth to mouth don’t touch my lips put your hand over my mouth and do it to your hand, nobody is going to know. The camera won’t be that close up to where anybody would see that and we worked out the angle with the camera man and everything. So I’m lying there and Goldust thought it would be (sic) if he did it. So I’m lying there and the part is coming up and I feel this mother f***** lips and, man, I lost it!”

    Check out the complete interview online at PWKGW.com.

  • Details On WWE’s Planned SURPRISE ENTRANTS For The 2014 Royal Rumble Match

    • Final Rating For TNA’s “Final Resolution” Edition Of Impact Wrestling

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    Thursday’s special “Final Resolution” edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV drew a final cable rating of 1.06, down from the 1.08 final draw that the show drew the previous week.

    As noted recently, TNA officials were hoping for a big number for the show this week since they weren’t competing with NFL’s regular Thursday Night Football.

    The “Final Resolution” edition of Impact Wrestling on Thursday averaged 1.240 million viewers, which was also down from the 1.3 million viewers that the show averaged last week.

  • Backstage Update On WWE Attempting To Lure Sting Away From TNA

    • Press Release: New John Cena/Post Pebbles Cereal Promotion Announced

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    The following press release was recently issued …

    Post® Pebbles™ Cereal Enlists Top Athletes and Entertainers to Lead the Charge in the Showdown Between Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles

    WWE® Superstar John Cena® Appointed Captain of Team Fruity; Professional Basketball Player Kyrie Irving to Lead Team Cocoa

    PARSIPPANY, N.J., Dec. 20, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — Today, Post Foods, LLC, launched a friendly competition between Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles to see which cereal is most popular among fans. Online and mobile competitions from January through September 2014 will rally support for each flavor. WWE Superstar John Cena returns to the front of Post Fruity Pebbles cereal boxes and will serve as captain for Team Fruity. Professional Basketball All Star Kyrie Irving will take his long-time love for Cocoa Pebbles to the next level by appearing on Post Cocoa Pebbles cereal boxes as captain of Team Cocoa.

    In 2014, Pebbles will ask fans of all ages to choose a side – are you on Team Fruity or Team Cocoa? Fans can declare their love for their favorite Pebbles flavor by visiting a microsite and downloading an interactive app encouraging fans to vote, take photos, and play minigames. They will be asked to complete simple challenges such as making team spirit items like pennants out of Pebbles boxes, and sharing them through Instagram using their team’s hashtag (#TeamFruity or #TeamCocoa). Fans who complete these online missions and choose a side will be able to win prizes like giftcards, iPads, or John Cena and Kyrie Irving signed merchandise.

    “Our 2014 campaign builds upon the genuine love that our fans have for Pebbles cereal,” said Sharon Pupel, Marketing Director at Post Foods, LLC. “We are enlisting celebrities, sports stars, musicians and regular kids to share with us their love for Pebbles, and we’re starting with WWE Superstar John Cena and basketball all-star Kyrie Irving. With the help of our team captains, kids will be able to show their team spirit and earn fun prizes along the way.”

    In addition to adding famous team captains to the Pebbles roster, the brand is expanding its social media presence beyond Facebook to Twitter and Instagram. In their roles as team captains, John Cena and Kyrie Irving will announce new missions digitally and interact with fans online.

    When Pebbles fans choose a side, they will also be supporting their team captain’s nonprofit organization. Cena, Team Fruity members and WWE, will be raising awareness for Hire Heroes USA, an organization dedicated to creating job opportunities for US military veterans and their spouses through personalized employment training and corporate engagement.

    “It’s truly an honor to add ‘team captain’ for Fruity Pebbles to my resume and support Hire Heroes USA while doing so,” said WWE Superstar John Cena. “Kyrie is a tough competitor on the court, but let’s see how he does in this competition. He better be ready for Team Fruity.”

    Team Cocoa members will be helping Kyrie reach out to middle schools, high schools and the larger community to help educate people about the unique skills and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through the nonprofit, Best Buddies.

    “I’ve loved Cocoa Pebbles since I was a kid, and am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this team off the basketball court,” said 2011 Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving. “As the team captain for Cocoa Pebbles, I hope to take our fans to the championship and show John Cena and Team Fruity which team really rocks.”

  • John Cena Does Some Twerking — No Joke!! (VIDEO)

    • Batista Pulled From Advertising For WWE Live Event In Las Vegas, Update On Second Reported Appearance

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    The time frame for Batista’s reported return to WWE is no longer clear.

    UNLVTickets.com, the official ticketing company for the Las Vegas-based Thomas & Mack Center, is no longer advertising “The Animal” for WWE’s scheduled non-televised event at the venue on Sunday, February 16, 2014. A graphic featuring the six-time world champion was also removed.

    On Friday evening, the ticketing company prematurely revealed that Batista would be returning to WWE for the show in the following promotional message: “WWE’s Road to Wrestlemania will make a stop at Las Vegas’ Thomas and Mack Center on Sunday, February 16. Don’t miss your favorite WWE Superstars including: CM Punk, The Shield, Big Show, Kane, the WWE Divas and much more! Plus, see the special return of “The Animal” Batista, LIVE!”

    Sources within the company confirmed to PWInsider.com that while the 44-year-old is coming back, it was meant to be kept as a surprise.

    This was not the only advertising miscue as Jeramie McPeek, Vice President of Digital Operations for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns, revealed on Twitter Friday night that Batista would appear at another non-televised event; scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The message was quickly deleted.

    Batista had been contemplating a return to WWE since last spring, but his acting schedule prevented him from making a commitment until recently. He claimed in subsequent media interviews that he left the company in 2010 due to unhappiness with the family-friendly product.

    Roman Reigns’ Superman Punch On John Cena From SmackDown (.GIF)

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    On Friday’s SmackDown, Shield member Roman Reigns unleashed a Superman punch on John Cena that is getting a lot of attention online. Reigns has been making a strong case for the ‘Breakout Star of 2013’ in recent months – with a dominant display at Survivor Series and his Spear becoming more devastating each time he uses it. Reigns has used the Superman punch before, but now it’s clear he’s adopting it as the latest weapon in his offensive arsenal.

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    Batista Scheduled For Another Live Event, WWE Releases T-Shirt On Diva, More

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    – As announced Friday evening, WWE will hold a live event at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, February 16, 2014, and according to www.unlvtickets.com, “The Animal” is scheduled to appear at the event. Sources within the sports-entertainment organization confirmed to PWInsider.com that this is not an advertising error as he is indeed coming back. Advertising was released prematurely, spoiling WWE’s planned surprise (which one source speculated as taking place at the Royal Rumble next month).

    This is not the only event he is scheduled for as an executive for the NBA’s Phoenix Suns revealed on Twitter last night that Batista will appear at a live event scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2014 at the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona. The message was quickly deleted.

    – WWEShop.com has released a new T-Shirt on Cameron featuring her catchphrase on Total Divas, “Girl Bye.”

    – WWE developmental talent Alexa Bliss (Lexi Kaufman) scored her first victory in singles competition at Friday’s NXT live event in Orlando, Florida. The former bodybuilder and fitness model defeated Sasha Banks.

    WWE Highlights The “New” Sin Cara, WWE Wrestler Turns 31, NXT Live Event News

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    – Sin Cara’s victory over Drew McIntyre on this week’s episode of SmackDown is highlighted in the SmackDown Slam of the Week.

    “Sin Cara’s definitely improved. It’s like we got a new Sin Cara,” John “Bradshaw” Layfield” remarked on commentary. “Sin Cara’s been on a roll!”

    – One half of Los Matadores, Diego, turns 31-years-old on Saturday. Also celebrating a birthday is former WWE and WCW competitor “The Patriot” Del Wilkes, who turns 52.

    – The final WWE NXT live event of 2013 was held Friday night in Orlando, Florida. The next show will take place on Friday, Jan. 3, 2014 in Largo, Florida at Minnreg Hall. (Event Information)

    The Bella Twins & Xavier Woods React To SmackDown, Knuckles Madsen Removed From NXT Roster, More

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    – This week on “Backstage Fallout” for SmackDown, The Bella Twins talk to Renee Young about Brie’s victory over Tamina. Plus, Xavier Woods reacts to causing Brodus Clay to lose his match to Tensai.

    – The WWE.com profile of Knuckles Madsen has been deleted after it was reported on Tuesday that he had been released from his developmental contract with WWE.

    A Memphis, Tennessee-based wrestler, Knuckles joined developmental late last year. His appearances were solely limited to non-televised events as he never appeared on WWE NXT. He donned clown gear until recently, when he began portraying a country musician with guitar in tow.

    – Former WWE wrestler Chris Masters will be appearing at The Wrestling Guy Store 6085 State St. Huntington Park, California, on Sunday, January 12, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (Event Information)

    Independent Wrestler Boasts About Recent WWE Tryout, The Top 10 Moves Of 2013 Counted Down

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    – It was reported that Canadian-based independent wrestler “The Zombie Hunter” Mentallo participated in WWE’s three-day tryout last week at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. Following the outing, the masked grappler went on Facebook to boast in the face of his critics.

    He wrote, “Many Winnipeg Wrestling “EXPERTS” always said WWE would never be interested in guys like myself, how we’re VANILLA MIDGETS and DON’T WRESTLE WWE’s STYLE. Hope you like DEEZ NUUUTTS in your mouth! Don’t get it confused, this isn’t that “trans yourself to OVW crap”, they INVITED & PAID FOR ME. To all the promoters who don’t want to use me on all your shows, guess you know better than WWE. I’ll be looking for your stocks on Wall Street. On my Worst Behaviour! Turn Up!”

    – The top signature maneuvers and jaw-dropping moves of 2013 are highlighted in the latest edition of “WWE Top 10.”

    Jim Ross Q&A: WWE Network, The Shield, Jericho’s WWE Debut, Rock-HOF

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    WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated the Q&A section of his website at JRsBarBQ.com.

    When Chris Jericho first debuted with his promo at The Rocks expense, how electrifying was the atmosphere?

    “It was massive. Set up perfectly. Excellent booking.”

    Which of the 3 members of The Shield do you think will make the most impact in WWE?

    “I like them all. Obviously Reigns is breaking out. All tbd. ”

    JR when do you think it is the right time for WWE to induct The Rock in the WWE Hall of Fame?

    “Any time both parties are ready.”

    With talk of the WWE Network seeming to come up more and more, I have wondered if there is potential for certain independent promotions to get television deals with WWE. What, in your estimation, would be the positives and negatives of giving promotions like ROH, PWG, Dragongate USA, etc. a television deal?

    “Let’s just say that there’s no business like show business.”

    MAJOR Update On BATISTA Returning To WWE

    Tensai Responds To Brodus Clay Turning On Him

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    Tensai gained retribution against Brodus Clay tonight on SmackDown as “Sweet T” scored a victory over his former Tons of Funk partner. Xavier Woods and The Funkadactyls danced atop of the ramp, allowing Sweet T to roll up a distracted Clay for the win.

    Prior to the bout, Tensai called out Clay in a WWE App interview with Renee Young. He said, “Brodus, you run around here calling yourself a main event playa. For seventeen years I’ve been in this business, I’ve been in a main event or two. You know nothing about main events. You disrespected Xavier. You disrespected R-Truth. You disrespected me and every other main-eventer to come before you.”

    Tensai continued, “In this business, people come in and out of our lives, like that. And Brodus, Tons of Funk came into my life and it served a purpose. And Monday, served a purpose. It lit a fire under my rear-end. And Brodus, main event playa, I’m coming for ya.”

    To view the interview, click here.

    The match marks as Tensai’s first televised bout since the April 22, 2013 episode of Raw, where he defeated Cody Rhodes.

    Batista Returning To WWE: Major Update

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    Batista Returning To WWE

    An advertisement for an upcoming WWE Live Event in February has spoiled some major news – former WWE Champion Batista is returning to WWE.

    As announced Friday evening, the official website of the Thomas & Mack Center is advertising the Batista will be appearing at the WWE Live Event from Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, February 16, 2014

    Sources in WWE are saying this is not an advertising error as he is indeed coming back.

    Advertising was reportedly released prematurely, spoiling WWE’s planned surprise (which would take place in time for WrestleMania season).

    Batista, who is now 44-years-old, had been contemplating a return to WWE since last spring in discussions with Triple H. However, his acting schedule prevented him from making a commitment until recently.

    Former WWE Diva Talks About Confrontation With BATISTA That Got Her Fired

    One source speculated that Batista will appear for WWE until he is called to promote Guardians, which is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 1, 2014.

    Batista last appeared for WWE in 2010, with his final match resulting in a loss to John Cena. He later stated in media interviews that he left WWE due to unhappiness with the company’s family-friendly product. He did not, however, rule out a return to the organization as he has said that he would be interested in having another run.

    Comment Below and tell us who you want to see Batista wrestle at WrestleMania.

    Update: Batista Scheduled For Another Live Event

    Las Vegas Ticket Website Advertising WWE Return Of Batista On February 16th

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    UNLVTickets.com, a Las Vegas-based ticket selling website is advertising the WWE return of former Superstar Batista at the company’s live event at the Thomas & Mack Center on Sunday, February 16, 2014.

    The website is advertising the following:

    WWE’s Road to Wrestlemania will make a stop at Las Vegas’ Thomas and Mack Center on Sunday, February 16. Don’t miss your favorite WWE Superstars including: CM Punk, The Shield, Big Show, Kane, the WWE Divas and much more! Plus, see the special return of “The Animal” Batista, LIVE!

    WWE offers the best value in entertainment, with tickets starting at $20. Also, don’t miss your chance to take part in the Ultimate WWE FAN EXPERIENCE!

    *Lineup subject to change.

    Check it out at UNLVTickets.com.

    WWE SmackDown Results (12/20)

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    The following are WWE SmackDown results from San Antonio, Texas:

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    – The Usos def. Ryback & Curtis Axel in a tag-team opener. The Usos picked up the win by pinfall after hitting a top-rope splash.

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    – Randy Orton came to the ring to cut a promo to open SmackDown. Orton said that winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at TLC awarded him nothing but a match the next night against Daniel Bryan. John Cena interupts Orton. Cena said he’s here to prevent Orton from looking like a fool. Cena said now that Orton is champion everyone is after him. Cena called Orton a “giant pussbag.” Cena says Orton took the easy way out on RAW by getting disqualified on purpose. Daniel Bryan comes out to a huge response. Bryan says Orton is afraid that he can beat him. Bryan said that when Cena gets his title rematch, Cena will win and then give him the title match he deserves. The Shield ends up coming out and attacks both of them until CM Punk came out to even the odds. Vickie Guerrero then comes out and says the main event tonight will be The Shield vs. John Cena, Daniel Bryan and CM Punk.

    – Big E. Langston def. Jack Swagger. Langston got the win via pinfall after hitting Swagger with his “Big Finish” move in what was said to be a quick match.

    – Brie Bella def. Tamina Snuka in Divas action. AJ Lee was on commentary during the match. Brie got the win by rolling Tamina up and then pushed AJ at ringside after the match.

    – Wade Barrett did a “Bad News Barrett” segment.

    – Sin Cara def. Drew McIntyre in singles action. This was said to be a pretty decent little match.

    – Tensai def. Brodus Clay in singles action. Tensai got the win after a distraction from The Funkadactyls and Xavier Woods. After the match, Tensai and Woods cleared the ring.

    – Luke Harper & Erick Rowan def. Goldust & Cody Rhodes in a non-title match. This was said to be one of the best matches of the evening. After the match, The Wyatt Family tried to attack Goldust and Cody Rhodes further, but Daniel Bryan came out and made the save. This led to another match being announced between all six of these guys.

    – Daniel Bryan, Goldust & Cody Rhodes def. The Wyatt Family. This was apparently another really good match. The finish in this one came when Bryan hit his Running Knee finisher for the pinfall victory.

    – Damien Sandow cut a promo about Christmas. The Miz ended up coming out and interupting him, which led to a match between these two guys.

    – Damien Sandow def. The Miz in singles action. The finish here came when Sandow rolled Miz up and held the tights during the pin to get the 1-2-3.

    – Fandango def. Kofi Kingston in singles action. The finish came when Fandango hit his top-rope leg drop finishing move on Kingston for the 1-2-3.

    – Daniel Bryan gets attacked backstage by The Wyatt Family. This leads to a main event featuring John Cena & CM Punk vs. The Shield, since Bryan is hurt and can’t be the third member of the team.

    – John Cena & CM Punk def. The Shield via DQ in a three-on-two handicap match. The finish came when the referee called for the bell after all three members of The Shield beat on CM Punk and refused to stop. At the end, Reigns speared Cena and then all three members of The Shield hit the triple-powerbomb on Punk. Big E. Langston ended up coming out to make the save, which is how SmackDown ended.

    Dean Ambrose Talks About Working With The Undertaker & More

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    Earlier this week, The Shield appeared on the Onnit podcast. Here are some highlights that Dean Ambrose talked about:

    Getting Called Up To The Main Roster: “By the time we actually got through sitting in Tampa for a while, we had all been down there for a long time… but by the time we were at like, we’re at Wrestlemania, we’re on the main stage, we’re doing our thing, because we got thrown right into the fire really quickly. We had a good little act with three rookies, and they just threw us right out there with the main eventers. We were working with John Cena, Randy Orton, Big Show.”

    Working with Undertaker: “We were working with Undertaker in a six man tag in London. The most legendary, most intimidating figure in the history of the business, wrestles once, maybe twice per year. Usually once a year, he did an extra match that year, working with us in the six man tag.

    “We had double-shotted [worked two shows] that day and did a show in Cardiff, Wales earlier in the day and they helicoptered us in to do the other show, which was a live RAW. We got there pretty much right as our music was playing, and pretty much had to go right up and right down into the crowd and right into the ring, which was nothing, nothing really worked out or anything.Someone proofread this. We were in there with Undertaker who, again, is one of the most legendary, intimidating guys in the business, but at this point we’re like the World Series guy, screw it, let’s just go out and do it.

    “So we just went out there and did it. We were like, that was cool. It was like we’re at Wrestlemania, we’re on the main stage, we’re in the WWE. Hell yeah we are. This is where we belong. It doesn’t feel like whoa, this is such an accomplishment. It’s just like, no, it feels right. This is where we’re supposed to be.”

    * News On WWE’s BIG Plan For ROMAN REIGNS At The ROYAL RUMBLE

    Photo: Vince McMahon & WWE Stars Visit The Troops In Dubai

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    Vince McMahon, R-Truth, Big Show, Eva Marie and Alicia Fox departed to visit troops overseas on Wednesday. They are now in Dubai and will be visiting troops at the Al Dhafra Air Base. wwe-vince-dubai (1)

    Ric Flair Filming Movie Role, HBK Filming Note, Jim Cornette On “Steve Austin Show”

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    – Film crews for Shawn Michaels’ reality show, “MacMillan River Adventures” will be filming at the WWE Hall Of Famer’s ranch this weekend.

    – Speaking of WWE Hall Of Famers, “The Nature Boy” Ric Flair will be filming a role for an unknown movie in Hollywood within the next two weeks.

    – Part one of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s interview with legendary pro wrestling manager Jim Cornette is now online. Apparently Austin and Cornette recorded an interview originally, but only managed to record Cornette’s half of the conversation. Part one of Cornette on the “Steve Austin Show” is their second attempt at recording the interview. Fans interested can check it out online at PodcastOne.com.

  • Details On WWE’s Planned SURPRISE ENTRANTS For The 2014 Royal Rumble Match

    • Austin’s Podcast Wins iTunes Award, Jericho’s Podcast, Kane Talks Politics (Audio)

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    – PodcastOne issued a press release this week stating that the Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show” podcast was named the best new podcast in the “Sports/Recent Debuts” category by the iTunes editorial team:

    The editorial team of iTunes has selected … PodcastOne’s Steve Austin Show as the Top Pick in the Sports/Recent Debuts category. Chairman Norm Pattiz said: 

    “We thank the editorial team at iTunes for selecting these programs. We will proudly display the ‘iTunes Best of 2013’ badge prominently when presenting and promoting these programs. Our lineup of the best-of-the-best in podcasting is validated with recognition like this.”

    – Chris Jericho noted on Twitter that his new “Talk is Jericho” podcast has received over 600,000 downloads since its premiere two weeks ago.

    – WWE superstar Kane was a guest on The Alex Jones Show this week talking politics. You can listen to an .MP3 of the podcast at Infowars.com.

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    WWE Holds “Karaoke Night” At Performance Center, “Talk Is Jericho” Guest Revealed

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    – Music historian Eddie Trunk will be the special guest on Chris Jericho’s new “Talk Is Jericho” online podcast on January 1, 2014.

    – This past Wednesday night was “Karaoke Night” at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The festivities featured WWE NXT Superstars, WWE NXT Divas and trainers signing and having fun before the final NXT show at the FCW Arena on Thursday night in Tampa, Florida.

  • Details On WWE’s Planned SURPRISE ENTRANTS For The 2014 Royal Rumble Match

    • New TNA World Heavyweight Champion & Post-Match Interview, Feast Or Fired Results (Videos)

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    – Magnus defeated Jeff Hardy in a Dixieland Match during last night’s “Final Resolution” episode of Impact Wrestling to become the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion. Magnus got assistance from Dixie Carter, Rockstar Spud and Ethan Carter III during the match. This is his first singles title in TNA since arriving back in 2008.

    TNA posted this video right after the match of Magnus reacting to his win:

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    – TNA revealed the “Feast or Fired” briefcase contents on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Here’s what each briefcase contained:

    • Zema Ion: X Division Title Shot
    • Gunner: TNA World Title Shot
    • Chavo Guerrero: Fired
    • Ethan Carter III: Tag Team Title Shot

    Here’s the full segment, including Sting playing mind games with EC3:

    Former WWE Trainer Speaks On Best Performer Of 2013, Who To Look For In 2014

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    The following are highlights of an “Against The Mat” interview with former WWE trainer Tom Prichard:

    On who he felt had the best in-ring performance of 2013: “I like thinking about the newcomers, I like thinking about the guys who come from developmental, so I really have to say that for me personally, I’m gonna go with a Dean Ambrose vote just for the fact that I’m partial and I’m prejudice and all those things combined, so as far as seeing what he can do as a team, yes, but standing out on his own and having him win the United States Championship out of that team, or out of that crew, The Shield first was a major accomplishment for him and I think there’s more to come, definitely from Dean Ambrose.”

    On who to watch out for in 2014: “I have my eye on Big E. Langston. Again, for personal and biased reasons. I had the advantage of seeing Big E. from the very beginning, his first tryout and watched him progress from there. I think we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg.”

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

  • NEW Photo Of Vince & Triple H Backstage Working During WWE RAW

    • VIDEO: All-Star Celebrity Bowling Featuring “Team WWE” vs. “Team Nerdist”

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    The official “Nerdist” YouTube channel recently added a video featuring an “All-Star Celebrity Bowling” match between “Team WWE” and “Team Nerdist.”

    It’s a no-holds barred edition of All Star Celebrity Bowling, as WWE Superstars CM Punk, AJ Lee, Fandango, and Kofi Kingston try to put Team Nerdist into submission.

    Team WWE’s Charities:
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    http://bestfriends.org/The-Sanctuary/

    TEAM WWE:
    CM Punk
    AJ Lee
    Fandango
    Kofi Kingston

    TEAM NERDIST:
    Chris Hardwick, Founder Nerdist Industries
    Matt Mira, Nerdist Podcast
    Ron Funches, Comedian
    Matt Cohen, Nerdist.com

     

    Former WWE Superstar Speaks On People “Bagging” On CM Punk In WWE, More

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    The following are highlights from a recent interview with former WWE Superstar Trevor Murdoch:

    On what WWE thought about CM Punk when he first came in to the company: “I’m not going to name any names but when Punk was in developmental there were a lot of people bagging on him. They were like who is this guy? Tattooed up with a Pepsi symbol on his arm, what they thought was a Pepsi symbol on his arm and him being an internet sensation and indy sensation. They really couldn’t see the big picture the connection that he has with the fans when he goes out there. How much hard work he puts in his craft and when he steps out that curtain how much hard work he puts out there.”

    On the differences in wrestling now as compared to when he was growing up: “The wrestling end of it is changing daily it’s not the sport that it was when I was younger following it. It’s more towards the entertainment end of it and that’s a machine you really can’t stop unless the fans change that…and what I mean by fans is that they all have to get together and speak loud and clear and let them know that’s what they want. Everything they (WWE) do on TV is based on what they do for viewership and it’s up to us as fans to change that. I respect the WWE and all it has done for me.”

    Check out the complete interview online at BlogTalkRadio,com/peoplewhoknowgoodwrestling.

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