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*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results

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Here are WWE SmackDown tapings results from Las Vegas, airing this Friday:

– The Miz hosted MizTV with guests Big Show and Dolph Ziggler. Triple H came out and booked all three men in matches.

– World Hvt. Champion Randy Orton defeated The Miz. The Shield attacked Miz afterward. Daniel Bryan made the save.

– Rob Van Dam beat Damien Sandow.

– The Shield defeated Dolph Ziggler in a handicap match.

– Luke Harper and Erick Rowan defeated Brodus Clay and Sweet T.

– Daniel Bryan beat Ryback by DQ when Randy Orton interfered. The Shield and Orton beat up Bryan after the match while Triple H kept Big Show in check.

Dark Main Event:  Big Show, Mark Henry, Rob Van Dam, and Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton and The Shield. It started as a handicap match until Bryan came back to even the sides, but Orton ducked out. RVD pinned Seth Rollins to end the match and close the show.

(Source: Ring-Rap.com)

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event Tapings Results

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The following are WWE tapings results from Las Vegas:

Dark Match:

* The Usos beat 3MB.

WWE Main Event Results:

* WWE Intercontinental champion Curtis Axel beat Cody Rhodes

* The Prime Time Players beat The Real Americans after Titus O Neill pinned Jack Swagger.

* Kofi Kingston beat Fandango by DQ after Summer Rae got caught grabbing Kofi’s foot.

* More Matches Confirmed For NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS, New Paul Heyman Guy Debuting Soon

Chris Masters Posts Photo Of His Crooked Spine, Final RAW Rating

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– Monday’s episode of WWE RAW drew a 3.07 cable rating, down from the previous week’s 3.24 rating. As noted earlier, the show averaged 4.19 million viewers, also down.

– Former WWE Superstar Chris Masters posted the following x-ray of his spine to Instagram:

“After a decade of #Wrestling here’s what my spines looking like! You really have to love this Buiz to do it #Grizzled”

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WWE RAW Viewership Down From Last Week

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Early viewership data is in for Monday’s WWE RAW. The August 26th show had 4,190,000 viewers, down over 100,000 from the previous week. Here’s the hourly breakdown:

Hour 1: 4,129,000
Hour 2: 4,291,000
Hour 3: 4,151,000

The final cable rating will be posted later today.

John Cena Tweets About RAW, Part 2 Of Flair On Austin’s Podcast & More

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– John Cena tweeted the following about Monday’s WWE RAW:

“I’ve said it before ill say it again no 1 person is bigger than @WWE hated watching from home, but what a #RAW last night!”

– Part 2 of The Steve Austin Show featuring Ric Flair is now online and can be heard at this link.

– The man who portrayed Natalya’s crush on Sunday’s episode of WWE Total Divas was Rod Rage, who previously wrestled for Canada’s Stampede Wrestling.

The Latest On Jose Canseco & Riddick Bowe Wanting To Work With TNA

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Former Major League Baseball player José Canseco is the latest [former] professional athlete expressing interest in working with TNA.

Following his recent statement that he wants to become a professional wrestler, former heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe tweeted the following message to Canseco and TNA star Robbie E on Monday:

“@RobbieEImpact what’s up partner. Being we have same manager. How do I become a bro and your tag team partner. U need a tough guy partner”

Canseco replied back with the following:

“@RobbieEImpact what’s up bro. When u coming to Vegas. Ask @TNADixie to get me in tna. I will be your bodyguard”

Eric Bischoff Denies There Is Heat On Hulk Hogan For WWE 2K14 Involvement

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TNA Executive Eric Bischoff has responded to online reports that there is backstage heat on Hulk Hogan for his involvement in the new WWE 2K14 video game. Bischoff criticizes “dirt sheets” for the rumors and says there is no new deal between Hogan and 2K Sports or WWE:

“Interesting to read the ‘choir of idiots’ suggesting that Hulk did a deal with 2K Sports. Illustrates just how ignorant these ‘experts’ are And how these ‘experts’ are attempting to frame a narrative to sell thier b.s.”

“There is no Hulk Hogan/2K Sports deal. WWE is simply utilizing tradmarks/assets they currently own in a repackaged video game. Nothing new. But thats not what the parasites and morons who run dirt sites want you to know.”

* The Latest On HULK HOGAN & ERIC BISCHOFF Leaving TNA When Their Contracts Expire

WWE Interested In Signing Top New Japan Star, Today’s Wrestler Birthdays

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-According to one source, WWE is said to have interest in signing New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) star Prince Devitt. The company has apparently had interest in Devitt for a while, as William Regal brought a tape of a Devitt vs. Pac match to Triple H, which resulted in Pac getting a job (he’s now known as Adrian Neville). WWE has apparently wanted to sign Devitt ever since, and his name keeps coming up in meetings when the company discusses bringing in new talent.

-WWE Hall Of Fame Sgt. Slaughter celebrates his 65th birthday today. Slaughter was born on August 27, 1948. Also celebrating birthdays today is current WWE Superstar The Great Khali (41) and former WWE Diva Jazz (40).

WWE NEWS

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Goldberg Interested In A WWE Deal Similar To Lesnar’s

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After throwing out the first pitch at Saturday night’s Miami Marlins game (and delivering a spear the Marlins pitcher) Bill Goldberg took part in a media Q&A session covering a wide range of topics.

When asked about whether he was surprised to see Lesnar back with WWE. He said:

“No, not at all,. The reality is, if you’re a smart businessman, you leave opportunities open. Why wouldn’t he come back and capitalize on what he did in UFC and get a 23-day deal for a year? Why wouldn’t you do that?”

He was also asked about whether he would be interested in signing a deal with WWE similar to that of Brock Lesnar, where he would only have to work a select number of dates. He replied:

“I’d consider something like that, for sure.”

Goldberg said that he currently stays in shape by training Muay Thai three days a week.

Dolphins1925 Issues A Statement To The WWE Universe

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Reddit user Dolphins1925, the infamous person who has been leaking WWE pay-per-view results since February’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, issued the following statement on Tuesday night:

“Since I joined reddit, My motive has been simple: To draw attention to a very important problem and ongoing issue within the WWE industry, while concurrently abstaining from turning the community into a circus act. For these reasons, I have made my posts few and far between. I did not respond to messages, e-mails, comments, or interview requests. My goal was NOT to be the spotlight of attention, but rather to draw awareness to the inexcusable, insultingly obvious schemes that are taking place behind the scenes of the WWE. I figured the best means of action to demonstrate these schemes was to post sparingly and exclusively, before each respected PPV, and simply allow my results to speak for themselves. In doing so, I went 38-0 over a course of 5 successive PPVs; all the while going 3-0 at Summerslam after receiving news from my source that many match outcomes were being changed at the last minute.

I feel that a step has certainly been taken in the right direction, as now most wrestling fans are well aware of an existing mole within the industry. However, the primary misconception regarding the mole is that I am, or am directly affiliated with him. Rather, the mole is anonymously releasing the outcomes to a small, exclusive group of individuals; all of whom are benefiting off it at the expense of the WWE, its fans, and the integrity of their product. This had been ongoing for several months before I began to address it publicly. Eventually, this ordeal had reached a point in time where I felt it was appropriate and necessary to release a statement on reddit.

Nevertheless, I commend WWE’s noble efforts to ensure secrecy during last week’s Summerslam event. However, it is my belief that the course of action taken to resolve the leaks was merely to discredit me by changing the outcomes of matches at the last minute, rather than actually stopping the mole. They are shooting the messenger, and the leaks are still taking place. I am confident that if I went silent, the leaks would continue full-throttle, and the frankness of the product would continue to be compromised. For this reason, I think the attention should be diverted from me and rather on the mole himself

As I’ve stated before, my intention is wholesome. The last thing I want is for these leaks to persist, and to continue to witness the downfall of the integrity of the WWE; an industry that is filled with extraordinary talent and unmatched potential. I feel that putting an end to these leaks is paramount in restoring the candidness to the business. The company deserves it, the wrestlers deserve it, and most importantly, the fans deserve it. Do what’s right for business – Please stop the leaks.

Yours truly, Dolphins1925

EDIT: TO CLARIFY: I am NOT in contact with the mole. My source receives his information from a member who IS in contact, however the mole leaks his information anonymously”

Funkadactyls, CM Punk Respond To AJ Lee’s “Pipe Bombshell” From RAW

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As reported earlier, the Bella Twins were the first to chime in on Twitter with their reaction to AJ Lee”s “pipe bomb” style promo on the Divas division on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW.

The Funkadactyls, Cameron and Naomi, have also tweeting their reactions, and they are as follows:

Cameron: “Aj you have “it” all because how many of the top guys have you been with? Oh and btw remember this boo, only way from top is bottom! #raw Did I forget mention @WWEAJLee I may not be a top girl but at least I can go to bed at night knowing I have a clean conscious. #girlbye”

Naomi: “@WWEAJLee congrats u r officially crazy as hell I can’t wait to show you how a #realathlete represents the diva’s championship #TotalDivas”

Additionally, the originator of the “pipe bomb,” CM Punk shared his approval on what he’s calling the “pipe bombshell.” Punk wrote:

“Okay, who’s got this promo that @WWEAJLee cut on raw? I need to get eyes on it.”

“Yup. That’s how it’s done. #pipebombshell”

More Backstage Reaction To AJ Lee’s Pipe Bomb On RAW …

CM Punk Talks Warrior/Savage In WWE HOF; RAW Backstage Fallout Video

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-WWE Superstar CM Punk recently made his argument for The Ultimate Warrior and Randy Savage to be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. In a new tweet, Punk wrote:

“Ultimate Warrior. Better be hall of fame bound. Savage too. All them Poffos.”

-WWE posted the latest edition of “Backstage Fallout” for this week’s RAW on their official YouTube channel. The description for the video reads: “Miz tangos with Fandango, and the Divas division breaks down.”

Check out the RAW “Backstage Fallout” for this week below:

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin vs. CM Punk “99% Likely” For WrestleMania XXX [READ MORE >>]

WWE To Give Away $100,000 In “Be A Star” Anti-Bullying Grants

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WWE issued the following press release on Tuesday:

WWE OFFERS $100,000 IN “BE A STAR” ANTI-BULLYING GRANTS

New York, New York and Stamford, Conn. August 27, 2013 – The Creative Coalition and WWE, co-founders of the Be a STAR (Show Tolerance and Respect) anti-bullying initiative, announced today the first-ever Be a STAR grant program that will allocate $100,000 in grants. Four $25,000 grants will be awarded to qualified non-profit public charities that have programs focused on developing and implementing anti-bullying programs.

Be a STAR is an anti-bullying initiative co-founded in 2011 by The Creative Coalition and WWE. Its mission is to encourage young people to treat each other with tolerance and respect through grassroots efforts beginning with education and awareness. WWE, its Superstars and The Creative Coalition leverage the power of The Creative Coalition’s entertainment industry constituencies and WWE’s global brand and platforms to help eradicate the bullying epidemic plaguing today’s youth.

“The Be a STAR program is about taking action to stem an epidemic that is affecting children around the world,” said Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition. “We’re proud to partner with WWE to give organizations resources to help make a difference in eradicating bullying.”

“Our mission at WWE is to put smiles on people’s faces and we do that, in part, by supporting programs and initiatives that positively impact children and families around the world,” said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, Creative, WWE. “We are proud to offer organizations the tools and resources to help fight bullying, a critical issue facing young people today in schools, communities and online.”

Applications for the grant program are due by Friday, November 1, 2013. For the full grant application please click here. All 501(c)(3) organizations with programs focused around anti-bullying are eligible to apply. Grantees will be formally announced in early 2014.

WWE NEWS

Because Wrestling – Episode 112

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This week on Because Wrestling, we cover the latest from this week in WWE, news on Ted DiBiase, Primo and Epico’s repackaging, roster changes in TNA, and our Total Divas report!

Bella Twins Respond To AJ’s Promo From RAW, Maria Kanellis Gets Involved

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The Bella Twins posted the following on Twitter, in response to AJ’s promo on RAW:

AJ remember you would be nothing if WWE didn’t partner you up with every top guy. Try being a diva that makes it on your own. #RAW

Also, bringing up my Dad AJ will b something u will regret. Btw how r ur parents like? Oh wait we hear you sob about it all the time. #RAW

Lastly 4 the jealous 1 AJ try defendin ur title & know we all have had a tough road 2 get here. Don’t 4get the bad things u did 2 be here.

Meanwhile, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis also chimed in on Twitter – tweeting the following at the Bella Twins during their rant:

@nicoleandbri really on your own? You 2 are the “fluffers” of the locker room. And you held back 3 other girls from getting contracts.

@nicoleandbri learn a little bit about professionalism. The universe will take care of you. God Bless.

In case you missed it, here’s AJ Lee’s controversial promo from RAW where she talked trash about the Total Divas:

Preview For Tonight’s SmackDown & Main Event Tapings From Las Vegas

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Tonight’s WWE SmackDown & Main Event tapings will take place from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

As of Tuesday morning, no matches or segments have been announced for either show.

Friday’s SmackDown will focus on the WWE Championship & World Heavyweight Championship feuds (Orton-Bryan, Del Rio-Van Dam).

Talent advertised to appear includes Randy Orton, Alberto Del Rio, Daniel Bryan, Rob Van Dam, Dolph Ziggler, The Shield, Big Show, Mark Henry, The Wyatt Family, AJ Lee, Kaitlyn, Damien Sandow, Cody Rhodes and Wade Barrett.

The advertised dark match main events will see Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan and RVD, Big Show & Mark Henry vs. The Shield.

Check back later tonight for our live coverage of the tapings.

* Which TNA Stars Want To Jump To WWE, Big Names Attending Upcoming WWE Tryout Camp

Identity Of Natalya’s Crush On Total Divas Revealed, Indy Wrestling Schedule For This Week

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-The guy who portrayed the man who had the crush on Natalya on WWE Total Divas this week is Rod Rage. Rage used to wrestle for the 2000 version of Stampede Wrestling in Canada that was run by Bruce Hart, back when current Showtime announcer and former PRIDE Fighting Championships and Strikeforce announcer Mauro Ranalla handled the commentary for the shows.

-SESCOOPS.COM reader Nate Stein sent along the following independent pro wrestling schedule for this week:

Independent Wrestling Events This Week

*** To add your event in the future, e-mail [email protected] or contact on Twitter @PSPhenom ***

Tue, Aug 27 – RAPW – Shamrock Night Club, 635 Norton Ave, Barberton, OH – 8 pm – Facebook.com/RAWrestling

Wed, Aug 28 – Rockstar Pro – 1106 E. Third ST, Dayton, OH – 7 pm – Facebook.com/RockstarProWrestling
Wed, Aug 28 – Ground Xero Wrestling – Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, 10300 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA – 7 pm – gogxw.com
Wed, Aug 28 – Ohio Valley Wrestling – Davis Arena, 4400 Shepherdsville RD, Louisville, KY – 6:30 pm – OVWrestling.com
Wed, Aug 28 – PWS – American Legion Post #335, 9535 California Ave, South Gate, CA – 6 pm

Thu, Aug 29 – Championship Wrestling – Santino Bros Wrestling Dojo, 5640 Shull ST, Unit S, Bell Gardens, CA – 8:30 pm – SantioBros.Net, HollywoodWrestling.com
Thu, Aug 29 – HKW – 9505 Dennison Ave, Cleveland, OH – 7 pm- facebook.com/hardknockwrestling
Thu, Aug 29 – Slam U – Arizona Event Center, 1300 S Country Club DR, Mesa, AZ – Facebook.com/SlamUWrestling
Thu, Aug 29 – Extreme Wrestling League Show – Octaviens Hall (at Best Western), 559 Bloor ST W, Oshawa, ON – 7 pm – EWLWrestlingShow.webs.com

Fri, Aug 30 – 1CW – 6972 Dixie Highway, Franklin, OH – 7 pm – Facebook.com/groups/183747681655800/420820161281883/
Fri, Aug 30 – NWA SAW – 1214B Louisville Hwy, Millersville, TN – 7:30 pm
Fri, Aug 30 – Heroes & Legends – Parkview Field, 1301 Ewing ST, Fort Wayne, IN – 7:30 pm – HeroesAndLegendsWrestling.com
Fri, Aug 30 – SOW – Bristol National Guard Armory, Blue Ridge, TN – 8 pm – facebook.com/sow.page
Fri, Aug 30 – Manor – Reunion Resort Heritage Center, 7593 Gathering Dr, Kissimmee, FL – 7:30 pm – facebook.com/manorprowrestling, ManorProWrestling.com
Fri, Aug 30 – PWE – The Giant Flea Market, 1700 W Realfoot Ave, Union City, TN – 8 pm – facebook.com/ProWrestlingElitePresentsAllActionWrestling
Fri, Aug 30 – Southern Wrestling Entertainment – Paroquest Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, KY – 8 pm – facebook.com/SouthernWrestlingEntertainment
Fri, Aug 30 – AIW – Turners Hall, 7325 Guthrie Ave, Cleveland, OH – 7:30 pm – AIWrestling.com
Fri, Aug 30 – Dreamwave – Knights of Columbus, 209 Gooding St, LaSalle, IL – 7 pm – dreamwavewrestling.com
Fri, Aug 30 – All-Star Wrestling – Lee County Fair, Pennington Gap, VA
Fri, Aug 30 – Southern Wrestling Entertainment – Paroquet Springs Conference Centre, Shepherdsville, KY – 7 pm – facebook.com/SouthernWrestlingEntertainment
Fri, Aug 30 – Eastern All-Star Wrestling – 619 Irving Ave, Eden, NC – 8 pm – Facebook.com/EasternAll-StarWrestling
Fri, Aug 30 – Absolute Intense Wrestling – Turners Hall, 7325 Guthrie Ave, Cleveland, OH – 7:30 pm – AIWrestling.com
Fri, Aug 30 – Pro Wrestling Guerrilla – American Legion Post #308 7338 Canby Ave., Reseda, CA 91335 – 8 PM – prowrestlingguerrilla.com
Fri, Aug 30 – NWA Wrestling Revolution – Historic Cine El Rey Theatre, 311 S. 17th ST, McAllen, TX – 8 pm – facebook.com/wrtexas
Fri, Aug 30 – Future Starts of Wrestling – 6035 Harrison DR, Suite 5, Las Vegas, NV – 7:30 pm – FutureStarsofWrestling.com
Fri, Aug 30 – Dreamwave – Tri-County Fairgrounds, 405 1st Ave, Mendota, IL – 7 pm – dreamwavewrestling.com

Sat, Aug 31 – Magnum Pro – Eagles Club, 1530 Avenue F, Council Bluffs, IA – 7 pm – facebook.com/MAGNUMWRESTLING
Sat, Sug 31 – Deep Southern Championship Wrestling – Blue Ridge City Park, 350 Gray ST, Blue Ridge, GA – 6 pm – DSCW.org
Sat, Aug 31 – WXW – Minneola Recreation Center, 800 N. Highway 27, Minneola, FL – 7 pm – WXWwrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31 – SOW – National Guard Armory, Morristown, TN – 8 pm – facebook.com/sow.page
Sat, Aug 31 – TAP – Old Cheese Factory, 191 Industrial DR, McMinnville, TN – 8 pm – facebook.com/TAPWrestling1
Sat, Aug 31 – UCW – Fayette County Fair Grounds, 132 Peachin RD, Dunbar, PA – 7:30 pm – UndisputedChampinshipWrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31 – Southern Wrestling Entertainment – 143 Hamilton CT, Hillview, KY – 8 pm – facebook.com/SouthernWrestlingEntertainment
Sat, Aug 31 – Clash – Taylortown Trade Center, 22525 Ecorse Rd, Taylor, MI – 8 pm – ClashWrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31 – ACE – Collins West Sacramento Teen Center, 1541 Merkley Ave, West Sacramento, CA – 7 pm – Facebook.com/pages/Action-Coast-Empire/135345753209926
Sat, Aug 31 – NWA Power Slam Entertainment – Knights of Columbus, 100 E Fifth ST, Cahokia, IL – 7 pm – NWA-CCW.com
Sat, Aug 31 – Valour Pro – Leo Fire Company, 201 W Broadway, Red Lion, PA – 7 pm – ValorProWrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31 – Wildcat Championship Wrestling – 101 Hilltop DR, Lawrenceburg, KY – 7:30 pm – facebook.com/pages/The-Real-Wildcat-Championship-Wrestling-WCCW/307961922578873
Sat, Aug 31 – Southern Wrestling Entertainment – EW Arena, Killview, KY – 7 pm
Sat, Aug 31 – Traditional Southern Wrestling – Columbia Football Field, Cumberland, KY – 7 pm
Sat, Aug 31 – Ohio Valley Wrestling – Vaughn Reno Starks Community Center, Elizabethtown, KY – 7:30 pm – OVWrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31- SOW – National Guard Armory, Morristown, TN – 8 pm – facebook.com/sow.page
Sat, Aug 31 – Impact Pro Wrestling – 210 E State ST, Algona, IA – Facebook.com/ImpactProWrestling
Sat, Aug 31 – Championship Wrestling from Arizona – 2952 N Hayden RD, Scottdale, AZ – 8 pm – CWFAZ.com
Sat, Aug 31 – DCW Divas – Farmington Fire Department, Farmington, DE – 6 pm – Facebook.com/DCWPROWRESTLING
Sat, Aug 31 – USA – Orlando National Guard Armory, 2809 S Ferncreek Ave, Orlando, FL – 5 pm – facebook.com/pages/USA-Pro-Wrestling/135202659853387
Sat, Aug 31 – Classic Championship Wrestling – 21 Jasper ST (Corner Totowa Ave & Jasper ST), Paterson, NJ – 6 pm – Facebook.com/ClassicWrestlingAssociation
Sat, Aug 31 – ECPW Keystone – Eurana Park Pavillion, 560 3rd ST, Weatherly, PA – 7:30 pm – ecpw1.com
Sat, Aug 31- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla – American Legion Post #308 7338 Canby Ave., Reseda, CA 91335 – 8 PM – prowrestlingguerrilla.com
Sat, Aug 31 – World League Wrestling, Linn Middle High School Field House, 1212 E Main ST, Linn, MO
Sat, Aug 31 – NWA Central States Wrestling – Knights of Columbus, 100 E 5th ST, Cahokia, IL
Sat, Aug 31 – Impact Pro Wrestling – 21- E State ST, Algona, IA – 7 pm – facebook.com/ImpactProWrestling
Sat, Aug 31 – Lehigh Valley Wrestling – Merchants Square Mall, Allentown, PA – lvw-wrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31 – IZW – Impact Arena, 1009 SW F Ave, Lawton, OK – 7 pm – IZWrestling.com
Sat, Aug 31 – PCW – 29 Colrado CT, Hallam, Australia – 7:30 pm – pcwentertainment.com

Sun, Sep 1 – UWA Elite – SMG Sportsplex, 215 Durham Ave, Metuchen, NJ – 11 am – UWAElite.com
Sun, Sep 1 – UWA Elite – SMG Sportsplex, 215 Durham Ave, Metuchen, NJ – 1:30 pm – UWAElite.com
Sun, Sep 1 – Insire Pro – Marchesa Theater, 6226 Middle Fiskville RD, Austin, TX – 6 pm – InspireProWrestling.blogspot.com, Facebook.com/InspireProWrestling
Sun, Sep 1 – Championship Pro Wrestling – Big Bear Lake Community Building, Bruceton Mills, WV – 12 pm
Sun, Sep 1 – Wrestling is Fun! – 100 Madison Avenue Reading, PA 19605 – 3 PM – wrestlingisfun.org
Sun, Sep 1 – Aztec Pro – 307 N Spurgeon, Santa Ana, CA – 3 pm
Sun, Sep 1 – NSPW – Chiva’s Cafe, 2028 7th ST, Los Angeles, CA – 4 pm
Sun, Sep 1 – IWL – Masonic Temple Association, 204 W Foothill Blvd, Monrovia, CA – 4:30 pm
Sun, Sep 1 – Hard Knock Wrestling – San Lorenzo’s Club, 3131 W 33rd ST, Cleveland, OH – 3 pm – facebook.com/hardknockwrestling, hardknockwrestling.com
Sun, Sep 1 – United Wrestling Federation – Georgetown Flea Market, Georgetown, KY – 6:30 pm
Sun, Sep 1 – EAW – Pemberton Centre, H E Bates Way, Rushden, UK – eawrestling.co.uk

WWE NEWS

[Partial Credit: F4WOnline.com]

WWE 2K14 Video Game Draws A “Teen” Rating For Violence, Sexuality

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The following is the rating information from the Entertainment Software Rating Board for the new WWE 2K14 video game:

RATING INFORMATION

WWE 2K14

Platform: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360

Rating Category: Teen Rating Symbol

Content Descriptors: Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence

Other: Includes online features that may expose players to unrated user-generated content (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3)

Rating Summary: This is a wrestling simulation game in which players can select real-world competitors from the WWE roster, compete in matches, and progress through multiple storylines. Players perform a variety of wrestling moves (e.g., grapples, holds, throws), as well as punching and kicking attacks. Sledgehammers, chairs, and tables can also be used to strike opponents; blood sometimes appears on wrestlers’ faces. Some women are depicted in outfits that expose large amounts of cleavage; female wrestlers occasionally make provocative gestures (e.g., pelvic thrusts, wiggling their buttocks in front of opponents’ faces as a taunt). During the course of the game, a handful of sequences depict/reference alcohol: a wrestler wearing a “Drink Beer” shirt and spraying his opponents with a “beer truck” hose; a wrestler drinking from beer cans. One video clip briefly depicts the word “sh*t” on a fan’s sign, and a wrestler can be seen sticking out his middle fingers.

WWE NEWS

Updated Official WWE Night Of Champions Pay-Per-View Lineup

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On Monday’s edition of WWE RAW, new matches, with some interesting stipulations, were added to the WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view, scheduled September 15, 2013, which will be headlined by Daniel Bryan challenging “the face of WWE”, Randy Orton, for his WWE Championship.

WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam, through the help of a quick distraction by his new manager, Ricardo Rodriguez, defeated Alberto Del Rio to earn a World Heavyweight Championship match against the champion at the pay-per-view in three weeks.

Also added to Night Of Champions on RAW was a Handicap Elimination match featuring CM Punk against both Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman. It was noted that if Heyman doesn’t fight, he will have to leave WWE.

Here is an updated look at the official WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view lineup thus far:

WWE Championship
-Randy Orton (c) vs. Daniel Bryan

World Heavyweight Championship
-Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Rob Van Dam (with Ricardo Rodriguez)

Handicap Elimination Match
-CM Punk vs. Curtis Axel & Paul Heyman

Stay tuned to SESCOOPS.COM for continued updates on the WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view.

Full WWE Night Of Champions PPV Lineup [7 Matches >>]

Handicap Elimination Match Announced For WWE Night Of Champions PPV

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It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that at the upcoming Night Of Champions pay-per-view in three weks in Detroit, Michigan, WWE Superstar CM Punk will battle both the WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel, as well as his manager Paul Heyman, in a handicap elimination match.

The match was announced by Brad Maddox during a backstage segment on RAW. It was also noted that as an added stipulation, if Heyman doesn’t fight, he must leave WWE.

Full WWE Night Of Champions PPV Lineup [7 Matches >>]

New Title Match Confirmed For WWE Night Of Champions PPV

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It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW in Phoenix, Arizona that if Rob Van Dam could defeat World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio in a singles match on the show, that he would receive a shot at the title at the upcoming WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view.

Van Dam, with help by way of distraction from his new manager, Ricardo Rodriguez, picked up the win over Del Rio. So in three weeks in Detroit, Michigan, at Night Of Champions, Del Rio will be defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Van Dam.

Complete WWE Night Of Champions PPV Lineup [7 Matches >>]

Paul Heyman Says He Will Forgive CM Punk & Lead Him To The Main Event Of WrestleMania

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Paul Heyman recently spoke to Machinima Sports to hype WWE 2K14 and spoke about his tumultuous relationship with his former client, CM Punk.

In an interview recorded prior to SummerSlam, Paul Heyman vows to forgive CM Punk and lead him to the promised land – the main event of WrestleMania 30:

“I will forgive CM Punk, I will accept CM Punk back. I will rebuild CM Punk and I shall take CM Punk to the main event at WrestleMania.”

Here’s audio of the interview:

Ted DiBiase Sr. Comments On His Son’s Frustration With WWE

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WWE legend Ted DiBiase Sr. recently spoke exclusively to PWTorch.com about why his son has not been on television in recent months. The interview was conducted prior to Ted Jr.’s announcement earlier today that he will be leaving WWE when his contract expires.

The “Million Dollar Man” said:

“The reason he’s not been back on TV is they don’t want to just throw him back out there. I’ve had a lot of frustration there, too, as a dad, in trying not to be biased. I asked all my friends – Arn Anderson, Mike Rotunda, the guys who are the producers now – I said, ‘Did I miss something? Is there something wrong with my kid? Does he not have it?’ They say, ‘Oh no, he’s one of the best wrestlers we got.’ I said, ‘What’s the deal?’ They said, ‘We just have to find something for him.'”

You can listen to the full interview here.

Another Main Event Confirmed For Tonight’s Edition Of WWE RAW

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WWE.com recently confirmed an additional match for tonight’s edition of RAW.

Already announced, in one of tonight’s main events, is a match between CM Punk and Curtis Axel (with Paul Heyman). While the bout was announced as a non-title match originally, the latest online rumors point to it most likely being for Axel’s Intercontinental Championship.

Additionally, WWE announced a match between World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and Rob Van Dam for the show tonight.

More Confirmed Matches & Segment Spoilers For Tonight’s RAW [READ >>]

Miami Herald Writer Makes Argument For DDP In WWE HOF, Nikki Bella’s Injury

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-Miami Herald writer Scott Fishman recently posted a blog about the HBO Real Sports piece on Diamond Dallas Page. He also makes his case for DDP in the WWE Hall Of Fame. Check that out online at LayfieldReport.com.

-WWE Diva Brie Bella tweeted the following about what she has learned from her sister Nikki’s injury:

“Nikki’s Injury has taught me how strong I am on my own! it’s just the start of the strength you’ll see! Just wait Xxoo B #briebella #bellaarmy”

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