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
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
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
-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
[Partial Credit: F4WOnline.com]
WWE 2K14 Video Game Draws A “Teen” Rating For Violence, Sexuality
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.
Updated Official WWE Night Of Champions Pay-Per-View Lineup
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.
Handicap Elimination Match Announced For WWE Night Of Champions PPV
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.
New Title Match Confirmed For WWE Night Of Champions PPV
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.
Paul Heyman Says He Will Forgive CM Punk & Lead Him To The Main Event Of WrestleMania
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
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
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
-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”
Huge McMahon Family *SPOILER* For WrestleMania XXX! [READ HERE >>]
Reactions To Ted DiBiase Leaving WWE, Triple H & Stephanie Talk Home Life
– Jason Greene of the “OneGoodDad” interviewed Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at last week’s “Milk Mustache” event in Brooklyn, New York and spoke to them about how they’re enjoying life as parents and their lives off camera.
Greene wrote, “I would’ have loved to include direct quotes from my conversation with Triple H, and Stephanie McMahon, but my 19 month old deleted my entire conversation with them.”
To read the full piece, visit TheJasonGreene.com.
– Following Ted DiBiase’s announcement earlier today that he’s decided to leave WWE when his contract expires, here are some wrestler reactions from Twitter:
Tyson Kidd: Good luck @TedDiBiase I hope to see you soon. Some memorable and fun times together
Curtis Axel: Love ya brother!
The Usos: @TedDiBiase Sup uce!!! Hope everything goes well with you and your family. Goodluck out there!! Always are uce!!
Justin Gabriel: Gonna miss ya man!
Curt Hawkins: Sad to see @TedDiBiase go. Enjoyed getting to know him better these past few years. Glad we finally got to face off recently too. Good luck.
* Backstage News Headed Into Tonight’s RAW, CM PUNK’s Next Feud, New PAUL HEYMAN GUY
Details On Backstage Heat In TNA On Hulk Hogan For His WWE Video Game Deal
According to recent reports, there is said to be some heat backstage in TNA Impact Wrestling on Hulk Hogan over his 2K Sports deal. While many within TNA seem to be fine with Hogan’s 2K Sports deal, there are also a large amount of people who see Hogan working a deal to appear in a new WWE video game as a slap in the face to the company.
Speaking of Hogan, his contract is set to expire with TNA in the next couple of months. He was not at the last set of Impact Wrestling television tapings as a cost-cutting measure. He will, however, return live at this Thursday’s Impact Wrestling show in Cleveland, Ohio.
REPORT: Hulk Hogan Leaving TNA In 2014 To Appear At WrestleMania XXX
[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]
Lawler Announces Heart Attack Anniversary Match, WWE Covers Goldberg, More
-WWE Hall Of Famer and RAW announcer Jerry “The King” Lawler recently announced that he will be returning to the ring for a singles match on Friday, September 13th. The 9/13 match for Lawler will mark the one-year anniversary of his on-air heart attack last year live on RAW. Lawler will wrestle Austin Idol at the Resorts Casino in Tunica, MS.
-WWE’s official website covered the Bill Goldberg spear of the Mami Marlins pitcher on Saturday. You can read their story online at WWE.com.
REPORT: Goldberg vs. Ryback 99% Likely For WrestleMania XXX [READ MORE >>]
Jerry Lawler Talks Ben Affleck Being Cast As New Batman; Terry Funk Opens Online Store
-There is a new interview with WWE Hall Of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler talking about the grand opening of his new museum in Tunisa, MS. Lawler also talks about Ben Affleck being cast as the new Batman. Lawler is a major DC Comics fan, and even owns an actual Batmobile. Check out the interview online at MemphisReport.com.
-WWE Hall Of Famer Terry Funk has opened a new official online store. Fans can purchase Funk t-shirts and other merchandise at RealTerryFunk.com.
Eric Bischoff Talks About The State Of TNA, The IWC & More
TNA Executive Eric Bischoff recently spoke with Bob Kapur of SLAM! Wrestling. Here are some highlights of what he said about:
The Current State of TNA:
“As someone who is very clearly associated with and very much invested in it emotionally, I want to see it succeed, obviously. I think the business, and the television business, is an extremely competitive one. It’s difficult for a lot of people and for a lot of networks. We’re competing with general entertainment, we’re competing for extremely valuable real estate on a very important television network that’s owned by a very important media conglomerate. But I think there is a ton of potential in TNA. It’s uniquely positioned to grow, and to become much larger in many ways than it is right now.”
His Role In TNA:
“My role doesn’t extend to the hiring and firing or recruiting. That’s the business side of TNA’s business, and I’m not involved in that. My partner Jason Hervey and I are the Executive Producers of Impact. Essentially, my role is: to oversee the creative side of the production; to be involved in post-production as is necessary; to execute the creative direction and vision of each episode; to work closely with the network to make sure the TNA side of the equation understands the network’s goals; and to be the liaison for TNA on the production side of things so that the network understands what our challenges are, and where we’re going, and what we’re trying to do. My involvement is really limited to the show itself. I’m not involved in many aspects of the business that the internet would suggest I’m involved in.”
His Son Garrett Bischoff:
“I’m extremely proud of him. I’m very, very proud. It was a goal of his, something that he’d wanted to do since he was extremely young, as a child growing up – which I didn’t really find out about until just a few years ago when he broke into the business. I’m very proud of him for working hard to do what he’s needed to do. Clearly he had an advantage in getting into the business, I think everybody understands that, and I’d be lying if I said I didn’t think that was a factor. But he also has had to overcome a lot because of who he is, and because of who I am. And he’s handled that really well. But there’s a part of me that knows – and I tell him this – that this is an extremely difficult business, more difficult now than it’s ever been. There’s really only one big place to work, and TNA is what TNA is and where they are. It’s a tough career choice when there are really only two car manufacturers and one’s in mass production.”
The Internet Wrestling Community:
“Unfortunately, the internet, the dirt sheets, the blogs, whatever you want to call them – a lot of them are operating with partial information. And that hurts a lot of the different parties involved. It hurts the talent in certain respects; it hurts the business in certain respects; it hurts the credibility of the people who write about things that they don’t fully understand. It’s unfortunate, but that’s the nature of the business.”
Former WWE Star To Train Riddick Bowe For Wrestling?, Jesse Ventura’s New Book
-Former WWE Superstar Tommy Dreamer noted on Twitter recently that he has already begun speaking with former undisputed boxing heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe about the possibility of training him in pro wrestling. As noted previously, Bowe is looking to enter pro wrestling and become the first ever heavyweight boxing and wrestling champion.
-WWE Hall Of Famer Jesse Ventura”s new political book, “They Killed Our President” will be released on October 1st. The official blurb for the book reads as follows:
“Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past fifty years, you’re aware of the many hypotheses that the assassination of President John F. Kennedy was not done by one man. Whether you’ve read one or a dozen of the books on this topic, there’s no way to fully grasp the depth of this conspiracy. For the first time ever, New York Times bestselling authors Jesse Ventura and Dick Russell have teamed up with some of the most respected and influential assassination researchers to put together the ultimate compendium that covers every angle—from the plot to the murder—of JFK. They Killed Our President will not only discuss the most famous of theories, but will also bring to light new and recently discovered information, which together shows that the United States government not only was behind this egregious plot, but took every step to make sure that the truth would not come out. With 2013 marking the fiftieth anniversary of JFK’s assassination, this is the perfect time for They Killed Our President to be available to readers. The research and information in this book are unprecedented, and there’s nobody better to bring this to everyone’s attention than the former governor of Minnesota and US Navy SEAL, Jesse Ventura.”
WWE Hall Of Famer Admits Lying About Being Sober, Goldberg Coverage, Batista News
-WWE Hall Of Famer “Iron” Mike Tyson announced during a press conference this past Friday that he has been lying for years about being sober. Tyson claimed he is still a bad alcoholic, but was proud to be clean 6 days (as of the interview). Celebrity-gossip website TMZ.com picked up the story as well. Here’s the footage:
-The new film “Riddick,” which features former WWE Superstar Dave Bautista, will be released in theaters on Friday, September 6th.
-Add USAToday.com to the list of mainstream outlets that covered Bill Goldberg at the Marlins game.
REPORT: Goldberg vs. Ryback 99% Likely For WrestleMania XXX [READ MORE >>]
Update On AJ Styles/TNA Negotiations, Impact Wrestling Live Events This Week
As previously reported, the contract of TNA Impact Wrestling star AJ Styles is set to expire in September. According to reports, both Styles and TNA are set for their next round of negotiations this week. As noted, it’s going to come down to the financial portion of the new agreement to determine where Styles ends up.
Following a live Impact Wrestling show on Thursday in Cleveland, Ohio, the TNA crew will run a pair of house shows this week. On Friday, August 30th, they will be in Hagerstown, Maryland featuring Bully Ray vs. Chris Sabin, James Storm & Gunner vs. Daniels & Kazarian, Mickie James vs. ODB, AJ Styles vs. Mr. Anderson and Bobby Roode vs. Joseph Park.
On Saturday, August 31st, they will be in Woodstock, Virginia with Bully Ray vs. AJ Styles, Bobby Roode vs. Chris Sabin, James Storm & Gunner vs. Daniels & Kazarian, Mickie James vs. ODB, Mr. Anderson vs. Joseph Park and Austin Aries vs. Magnus.
UPDATE: WWE Enters Contract Negotiations With AJ Styles [READ MORE >>]
[Credit: PWInsider.com]
HBK Talks MSG, Jericho’s Final Radio Show Airs, WWE DVD Schedule
– The final episode of Chris Jericho’s “Rock of Jericho” show aired on SiriusXM over the weekend.
– Here are some upcoming WWE DVD release dates:
* The Best Of Madison Square Garden – August 27th
* Legends of Mid-South – September 10th
* Summerslam 2013 – September 17th
* Triple H: Thy Kingdom Come – September 24th
* Goldberg: The Ultimate Collection – October 8th
* WWE Night of Champions 2013 – October 15th
* Money in the Bank Anthology – October 29th
* WWE Battleground 2013 – November 12th
* History of WWE – November19th
* WWE Hell in A Cell 2013 – November 26th
– With WWE’s “Best of Madison Square Garden” DVD/Blu-Ray set going on sale tomorrow, here’s footage of Shawn Michaels talking about his experiences working at the legendary venue:
USA Network Touts Ratings Success, WWE RAW Mentioned (Press Release)
The USA Network sent out the following today…
USA IS THE #1 CABLE NETWORK FOR THE 8TH CONSECUTIVE SUMMER
POWERFUL SLATE OF ORIGINALS, WWE RAW AND SYNDICATED SERIES HELP DRIVE VICTORY FOR THE NETWORK
USA Boasts Four of the Top Ten Dramas Across All Cable, Including Freshman Series Graceland
NEW YORK – August 26, 2013 – For an unprecedented 8th year in a row, USA is summer’s #1 cable network in total viewers (2.95 million), P25-54 (1.15 million) and P18-49 (1.08 million). USA’s win was driven in great part by its powerful mix of originals, WWE Raw and syndicated programming. The network was home to four of the summer’s top ten scripted series including newcomer GRACELAND, as well as Burn Notice, Suits, and Royal Pains.
Freshman drama GRACELAND, about the adrenaline-fueled world of a diverse group of undercover agents whose lies are their lives, was one of the summer’s top new scripted series on cable. It attracted 3.83 million total viewers, 1.72 million P25-54, 1.68 million and P18-49. GRACELAND registered particularly high double-digit growth in L7 lifts of +87% P18-49, +83% P25-54 +89% P18-34 and +72% in P2+ on average season-to-date. The season finale is set for Thursday, September 12 at 10/9c.
The final season of Burn Notice continued to dominate in ratings. The Emmy-Award nominated drama drew 5.36 million total viewers, 2.22 million P25-54 and 2.035 million P18-49. The series finale is slated for Thursday, September 12 at 9/8c.
Fan favorites Suits and Royal Pains consistently performed on cable’s top ten list. The third season of Suits, about one of Manhattan’s top lawyers who hires a brilliant unmotivated college dropout, reached 5 million total viewers, 2.18 million P25-54 and 2.28 million P18-49. In its fifth season, Royal Pains, about a ‘go to doctor for hire’ in the Hamptons, garnered 5.23 million total viewers, 1.97 million P25-54 and 1.69 million P18-49.
WWE Raw continued to draw a massive audience with 4.5 total viewers, and 2 million in both P18-49 and P25-54.
NCIS was the most-watched “off-net” series on cable this summer, averaging 2.7 million total viewers while SVU was #3, averaging 2.1M viewers. No other off-net one hour series on cable averaged above 2 million total viewers this summer. NCIS and SVU were also the top off-net one-hours on cable among key demographics, as SVU averaged 776,000 18-49 / 778,000 25-54 and NCIS 687,000 / 833,000.
Fresh off a successful summer, USA breaks into the fall season with a powerful programming lineup, including NCIS: LOS ANGELES on September 23 and Modern Family on September 24. Hit original dramas White Collar and Covert Affairs also return on Thursday, October 17 at 9/8c and 10/9c, respectively. Additionally, USA introduces the special holiday season reality event, IT TAKES A CHOIR, on Sundays, beginning November 3 at 8/7c. The show follows the charming British choirmaster Gareth Malone as he unites unlikely groups of characters through the transformative power of music. And, the long-awaited two-hour special Psych: THE MUSICAL premieres Sunday, December 15 at 8/7c, following Shawn (James Roday) and Gus (Dule Hill) as they dive into a world that’s equal parts mystery and melody to track down an escaped playwright mad man.
Devon Comments On Leaving TNA & His Future
Former TNA star Devon has commented on his departure from the company. He tweeted on Monday:
“I left a company and thats it. had a great run now its time to see where god puts me next”
Devon’s TNA contract expires soon and he was written out of storylines on last week’s Impact Wrestling.
He is currently taking independent bookings and will continue training wrestlers at the Team 3D Wrestling Academy in Florida.
WWE RAW Preview: Confirmed Matches, Night Of Champions Hype & More
WWE RAW emanates from the US Airways Center in Phoenix, Arizona tonight for the first full-show without the John Cena.
Expect heavy focus tonight on the build to the Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan WWE Championship match at the upcoming WWE Night Of Champions pay-per-view in September.
Confirmed for the show tonight is a non-title match between WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel, with his manager Paul Heyman, against CM Punk. Regarding the title, there are rumors that the Axel-Punk match will indeed be for the I-C Championship.
Also on tonight’s show is the latest drama from the McMahon Family Takeover, as Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H are all advertised to appear this week.
Additional talent advertised to appear in Phoenix tonight includes Alberto Del Rio, Rob Van Dam, The Shield, Mark Henry, Big Show, Ryback, The Wyatt Family, Dolph Ziggler, Big E. Langston, AJ Lee and Kaitlyn.
Advertised for the live crowd in Phoenix as the dark match main event tonight is both Punk vs. Axel and Heyman in a Handicap Match, as well as The Shield vs. Henry, Show and Van Dam in a Six-Man Tag Match.
More Confirmed RAW Matches & Segment *SPOILERS* For Tonight […]
Ted DiBiase Announces He Is Leaving WWE (Video)
WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase Jr. recently uploaded a new video to his official YouTube channel where he explains that he is going to let his current contract with WWE expire. Basically, DiBiase is quitting the company.
Check out the message below:
UPDATE: Backstage Reason Ted DiBiase Jr. Is Leaving WWE [READ >>]
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