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Does Daniel Bryan Pay Attention To WWE’s Cable TV Ratings?, Untelevised Hell in a Cell Match, More

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– Daniel Bryan spoke to SiriusXM personality Sam Roberts, host of The Sam Roberts Show podcast, at Ringside Fest in New York City on Saturday. In the interview, he discussed his size, his favorite opponent, headlining pay-per-view events, whether he’s happy with his current role, and more.

In response to whether he pays attention to WWE’s cable television ratings, he responded, “I pay attention to that stuff, but I’ve always paid attention to that stuff. And I don’t pay attention to it any more than normal. Really, all you can do is go out there and do your best. Whether people are watching or whether people are not watching, you always hope that people are going to love this, but I can’t make people’s minds for them.”

– The official WWE website has released never-before-seen photos of John Cena defending the WWE Championship against CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger inside Hell in a Cell after a Raw in September 2011 went off the air. Cena successfully defended his title, pinning Swagger following an Attitude Adjustment.

– Tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell, Cody Rhodes and Goldust will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against the team of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as well as Jey and Jimmy Uso. Addressing the match Goldust, wrote on Twitter, “Prepared and focused! Odds are stacked! #TheBrotherhood go to war!” WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes added, “cody , goldust , heii in cell ! come away knowing you gave your all!”

Hulk Hogan Teases Possible Return To WWE

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Hulk Hogan remains a free agent following the expiration of his contract with TNA Wrestling last month and the two parties being unable to reach a new agreement. This afternoon on Facebook, the legendary grappler teased a possible return to WWE by publishing a photo of himself clutching a replica copy of the WWE Championship. His caption reads, “Thinkin, thinkin, thinkin. HH.”

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It was reported last week by PWInsider.com that the 60-year-old has been “training like a mad man” in hopes of wrestling again for WWE.

Hogan returning to the promotion could hinge on Triple H, who is leaving the door open for his return to the sports-entertainment organization. The six-time WWE Champion told the Associated Press earlier this month that he was warmly received by Vince McMahon’s son-in-law at a recent charity function.

“He just welcomed me with open arms. He said if ever I decide I get the itch to come back home,” the door’s open,” Hogan stated.

Wrestler Pulled From Tonight’s Hell In A Cell Pay-Per-View, Will Layla Return To Dancing?, WWE 2K14

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– It was announced last week that Curtis Axel would defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Big E Langston tonight in the WWE Hell in a Cell Kickoff, which streams live at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. The match, however, has been officially nixed due to Axel suffering an injury.

The official Twitter account of WWE announced at 2:03 p.m.: “BREAKING: Due to injury, @RealCurtisAxel will not compete tonight at #HellInACell. Stay tuned to WWE.com for updates.”

– Speaking to WWE Magazine, Layla reveals that she has no plans on resuming her dancing career—prior to joining WWE in 2006, she was a dancer for Carnival Cruise Lines, the Miami Heat franchise of the National Basketball Association, and also danced for Kanye West at the MTV Video Music Awards.

“I would always be willing to do something for charity for WWE, but I’ve moved on from that part of my life. I was happy when I heard the Miami Heat had won the championship this year, but I also felt smug since I had already got my championship ring with them. First time’s a charm!”

The former WWE Divas Champion also reveals that she would like to peek inside the male wrestlers’ locker room. She states, “Not because I want to secretly check them out or anything, but I’d love to get a glimpse at the dynamic going on in there. All them always try to play it so cool. I want to see them in their natural habitat.”

– The official WWE website has issued a poll asking fans which WrestleMania dream match they you like to see simulated in WWE 2K14. The options are Shawn Michaels vs. The Rock, John Cena vs. Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker vs. Goldberg, and Daniel Bryan vs. Ric Flair.

Watch A Sneak Peek Of Chris Jericho’s New Web Series, Jim Ross Talks Bad Wrestling Promos, WWE 2K14

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– Former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho has been working on a new web series that will debut on Tuesday, October 29, entitled But I’m Chris Jericho. Here is a preview clip of the series, which is noted as “Chris makes a bet with Ryan that he can keep his cool, but Ryan’s houseguest makes it next to impossible.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E015lOaKuM0

– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross weighed on bad wrestling promos on Friday via Twitter: “Scripted wrestling promos that are poorly delivered are embarrassing & encourage channel changing. Reinventing wheel=ego driven stupidity.”

Fellow WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin re-tweeted the message.

– The official website of WWE 2K14 has posted a listing of Game Stop and Best Buy locations across the country where fans can purchase the game on midnight on Tuesday.

John Cena Wearing Protective Sleeve Tonight At Hell in a Cell, Booker T Not In Miami For The Show, More

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– When John Cena faces Alberto Del Rio tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell for the WWE Championship, Cena will sport a protective compression sleeve (with pad insert) on his surgically repaired arm, according to the Miami Herald. This is similar to what former NBA player Allen Iverson wore and what Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade wears. That will minimize any swelling and help decrease impact on the arm.

– Booker T will not be hand on for tonight’s WWE Hell in the Cell pay-per-view event in Mimai, Florida. Rather, that WWE Hall of Famer and talent from his Reality of Wrestling promotion will be watching tonight’s pay-per-view broadcast with fans in Houston, Texas, at Diablo Loco on Richmond Avenue.

– As seen on SmackDown, CM Punk and Ryback got a tune-up match against a CM Punk imposter in preparation for their encounter with Paul Heyman tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell. Highlights from the bout are feature on the “WWE SmackDown Slam of the Week.”

Alberto Del Rio Wants To Take On The Undertaker At WrestleMania, The Rock Addresses New TNT Series

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– Speaking to Rodolfo Roman, World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio revealed that his dream WrestleMania match would be against The Undertaker. The Mexican grappler also promised a victory over John Cena tonight at Hell in a Cell. Here Del Rio discuss this, and mixed martial arts below:

– As reported on Thursday, TNT is continuing its relationship with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, as the cable network has ordered Wake Up Call to series. The former WWE Champion addressed the series in a message on Twitter on Saturday.

“Excited to partner w/ TNT again to create cool positive programming. #WakeUpCall #InspirationAndAssKickins,” he wrote.

The synopsis for the series is as follows: Wake Up Call will feature Johnson lending a helping hand to everyday people who are facing enormous challenges in their lives, whether they be dead-beat dads, sports teams that don’t gel, or business owners struggling to survive. Johnson will bring his own brand of motivation to each group of people, from 4 a.m. wake-up calls, to emotional reunions and goal setting.

– “The Taskmaster” Kevin Sullivan turned 64-years-old on Saturday.

Backstage News On CM Punk’s Hell in a Cell Match, When Will Chris Jericho Return To WWE?, More

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– CM Punk was originally scheduled to compete at last Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in Birmingham, Alabama, but ultimately did not because company officials didn’t want him to any more beat up going tonight’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event encounter against Ryback. Nonetheless, Punk’s injuries are expected to affect the booking of the match. The bout is not scheduled to be the end of his feud with Paul Heyman.

– Chris Jericho revealed late last night on Twitter that he plans to release his third autobiography, which will on his second tenure with WWE, next September, and a Fozzy album in June. In response to when he will return to WWE, Jericho responded, “Most asked question & the answer is “I don’t know” That’s the best I can say so STOP ASKING ;).”

– World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio battles the returning John Cena in a title clash tonight at Hell in a Cell. Courtesy of the official YouTube account of WWE,

(source: PWInsider.com)

Vince McMahon Reportedly Returning To TV This Week, Update On Colt Cabana’s Upcoming WWE Tryout

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– Vince McMahon, who has not appeared on WWE programming since Randy Orton’s “WWE Championship Coronation” on the Aug. 19 episode of Raw, is expected to make his return to WWE programming this week. According to PWInsider.com, if the WWE Chairman and CEO doesn’t show up at tonight’s Hell in a Cell pay-per-view event, expect him to reemerge tomorrow night on Raw in Orlando, Florida.

– After Colt Cabana revealed recently on The Steve Austin Show that he was scheduled to try out for an announcing job with WWE, he downplayed the rumors on Twitter. Despite saying “no WWE for me,” he is still scheduled for a tryout some time next month.

– Randy Orton’s dismantling of Dolph Ziggler on Raw last week in preparation for his Hell in a Cell encounter against Daniel Bryan tonight is featured in the “WWE Raw Slam of the Week.”

(source: PWInsider.com)

WWE Pulls Listing For Hell in a Cell Kickoff Match, Konnan Says Eight WWE Stars Should Be Tossed

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– It was announced last week that Curtis Axel would defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Big E Langston tonight in the WWE Hell in a Cell Kickoff, which streams live at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. However, it now appears that the match has been nixed, as the match is no longer advertised on the Hell in a Cell page on WWE.com, not to mention that the page previewing the match, has been deleted.

No match is being advertised for the WWE Hell in a Cell Kickoff, with the following stated: “Find out who will be the next WWE Champion and watch John Cena’s in-ring return when WWE Hell in a Cell airs live on pay-per-view tonight at 8 ET/5 PT, and don’t forget to check out the Kickoff, which streams live at 7:30 ET/4:30 PT!”

– Konnan, who is always vocal about WWE on his podcast and on Twitter, feels a number of WWE Superstars should be removed from television—due to poor performance and/or lack of marketability. In response to a fan on Twitter asking him which two talents should be written off television, he responded with eight, including reigning WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel, all three members of 3MB, and three WWE Divas.

“Brad Maddox, JoJo, Rosa, 3MB, Axel, Aksana, would write dem off,” said Konnan.

Konnan, however, is high on two wrestlers he feels are underutilized. In response to a question asking who should be pushed, he stated, “Ziggler and Cesaro.”

– Tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell, Cody Rhodes and Goldust will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against the team of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as well as Jey and Jimmy Uso. Rollins vows to reclaim the gold.

“Tonight is for reclamation. @WWEUsos & the #RhodesDynasty may be bonded by blood, but talent outperforms tradition. Believe that. #HIAC,” he wrote on Twitter.

Jey And Jimmy Uso Looking To Win The WWE Tag Team Championship Tonight In Honor Of The Late Umaga

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Tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell, Cody Rhodes and Goldust will defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against the team of Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins, as well as Jey and Jimmy Uso. Should the Usos capture the gold tonight, it will be in honor of their late uncle, Umaga, who they pay tribute to inside the ring through face paint.

“We owe our whole wrestling careers to my late uncle Umaga,” said Jimmy. “He was the one who grabbed us from a bad situation in a bar at 2:30 in the morning, and drove use from Houston, Texas, to Florida, where he lived. He told us we needed to change our lives because it wasn’t working out. That’s why our paint tribute is so cool. Every time we put it on, I still feel like he’s there with us. It makes us feel like part of The Samoan Bulldozer. We’re a bulldozer, we’re reckless. We can’t get hurt. Bulldozers are made to knock stuff down. And that’s how we feel when that paint is on us. It’s the coolest thing ever man. I love getting painted up because my uncle is here with us. It’s all because of him.”

Jey adds, “No one ever knows our struggle. We say, “Day 1,” every day. They don’t see behind what got us here, how we had to work to get here. And when we got here, we had to keep working, keep pushing. The day we do win the Tag Team Titles, that’s for my family. That’s for all the Usos around the world, especially Umaga. That’s No. 1 for him. My first title win is strictly for Umaga—he knows that, and my brother knows that.”

Jimmy also explained what the term “Uce” means—friends of Umaga would often refer to him by that name and it is often used around the Usos: “Uce means your friend. I even said that to Cameron’s boyfriend, whom I just met not long ago. He was like, “What do you keep calling me?” It means “brother” in Samoan. It means you’re my friend. It’s another slang word for “bro,” or something of that nature. My brother says it so much. When we hear some of the boys calling each other, they say that. It’s pretty cool. We heard Wade Barrett talking to Heath Slater once, and he said, “Yeah Uce!” That’s funny. I was like, what the…? It catches on like that. I introduced myself to my fiancée as “Uce” when we first started talking. That’s weird. And Umaga’s dog’s name was Uce. I want to name mine that when I get one.”

Daniel Bryan Talks Hell in a Cell, Responds To Fan Criticism Over WWE Handling Of His Storyline

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Daniel Bryan, who will face Randy Orton tonight at WWE Hell in a Cell, spoke with PWInsiderTV yesterday at Ringsidefest in New York City about entering the Cell for the first time in his career, the pressure of working WWE pay-per-view main events and how it compares to working on top elsewhere in the world, advice Shawn Michaels gave him, his engagement to Brie Bella, whether we’ll ever bring the “Final Countdown” theme song to WWE and more.

Much has been said online about WWE’s handling of ongoing storyline for the WWE Championship, as Bryan’s never-ending chase for the gold has left may fans upset. In response to the fan criticism, Bryan remarks, “Let them be critical.”

He explains, “I’ve always thought that. The fans have the right to say what they what and to be critical about something. If you don’t like it, say it. We live in a free country and the problem is that people don’t voice their opinions enough. People sit on their hands too much and don’t say what they want, say what they really believe in. If they believe that, say it. And that’s good, because constructive criticism is always good to me, and the company can take it how they want to. They listen to it, and if they look at it and say, “Oh wait a second, they don’t have any valid points. We want them to be upset.” Hey, that’s okay. But if they look at it and say, “That is a valid point, we might need to change something.” That’s the basis for change to me, is constructive criticism and people going against the norm.”

While Bryan doesn’t feel pressure competing in WWE pay-per-view main events, he still gets nervous. Bryan, who was trained by Michaels, revealed a piece of advice given to him by the WWE Hall of Famer: “Shawn Michaels told me when I was training, if you don’t get nervous before you step through that curtain, then you probably shouldn’t do this anymore. So there’s always that little bit of nervousness because you want to go out there and you just want to give people everything that you got and you want to give them a great match, and all that kind of stuff, especially when you’re in the main event. But the nerves of having to follow something…the only time I really felt that was at SummerSlam, when I was watching CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar and going, “Oh my gosh. We have to follow this!”

Zack Ryder On Launching WWE’s Social Media Efforts, WWE Highlights Dusty Rhodes’ Bionic Elbow

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– The latest issue of WWE Magazine features an interview with Zack Ryder, who is asked whether he feels he receives credit for launching WWE’s “social-media revolution.”

“The members of the WWE Universe give me credit and always have. They know the deal. That I worked so hard to get myself where I was and didn’t give up. If other people are in denial, that’s fine with this Internet champion,” said Ryder.

Ryder, who is now 28-years-old, also reveals that he is looking for a change of scenery. In response to what he definitely wants to do before he turns 30: “Buy a house. I need a big boy home because the college dorm/bachelor pad that I’m in now isn’t doing it for me anymore. And not to be predictable, but it will definitely be in Long Island.”

– In this week’s edition of 30 Seconds “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes and his infamous “Bionic Elbow” is highlighted.

AJ Styles Comments On Defending The TNA World Title Outside Of The Company

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As we previously reported, there are rumors that the new TNA World Heavyweight Champion, AJ Styles, will be defending the TNA belt outside of the organization to bring credibility to the current storyline that he has left the company. Specifically, Styles is rumored to defend the title on shows for the AAA promotion in Mexico, as well as the new Wrestle-1 promotion led by wrestling legend Keiji Mutoh (The Great Muta) in Japan.

The early stages of the angle began on Thursday’s live edition of Impact Wrestling, as Styles turned down a new contract offer from TNA president Dixie Carter, and spoke about how he was going to “bring the belt” to the people.

Styles posted his first tweet since “leaving TNA” on Impact Wrestling on Thursday. You can read the new tweet below:

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RVD Talks WWE Status, Says He’ll Return Soon; JBL & Cole Show Ep. 48 (Video)

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-Rob Van Dam has posted a new audio blog online updating fans on his official status with WWE. In the audio blog, RVD talks about taking a break from the company, but claims he will return soon. Van Dam noted that he enjoyed his recent WWE run a lot. You can check out the new RVD audio blog online at iPadio.com.

-The official WWE YouTube channel has added episode 48 of The JBL & Cole Show, which has a Halloween-theme. The official description for the show reads as follows:

“Prepare yourself for the most terrifying episode of The JBL & Cole Show ever made. The Bella Twins terrorize Hornswoggle, Renee Young gets possessed, and so much more! Happy Halloween!”

Watch episode 48 of The JBL & Cole Show below:

Backstage News On Plans For Rob Van Dam When He Returns To WWE …

WWE-Affiliated Website Reports Taker/Lesnar For WMXXX, Unofficial WWE Awards

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-The Grantland website has posted their unofficial WWE “mid-season” awards, since we are approximately half-way to WrestleMania XXX. You can check those out online at Grantland.com.

-The official WWE website for Arabia has a featured article up talking about the reports that The Undertaker will be wrestling Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania XXX in 2014. While we recently reported the rumor as well, it is interesting that an official WWE-affiliated website is now spreading the rumor as well. You can check out the article online at Arabia.WWE.com.

DIRECT LINK: Our Backstage Report On Plans For Undertaker-Lesnar At WMXXX

Mark Henry Loses Weight, Shaves His Head Completely Bald (Photo)

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WWE Superstar Mark Henry recently posted a series of tweets on his official Twitter page revealing photos of his new look.

Henry, who has been out of action recently while he recovers from an injury, has shaved his head completely bald. Below is one of the tweets revealing the new look:

Henry posted a few other tweets with additional photos of his new look, also noting in them (with a full-body photo as proof) that he has lost weight, and is nearing his official comeback to WWE. You can view photos of Henry’s weight loss, and more photos of his freshly shaven bald head at the SESCOOPS.COM sister-site, 24Wrestling.com at the following link: PHOTOS: Mark Henry Loses Weight, Shaves His Head Bald

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John Cena’s Final Hype For Hell In A Cell, Identity Of CM Skunk On SmackDown

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-Independent pro wrestler out of Cincinnati, Danny Todd, portrayed the “CM Skunk” character on Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown. Skunk was the opponent of Ryback and Paul Heyman in the two-on-one handicap match on this week’s show. Todd has worked regularly in the past for the Northern Wrestling Federation (NWF).

-The following is the latest tweet from the official Twitter page of WWE Superstar John Cena, who makes his in-ring return for the company on Sunday night in Miami, Florida for the “Hell In A Cell” pay-per-view:

NEW Matches & Huge *SPOILERS* For Sunday’s WWE Hell In A Cell PPV!

John Cena On His Personal Relationship Airing On Total Divas, His Return, HIAC

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The following are highlights from a recent Miami Herald interview with WWE Superstar John Cena:

On returning from his injury and surgery: “”This one has just been about me getting back healthy, because I haven’t had a match in eight weeks, I really just want to be as strong and as ready to go as possible. When you’re in the element everyday and you can really be around your competition, that’s when you can come up with breaking it down a little more with your opponent. This will essentially be like the first game of the season for me. It just so happens to be with all the importance of the last game of a season. I’m really excited to be back, and I really think this Sunday is going to be special, and hopefully, I can shake that Miami jinx.”

On working with Alberto Del Rio in his return match: “Anyone who can be a champion at our level deserves respect. I tend not to be the guy who runs everybody down because I’ve had my share of wins and my share of loses…You can’t ignore the fact he’s the World heavyweight champion.”

On his personal real-life relationship airing on Total Divas: “That was difficult, but I’m glad I made the decision to do that, and a lot of that had to do with Nicole’s influence, obviously. I really wanted the show to be a success. I truly love Nicole, and I believe in her. It was a conscience decision for me to do it. I think our viewers will enjoy the second half of the first season that’s coming back in mid-November on the E! network. As the show grows, it gets better and more interesting to watch, and I think fans will enjoy it this time around.”

On doing movies: “Movies are a different animal. I love the live entertainment business. I love the live sports entertainment television business. I love live television period, just because it’s so honest, especially live television with an audience, because if that audience wants to say or do something, you can’t hide it from the viewers. Movies are a little bit different. It takes a lot more patience to be in a movie, to make a movie, to be active in a movie scene. I have patience, but I don’t know if I have enough.”

Check out the complete interview online at MiamiHerald.com.

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Hulk Hogan Reportedly Training For A WWE In-Ring Return At WrestleMania XXX

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Hulk Hogan, who celebrates the one-year anniversary of “Hogan’s Beach Shop” this weekend, has yet to sign a new deal with TNA Impact Wrestling, according to recent reports. Additionally, Hogan has continued to put feelers out in the public to see what major bookings he can secure at this point in his career.

According to reports, Hogan is in training for a return to the ring, with the idea being that if WWE were to make him a legitimate offer to return, he would be ready to go. One source noted that Hogan is “training like a mad man” with the hopes of getting back in the ring with WWE, most likely at WrestleMania XXX in 2014.

Related News: Update On Hulk Hogan’s Rumored Opponent For A WrestleMania XXX Match

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

Huge Backstage Heat On Ryback In WWE, Heyman To Break Apart From Him Soon?

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According to one source, WWE Superstar Ryback has heat on him for a number of different reasons.

For one, WWE reportedly feels as if Ryback hasn’t developed in the ring as well as they would have liked. In fact, many believe Ryback has actually gotten worse in the ring as time goes on. He has apparently roughed up a number of different talents, with the most recent example being top WWE performer CM Punk.

Additionally, the company seems to feel that Ryback does not represent himself well when making various media appearances. WWE reportedly received feedback from multiple appearances that Ryback made that claimed he looked unhappy to be there, and this was prior to his official heel turn. One source noted that Ryback seemed annoyed at having to do public appearances for the company.

The heat on Ryback is so bad right now that he may lose a lot of the momentum the company is putting behind him if things don’t turn around in rapid fashion. There has even been talk of removing Paul Heyman from his on-air storyline, so that Heyman can move forward without him.

Related News: Update On Potential Ryback vs. Goldberg Match At WrestleMania XXX

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

Press Release: WWE Declares Quarterly Dividend

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WWE issued the following on Friday:

STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– WWE (NYSE:WWE) announced that its Board of Directors today declared the Company’s regular quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share for all Class A and B shares of common stock. The record date for the dividend will be December 13, 2013, and the payment date will be December 26, 2013.

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Final Lineup For Sunday’s WWE Hell In A Cell 2013 Pay-Per-View

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Following Friday’s taped edition of WWE SmackDown, here is the latest official lineup for this Sunday’s WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view:

Vacant WWE Championship
Hell In A Cell [Special Referee Shawn Michaels]
-Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton

World Heavyweight Championship
-Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. John Cena

Two-On-One Handicap Match
Hell In A Cell
-CM Punk vs. Ryback & Paul Heyman

WWE Tag-Team Championship
-Cody Rhodes & Goldust (c) vs. Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns vs. The Usos

WWE Divas Championship
-AJ Lee (c) vs. Brie Bella

-The Real Americans vs. Los Matadores

WWE Hell In A Cell Kickoff Show

WWE Intercontinental Championship
-Curtis Axel (c) vs. Big E. Langston

Make sure to check back here at the website on Sunday night for the best WWE Hell In A Cell live results coverage on the internet.

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Former WWE Diva Talks Confrontation With Batista That Got Her Fired

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The following are highlights from a recent VOC Nation interview with former WWE Diva Shelly Martinez:

On Batista getting her fired from WWE: “Batista and I had an aggressive conversation backstage and he said something that were unnecessary and uncalled for. If it was outside of wrestling, I’m pretty sure it could have been a legal problem for both Batista and WWE, but this is wrestling, and it’s a man’s business, so I fired back and they fired me. I was just a vampire girl in the fake ECW; he was Batista, and they wanted to accommodate him.”

On her passion for radio: “I’ve always wanted to do radio. Podcasts are the new way of radio. Four years ago, I started the show Funtime Radio with my sister Danielle, and we always had a vision for it, but we didn’t know how to quite make it happen. One thing we wanted to do was team up with a network like VOC Nation and make it more (of a success). People are afraid sometimes to speak their true minds, and we’re not afraid to say what’s on our mind and share our true stories. It’s really cool to be able to give all sides of me (not just wrestling) to VOC Nation listeners.”

On what makes her show different from others: “Podcasts are no stranger in the wrestling world these days. There’s a lot of prior talent that has podcasts. What’s different (about my shows) for me is that I’m a female wrestler that was fired by WWE and that also worked at TNA. What’s cool about Martinez Girls Radio is that you not only get to hear my stories about being (in the trenches), but you get to hear her outside perspective of watching me go through it. Whether it’s promoters sending me pictures of their (genitals) or trying to (get over on me), I’m not afraid to talk about it.”

Check out the complete interview online at VOCNation.com.

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WWE SmackDown Social Media Score & Backstage Fallout Video For This Week

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Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown drew a social media score of 53,331, according to Trendrr.tv. That number marks an eight percent decrease from last week’s score of 58,220. It was one of the lowest SmackDown social media scores of the year.

Speaking of SmackDown, this week’s “Backstage Fallout” has been added to the official WWE YouTube channel. SmackDown “Backstage Fallout” for this week features The Uso’s talking about their victory heading into Sunday’s WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view, as well as Great Khali vowing to get revenge on Fandango after consoling Natalya.

Watch this week’s edition of SmackDown “Backstage Fallout” below:

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TNA Impact Wrestling Final Cable Rating & Viewership Information For Thursday

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Thursday’s live, post-Bound For Glory edition of TNA Impact Wrestling on Spike TV scored a final cable rating of 1.01, according to Nielsen Media Research. That is a comfortable increase from the previous week’s rating, which came in at a 0.84 for the taped Bound For Glory “go-home” edition of the show.

Impact Wrestling on Thursday averaged 1.258 million viewers, which was also up from last week’s 1.10 million viewers.

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