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SummerSlam Press Conference Tomorrow, Another Rumored Match

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– WWE has announced that there will be a SummerSlam press conference on Tuesday at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. The event will take place at 11 a.m. (local time) and will be streamed live on WWE.com.

The event will be hosted by Michael Cole and will include appearances by Alberto Del Rio, Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, and C.M. Punk.

– Following the Big Show’s return to action at Sunday’s WWE live event form Oakland, California, it’s expected that Big Show & Mark Henry will face The Shield at Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view.

* BIG News Headed Into Tonight’s RAW, Plans for THE SHIELD vs. The WYATT FAMILY

WWE RAW Preview: Final SummerSlam Hype, Punk vs. Heyman

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Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California.

The only match confirmed for tonight’s show will see CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman. Punk’s SummerSlam opponent, Brock Lesnar, is scheduled to appear as well.

WWE.com’s 5-point preview is focusing on the following items:

* Expect Heyman to throw some kind of curveball to weaken Punk further before he steps into the ring with Lesnar on Sunday.

* Can Kane rediscover his old, sadistic ways in time for Sunday’s Ring of Fire match against Bray Waytt? And even if so, will it be too little, too late?

* Without a match at SummerSlam, The Shield could strike tonight.

* The next chapter in the ongoing John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan feud – and how Randy Orton and Vince McMahon will be involved.

* Triple H will continue to keep Vince McMahon out of the WWE Title match at SummerSlam.

The advertised dark match main event for the live crowd will see John Cena and CM Punk teaming up against The Shield.

* BIG News Headed Into Tonight’s RAW, Plans for THE SHIELD vs. The WYATT FAMILY

Roman Reigns Talks About Working With Ambrose & Rollins, His Wrestling Heritage

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WWE Tag Team champion Roman Reigns of The Shield recently spoke with Triblive.com to promote Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

His Wrestling Heritage (The Rock, Yokozuna, Umaga & More):

“I come from very strong family. My heritage is strong within this business. I was gifted with a certain set of genetics. I’m athletic. I like to think I’m not a bad looking guy. One of the jokes we always talk about, as long as I can put a little oil on my arms, wet my hair and I’ll be alright.”

The Shield’s Debut in WWE Last Year: 

“’It was pretty much unexpected. I heard some rumors we would possibly do something at Hell in a Cell. That kind of folded. We waited a few weeks to get to Survivor Series. Once we got the green light, we just kicked the door down.”

Working With Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins.

“’Being paired up with them has been an awesome experience. For me, I don’t even feel like I’m scratching the surface yet. I’m just now starting to let my hair down,’ said Reigns. “

CM Punk Q&A: Wants To Work With Ambrose & Go After The WWE Title

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WWE Superstar CM Punk did a Q&A session with fans at the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con event over the weekend. Here’s a recap:

– CM Punk brought out over a dozen pizza pies for the audience.

– Punk hyped his match with Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam and said he’s not scared of “The Beast.” After he’s done with Lesnar and Heyman – he plans on going after the WWE Championship again.

– When asked who he wants to feud with, he named United States Champion Dean Ambrose. He also put over the other members of The Shield as well as Antonio Cesaro.

– When asked if he has any interest in wrestling an Ultimate X match in TNA, he said no.

– When asked about his favorite favorite horror movies, he named Halloween and The Marine 3.

Because Wrestling – Episode 110

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This week on Because Wrestling, we talk about Sheamus’ long-term injury status, give the latest on WWE2K14, our weekly Total Divas recap, and give our predictions for WWE SummerSlam!

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WWE House Show Results (8/11): Oakland, Calif. – Cena Absent, Big Show Returns

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The following are results from the WWE live event in Oakland, California. The event took place on Sunday, August 11, 2013.

-Before the show began, WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts announced to the live crowd that WWE Champion John Cena would not be appearing on the show tonight as scheduled. He then informed the fans that they could receive refunds if they wished. Cena was scheduled to compete in a Champion vs. Champion match on the show against Alberto Del Rio. Due to his absence, WWE RAW GM Brad Maddox came out and announced a Battle Royal to open the show, where the winner would take Cena’s spot in a match against World Heavyweight Champion Del Rio.

-The Big Show won a #1 Contender Battle Royal. The show opened with the Battle Royal for a shot at Del Rio’s World Heavyweight Championship. Big Show made his return, to the surprise of the fans in Oakland. The match also featured Rob Van Dam, The Shield, The Miz, Mark Henry, Ryback, Christian, R-Truth, Justin Gabriel, The Usos and Wade Barrett. It came down to the final four, which were Show, Henry, Barrett and Ryback. In the end, Show eliminated Ryback to win the match.

-Kane defeated Luke Harper via Disqualification when the rest of the Wyatt Family interfered. Kane cleaned house of all Wyatt Family members, but Bray Wyatt had a big smile on his face, seemingly enjoying it.

-Kaitlyn defeated Alicia Fox. Typical Divas match. Nothing out of the ordinary here. This was kept relatively short, with Kaitlyn picking up the victory over Fox via clean pinfall after hitting her with the spear.

-Rob Van Dam defeated Ryback via pinfall. Was said to be a very physical match. Ryback played his heel role well, garnering a lot of heat from the fans in the arena. In the end, Van Dam picked up the clean pinfall victory over Ryback after hitting him with his Five Star Frog Splash finisher.

-Mark Henry & The Usos defeated The Shield via pinfall. The finish came when Henry hit Seth Rollins with the World’s Strongest Slam for the 1-2-3. The crowd seemed to be heavily into The Usos, possibly due to Jimmy Uso’s exposure on Total Divas every Sunday night.

-Curtis Axel (with Paul Heyman) defeated The Miz to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Heyman interfered towards the end of the match while Miz had the figure-four leglock applied on Axel. As the referee was checking on Axel, Heyman scraped Miz’s eyes to break the hold. This led to Axel hitting his finisher on Miz for the 1-2-3.

-Big Show defeated Alberto Del Rio via Disqualification. Big Show earned the right to challenge Del Rio by winning the Battle Royal in the beginning of the show. Show won via DQ, but this of course means he did not win the title. Del Rio was DQ’d after bringing a chair into the ring.

-Daniel Bryan defeated Randy Orton in a No-Disqualification Match. The finish here came when Bryan powerslammed Orton through a table. This match went extremely long, as it ran nearly 25 minutes. The crowd loved every minute of it. Was said to be the best match on the card.

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Total Divas On E! Show “The Soup”, RVD At NXT Tapings, UFC Star At WWE Event

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-The cast of WWE’s Total Divas reality show on the E! cable channel will be appearing on the E! show, “The Soup” this coming Wednesday night.

-UFC heavyweight prospect (who will be moving down to Light Heavyweight following his next fight against Roy “Big Country” Nelson) Daniel Cormier was in attendance at the WWE live event on Sunday night in Oakland, California.

-WWE Superstar Rob Van Dam noted on Twitter recently that he would be appearing at the upcoming WWE NXT television tapings in September.

RVD’s Future In WWE, Total Divas *SPOILERS* For This Season + RAW Matches For Tonight!

John Cena Misses WWE Live Event, HBK Appearances This Weekend, APA Reunion

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-John Cena missed the WWE live event on Sunday in Oakland, California, the only house show on the books for WWE this past weekend. While no reason for his absence was given, WWE ring announcer Justin Roberts did tell the live crowd that refunds would be available for those who requested them. We will have a full live report from the WWE show in Oakland, which also featured the in-ring return of The Big Show, later today.

-WWE Hall Of Famers Dusty Rhodes, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and a special APA reunion are all scheduled as the headline attractions for the Legends Of The Ring convention in Monroe, New Jersey this October. For more information, visit LegendsOfTheRing.com.

SESCOOPS.COM reader Carl Dantes sent along the following:

Meet Shawn Michaels and his MRA team at the Field and Stream Shop Grand Opening in Cranberry Township, PA on Friday August 16th from 3-5pm and Michaels will be signing autographs and taking pictures plus a Q&A session and you could also win a dinner with him & his MRA co-host Keith Mark. Yes, it’s free.

August 16, 2013
3pm-5pm
Field & Stream Shop
1000 Cranberry Square Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066

Also on Saturday August 17th, Michaels will be at the Cabelas in Hamburg PA.

August 17, 2013
10am-12pm
Cabela’s Retail Store
100 Cabela Drive
Hamburg, PA 19526

And on Sunday August 18th Michaels will be at the WWE’s SummerSlam Axxess – tickets available now.

August 18, 2013
1pm-3pm
WWE SummerSlam AXXESS
Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE
800 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

[Get general admission tickets]
[Get limited VIP tickets]

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

Ricardo Rodriguez Comments On Tonight’s RAW, Miz Interview, Wrestler Birthdays

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-Former pro wrestler and current WWE executive Terry Taylor turns 58 today. Taylor was born on August 12, 1955. Also celebrating a birthday today is former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman, who turns 41.

-Australian newspaper Sunshine Coast Daily has an interview on their website today with current WWE Superstar and the host of this Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, The Miz. The article focuses mainly on Miz wrestling with nerves prior to going through the curtain at WWE events. You can read the interview online at SunshineCoastDaily.com.

-Current WWE talent Ricardo Rodriguez continues to hype up his on-air problems with Alberto Del Rio. In a new tweet posted late Sunday night, Rodriguez talked about tonight’s WWE RAW show in Sacramento. Rodriguez wrote:

“Well hello San Francisco… Got a lot of thinking to do tonight for tomorrow’s RAW from Sacramento! #RAWcardoRAWdriguez

WWE RAW Spoilers For Tonight

WWE.com Article On Hogan Cartoon, Total Divas Preview, Jerry Lawler’s Comics

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-The official preview for episode four of WWE Total Divas, which airs head-to-head against the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view this Sunday, reads:

“Nikki becomes self-conscious about her weight. Ariane considers getting breast implants. Natalya tells her fiancé that she would like more romance.”

-The official website of WWE has an interested piece up on the site today focusing on the old Hulk Hogan’s Rock N’ Wrestling animated series. The article features comments from Jimmy Hart, actor Brad Garrett (who voiced Hogan for the cartoon) and Andy Heyward, the head of DIC Entertainment. You can read the full article online at WWE.com.

-The Memphis Flyer website has a piece up on their website today talking about Jerry “The King” Lawler’s involvement in the Headlocked! comic book series. You can read that story online at MemphisFlyer.com.

-WWE will be running live events in Syracuse, New York on October 4th, and Rochester, New York on October 5th. Tickets will officially go on sale this Saturday, August 17th.

New Matches Added To SummerSlam Today, Huge *SPOILERS* For RAW Tonight + MORE!

WWE Announces 30 Years Of WrestleMania Mode In WWE 2K14 Video Game

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WWE and 2K Sports issued the following press release on Monday:

2K Introduces 30 Years of WrestleMania® Mode in WWE 2K14®

Groundbreaking single-player campaign slated to transcend three decades of high profile matches and memorable moments in WWE history

New York, NY – August 12, 2013 – 2K today announced that WWE® 2K14, the forthcoming release in the WWE® flagship video game franchise, will include the 30 Years of WrestleMania® Mode, an unprecedented single-player campaign featuring iconic WrestleMania matches and an unparalleled roster spanning three decades of WWE history. Commencing with the inaugural WrestleMania, the nostalgic journey takes players through more than 45 matches, including the legendary match between Hulk Hogan vs. Andre the Giant for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 3; WWE 2K14 cover Superstar Dwayne “The Rock®” Johnson vs. “Hollywood” Hulk Hogan in an “Icon vs. Icon” match at WrestleMania 18; and the much-anticipated WrestleMania 28 main event featuring The Rock vs. John Cena®. The 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode is inspired by the forthcoming WWE milestone – WrestleMania 30, scheduled for Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans.

“For nearly three decades, WWE has inspired millions worldwide through the historic, cultural and undeniable phenomenon that is WrestleMania,” said Chris Snyder, Senior Director of Marketing at 2K. “Through the 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode in WWE 2K14, players can now relive their favorite nostalgic and recent WrestleMania moments – from an incredible roster to authentic presentation and match play – in a unique and engaging way.”

WWE 2K14’s 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode will organize matches into a progressive single-player campaign, with the format curated by five distinct eras in WWE history. Unique presentation elements transport players through the different eras, including authentically recreated arenas, WWE Superstar entrances and ring attires, as well as era-specific graphics, screen filters and other presentation elements. In addition, extensive WWE-produced video packages and in-game, cinematic cut scenes set the stage and provide detailed background information on key matches. Historical objectives encourage players to authentically replicate popular match moments, while completing objectives will unlock a host of rewards, including additional playable WWE Superstars, alternate attire options, new arenas and WWE archive photography.

In celebration of today’s 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode announcement, 2K also disclosed the Company and Twitch.TV will present the WWE 2K14 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode Roster Reveal – live on Twitch.tv/2K from WWE SummerSlam Axxess on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 12:30 p.m. PDT. The reveal will be hosted by WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler and WWE Superstar Damien Sandow.

Become Immortal – 2K’s lineup of premier sports simulation titles expands with the Company’s upcoming release in the renowned WWE video game franchise, WWE 2K14. Developed by Yukes for the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation 3 system, WWE 2K14 is positioned to deliver the greatest roster in franchise history and be the most electrifying, authentic and comprehensive WWE video game experience to date. WWE 2K14 is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. Fans who pre-order WWE 2K14 will receive Ultimate Warrior at no extra cost on launch day on October 29, 2013 in North America and November 1, 2013 internationally.

For more information on WWE 2K14 and 2K, visit wwe.2k.com, facebook.com/WWEgames and @WWEgames on Twitter.

2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Confirmed RAW Matches For Tonight + SummerSlam *SPOILERS* For Sunday!

WWE Teases Adding Celebrity Tag-Team Match To SummerSlam Lineup

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WWE is teasing a potential celebrity match for this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. WWE is hinting at a tag-match involving Maria Menounos for their annual summer spectacular.

As of right now, the proposed match would feature Maria Menounos and Natalya teaming up to take on The Bella Twins. Of course, with Nikki Bella recovering from injury, the match could feature Menounos and Natalya against Brie Bella and a different partner.

The celebrity tag-match at SummerSlam hype originated on several official Twitter pages during the airing of episode three of WWE Total Divas this past Sunday night on the E! cable channel.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

Vince McMahon Comments On Total Divas, Bonus Footage Of Episode 3, CM Punk

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-As noted previously, WWE Superstar CM Punk participated in the Woody’s Wiffle Ball Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois this weekend. As we mentioned before, Punk used a steel chair, as opposed to a bat, for his swings at the plate. The Chicago Tribune covered the event, and you can read the article online at ChicagoTribune.com.

-WWE CEO Vince McMahon posted a new tweet on Sunday night regarding episode three of the new WWE reality show, Total Divas. McMahon wrote:

“Lots of social chatter catching on to #TotalDivas @nicoleandbri @NaomiWWE @WWECameron @NatbyNature @natalieevamarie @ItsJoseann”

-Speaking of episode three of Total Divas, you can check out bonus footage from the show courtesy of the official WWE YouTube channel below:

*SPOILERS* For This Season Of WWE Total Divas

WWE Total Divas Results (Episode 3): August 11, 2013

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The following is a recap of episode three of the WWE reality show “Total Divas.”

The report is courtesy of WWE.com:

The Bellas are at loggerheads after Brie and Daniel Bryan decide to move to Phoenix in order to be closer to their beloved dog, Josie. The prospect of losing her sister doesn’t sit well with Nikki, and she goes off on the happy couple while they pack their San Diego home. Given that Brie is also missing important meetings due to the stress of the move, Nikki blames Bryan for her sister’s absentmindedness. But as John Cena helpfully opines, Nikki’s merely made Bryan her scapegoat, and the twins settle their squabble, and Bryan even gets a pass from Nikki. All together now: YES! YES! YES!

JoJo’s athleticism impresses WWE trainers, but a concussion sidelines her right about the same time her boyfriend, Sebastian, comes to visit. Unfortunately, the distance between the two has pushed the young lad to his breaking point, and he hands JoJo an ultimatum: Choose him or the job. Despite some initial waffling on JoJo’s part … well, you know what they say: No one man is bigger than WWE. By episode’s end, Sebastian is dismissed and JoJo – bolstered by support from Natalya and Eva Marie – says she is in it for the long haul.

Naomi’s (Trinity’s) own relationship with Jimmy (Jon) Uso is in trouble when he accuses her of being hesitant to take the first step past their engagement. The awkwardness boils over into an explosive fight and, later, a scheduled match between Tons of Funk & The Funkadactyls vs. The Bella Twins & The Usos. Despite Naomi’s attempts to change the match (alas, Talent Relations is the harshest mistress of them all), not only does the bout proceed as planned, but she defies WWE regulations by attacking Jimmy when they’re in the ring together. Thanks to some post-match girl talk with Cameron, though, Naomi reconciles her hesitation with a fear of failure, and the two make up in adorable fashion. Somebody call my momma, and tell her to grab the Kleenex.

*SPOILERS* For This Season Of WWE Total Divas

Big Show Returns To In-Ring Action At WWE Live Event In Oakland

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WWE Superstar The Big Show officially returned to in-ring action for the first time since suffering the injury that has kept him on the shelf for the past several months. Show was cleared to return to wrestle last Monday, but was not featured on RAW that night due to the fact that the show was already written prior to his availability.

Following extensive rehabiliation at the new WWE Performance Center, Big Show had his first match at the WWE live event on Sunday night in Oakland, California. Show was part of a Battle Royal match that opened the event, where the winner would get a shot at Alberto Del Rio in the main event of the show. Big Show won the Battle Royal and earned a shot at Del Rio’s World Heavyweight Championship, however, did not leave Oakland as the new title-holder.

Check back here at the website later for a full report from the WWE live event in Oakland on Sunday night.

UPDATE: Big Show On RAW Tonight To Set Up New SummerSlam Match?

Jim Ross Elaborates On Sheamus Meeting, Talks Upcoming HBO Sports Feature

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The following are a few extra excerpts from the latest online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross, where he elaborates on his recent meeting with the currently injured Sheamus, and shares his thoughts on the upcoming HBO Sports feature on Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts.

On the subject of his meeting with Sheamus, JR said, “Had a great conversation with the injured Sheamus this week. He’s really got things in perspective and will return better than ever, likely around the new year but that’s TBD. @WWESheamus is a mature professional who will continue to forge out a distinguished career once he returns from shoulder surgery. The Irishman won’t be one of those guys we read about who’s destitute, down and out, etc once his career in the ring concludes.”

And on the upcoming HBO Sports feature on Diamond Dallas Page and Jake “The Snake” Roberts, JR offered the following comment: “Very cool that the great , Frank Deford is handling the business for the HBO’s Real Sports piece on Scot Hall and Jake Roberts. No, I don’t know when it will air but I am a regular viewer of that show.”

Check out the latest JR blog on his official website, JRsBarBQ.com.

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WWE RAW Preview: Confirmed Matches, Lesnar, Final SummerSlam Hype

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The SummerSlam “go-home” edition of WWE RAW emanates from the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, California on Monday, August 12th.

The top match confirmed for this week’s show is CM Punk vs. Paul Heyman in a “man-on-man fight,” as the “Evil Genius” himself revealed on last week’s RAW.

WWE will also wrap-up the final hype for the John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan WWE Championship match at SummerSlam. Hyping up the McMahon’s involvement in the match will be Vince McMahon, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon, all of whom are advertised to appear on the show.

Also confirmed to appear on the show this week is “The Beast” himself, Brock Lesnar.

The full roster officially being advertised for the show are John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, Triple H, Brock Lesnar, Paul Heyman, Curtis Axel, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, Christian, The Shield, Randy Orton, Dolph Ziggler, Big E. Langston, AJ Lee, Kaitlyn, Mark Henry, Rob Van Dam, Kane, The Wyatt Family and The Miz.

The dark match main event advertised for the live crowd in Sacramento, according to SleepTrainArena.com will be a two-on-one handicap match featuring John Cena and Mark Henry teaming up for the first-time-ever to take on the trio of The Shield.

WWE RAW Spoilers

Name Revealed For New TNA Faction, HBO Sports/DDP, Cena Joining Instagram

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-TNA Impact Wrestling star Christopher Daniels recently posted a tweet which reveals the name for his new alliance with Kazarian and Bobby Roode. Daniels wrote:

“The Extraordinary Gentleman’s Organization: Membership IS a privilege! @REALBobbyRoode @FrankieKazarian #BFGSeries Finalists!”

-Speaking of Twitter, WWE Champion John Cena posted a new tweet where he hints at the possibility of signing up for an Instagram account. Cena wrote:

“Also, thinking of possibly creating Instagram account. Ahhh social networks tightening their weblike clutches on me.”

-And finally, former WWE Superstar Diamond Dallas Page revealed on Twitter that HBO Sports was at his house recently, filming footage of himself and Scott Hall at the “Accountability Crib.” DDP wrote:

“With #HBOsports Frank Deford (and @SCOTTHALLNWO photobombing in the back) pic.twitter.com/uk6bHcBTiB“

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

WWE To Make 2K14 Video Game Announcement On Monday, Andre The Giant?

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WWE and Take 2 will be making another announcement on Monday, August 12th regarding the upcoming WWE 2K14 video game release.

While nothing is official at this point, it is highly expected that the announcement will have something to do with the inclusion of WWE Hall Of Famer Andre The Giant in the video game.

A teaser photo surfaced online as part of the announcement, which features the upper-right shoulder of Andre The Giant from an old official WWE shoot. The photo is cut off at the shoulder, but matches perfectly with an old Andre The Giant WWE photo.

WWE RAW Spoilers

Jim Ross Q&A: Homosexuality In WWE, Chyna/WWE Rumors, Removing Kane’s Mask

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Jim Ross updated the Q&A section of his website on Saturday and Sunday of this weekend. Below are highlights:

On rumors regarding Chyna/WWE: “Don’t believe all that you read about this matter. I negotiated with Joanie but we were unable to agree on terms and she left a somewhat volatile situation which I feel was the right thing for all involved at the time.”

On negotiating with Chyna: “There is plenty of info online about Joanie that you can research and read. We simply could not come to a mutually agreeable contract for her to stay in WWE.”

On the decision to remove Kane’s mask in the past: “I don’t recall any one asking my opinion but in hindsight I’d have rather Kane stayed masked.”

On his thoughts on Dr. Tom Prichard and the old Heavenly Bodies team: “Extremely fundamentally sound team who were likely underrated by many. Dr. Tom has always been one of my favorite people as he did great work for me and our department back in the day.”

On his memories of events in Knoxville, TN: “Biggest memory for me there was playing the hoops arena at Tennessee and seeing Pat Summit roaming her domain.”

On what it takes to be a legend or icon in WWE: “To be REALLY good at what one does for a LONG time.”

On his thoughts about homosexuality in wrestling: “It is a non issue to me.”

Check out more JR Q&A on his official website, JRsBarBQ.com.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

Reason RVD Has Yet To Start A Feud In WWE, Total Divas Preview For Tonight

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-According to reports, one potential reason Rob Van Dam has had random matches on television upon returning to WWE, as opposed to being locked into an actual feud with one specific wrestler, is because of the terms of his new WWE contract.

Van Dam’s current deal with WWE calls for him to work for 90 days before taking an unspecified amount of time off, before returning back to action for the company.

-The following is the official preview for the third episode of WWE Total Divas, which airs on Sunday night at 10pm on the E! cable channel:

“Naomi and Jon Uso come face-to-face in the ring. JoJo ends up giving her boyfriend an ultimatum. Nikki disagrees with Brie’s decision to move to Phoenix.”

WWE Total Divas Spoilers

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Sam Shaw Talks About His Current TNA Status, Gut Check, OVW Cuts

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TNA and OVW star Sam Shaw recently spoke to Robert “The Krupy” Krupar from Art Of Wrestling about a number of topics. Below are highlights from the discussion:

The Krupy: Recently, a lot of conflicting reports concerning your OVW/TNA status have surfaced online. So, my question is: are you still employed by TNA or not?

Sam Shaw: Yes, still an independent contracted talent with TNA.

The Krupy: Most wrestlers say their character is them with the volume turned up high. How much of you is in Sam Saw – the wrestler?

Sam Shaw: It’s really me. Absolutely me. No one said “ hey try this gimmick…wear boardshorts and skater shoes and be this X-games type-guy.“ That whole concept was me being me. I’m sure there were fans that looked at me and said „look at this guy…no wrestling gear, stupid tattoos and spiky hair? He’s gonna suck!“ My whole thing is this: why be like everyone else? You’re always going to be compared to other wrestlers but I wanted to be my own person/character. Hillbilly Jim was a redneck farmer guy, so you knew it right away when he walked down the aisle with the whole presentation. No one asks why Bully Ray doesn’t wear spandex. Aces & Eights are bikers…none of them should wear trunks and wrestling boots. I wear boardshorts and skater shoes everyday. That’s the way I grew up, skating, surfing and wearing those types of clothes so it feels natural for me to wear that in the ring. Am I opposed to wearing the traditional gear? No. I have before.

The Krupy: Can you tell us something more about the recent releases in OVW? A lot of young and talented wrestlers left.

Sam Shaw: It’s always sad to hear that guys/girls get released, especially if you are really close with them. I was close with a few of them, but I know that they love this line of work so much that they will bounce back and seize other opportunities.

The Krupy: What´s your opinion on the entire Gutcheck concept as a Gutcheck winner?

Sam Shaw: For me personally, it was a great way to introduce me to a much wider audience . Instead of just debuting me they used the GutCheck concept to introduce me and in a lot of ways. I’m not sure if certain people within the company knew if I would sink or swim when the bright lights and TV cameras were focused on me. My goal was to make the most of the opportunity and show that I belong and I could do some cool things when all the attention and pressure is layed on me. It’s hard to throw a guy out there if he isn’t particularly known, even on the Indy scene where there are so many talented guys that are looking for the same opportunity that I got. I’ve been doing things with TNA since 2009, as I was training under Bully Ray and Devon at Team 3D Academy (and busting my ass) which afforded me opportunities over the years that others might not ever get. Bully always told me „it’s right place, right time“ and „maximize your opportunities“ and he was totally right!

Check out the complete interview online at ArtOfWrestling.cz.

24WRESTLING.COM: New Design, Features + TONS Of Backstage News & *SPOILERS*

CM Punk’s Special Use Of A Steel Chair, New AJ Lee Online Photo Gallery, Foley

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-WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley will be performing his stand-up comedy show at 9:30pm local-time at the Hollywood Improv next Sunday night after the WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view. Because of the location of the show, expect a lot of WWE talent at the show in support of Foley.

-The Hall Of Very Good website has an article up today talking about WWE Superstar CM Punk using a steel chair to bat in Kerry Wood’s “Wiffle Ball Classic” at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois on Saturday. You can read more about that story online at HallOfVeryGood.com.

-For those interested, the Rant Sports website has added a new photo gallery of April Jeanette Mendez, better known to WWE fans as WWE Diva AJ Lee. You can check those out online at RantSports.com.

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Knockouts Tornado Tag-Team Match Announced For TNA Hardcore Justice

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-The official TNA website, ImapctWrestling.com, recently posted the following in celebration of Hulk Hogan’s milestone 60th birthday today.

Happy Birthday to Hulk Hogan! Send your birthday wishes to Hulk @HulkHogan on Twitter! Also, take a look back at Hulk’s debut on TNA Wrestling, from the January 4, 2010 edition of IMPACT WRESTLING!

Watch Hulk Hogan’s TNA debut here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zf3UEu68Tc

-TNA Impact Wrestling announced on Sunday afternoon the addition of a “Knockouts Tornado Tag-Team Match” for their upcoming “Hardcore Justice” edition of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV on Thursday, August 15th.

The match will feature Gail Kim teaming up with current TNA Knockouts World Champion Mickie James, to take on the duo of Velvet Sky and ODB.

TNA Impact Wrestling “Hardcore Justice” Spoilers

Jim Ross Blog: Thoughts On Being RAW GM, Hogan Turning 60, SummerSlam Moments

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WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross recently updated the blog section of his official website. Below are highlights:

On the new WWE 2K14 video game: “The writing for the new, 2K Sports WWE video game to be released this fall is the best of any video game that I’ve ever worked on as the copy was spot on.”

On playing the General Manager role in WWE: “Can’t believe that some fans actually think that I’d like to be a TV show General Manager ala Raw or Smackdown. Sorry, but I’ve got no interest in either role nor has anyone ever considered such for me of which I’m aware. This role needs to go to deserving talents whose verbal skills merit the casting. I’m a Vickie Guerrero fan and am also anxious to see how Brad Maddox progresses. I helped Maddox with his announcing while in NXT and he’s a bright kid. Eddie Gilbert-ish as I’ve mentioned.”

On his all-time favorite WWE SummerSlam moment: “One of my all time favorite Summer Slam moments was doing WWE Radio of the 1994 Summer Slam with the wonderful, late Gorilla Monsoon from the first ever event ever held in the United Center in Chicago. As Gorilla said, “We both have the face for it.” I wonder if broadcasting WWE PPV’s on radio would work today?”

On Hulk Hogan’s 60th birthday today: “Happy birthday to Hulk Hogan as today he turns 60. Welcome to the club…it’s not so bad as 60 is the NEW 40. @HulkHogan vs. @ShawnMichaels at Summer Slam in 2005 was one of the great performances at any Summer Slam and FAR exceeded my expectations.”

Check out the complete blog online at JRsBarBQ.com.

WWE SummerSlam Spoilers

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