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Details On WWE Weekend Schedule: International & Domestic Live Events

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The current WWE international tour continues on Friday with a live event at the Zayed Sports City Tennis Stadium in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. Top WWE Superstars advertised to appear on the show include Randy Orton, Daniel Bryan, Booker T, Big Show, Dolph Ziggler, The Shield, The Miz, Ryback, Kofi Kingston and Wade Barrett.

Domestically, WWE will run Providence, Rhode Island on Saturday, with top WWE Superstars such as CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, Curtis Axel and Paul Heyman.

WWE will run Abu Dhabi again on Saturday internationally, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday.

Anyone attending any of the aforementioned live events, feel free to submit live reports to be published here on the website.

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Tammy Sytch Reacts To Michael Hayes’ Alcohol-Related Suspension From WWE

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WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch appeared on The Undisputed Wrestling Show on Thursday, where she discussed the start of her career in the professional wrestling industry, Chris Candido, Paul Heyman swindling her, her upcoming autobiography, and more.

Earlier this week, former WWE creative writer Court Bauer revealed on the MLW Radio podcast that senior producer Michael Hayes was unofficially suspended by WWE for being spotted consuming alcoholic beverages with Rosa Mendes shortly after the Diva performer returned to work following her completion of a rehabilitation program for issues with substance abuse—Mendes returned to the road in August after being sent home in April from a European tour for what was cited by WWE to multiple wrestling news outlets as “personal reasons.” Yesterday, WWE appeared to confirm the report by issuing the following statement to wrestling news outlets: “Michael is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.”

Sytch, who too addressed her longstanding issues with substance issue in the past year, weighed in on the situation with the following: “I think he is way out of line. As a recovering alcoholic myself, the last thing you want is for somebody to offer you drinks when you are trying to stay sober. If he did that then shame on him.”

Sytch spoke for approximately 75-minutes (listen here). To visit their Facebook page, click here.

Baurer said of Hayes in his podcast, “Because of this lapse in judgment, he was told he’d be basically suspended from school for a few weeks. He’s not going anywhere; he’s still in the company. He’s still very much involved, so it’s not the end of Michael Hayes.”

UFC Co-Owner Admits They Originally Patterned Themselves Off WWE Model

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The co-owner and CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Lorenzo Fertitta, admitted during a recent interview with Fighters Only Magazine that the UFC originally modeled their product on the live event and business structure used by WWE. Fertitta noted, however, that UFC will be changing to be modeled after The Discovery Channel.

“You’re going to see a transformation in our business going historically from where we’ve been operating like an events company. We’re going to transform into a true global media company in the sense that we are really the only entity out there who produces and controls the content,” said Fertitta.

You can check out the complete interview online at FightersOnlyMag.com.

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Mickie James Concert, Scott Steiner/UCW, Linda Hogan On “Inside Edition”

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-Former TNA Knockouts Champion Mickie James is scheduled for a concert appearance at the WrestleCon event during WrestleMania XXX weekend in New Orleans on April 5, 2014. For more information, visit WrestleCon.com.

-Universal Championship Wrestling announced a solid lineup for their November 2nd event in Owensboro, Kentucy with Scott Steiner, Chris Masters, Rob Conway, “Superstar” Bill Dundee and a meet-and-greet with Tammy “Sunny” Sytch. For more information, visit UCWRecoil.com.

-Linda Bollea (aka Linda Hogan) recently appeared on “Inside Edition” to discuss her appearance in the recent Ricky Romance music video, “MILF.” You can check out the appearance online at InsideEdition.com.

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(Spoilers) WWE NXT TV Taping Results For Next Four Shows

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The following are results from the WWE NXT television tapings, which were held on Thursday, October 10th at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida.

Results for October 23rd show:

-Corey Graves comes out and cuts a promo explaining his recent attack of Adrian Neville. This leads to Neville coming out and the two brawling until the referees finally broke things up.

-Sasha Banks def. Emma.

-The Ascension def. two local wrestlers to retain the WWE NXT Tag-Team Titles.

-Alexander Rusev def. CJ Parker via Submission.

-Sami Zayn cuts a promo talking about how he lost the WWE NXT Title last week after JBL re-started his match.

-Corey Graves def. Adrian Neville via Submission.

Results for October 30th show:

-Alexander Rusev & Sylvester Lefort def. Enzo Amore & Big Cass. After the match, a new WWE NXT Diva appeared at the top of the ramp.

-Aiden English def. Jason Jordan.

-Paige def. Summer Rae.

-CJ Parker def. Tyler Breeze.

Results for November 6th show:

-Backstage, Renee Young interviews JBL. JBL reveals that Sami Zayn has been suspended.

-Bo Dallas is interviewed, and says goodbye to Zayn.

-Alexander Rusev def. Sylvester Lefort.

-Leo Kruger def. Ricardo Rodriguez.

-The Ascension def. two local wrestlers to retain the WWE NXT Tag-Team Titles.

-Mojo Rawley def. a local wrestler.

-Luke Harper of The Wyatt Family def. Kassius Ohno.

Results for November 13th show:

-Tensai joins William Regal on commentary.

-Summer Rae & Sasha Banks def. Charlotte & Bayley after Charlotte turned on Bayley. After the match, Charlotte posed with Summer Rae and Sasha Banks.

-Aiden English def. Camacho.

-Mason Ryan def. Danny Birch in a squash match.

-Corey Graves def. Adrian Neville in a two-out-of-three falls match. Neville scored the first pinfall, Graves the second and Neville the third for a two-to-one victory.

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Christian Appears At WWE NXT Taping, Addresses His Medical Status & More

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As noted recently, WWE pulled Christian off his scheduled appearances at some upcoming live events. Christian did, however, appear at the WWE NXT television tapings on Thursday night in Orlando, Florida.

Christian came to the ring for an unadvertised “Peep Show,” with special guest Alberto Del Rio. The fans in attendance began chanting for a “Five Second Pose” from Christian, who noted that it wouldn’t feel right to do it alone, so he had the crowd join him.

Before Christian actually interviewed Del Rio for the segment, he mentioned that he had visited the doctor earlier that day and was not medically cleared to compete in the ring.

We should have a report from the WWE NXT television tapings up on the website shortly.

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Goldust and “Greatest Falls” On “The JBL & Cole Show”, Details On Cable TV Movie Starring The Miz

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– On this week’s edition of The JBL & Cole Show, Goldust has a “creepy interaction” with Hornswoggle. Plus, John “Bradshaw” Layfield, Michael Cole and Renee Young tour Niagara Falls while discussing some of WWE’s “greatest falls,” and Wade Barrett sends a message to fans.

– The Miz will appear in the ABC Family original action-comedy movie Christmas Bounty, premiering on Tuesday, November 26 at 7:00 p.m., as part of its annual “Countdown to 25 Days of Christmas.” The cable network issued a press release Friday offering details on the flick.

It states, “Former bounty hunter turned Elementary school teacher Tory Bell (Raisa) was ready for a new life when she left the family business behind and moved to Manhattan. But when an old enemy is released from jail and vows retribution on Tory and her loved ones, she returns to New Jersey to take care of him once and for all. When Tory’s upper-class fiancé, James, follows her home for Christmas, she tries to keep her bounty hunting ways a secret, but the plan backfires when James unwittingly becomes involved in the Bells’ mission. Further complicating matters, Tory must work closely with her ex-boyfriend, Mike (Mizanin) to bring down their target and keep James out of certain danger. But as Tory becomes further entrenched in her old life, she finds herself torn between whom she once was and her plans for the future. Will Tory choose her new life with James, or will the thrill of bounty hunting and unresolved feelings for Mike prove too powerful to ignore?

“Christmas Bounty” was produced in partnership with WWE Studios and was written by Claudia Grazioso and Andrew Black & Vivian Lee. The movie was executive produced by Michael J. Luisi, co-executive produced by Richard Lowell and Marc Bienstock, and directed by Gil Junger.”

The Reason Stephanie McMahon Has Sold $8.3 Million In WWE Stock This Year

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The New York Post has revealed that WWE executive Stephanie McMahon has been selling off her stock this year to finance the construction of a new home for her family.

According to documents filed with the SEC, McMahon has sold a total of 833,000 shares of WWE stock during 43 separate occasions, netting her approximately $8.3 million.

As part of of the selloff, she converted nearly 1.3 million shares of McMahon Family Class B stock into common Class A stock, which was then cashed in.

When asked about Stephanie selling off her WWE stock, WWE issued the following statement:

“Stephanie McMahon is selling a portion of her Class B shares for personal financial purposes that include building a house.”

Stephanie sold approximately one-third of her stake in WWE stock this year.

Cena On His Rapid Recovery From Injury, Watching Raw As A Fan, Will He Alter His Wrestling Style?

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Though initially pegged to be sidelined for as many as six months due to a triceps tear, John Cena will return to the ring after only two months on October 27 at Hell in a Cell to challenge Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship. WWE.com spoke to the 11-time WWE Champion and two-time World Heavyweight Champion about his injury, how it feels to watch Raw at home, and more.

Cena says he’s not surprised about his rapid return to the squared circle, as he’s “happy with the way everything has gone.”

“I didn’t feel too bad when the injury happened,” states Cena. “It started to really be a pain in my neck about two weeks before SummerSlam. I had to tell the greatest surgeon in the world that I have a physical therapy team that I’m extremely familiar with. In doing therapy, it’s good to know that the therapist will push you. A lot of times, people are reserved or maybe scared of testing what your body is capable of. I’m not. I have complete faith in my surgeon. When it was time to test range of motion a little bit or test strength a little bit, a lot of people — if it’s their first surgery — they want to wait a few weeks before they do that. I kind of want to say, “Hey I got a new arm. Let’s see how it works.”

As a result of the recovery process, Cena can only catch up with Raw from the comfort of his own home as a fan. Cena, however, says watching the show as a fan “[is] something [he does] anyway.”

“It’s just in a greater capacity when you can no longer physically contribute,” said Cena. “At all Live Events, I’m watching somewhere, whether peeking behind a curtain or peering at a TV backstage. I watch just as much WWE as almost anyone, but I love to. It’s something I enjoy doing. I don’t force myself to watch. I get excited for Mondays. I get excited to see the show.”

Another question posed to Cena is whether his injuries will force him to alter his in-ring style. He says, “If you broke down my technique, it wouldn’t really take a rocket scientist to do so. I don’t know how you could take something so basic and do less [laughs].”

Much more is contained in the interview, as Cena discusses the recovery process, his upcoming match against Del Rio, going after the World Heavyweight Championship as opposed to the WWE Championship, learning Mandarin, and more. The full interview is available here.

Kurt Angle Returns To TNA On Impact, Ethan Carter III Promo Video

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– Future TNA Hall of Famer Kurt Angle returned on last night’s episode of Impact Wrestling for the first time since leaving television a few months ago for personal reasons. Angle interrupted E.G.O.’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Bobby Roode – and challenged Roode to a match at Bound For Glory.

– Also on Impact, TNA ran the latest promo for the upcoming debut as Ethan, now known as Ethan Carter III (“EC3”). Ethan Carter is portrayed by former WWE superstar Derek Bateman.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1MieE1M_b5o

Updated Card For TNA Bound For Glory

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Following last night’s Impact Wrestling tapings, here is the updated card for TNA Bound For Glory 2013, which takes place on Sunday, October 20th:

World Heavyweight Championship
Bully Ray vs. “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles

“The Icon” Sting vs. Magnus

Bobby Roode vs. Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle

Ultimate X Match for the X Division Championship
Austin Aries vs. Manik vs. Chris Sabin vs. Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe

Tag Team Championship
James Storm and Gunner vs. Preshow Match Winners

Knockouts Championship
ODB vs. Gail Kim vs. Brooke

Preshow Gauntlet Match
(Winners earn a Tag Team Title shot that night)
Christopher Daniels and Kazarian vs Joseph Park and Eric Young vs The BroMans vs Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez

Spike TV Pre-Show: Bad Influence vs. Joseph Park & Eric Young vs. Chavo Guerrero & Hernandez vs. BroMans for PPV title shot.

*Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Taping Results (Airing 10/17)

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The following are spoiler results for next week’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling:

*Robbie E defeated Hernandez, Eric Young, and Christopher Daniels in a Four Way.

* TNA President Dixie Carter came out and announced there will be a Bound For Glory contract signing later tonight. Bully Ray came out, followed by Magnus. Dixie booked them both in a singles match for tonight’s main event.

* Samoa Joe defeated Chris Sabin with the Kokina Clutch. Austin Aries attacked Joe during the match, which led to Jeff Hardy and Manik running down to the ring.

* AJ Styles came out for a promo. Aces & Eights interrupted him. James Storm and Gunner came out and they all brawled.

* Gunner defeated Knux.

* Kurt Angle cut a promo on his Bound For Glory opponent, Bobby Roode. Roode came out and attacked Angle. Bad Influence beat everyone him down.

* TNA Champion Bully Ray defeated Magnus. Sting came out and had a staredown with Magnus.

* A contract signing was held for AJ Styles’ TNA World title shot against Bully Ray at Bound For glory. Dixie Carter tried bribing AJ into skipping the match, but he once again blew her off and vowed to win.

WWE SmackDown Preview For Tonight

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The following is a spoiler-free preview of tonight’s WWE SmackDown, which was taped on Tuesday night in Columbus, Ohio.

–  Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel vs. R-Truth

– Los Matadores vs. Los Locales

– The Funkadactyls & Brie Bella vs. Natalya, Kaitlyn & Eva Marie

– Damien Sandow vs. Alberto Del Rio

– 3MB vs. The Great Khali & The Prime Time Players

– Cody Rhodes & Goldust vs. The Wyatt Family

Jim Ross Blog: WWE Performance Center, Being Drafted To SmackDown In 2008

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has published a new blog entry on JrsBarBq.com. Here are some highlights.

On being drafted to SmackDown back in 2008: I was asked about being ‘drafted’ to Smackdown in 2008 and my reaction to such. Obviously, if you were watching I wasn’t enthralled about that creative move which I think was an inside joke that someone in creative sold upper management on just to see my reaction. Of course, I could be wrong but I did not, and still do not, see any reason for breaking Jerry Lawler and me up.

That’s simply how i feel and it may well be my ego talking so take those comments with a grain of salt. That was a turning point for me as it relates to truly having fun on the road doing TV. At that point, it came more like a job which is how many broadcasters today perceive their work. Until then, I had never approached that role in that manner. I had been told the night before the Draft in San Antonio that I wasn’t going any where and that why would WWE break up “Madden and Summerall?”

WWE Performance Center: Nothing in WWE is more important than what goes on in the WWE Performance Center. Nothing. I expect that procedures there to continue to evolve in every way including the personnel who are depended upon to coach up the prospects. Over time, I’m thinking that WWE must continue to invest in that process as it relates to teaching methods and overall approach. Every great system has to be continually re-evaluated and refined. The future of WWE rests in Orlando at the Performance Center.

Dan Hodge in the WWE HOF: On the WWE HOF topic that so many ask me about, for Dan Hodge not to be in the WWE HOF is another name that can be added to the list of ‘head scratchers.’ Hodge is in every Hall of Fame in the sport, both amateur and pro, except WWE, if I’m not mistaken. Dan was a legend in the days before cable TV, etc and of all the Oklahomans who are in the WWE HOF Danny Hodge is the most deserving. Plus, Hodge was a star in the Louisiana territory aka Mid South Wrestling that made New Orleans it’s top market. Dan is in his 80?s and can likely still beat a large percentage of pro wrestlers in the biz or at least those that play the role of a pro wrestler on television.

As always, you can check out JR’s amazing line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

AJ Styles’ Book Release Date Put On Hold, According To Publisher

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AJ Styles’ upcoming biography has been put on hold, according to David Dee of VIP Ink Publishing. He sent along the following statement today:

“After months of board meetings between VIP Ink Publishing, L.L.C. and A. J. Styles both sides have come to the agreement to slow down on the release date of the book due to waiting on copyright approvals, a few more interviews, as well as the timing of the match for the Heavy Weight Championship with Bully Ray. We feel that the fans deserve nothing but the very best and that is what we intend to give them.

While we know this is a disappointment, we want the fans to know, we are just as disappointed as you are. As both sides continue to work diligently together, please keep a watchful eye to the website www.vipinkpublishing.com and A. J. Styles’ facebook page facebook.com/ajstylesorg for more updates. As soon as we have a release date and cover layout, we will release another press release.”

The Miz Wants To Be World Heavyweight Champion, Dolph Ziggler Talks Bullying (Video)

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– The Miz spoke with The Khaleej Times about his goal to become World Heavyweight champion:

“I’ve held every single title besides one: the World Heavyweight Championship,” The Miz said. “I’m a four-time Tag Team champion, two-time United States champion, two-time Intercontinental champion, one-time WWE champion, two-time Slammy Award-winner.”

“Every opportunity I get, I’m taking, and when I get the opportunity to go for the World Heavyweight Championship, guess what? I’m taking it.”

Also during the interview, Miz talks about WWE’s Wellness program, wrestling as a babyface, and other various topics.

– Dolph Ziggler spoke with CBS Pittsburgh earlier this week about bullying:

“I was lucky enough to not be bullied, but I was around it and I’ve seen it happen and I’ve seen people just stand around and do nothing. It’s not that you are as bad as the bully, but you are not helping, so find a way.”

You can check out footage from the interview below:

Chavo Guerrero Talks Business Situation In TNA, Vickie Guerrero’s Success In WWE

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The following are highlights from a recent Miami Herald interview with Chavo Guerrero:

On the business situation in TNA: “When TNA went live, it was either going to take off or it was not going to take off. It’s a crucial time right now in TNA, and I really hope it takes off because it’s better for the business, better for the wrestlers, better for the fans, better for everybody. They got the right players in place, but they have to tweak it all…You can’t beat our wrestlers. Our roster is incredible. The wresters, we are all doing our part. We are all trying. You can only do so much…”

“It’s a business. I’ve seen that exact same thing in every other company I’ve been in. It’s the nature of the beast. They are making what they think are the best decisions for the company. That’s the way it is. That’s in any business. I know people that are teachers, and they are let go. They are great teachers, but for some reason they are let go. It’s just the way it is.”

On the success of Vickie Guerrero in WWE: “Nobody knew. She didn’t know. We didn’t go, ‘Okay, we are going to make her the next big thing.’ It just happened. She is a total natural. She is so good she doesn’t even know how good she is. She is a general manager that doesn’t really wrestle, and she is the biggest heel in wrestling basically. They hate her. That’s a big thing to have a general manager who is not a wrestler have the most heat in the company. Eddie is looking down smiling saying, ‘That’s my girl.'”

Check out the complete interview online at MiamiHerald.com.

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Cena Talks Issues With Rock At WrestleMania, Christian Pulled From WWE Events

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-John Cena appeared on Dan LeBatard’s ESPN 2 show today. When asked what was the most shame he ever had in wrestling, Cena referenced losing to The Rock at WrestleMania in Miami. Cena said, “There is a huge back story to the match. Things didn’t go the way he wanted. Maybe in 20 years me and The Rock will get around a table and talk about it.”

-WWE has officially pulled Christian from their weekend live events in Providence, Rhode Island and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Christian was scheduled to work against Alberto Del Rio on both shows, but has been pulled and will be replaced by The Great Khali. Additionally, Christian has been pulled from the upcoming WWE tour of Mexico.

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Spike Special On Shamrock Airs Tonight, WWE Statement On Hayes, Miz Interview

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-The documentary special on the life of MMA legend Frank Shamrock airs tonight at 11:00pm E.T. on Spike TV. The documentary features, among other things, Frank and brother Ken Shamrock attempting to bury the hatchet after years of issues.

-WWE Superstar The Miz promoted the upcoming tour of Abu Dhabi in a new interview, which you can read online at KhaleejTimes.com.

-WWE issued the following simple statement on the situation involving Michael Hayes, which we reported earlier today. The statement reads:

“Michael is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.”

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More On John Cena & HBK’s Returns: Is Cena Back Full Time?

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-Apparently there were already plans in the works to bring back both Shawn Michaels and John Cena to WWE television prior to the Battleground pay-per-view situation. As noted in a report a few weeks ago, it leaked out during a radio interview that HBK was scheduled to return to WWE television. Additionally, Cena was in talks with the company about returning earlier than expected as well.

-Speaking of Cena’s return, many have questioned if his match at the upcoming WWE Hell In A Cell pay-per-view will be a one-time-only appearance. According to one source, Cena is returning full-time with the company, and his scheduled appearances in New York and on an upcoming overseas tour, both of which were reported weeks ago, will now include Cena working matches as opposed to simply appearing.

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Update On Recent WWE Tryout: Who Was Signed?, Richards/Edwards

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As reported previously, the only person that WWE signed thus far from the recent tryout held in Florida was 25-year-old Dylan Miley, who is a bodybuilder with a 37-inch vertical leap. Apparently, others who were involved in the tryout were told that they will be signed as well.

As far as former Ring Of Honor standouts Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards are concerned, neither have heard anything from WWE as of October 8th, despite the fact that both guys have people within the company who would like to see them signed.

Other wrestlers at the tryout, including Sean Burke, Tony Delfonzo and Todd Hanson, received e-mails on October 7th from the company stating that they should stay in touch with WWE, but that they are not going to be signed this time around.

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Update On Dusty Rhodes Upsetting Stephanie McMahon, Ric Flair’s Future

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-WWE Hall Of Famer “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is once again accepting independent pro wrestling bookings. Following the SummerSlam fiasco, WWE wanted Flair to get help, which led to him canceling all of his existing bookings. Flair told promoters that he was dealing with a reoccurring problem and hospitalization with blood clots in his legs. Flair told some of his close friends that he was staying in Florida with his daughter,, resting up and staying off of the road for a bit.

-As noted previously, WWE Hall Of Famer Dusty Rhodes upset Stephanie McMahon during their recent in-ring segment on WWE RAW. In addition to Rhodes putting his hand in Stephanie’s face, it is said that he was going off the planned script quite a bit, and Stephanie was trying to steer him back on track.

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Vince McMahon’s Reaction To Battleground Power Outage & His WMXXX Concerns

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-Apparently Vince McMahon and Kevin Dunn “flipped their lids” when the power outage happened at the recent WWE Battleground pay-per-view in Buffalo. McMahon is reportedly paranoid that something similar, or worse, could happen at WrestleMania XXX next year, as the event will be held in the same venue that the NFL’s Super Bowl was in when they had the same problem. McMahon’s concern is that not only are they going to be in the same building, but that WrestleMania uses more power than the Super Bowl when you factor in all of the lighting, pyro and other production elements.

-According to several key employees in WWE, the feeling is former football player-turned wrestler Mojo Rawley is the breakout performer with the most potential in the current crop of talent working in the WWE NXT developmental system.

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[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

Story Behind HHH Buying Big Show’s House, Wade Barrett Gimmick Change Update

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-Apparently the WWE television storyline where Triple H bought Big Show’s house was taken from the CM Punk DVD that the company produced. On the documentary portion of the DVD, a real-life story was told where Joey Mercury was facing financial problems due to some personal issues he was experiencing, and as a result, Punk bought Mercury’s house for him.

-It’s said to be unlikely that WWE Superstar Wade Barrett’s new gimmick will be the “Bad News Barrett” character that we see on the weekly JBL & Cole Show that appears on the official WWE YouTube channel. Many in the company feel it would be surprising if the higher-ups chose to use anything that is featured on YouTube on their actual television storylines. Regardless, the rumors are true that the company is planning on repackaging Barrett, simply because the feeling is the roster is lacking depth in the heel department.

Spoiler On Big Show’s Future Storyline + Several WWE Hell In A Cell Spoilers [>>]

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News On Chaos Backstage At Battleground, Employees Gambling On PPV Finishes

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-The scene backstage at the recent WWE Battleground pay-per-view was said to be a chaotic one, as the script for the show was finalized on the Friday before the event, but the WWE creative team weren’t told the finishes of the matches until approximately two hours before the show began. This would explain the drastic swings in the betting odds for the show, as the belief is people in WWE call or text friends or family to place bets for them as soon as they become aware of the final creative plans. Obviously, the WWE employees themselves won’t place their own bets for fear that they will be traced back to them.

-The following are some recent WWE attendance figures for non-televised live events:

–The October 4th WWE live event in Syracuse, New York drew a reported 3,700 fans.

–The October 5th WWE live event in Rochester, New York drew a reported 5,400 fans.

–The October 5th WWE live event in Albany, New York drew a reported 3,500 fans.

WWE Hell In A Cell *SPOILERS*, BACKSTAGE News On John Cena’s WWE Future & MORE!

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