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Kane To Star In “See No Evil 2” Horror Movie Sequel

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The following press release was issued today:

WWE Studios and Lionsgate have announced that production on “See No Evil 2,” the follow-up to the duo’s 2006 horror release, “See No Evil,” is scheduled to start in fall 2013. Kane is set to reprise his lead role as reclusive madman Jacob Goodnight. Genre favorites and identical twin directors of horror, the Soska Sisters, Jen and Sylvia (“American Mary”), are set to helm the film.

“See No Evil 2” revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell Hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.

Lionsgate will handle worldwide distribution of “See No Evil 2,” while WWE Studios will utilize its extensive global reach through television, digital and social media and print assets to market the film.

“We are so pleased to extend what has been an ideal partnership with Lionsgate,” said Michael Luisi, President, WWE Studios. “Their expertise in distributing and marketing thrilling genre films complements our own vision and efforts for these movies perfectly. Our enthusiasm is amplified with the addition of the Soska Sisters on board to apply their truly unique style to ‘See No Evil 2.’ ”

“The WWE team has proven success in building strong global brands and have proven to be a great partner in our past ventures together,” said Steve Beeks, Co-Chief Operating Officer and Motion Picture Group President at Lionsgate. “We are thrilled to expand the partnership in the development and marketing of genre features that marry WWE’s stars with our own global distribution expertise.”

“See No Evil 2” is the fourth partnership between Lionsgate and WWE Studios following “See No Evil,” “The Condemned” and an upcoming reboot of the “Leprechaun” franchise.

Kane vs. Bray Wyatt ‘Ring Of Fire’ Update — FULL DETAILS On Match Stipulation! **CLICK HERE**

Update On Kurt Angle’s Rehab, Details On Shark Boy Week, More TNA Notes

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-According to multiple sources within TNA, the general feeling seems to be that rehab is the place for Kurt Angle right now. Some questioned whether Angle had a problem, or was just the victim of bad luck in getting caught so frequently. Wrestlers and other friends in TNA are claiming that Angle belongs in rehab right now, and are hopeful that it will work out for Angle and finally clean up his lifestyle.

-TNA Impact Wrestling is capitalizing on the popularity of The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” by promoting “Shark Boy Week” on their official website. For more information, visit ImpactWrestling.com.

Speaking of Shark Boy, he was recently interviewed by MTV and GuyCode as part of their Shark Week coverage. You can check out those interviews online at GuyCodeBlog.MTV.com.

UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Arrest? **DETAILS HERE**

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RAW Backstage Fallout Video, WWE In New Sammy Hagar/Kid Rock Music Video

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– Former WWE superstars Billy Gunn and Bob Holly are featured in the new music video for Sammy Hagar’s song “Knockdown Dragout.” Kid Rock and Joe Satriani also perform on the song. The video, which also features a replica WWE World Heavyweight championship belt, can be viewed here:

– Here’s the latest installment of WWE Backstage Fallout from Monday’s RAW:

Backstage News From RAW – Major Incident?!, + New SummerSlam Matches!

Punk Requires Stitches After RAW, Identity Of New WWE Referee, RAW In Chicago

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-WWE Superstar CM Punk required several stitches in his chin after being busted open during Monday’s edition of RAW. Punk was busted open after jumping off the RAW announce table onto Brock Lesnar, as his chin slammed into the top of Lesnar’s head.

-The new WWE referee who worked the Divas match on Monday’s RAW was Jason Ayers. Ayers had previously worked for Dragon Gate USA before signing a developmental deal with WWE.

-WWE will return to Chicago, Illinois for RAW on September 23rd. Tickets will officially go on sale this coming Saturday.

Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest Arrest + HUGE Backstage WWE News! [>>]

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Hulk Hogan On “The Today Show” (Video), Latest Impact Wrestling Podcast

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-TNA Impact Wrestling star Hulk Hogan appeared on “The Today Show” on Tuesday. Co-host of the show, Willie Geist, revealed that his childhood hero was in fact Hulk Hogan, and that meeting him backstage at the first ever WrestleMania was the greatest moment of his life. Geist even jokingly mentioned that it was a greater moment than his wedding day and the birth of his child.

Watch Hogan’s appearance on The Today Show at Today.com.

-The latest edition of the TNA Impact Wrestling podcast, which this week features Gail Kim, Bobby Roode and Chris Sabin, is now online. You can check that out at Stitcher.com.

HUGE UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail Time For Latest DWI Arrest? [READ >>]

Stephanie McMahon Sells Nearly $3 Million Of WWE Stock, Lou Thesz Memorabilia

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-According to a recent filing with the SEC, WWE executive and on-air talent Stephanie McMahon has sold another 276,055 shares of her World Wrestling Entertainment Class A Common Stock on the open market since August 1st.

The sale has netted Mrs. Levesque a reported $2.9 million.

You can check out the SEC filing online at SEC.gov.

-WWE Hall Of Famer recently posted the following tweet on his official Twitter account:

“The late, Lou Thesz widow, Charlie, is selling some of Lou’s memorabilia. For a list of items email her at [email protected]. I’m in!”

How much money is Stephanie McMahon worth? **FIND OUT HERE**

WWE Forces Talent To Tweet Everyday, DDP/Austin Podcast Part Two, Ron Simmons

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-According to WWE Hall Of Famer “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes, WWE tells their talet that they must post at least one tweet per day on their Twitter accounts. Rhodes posted the following tweet on Tuesday morning:

“They say I must tweet at least once a day , WWE ok that’s it !”

-Part two of the Diamond Dallas Page interview from the latest edition of the Steve Austin Show, the official podcast by WWE Hall Of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, is now online. Part one and part two can be head online at PodcastOne.com.

-WWE Hall Of Famer Ron Simmons will be appearing as a guest on KnokX Knowledge Radio this Wednesday at 7pm PT. For more information, click here.

UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail-Time For Latest DWI Arrest?

Kofi Kingston Talks About His Return & New Look, Lance Storm At Performance Center

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– ECW original Lance Storm tweeted on Tuesday morning that he’ll be working at the WWE Performance Center near Orlando, Florida once again today.

WWE.com has published a photo gallery of celebrities who have appeared at past editions of SummerSlam, including late actor Leslie Nielson, NFL Hall of Famer Walter Payton, TV hosts Arsenio Hall and Pierce Morgan, MMA legend turned TNA star Tito Ortiz and others.

– WWE supersatar Kofi Kingston returned to action on Monday’s RAW, defeating Fandango in a competitive match. Kingston spoke to WWE.com backstage at the show, saying that he’s never felt better and is ready to go. He also talked about his new ring gear, which he introduced because he wants to stay innovative and fresh.

* The Latest On If DANIEL BRYAN Will Win The WWE Title At SUMMERSLAM

WWE 2K14 Screenshots: JBL, American Badass, Warrior, Savage

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Pre-Order WWE 2K14 NOW & Get The Ultimate Warrior As A Playable Character

IGN.com has published their first look at the new WWE 2K14 video game, which is available now for pre-order at WWEShop.com. After spending several hours playing the latest build of the game, here are some highlights of what writer IGN Richard George said about the changes to this year’s installment of WWE’s re-branded video game franchise:

– For the most part, WWE’s new video game developer Yukes is keeping the gaming engine seen in WWE ’13 in tact. Unlike arcade-style games, WWE 2K14 remains more of a wrestling “simulation” game, focusing on the same light-and-heavy grapple system that was overhauled back in 2011.

– The big change to the engine has to do with the reversal system. Attack now reverse into other attacks, which speeds up the action. Reversing an opponent that is transitioning between moves will still result in your character moving into a similar transitionary state. IGN says the changes “significantly improve” the pacing of matches.

– Wrestlers now move slightly faster, with more fluid movement animations. Additionally, running speed accelerates, instead of being a constant speed.

– ‘Catch Finishers’ are being expanded, with 10 new ones already being added. Finishers can be performed on running opponents or opponents that are in the air. Environmental ‘OMG’ moments are back, with many new additions. Specific characters, like John Cena and Ryback, and perform their finishers to multiple wrestlers at the same time (ie. Ryback having 2 guys on his back for Shell Shocked).

– Confirmed playable characters include Steve Austin, The Rock, John Cena, Shawn Michaels, Dolph Ziggler, Randy Savage and Ultimate Warrior, who is available as a free download when you pre-order the game in advance. The full roster is expected to be released prior to SummerSlam.

* PRE-ORDER WWE 2K14 Now From WWEShop.com & Get ULTIMATE WARRIOR As A Playable Character

Video Of Ryback Responding To Goldberg Chants, Superstars Preview

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– The following matches were taped prior to Monday’s RAW for this week’s episode of Superstars:

  • The Great Khali vs Jinder Mahal
  • Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel vs The Prime Time Players

– Ryback continues to get bombarded by “Goldberg” chants at WWE live events – and responded to them once again during WWE’s recent tour of Australia.

GOLDBERG Says He’d Wrestle Again & Calls RYBACK A “Total Rip-Off” Of His Character

Prior to his Tables Match against WWE Champion John Cena, Ryback cut a promo and addressed the man he’s constantly compared to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SNabP9XA_jc

 

Big Show Confirms Return, Wyatt Talks “Ring Of Fire” Match, Wrestler Birthdays

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-WWE Superstar The Big Show tweeted on Monday evening, “Bigshowisback,” and also mentioned that he would be a part of the SummerSlam Fan Axxess event on August 17th.

-WWE Superstar and leader of the Wyatt Family, Bray Wyatt, posted the following tweet after Monday’s RAW in regards to the “Ring Of Fire” match between himself and Kane at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

“Burn, Burn, Burn The #RINGofFIRE #RAW”

-WWE Hall Of Famer Jimmy Valiant celebrates his 71st birthday today. Valiant was born on August 6, 1942. Also celebrating a birthday today is Matt Hardy’s fiancee’, Reby Sky, who turns 27 today. Sky was born on August 6, 1986.

Details On What A “Ring Of Fire” Match Is — Huge SummerSlam *SPOILERS*

WWE Movie Helps Redbox Set Big Milestone, Latest Doritos Jacked Fan Video

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– Variety.com reports that the WWE Studios film “The Call” helped DVD-rental kiosk service Red Box set a big milestone last month, when it was the company’s the 3 billionth rental. The rental took place on July 16th from Littleton, Colorado.

– Here’s video of this week’s Doritos Jacked Fan Correspondent interviewing Damien Sandow:

“One lucky member of the WWE Universe won two tickets for Raw in Green Bay by asking Damien Sandow a bold question. Will you be the next Doritos Jacked WWE Correspondent?”

SmackDown Taping Preview: Live Coverage, Confirmed Segment, Dark Match

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This week’s WWE SmackDown and Main Event television shows will be taped before a live audience at the BHO Harris Bank Center in Rockford, Illinois this evening.

Already confirmed for the show, as announced on Monday’s WWE RAW show, is a MizTV segment with special guests Big E. Langston and AJ Lee.

The advertised dark match main event is Sheamus, Randy Orton and Rob Van Dam vs. The Shield. However, for whatever this is worth, the advertised dark match main event for RAW between John Cena and Alberto Del Rio never took place on Monday night.

Make sure to check back here on the website later this evening for live WWE SmackDown spoiler results.

UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail-Time For Latest DWI Arrest?

Updated Card For WWE SummerSlam 2013

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Following this week’s edition of Monday Night RAW, here is the updated card for WWE SummerSlam, which takes place on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 from the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California:

WWE Championship Match:
John Cena (c) vs. Daniel Bryan

World Heavyweight Title Match:
Alberto Del Rio (c) vs. Christian

The Best vs. The Beast:
CM Punk vs. Brock Lesnar

Ring Of Fire Inferno Match:
Kane vs. Bray Wyatt

Cody Rhodes vs. Damien Sandow

Also on the show, The Miz will be the evening’s special host and you can expect a Divas title match to be announced as well as a match for the 30-minute online pre-show.

* The Latest On If DANIEL BRYAN Will Win The WWE Title At SUMMERSLAM

What Happened After RAW Ended, Post-Show Dark Match Canceled, More

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After Monday’s edition of WWE RAW went off the air, Mark Henry and Kane came out to make the save for Daniel Bryan, as he was being attacked by The Shield. In the end, Bryan was left alone in the ring and everyone in Green Bay got to go home off one final “Yes!” chant.

The advertised dark match main event, which was set to feature a “Champion vs. Champion” match between World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio and WWE Champion John Cena, did not take place. There was no dark match main event for the fans in Green Bay.

BREAKING NEWS: John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan SummerSlam Outcome REVEALED!

WWE Claims John Cena Is Injured, Rumor Killer On Disco Inferno Passing Away

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-The official WWE website is currently running a featured article talking about John Cena’s elbow injury. Cena showed off the elbow on RAW, which he said “looks like a footall” and even had it taped up prior to the six-main tag main event on the show, according to the WWE website.

WWE.com noted, “Among the many surprises of tonight’s Raw was an unexpected look at an injury the WWE Universe hadn’t even known WWE Champion John Cena sustained:”

Despite the injury, WWE.com claims Cena’s title defense at SummerSlam, as of right now, is not in jeopardy. “For now, it does not appear that Cena’s title defense is in any danger, nor is his eligibility for SummerSlam. He can and has fought back through worse. As for whether he’s truly at 100% when he puts his title on the line? That, at least, is no longer a given.”

Check out the complete article at WWE.com.

-Despite rumors to the contrary, pro wrestler Glenn “Disco Inferno” Gilbertti did not pass away on Sunday. Gilbertti is alive and well, and is currently living in Las Vegas.

While the rumor spread like wildfire on certain pro wrestling websites, it appears the origin of the rumor came from the official Wikipedia page of the former WCW wrestler. As many know, Wikipedia pages are not the most reliable source of information, to say the least.

John Cena To Turn Heel After This Season Of Total Divas? [DETAILS >>]

(Spoilers) WWE Superstars Taping Results For This Week

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The following matches were taped for this week’s edition of WWE Superstars prior to Monday’s WWE RAW show in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

-The Great Khali defeated Jinder Mahal via clean pinfall. Khali defeated Mahal via the big Karate Chop for the pin. Hornswoggle, who was with Khali, got a huge reaction from the crowd, as he’s from the local Green Bay area.

-The Prime Time Players defeated Zack Ryder and Justin Gabriel via pinfall. Said to be a solid match that actually got some time. According to live fan reports, this one went about 10-15 minutes. The PTP got a lot of offense in on Gabriel. In the end, Ryder hit the Rough Ryder on Darren Young, only to have Titus O’Neil hit his finisher on Ryder to pick up the victory for his team.

HUGE UPDATE: Kurt Angle To Serve Jail-Time For Latest DWI Arrest?!

WWE.com Provides More Details On Kane vs. Bray Wyatt “Ring Of Fire” Match

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The official WWE website provided more details on the Kane vs. Bray Wyatt match at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

As noted previously, it was strongly hinted at that Kane and Wyatt would face-off in an “Inferno Match” type bout on the card.

WWE.com wrote:

Since making their frightening debut on the July 8 episode of Raw, the menacing Wyatt Family has had their sights set on Kane, brutally assaulting him on two separate occasions. Now, at SummerSlam on Sunday, Aug. 18, The Devil’s Favorite Demon will get a chance at long-awaited vengeance when he goes one-on-one with Bray Wyatt inside a “Ring of Fire.”

Later on in the article, WWE.com echo’d the confusion many had when the match was alluded to during RAW. The official WWE website continued:

Although it’s unclear exactly what the sermonizing Wyatt meant, it’s apparent the buzzards’ trail is now leading to a massive collision between the deranged newcomer and Kane at The Biggest Party of the Summer. And the much-anticipated battle – which marks Wyatt’s first match in WWE and Kane’s 11th SummerSlam appearance – promises fireworks – or, more appropriately, hellfire.

And finally, while nothing was officially announced on RAW, WWE.com all-but-confirmed a match between the two for SummerSlam. WWE.com closed out their article by writing:

Will Kane get fiery vengeance on his puzzling pursuers? Or, will “The Eater of Worlds” and his followers once again leave The Big Red Monster in a heap? Find out on Sunday, Aug. 18, when SummerSlam airs live on pay-per-view.

HUGE Update On Kane vs. Bray Wyatt At SummerSlam! **CLICK HERE**

Dixie Carter Confirms Kurt Angle Has Checked Himself Into Rehab

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As reported during the weekend here on the site, TNA Impact Wrestling star and Main Event Mafia member Kurt Angle was arrested for DWI. This marked the fourth alcohol-related arrest for Angle in the past six years.

Following the arrest, Angle wrote on Twitter that he was going to check himself into the appropriate rehabilitation facility. After he made the rehab announcement, TNA President Dixie Carter followed up by claiming Angle had the support of both herself and TNA.

TNA President Dixie Carter posted a new tweet on Monday that noted Angle has officially entered a rehab facility.

Dixie wrote the following:

“”Today, Kurt Angle entered a rehab facility. As a cherished member of the TNA family, we support his decision and wish him strength through this difficult, important recovery process.”

Follow Dixie Carter on Twitter @TNADixie.

Kurt Angle To Serve Jail-Time For Latest DWI Arrest? [DETAILS HERE >>]

Two Superstars Return At RAW, Big Segment Confirmed For SmackDown This Week

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-It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that on Friday’s edition of WWE SmackDown, which will be taped Tuesday niight, there will be a MizTV segment with special guests Big E. Langston and AJ Lee.

-WWE RAW on Monday also featured the return of two WWE Superstars. First, Ricardo Rodriguez made his return from a Wellness Policy suspension. Rodriguez returned as World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio’s special ring announcer for his match against Rob Van Dam. Rodriguez, who tried helping Del Rio by cheating for him during the match, ended up costing him the match. Following the loss, Del Rio snapped and attacked Rodriguez. He beat down Rodriguez with the bucket he tried using to help Del Rio, as well as a nasty dropkick onto Rodriguez while his head was wedged between the steel steps and the ring.

Also returning on Monday’s RAW was former WWE Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston. Kingston returned in singles competition, as he took on Fandango. Kingston picked up the win in his first match back, as he defeated Fandango via clean pinfall after hitting him with his Trouble In Paradise finisher.

Huge *SPOILERS* For Tuesday’s SmackDown Taping! **CLICK HERE**

Interesting Match Confirmed For RAW Next Week, Another New SummerSlam Match

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-Announced for next week’s edition of WWE RAW, which is the SummerSlam “go-home” (final) edition of the show, is a singles match between CM Punk and Paul Heyman.

The match was revealed during a backstage segment where Paul Heyman was told by Brock Lesnar to “tell them (the viewers) something stupid.” Heyman then responded by issuing a challenge to Punk for next week’s RAW. Heyman noted it would be a man-on-man fight, not a match, for whatever that is worth.

-Also on Monday’s RAW, the highly expected match between former partners Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes was confirmed for the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

More HUGE Matches For WWE SummerSlam REVEALED! **CLICK HERE**

Kane vs. Bray Wyatt In An “Inferno Match” At WWE SummerSlam?

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WWE heavily alluded to a possible “Ring Of Fire” match between Kane and Bray Wyatt at the upcoming SummerSlam pay-per-view.

During the Wyatt Family segment on RAW, Kane appeared on the titantron just as the segment appeared to be wrapping up. Instead of going to commercial after the sheep mask flashed on the screen, Kane appeared and cut a promo on Bray Wyatt, who was still in the ring with Luke Harper and Erick Rowan.

Kane told Wyatt that at SummerSlam, even his family won’t be able to save him from a “ring of fire.” According to one report, it is likely that a Kane vs. Bray Wyatt match will happen at SummerSlam in an “Inferno Match.”

The first ever “Inferno Match” was held at the WWE Unforgiven pay-per-view in 1998, and featured Kane taking on his “brother” The Undertaker in a rematch from their bout at WrestleMania XIV. The match featured the two brothers competing in a ring completely surrounded by fire.

Only four more “Inferno Matches” have taken place since the initial match, all of which featured “The Devil’s Favorite Demon.”

3 More NEW Matches CONFIRMED For SummerSlam! [UPDATED CARD HERE >>]

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Daniel Bryan Speaks On His Beard, Origins Of Yes/No Chants, SummerSlam

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The following are highlights from part two of the Daniel Bryan interview with the official DirecTV website:

On his beard: “Yea its bizarre because I will go signings and people will ask me when I’m going to shave my beard because they hate it. But it’s funny because I’ve become more popular since I’ve had the beard. My friend Christopher Daniels told me years ago that I am a slave to my whims. It was last year I just said I wasn’t going to shave for a bit and it just kept growing. Now I’m at a point where I don’t think I can shave it. It’s just part of the fun now.”

On the origins of the Yes/No chants: “It was originally a take-off of UFC fighter Diego Sanchez because he was all about positivity and would just chant “Yes! Yes!” I always loved that and it was just something I started doing when I won the World Heavyweight Championship. I was very excited and I just started doing it. Then it just started to catch on. I remember the first time I noticed, we had done a RAW in Seattle and people were chanting “Yes!” and I thought it was because I was from Washington State but then it erupted at WrestleMania 28. It just happened organically.”

On on past SummerSlam matches he’s enjoyed: “Summer Slam ’96 with Shawn Michaels vs. Vader. Vader was so cool with that mask. I was literally excited for that match a month before it happened. One of my favorite moments for myself for SummerSlam was in 2010 when they brought me back for the main event and last year’s SummerSlam when I wrestled Kane. It was just cool and surreal to be in the ring with Kane and winning the match. My friends couldn’t believe I was wrestling Kane.”

Check out the complete interview online at DirecTV.com.

Daniel Bryan vs. John Cena Match Outcome At SummerSlam Revealed …

New CM Punk Trademark, Another RAW Spoiler, Chris Jericho On A New Show

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-Stars from the new USA Network original reality series, “Summer Camp,” will be appearing on WWE RAW tonight in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Both Brooke Magnum and Michelle Schexnayder will appear on the show tonight in some form or fashion.

-WWE has officially registered to trademark “Second City Saint,” likely for current WWE Superstar CM Punk.

-Former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho will be appearing on a new YouTube series called “Jon Davis Gets A Sex Robot.”

View a trailer for the show below:

Another HUGE *SPOILER* For Tonight’s WWE Raw REVEALED! **CLICK HERE**

[Credit: PWInsider.com]