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Los Matadores Debut On RAW With Little Person Mascot, Final SmackDown Rating

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-The new WWE tag-team Los Matadores, formerly known to WWE fans as Primo and Epico, made their official WWE television debut on Monday’s edition of RAW from Biloxi, Mississippi. Their new individual names are Fernando and Diego. Additionally, they debuted alongside a new bull mascot named El Torito. Torito is a little person who has worked as a pro wrestler in the past in Mexico under the ring name Mascarita Dorada.

-The Friday, September 27th edition of WWE SmackDown scored a final cable rating of 1.89, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 1.89 final draw marks a decrease from the previous week’s 1.93 cable rating. This week’s show drew 2.631 million viewers, which was actually an increase from the previous week’s 2.602 million viewers.

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Rhodes Family Match Confirmed For Battleground, Trish Stratus Gives Birth

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It was announced on Monday’s edition of WWE RAW that at WWE Battleground this Sunday on pay-per-view, both Cody Rhodes and Dustin “Goldust” Rhodes will have an opportunity to earn their jobs back with WWE in a match against the current WWE Tag-Team Champions, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. However, if the Rhodes brothers lose the match, which will also feature their father, WWE Hall Of Famer Dusty Rhodes, in their corner, they will never be able to work for WWE again.

Speaking of WWE Hall Of Famers, Trish Stratus officially gave birth to her baby boy, Maximus, on Monday. Maximum was born at a reported 8 pounds and 3 ounces.

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(Spoilers) WWE Superstars Taping Results For This Week

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WWE taped matches for this week’s WWE Superstars prior to the live WWE Battleground “go-home” edition of RAW from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi on Monday night. The following are quick-match results from the taping.

-Rob Van Dam defeated Curt Hawkins via Pinfall. Van Dam was said to be super over with the fans in Biloxi. RVD picked up the victory via pinfall after hitting his Five Star Frogsplash finisher on Hawkins.

-Damien Sandow defeated Justin Gabriel via Pinfall.

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Ziggler vs. Sandow Set For Battleground Kickoff Show, Bella/Bryan Engagement Note

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It was announced on Monday’s live edition of WWE RAW, the “go-home” show for Sunday’s WWE Battleground event, that there will be another “Kickoff Show” prior to the pay-per-view. The match announced for the “Kickoff Show” is a singles match between Dolph Ziggler and Damien Sandow.

Also revealed on RAW was the story we reported this weekend, that WWE Superstars and Total Divas co-stars Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella got engaged. The real-life engagement was revealed during a backstage segment with The Bella Twins, where WWE Superstar Randy Orton came in and warned Bella to schedule the wedding carefully because he is going to hurt Bryan.

Make sure to visit SESCOOPS.COM this Sunday night for the best WWE Battleground pay-per-view live results coverage, which will begin at 7:30pm E.T. with the aforementioned Battleground Kickoff Show.

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WWE Superstars To Wear Pink Gear On RAW For Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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WWE issued the following on Monday:

WWE goes pink with Susan G. Komen

WWE and Susan G. Komen are expanding their joint “Rise Above Cancer” campaign to include all WWE Superstars and Divas wearing pink ring gear starting tonight on Monday Night Raw. The campaign will continue throughout National Breast Cancer Awareness month with WWE Superstars and Divas wearing customized “Rise Above Cancer” t-shirts to help raise awareness and funds for Komen. WWE will donate to Komen 20 percent of the retail sales price of all specialty “Rise Above Cancer” merchandise sold today through December 31 on WWEShop.com and at WWE live events.

WWE will also offer co-branded bracelets and a “Rise Above Cancer” hat, headband and wristband set, inspired by WWE Superstar John Cena®, who conceived of the partnership last year and continues to be an avid spokesman for Komen.

To support Komen’s mission, WWE will utilize all its assets, including TV and pay-per-view broadcasts, live events, PSAs, in-arena, digital and social media to generate awareness and encourage fans to get involved. Throughout the month, the announcer table, entrance ramp and ring skirts will be co-branded and the middle ring rope turned pink to promote the fight against breast cancer.

“WWE Superstars and WWE Divas are providing an important public service by reaching millions of WWE fans – women and men – with breast cancer education and information, while raising funds that keep our work vital,” said Dorothy Jones, VP of Marketing. “We’re grateful for WWE’s commitment to this cause, and to WWE fans for their enthusiastic support of Komen’s mission to end breast cancer.”

“I am proud that WWE’s partnership with Komen has expanded to include all WWE Superstars and Divas,” said WWE Superstar John Cena. “WWE’s global platforms combined with the full force of our roster will bring critical awareness for this devastating disease.”

Susan G. Komen and WWE have a history of success in raising awareness for the fight against breast cancer. Last year, the WWE Universe raised $1 million for Komen during its month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. In addition, WWE has supported Komen through its “Make Mom Proud” campaign as well as participation in Race for the Cure® events throughout local communities.

ABOUT SUSAN G. KOMEN

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research, and funds community outreach programs, public advocacy and global programs. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States. There are 2.9 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today. For more information about Susan G. Komen, breast health or breast cancer, visit komen.org/wwe or call 1-877GOKOMEN.

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Jim Ross Blog: Battleground PPV Build, Orton vs. Bryan, Rhodes Family On RAW

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The following are highlights from a recent online blog by WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross:

On the build to WWE Battleground: “Interesting to see if WWE can ignite a fire tonight on Monday Night Raw as it relates to motivating PPV buyers to invest in WWE Battleground. It’s tonight or never.”

On Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan: “Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton needs some rocket fuel added to their fire especially on the WWE champion side of the flame. Just one guy’s opinion. Their PPV bout has high expectations. Should be stout…bell to bell.”

On the Rhodes Family on RAW: “Seeing the Rhodes Family on Raw interests me. I’m enjoying their personal issue storyline that feels fresh. Let Dream talk….for old time sake.”

Check out the complete blog online at JRsBarBQ.com.

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Absent WWE Star Possibly Being Repackaged, WWE ’13 Raw Simulation, Snitsky Wrestling In Canada

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– WWE creative writers are contemplating repackaging Wade Barrett and giving him a strong push. The English grappler has not appeared on television since last month, following multiple losses to Daniel Bryan.

– The official YouTube account of WWE has released a WWE ’13 video simulating an episode of Raw. This week, a Money in the Bank Ladder Match and United States Championship Fatal 4-Way highlight the show. Appearances by “Macho Man” Randy Savage and Goldberg are teased.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2UrG9nRI08

– Former WWE Superstar Gene Snitsky has been announced to face Kory Kincaid and JJ Sanchez in a Handicap Match on October 12 in Selkirk, Manitoba, for Canadian Wrestling’s Elite. Click here for event details.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Divas Championship Match Announced For Battleground, Rob Van Dam’s Most Extreme Moments

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– The official website of WWE announced Monday afternoon that Divas Champion AJ Lee will defend her title against Brie Bella at this Sunday’s Battleground pay-per-view event.

Previewing the match, WWE writes, “With the full attention of Brie Bella — who is no doubt eager to prove that she’s more than a “cheap, interchangeable, expendable, useless woman,” to quote the champion — focused solely on her, will the mercurial AJ Lee be able to back up her brazen words? Or will WWE’s black widow find herself trapped in a web of defeat as Brie begins her second reign as queen of the mountain?”

– What are the most extreme moments in Rob Van Dam’s career? Find out in the latest edition of WWE Top 10.

– Natalya, Darren Young and Titus O’Neil participated in a WWE Community Health event today in Biloxi, Mississippi, as they met an inspirational family. Click here to view a group photo the WWE Diva posted on Twitter.

History Of Hogan & Dixie’s Rocky Relationship, TNA “Ethan” Promo Video, Brooke

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– Thursday’s taped episode of Impact Wrestling will feature another face-to-face confrontation between Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter in what could be Hogan’s final appearance for the promotion. To hype the angle, the official TNA website has published a “video history” of Hulk & Dixie’s rocky on-air relationship. [View Here]

Since this week’s Impact Wrestling episode is all about Hulk Hogan and Dixie Carter facing off in the ring, TNA’s website has been pushing a lot of videos about their past together to build to the angle, which may end up being Hogan’s final appearance for the company.

– Former TNA performer Brooke Hogan was recently interviewed by Athens Online and said she’s been in Athens, GA to film a” paranormal reality series” called, Weird America.

“I’m actually personally interested in this show because I have a little bit of history with a psychic background, kind of a sixth sense-type thing,” Hogan said. “I’ve had a few different experiences in my life that have made me a little bit more curious, and I want to find out more about it.”

She also mentioned that she’s been in Nashville, Tennessee recording new music.

– TNA has published the following video hyping that “Ethan” is coming to Impact Wrestling:

There is some speculation that the Ethan that’s coming to TNA is independent wrestler Ethan HD, who wrestles for Championship Wrestling From Hollywood. While we can’t confirm that Ethan HD is headed to TNA, he’s certainly playing into the rumors. Last Thursday, the night the first “Ethan Is Coming” video aired on TNA Impact Wrestling, Ethan HD tweeted:

“…and I’m just sittin’ here whistlin’ Dixie.”

 

John Cena Participating In Ad Campaign For Kraft, WWE Has Controversial Video Quickly Removed

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– Kraft Foods Group Inc. has announced a new advertising campaign for its Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters beverage featuring John Cena, as well as baseball star David Ortiz, Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas and basketball star Stephen Curry.

The athletes will be featured on specially marked packages of Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters with codes that will allow consumers to play online games, including thumb wrestling with the WWE Superstar.

Additional details on the promotion are available here.

– It was reported Sunday that a video had surfaced on YouTube from WWE’s “Presentations Skills” class at the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida, where developmental wrestler Buddy Murphy made a disturbing reference to children being murdered. The controversial video quickly drew the attention of WWE as they had it removed from the video-sharing website within three hours of the report through a copyright claim.

Touting his multiple personalities, Murphy had said,

“See that guy walks through the door, he’s upstairs, doesn’t have a smile on his face, that’s me too. The guy that sits in the locker room and stares a hole down the wall, and you’re wondering what he’s thinking, he’s going to go home and murder my kids, that’s me too.”

“But, this is what you want. This is what you want. Well just remember this; you might get what you want, but you don’t always get who you want.”

John Cena Advertised For Upcoming MSG Event, WWE Remembers Cousin Luke, Latest WWE en Espanol

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– A WWE live event will be held at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, December 26, the venue’s official website announced. John Cena is advertised for a “special appearance” at the event. Also advertised are Big Show, The Shield, and World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio. Tickets go on-sale Saturday, October 12 at 10:00 a.m.

– As reported yesterday, Gene Petit, who appeared as Cousin Luke for the World Wrestling Federation, has passed away. The official WWE website has published an article remembering the late grappler.

“It was so much fun when I was in WWE,” said Petit in an interview several years ago. “The connection that Hillbilly Jim, Uncle Elmer and I had with the fans was just amazing. I loved every minute of it. It was like a down-home party wherever we appeared. I wasn’t in WWE for a very long time but I think I did make my mark there!”

– This week’s edition of WWE en Espanol is now online.

WWE Looks Back At The Five Wrestlers Who Beat Bill Goldberg, Damien Sandow Promotes Tonight’s Raw

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– Next week, WWE will release a DVD and Blu-ray highlighting the career of Bill Goldberg, Goldberg – The Ultimate Collection. He is perhaps best known for his 173-0 undefeated streak in World Championship Wrestling in 1998. In anticipation of the video release, the official WWE website has published an article looking back at the five wrestlers who hold the distinction of having pinned Goldberg in singles matches.

All five individuals were world champions. They are Kevin Nash at the 1998 Starrcade pay-per-view event, Bret Hart on the October 25, 1999 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Booker T on the July 24, 2000 episode of WCW Monday Nitro, Scott Steiner at the 2000 Fall Brawl pay-per-view event, and Triple H at the 2003 SummerSlam.

To access WWE.com’s article, click here.

– Promoting tonight’s Raw in Biloxi, Mississippi at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Damien Sandow spoke to SunHerald.com. The Money in the Bank winner says WWE currently has a “pre-Wrestlemania feel.”

“Things are starting to heat up. It’s one of the most volatile times in the WWE. You’ve got Triple H and Randy Orton against Daniel Bryan, Stephanie McMahon against the Rhodes family. It has a feel of being on the ledge. Who knows what will happen when we get to Biloxi? I’m looking forward to it,” said Sandow.

Sandow began his professional wrestling career in 2001 and was trained by WWE Hall of Famer Killer Kowalski at the Chaotic Training Center in Massachusetts, which he dubs “the Harvard of pro wrestling schools.”

“I use a lot of Killer Kowalski’s influences in the ring that I didn’t know until I got to the WWE,” said Sandow. “I think that’s pretty cool.”

Full Content Listing For Next Week’s Goldberg WWE DVD Release

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The following is the full content listing for the new Bill Goldberg DVD (which you can pre-order online by CLICKING HERE) being released by WWE on Tuesday, October 8th:

DVD DISC 1

Bill Goldberg vs. Hugh Morrus
Nitro – September 22, 1997

Bill Goldberg vs. The Barbarian
Nitro – September 29, 1997

Bill Goldberg vs. Steve “Mongo” McMichael
Starrcade – December 28, 1997

United States Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Raven
Nitro – April 20, 1998

Goldberg vs. Scott Hall
Nitro – July 6, 1998

WCW Goldberg vs Hollywood Hogan – Ultimate Collection DVD Match List

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
Nitro – July 6, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Curt Hennig
Bash at the Beach – July 12, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Sting
Nitro – September 14, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Halloween Havoc – October 25, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. The Giant
Nitro – November 23, 1998

No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Starrcade – December 27, 1998

DVD DISC 2

Goldberg vs. Ric Flair
Nitro – March 8, 1999

Fatal 4 Way Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Nitro – April 5, 1999

Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Spring Stampede – April 11, 1999

WWE Goldberg DVD

Goldberg vs. Diamond Dallas Page
Fall Brawl – September 12, 1999

United States Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Sid
Halloween Havoc – October 24, 1999

Goldberg vs. Sting
Halloween Havoc – October 24, 1999

“I Quit” Match
Goldberg vs. Sid
Mayhem – November 21, 1999

No Disqualification Match
Goldberg vs. Scott Steiner
Fall Brawl – September 17, 2000

2-on-1 Handicap Match
Goldberg vs. Kronik
Halloween Havoc – October 29, 2000

No Disqualification Match
Goldberg & Dewayne Bruce vs. Lex Luger & Buff Bagwell
Sin – January 14, 2001

DVD DISC 3

Goldberg vs. The Rock
Backlash – April 27, 2003

Steel Cage Match
Goldberg vs. Christian
RAW – May 12, 2003

Goldberg vs. Chris Jericho
Badd Blood – June 15, 2003

Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Triple H vs. Randy Orton vs.Shawn Michaels vs. Kevin Nash vs. Chris Jericho
SummerSlam – August 24, 2003

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Triple H
Unforgiven – September 21, 2003

Goldberg vs. Mark Henry
RAW – October 6, 2003

Goldberg vs. Batista
RAW – November 10, 2003

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Triple H
Survivor Series – November 16, 2003

Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar
WrestleMania XX – March 14, 2004

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES

Battle Royal for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. nWo Wolfpack (Kevin Nash, Sting, Konnan & Lex Luger) vs. nWo Hollywood (Curt Hennig, The Giant, Scott Hall & Scott Norton)
Road Wild – August 8, 1998

Goldberg vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
SuperBrawl IX – February 21, 1999

Goldberg vs. Sting
Nitro – November 8, 1999

No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Bret Hart
Starrcade – December 19, 1999

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Shawn Michaels
RAW – October 20, 2003

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Ryback Talks Backstage Altercation With CM Punk, The Rock On 172-Day Diet

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-WWE Superstar Ryback recently addressed the rumors that he and CM Punk once had a backstage altercation in WWE during an interview he did with CNN-IBN as part of his promotional work for WWE in India last week. While Ryback didn’t exactly deny the rumors, he did say he hadn’t heard them and pointed out that “everything was fine” between he and Punk. You can check the interview out online at IBNLive.IN.com.

-Part-time WWE Superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson recently posted a tweet on his official Twitter account pointing out that after he completes filming for the new “Hercules” movie he will have been on an “intense diet” for 172 days straight. Johnson wrote:

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Cody Rhodes Booked By Indy Promotion? Photo Of DDP, Hall & Roberts With Mick Foley

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– It appears that “recently released” WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes has agreed to wrestle for Pro Wrestling Syndicate, a popular independent promotion based out of New York. PWS tweeted over the weekend:

https://twitter.com/ProWreSyndicate/statuses/384485291954024448

Cody Rhodes responded to their tweet with the following:

– The Accountability Crib crew (DDP, Scott Hall and Jake Roberts) recently joined Mick Foley on stage during one of his standup comedy shows. Hall tweeted the following picture of them together:

Ken Anderson’s Say He Expects To Sign New TNA Contract “Within A Week”

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Mr. Anderson, who is currently not under contract to TNA Wrestling, stated in an interview with 4th & Pain (Adam Carriker of the Washington Redskins and former wrestling announcer Chuck Carroll) that he expects to sign a new contract with Impact Wrestling “within a week.”

He said his agent and lawyer are currently working on finishing up a deal with the company and that he enjoyed the way he was being used creatively before his contract expired.

“Currently, my contract with TNA expired as of Friday of last week. We’re just negotiating right now. I’m hoping and assuming that we’re going to come to an agreement relatively soon and I’ll be back on Thursday nights,” 

“I have no intentions of not being with TNA,” Anderson said. “I’ve been pretty happy with, creatively, the direction I’ve gone in the last month or so. I’m looking forward to coming back. I’d like to come back and hopefully pick up where I left off (with Bully Ray). It’s the legal stuff and I have my agent and my lawyer dealing with stuff. I’m sitting back here trying to enjoy some time off and not get too stressed out about things.”

According to Anderson, not being affiliated TNA Wrestling hasn’t really crossed his mind. He’s also open to taking independent dates.

“I would be open to taking bookings, but I don’t think it’s going to take that long. I think we’re going to have something wrapped up here within the next week,” Anderson said.

Also in the interview, Carriker cuts a promo in Anderson’s style to pay off a wager from the Washington Redskins Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers. It was a little choppy at points, but Anderson says the man with the largest arms on the defensive line has a future in the ring if he wants one.

Anderson, a huge NFL fan, also chatted pigskin with the guys for a while before talking about his impending twins and whether to “smarten them up” about Santa Claus from the get go.

Another 2013 WWE Blu-Ray Cancelled?, WWE’s Creepiest Kisses (Video), HBK Appearing In Texas

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– According to WrestlingDVDNews.com, WWE’s scheduled Best Pay-Per-View Matches 2013 Blu-ray release may have been cancelled. Amazon.com has removed the listing for the title, although the DVD version remains.

– WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has been announced to appear at Autorama at the George R Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, Texas, on Sunday, December 1 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

– On the heels of Paul Heyman giving Ryback a peck on the cheek last Monday on Raw, the official YouTube account of WWE has released a video entitled “60 seconds of WWE’s creepiest kisses.” Among those featured include Kane, The Boogeyman, Viscera and Rico.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Because Wrestling – Episode 116

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This week on Because Wrestling, it’s a huge week for wrestling news!

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Booker T Speaks On Ultimate Warrior In WWE HOF, Predicts WrestleMania 40 Main Event

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The following are highlights from a recent interview with WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T:

On WrestleMania compared to other events: “WrestleMania is the biggest deal of them all [major sporting events.] I mean its the spectacle of a lifetime. If you ever have the chance to be a part of it. I mean you guys got to experience the SuperBowl and now you’re going to be able to experience WrestleMania. It’s going to be awesome. Compared [to the SuperBowl] as far as what’s the biggest. Let me tell you WrestleMania is the biggest spectacle that I’ve ever seen and been a part of.”

On the new WWE Performance Center: “I haven’t had a chance to get there as often as I need to. I have my own facility in Houston. I’m trying to filter the wrestling business. You know, more and more students are trying to get it from all different perspectives. But I’ll tell you the training center is something that we’ve needed for quite some time just so the avid fan always wonders ‘How do I get into this business?’ And for us to promote it! Now, we have our own form of something that you can come down and be a part of, try to get into this business. You know there are a lot of kids out there that I feel like we might be losing. We need to advertise a little more and show these guys that you can have a great career in professional wrestling, and the longevity is great as well.”

On The Ultimate Warrior in the WWE Hall Of Fame: “Everybody’s wondering if the Ultimate Warrior is going to go in [the Hall of Fame,] that’s one thing… Ultimate Warrior is probably the one guy that people have been wondering for many, many years, just like Bruno Sammartino. It would be great to take his place in immortality. He deserves it. Hew was great for what he did for the time in wrestling… Back in the day, those guys really were trailblazers, they were one of the reasons that I wanted to be one of those guys.”

On his prediction for the WrestleMania 40 main event: “Dean Ambrose versus Dolph Ziggler.”

Check out the complete interview online at NOLADefender.com

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RAW Preview: Rhodes Family, Los Matadores Debut, Final Battleground Hype

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WWE returns live to Biloxi, Mississippi on Monday night for the WWE Battleground “go-home” edition of RAW.

The main item heading into this week’s show is the Rhodes Family being “invited back to RAW” for a “business proposal” from the WWE COO Triple H. As noted, the Rhodes Family will be on RAW this week to build towards the six-man tag-team match against The Shield.

Also advertised in advance for this week’s RAW is the debut of the Los Matadores tag-team, which is the repackaged duo formerly known as Primo and Epico. After weeks of vignettes hyping their debut, Los Matadores will finally arrive on RAW in Biloxi on Monday night.

Outside of the aforementioned items, the main focus on this week’s show will be the final build towards the three previously announced WWE Battleground main events which consist of Randy Orton vs. Daniel Bryan for the vacant WWE Championship, the “Battleground Hardcore Rules” match between Alberto Del Rio and Rob Van Dam for the World Heavyweight Championship and the CM Punk vs. Ryback match.

The officially advertised talent roster for this week’s show includes Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Daniel Bryan, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Ryback, Curtis Axel, Alberto Del Rio, Rob Van Dam, Dolph Ziggler, Big Show, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Jack Swagger, Antonio Cesaro, Zeb Colter, Damien Sandow, Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, A.J. Lee and Kaitlyn.

There are two advertised dark match main-events for this week, as Orton will take on Bryan and Punk will take on both Heyman and Axel in a Handicap Match.

Stay tuned to SESCOOPS.COM throughout the day for continued updates on this week’s live edition of WWE RAW.

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Hornswoggle Vomits While Taking Eating Challenge (Video), How Old Is Candice Michelle?, Santino

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– Hornswoggle appears on the latest episode of the YouTube show Wreckless Eating, where he consumes a number of unusual delicacies, snacks and drinks. However, this does not end well as the WWE Superstar vomits during his eating experience. The episode can be seen below (Warning – contains bad language).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIN8SApTcZg

– Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle turns 35-years-old today. She recently resurfaced on the wrestling scene, having appeared at two independent events since last month (as host of a show in California in August and referee nine days ago in New Jersey).

– Santino Marella has launched an Instagram account.

What Is Lex Luger’s Current Role With WWE?, Claims He Was Drug-Free During Early ’90s Run

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Lex Luger, who has not appeared on WWE programming since infamously bolting from the sports-entertainment organization in 1995 to jump ship to World Championship Wrestling, currently has an unofficial affiliation with his former employer.

Two years ago, the former World Heavyweight Champion stated in a radio interview that he was counseling WWE talent on nutrition, wellness and exercise as part of the organization’s Talent Wellness Program. Speaking to Power Slam to promote his recently released autobiography, Wrestling with the Devil: The True Story of a World Champion Professional Wrestler – His Reign, Ruin, and Redemption, Luger confirmed that he is still involved with WWE.

“I do informal stuff behind-the-scenes, when I am needed. I enjoy doing that. When they want somebody to tell the young guys all the things that you don’t want to do, I’m there,” Luger said.

Having been down a dark path culminating with the death of girlfriend Miss Elizabeth in 2003, Luger is able to use his personal experiences to instruct today’s wrestlers on a healthier lifestyle.

Elsewhere in the interview, Luger claimed that he was drug-free while appearing for the then-World Wrestling Federation from 1993 to 1995.

“They were pretty strict with the testing when I was in the WWF. During that period, I managed it without drugs,” said Luger.

In regards to how often talent were drug tested then, Luger states, “It was strict. They’d sometimes test three or four nights in a row. We called the [people who administered the tests] white coats. We’d never know when they’d arrive. I was pleasantly surprised that I could maintain my physique as well as I did back then [without steroids].”

Whatever Happened To “Tough Enough” Winner Maven? – His Current Job In New York City

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Former WWE wrestler Maven Huffman—one of two winners of the inaugural season of Tough Enough on MTV in 2001—is currently working as a bouncer at a sports bar in New York City. Mixed martial arts journalist and wrestling fan Ariel Helwani confirmed this tidbit on his Twitter account.

“Just walked by a bar that former Tough Enough winner Maven was bouncing. Told him the Rumble spot was awesome. He didn’t seem pleased,” wrote Helwani on Friday night.

He added further, “I swear. He seemed embarrassed someone recognized him.”

A second person relayed a very similar story online last month in a post on TheColi.com message board, noting that he crossed paths with the former WWF Hardcore Champion at a bar in New York City (Midtown 1015 at Sutton Place). This individual recognized the bouncer as a professional wrestler and found out it was indeed Huffman upon asking.

“[Huffman] was a huge dikk he was kind a pushing me away the whole time, but i had told him man I remember when you eliminated undertaker in RR, he didnt care lol,” wrote the message board user. “Dude seemed bitter for me even bringing up his wrestling past.”

After being released from his contract with WWE on July 5, 2005, Huffman found himself on multiple television shows; a cast member on the VH-1 reality show The Surreal Life, and host of programs on the Home Shopping Network and BET J. However, the former schoolteacher’s life took a rough turn in 2012 as he was arrested in Florida for “doctor shopping.” TMZ.com reported in April of that year that he allegedly went to multiple pharmacies to fill prescriptions for painkillers—he gained more than 1,000. Huffman subsequently agreed to participate in WWE’s “Former Talent Rehab Program” to defeat his drug addiction, which he successfully completed.

“I owe the WWE my life for helping me through this situation,” said Huffman in June 2012. “I have the clarity and focus that comes with sobriety and will never let my family, friends, and fans down again.”

While Huffman was in rehab, the trophy he was awarded for winning Tough Enough ended up in a storage unit in Virginia (his home state), until he stopped paying the bill. The contents of the unit went up for auction last November and was sold for $100. The person who bought the unit discovered the trophy and immediately reached out to Huffman to return it, but didn’t hear back. It then surfaced on eBay and was sold for $600 to a wrestling fan in California.

The official YouTube account of WWE published Maven’s entrance video two weeks ago, which you can view here.

WWE Ignores Fan’s Votes, Zayn vs. Dallas, Batista Note, Wrestler Birthdays

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-In a rare turn of events when it comes to the recent Fan’s Choice voting segment of WWE live events where the options for Brie Bella vs. Natalya are a “Dance Contest” and a regular singles match, the fans actually voted for a regular match. As it turns out, it didn’t really matter, as they went ahead and did the same angle that they’ve been doing at all recent live events, with the two starting off in a Dance Contest, only for Bella to attack Natalya and turn it into an actual match.

-Wrestler birthdays for today include WWE Hall Of Famer Bruno Sammartino’s son, David Sammartino, who himself is a former WWE wrestler. Sammartino turns 53 today. Also, former WWE Superstar and ECW original Yoshihiro Tajiri turns 43 today.

-WrestleReunion will be running the Dorman High School in Spartanburg, South Carolina on Saturday, October 19th for a Special Olympics fundraiser. Scheduled to appear are former WWE Superstars The Nasty Boys, Demolition, Jimmy Hart, Dr. Tom Prichard, Luke Gallows and other pro wrestling personalities. For more information, visit WrestleReunion.com.

-The film “Riddick,” which features former WWE Superstar Batista in a key role, fell to number 14 at the box office this weekend at $1.62 million. In Australia, it was number eight.

-Sami Zayn and Bo Dallas, both of whom have been working random WWE main roster live events recently, will compete for the WWE NXT Championship at the next WWE NXT live event in Tampa, Florida on Thursday, October 3rd.

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Ric Flair References At College Football Games, Post-TLC RAW Presale Code, Jericho

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-The presale code for the next WWE RAW from Dallas, Texas is “DALLAS.” The presale will go until Friday, for the RAW on Monday, December 16th, which will be the post-WWE TLC pay-per-view edition of the show.

-Former WWE Superstar Chris Jericho’s band, Fozzy, will be performing on Tuesday night, October 1st in Tempe, Arizona at Club Red and on Wednesday, October 2nd in Las Vegas, Nevada at Count’s Vamp’d Rock Bar & Grill.

-For those who keep track of this sort of stuff, there were multiple Ric Flair references during some big college football games recently. On the ESPN game on Thursday, when talking about Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, Rece Davis said, “to be the best, you gotta beat the best,” which was followed up with Jesse Palmer throwing in a “Woooo!” Also, during halftime of the Saturday game between Miami and USF, one of the announcers talked about a Miami player who was “playing dirty like Ric Flair out there,” which was also followed up by a passionate “Woooo!”

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