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WWE Looking To Push An African American Babyface, Update On WM31 Location

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-WWE Senior Vice President of Special Events, John Saboor, was in San Jose, California last week meeting with officials regarding the area bidding to host WrestleMania 31. Saboor will head back to Dallas, Texas to meet with Cowboys Stadium officials in the near future.

Speaking of Saboor and Cowboys Stadium, WWE officials were apparently upset that the photo from Cowboys Stadium welcoming Saboor a few weeks ago leaked onto the internet.

-According to one source, WWE officials are apparently looking to create a big-time African American babyface. The idea is to create him to try and draw more directly from that demographic, as welll as move merchandise, similar to the role Rey Mysterio fulfills in WWE for the Latin community.

Update On Who WWE Will Push As African American Mega-Babyface!

[Credit: Wrestling Observer Newsletter]

Stacy Keibler WWE Return Rumor Killer, NXT In Tampa Tonight

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– WWE NXT is hold a live event tonight at the NXT Arena in Tampa, Florida. The Wyatt Family, Kassius Ohno, Adrian Neville, Charlotte and Paige are all advertised to appear.

– Earlier this week, the UK’s Sun Newspaper reported that former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler was in talks with the organization about returning soon. They even stated that WWE was planning to pair Keibler with Daniel Bryan upon her return.

Despite these reports, a WWE spokesperson has addressed the situation, telling PWInsider.com:

“We are not speaking with her.”

Keibler is hosting the new show “Supermarket Superstar” on the Lifetime cable channel.

WWE Fan Hospitalized At Tuesday’s RAW Tapings, Latest WWE Inbox

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– As reported last night, there was a brawl in the crowd at Tuesday night’s WWE RAW tapings from Laredo, Texas. The local FOX 39 affiliate reports that one of the fans involved was sent to the hospital.

The fight reportedly involved two families, with one father asking the parents of another guest to control their child, beceause he continually bumped into his children while walking in front of them. According to FOX 39, the victim ended up being “savagely assaulted” and was knocked unconscious.

No arrests have been made and the victim has yet to file charges.

– The latest episode of WWE Inbox looks at which WWE Superstars need a tan.

“Christian and his fellow Superstars tell you who they think are the pastiest guys in the locker room.”

 

Kevin Nash Interview: Scott Hall’s Recovery, The Shield, Daniel Bryan, NXT

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WWE legend Kevin Nash was interviewed earlier this week by Chad Dukes of 106.7 the Fan DC/CBS Radio. You can listen to audio of the full interview at ChadDukesWrestlingShow.com:

Here are some highlights of what he said about:

Scott Hall’s recovery: “One thing Dallas [Page] gives that a lot of people just don’t have is Dallas has always been the cup half full guy. He’s a real positive human being. I just think that’s what Scott needed more than anything, to be around somebody who’s a positive influence, and to get him pointed in the right direction. Dallas was going to try and get him on the YRG, but once he got down there his hip was so bad they had to get a hip replacement and that’s really held Scott up. He got to a position where he was living clean, there were people around him 24/7 that cared about him, and it just made it easier, that transition to determine on a daily basis not to use.

“My whole thing was they kinda hijacked him on YouTube . They cut that promo where Scott wasn’t aware that it would even air and he was hammered drunk. That was my whole problem, you don’t do that to somebody. Show him six weeks later in Atlanta and then say this is where he came from and you show that second, but you don’t show that first.”

The Success of the Shield and WWE Developmental: “I think those three guys have done a great job. I think that they’ll all break away and have good individual careers, from that stable. They’ll all go off to be single guys. They’ve done a really good job because they’ve built, Hunter’s got a great developmental program down in Orlando now, and its all under one roof. Nobody’s being taught bad habits and have to have those habits broke and be taught the ‘WWE way.’ Everybody’s being taught the ‘WWE way’ coming in the door, and I think that way the transition from NXT to Raw is such an easy transition for the guys because the Full Sail set up, and a lot of people haven’t seen it, is just like a mini Raw. When you come down to the ring it has that same feeling.”

His Previous Comments About Punk & Bryan Being Too Small: “I’ll always feel that way… when they made the movie Avengers, Scarlett Johannsen, Hawkeye and Captain America did not fit with Thor and Hulk.

“People want that. Ryback got pushed to the moon because he had that look. People want to see that. You get over faster if you look like you’re a monster. I don’t take anything away from… I wanna see a 6’5″ guy get on the mound and throw a 110mph fast ball. I really don’t want to see some guy doin’ the Maddox [former MLB Pitcher Greg Maddox] and cuttin’ the corners and all that. I appreciate it, but I wanna see somebody come in there and throw 3 pitches, 110mph, strike the guy out.”

Daniel Bryan: “I would love for him to carry me.”

Dixie Carter Issues Statement Addressing The State of TNA

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After getting bombarded with negative feedback on Twitter from her #AskDixie campaign, TNA President Dixie Carter issued the following statement on the TNA website on Thursday, addressing the state of the company:

“Hi everyone,

In the 11+ years that I have been with TNA, I am still amazed by the passion of pro wrestling fans. That passion – both positive and negative – is remarkable and something that all of us at TNA values.

With that said, I asked for questions from you like I have done many times in the past, but I didn’t provide a timeframe by which I would answer you. I know I have frustrated you all, and I apologize. Beginning next week, each Thursday, I will answer legitimate questions from you on a weekly basis. I will not, however, address outrageous or hurtful questions/posts.

I also wanted to take this opportunity to provide perspective from inside TNA – where we stand and where, with support from our current and future fans around the globe, we are going. What is being shared with you now is what was shared with the IMPACT roster before our phenomenal Destination X show from Louisville, KY last week.

This has been a big year for TNA. We took IMPACT LIVE on the road, exactly where it needs to be – where you’ve asked us to be – in your backyard. We also changed our Pay-Per-View schedule, shifting from 12 to four live Pay-Per-View events each year, in order to increase the value of these events for you. To grow TNA, these are moves that needed to be made. And, part of changes like this, includes structural changes within TNA to align with this new business model.

Many of your comments and questions reference our recent roster changes. The relationship that fans have with wrestlers is unique and one of the many great aspects of the wrestling business. And, for this reason, releasing talent is never easy – not for you and not for us. But, bringing in fresh faces and the best wrestling talent in the world is what you expect, and what TNA will always strive to deliver. Recently, we have brought back some talent favorites (Sonjay Dutt, Petey Williams and Homicide), and you will continue to see this and new talent that we are excited to introduce you to in the coming months.

TNA has always been, and will continue to be, a place where you can interact with the superstars, whether in person at a live show or via social channels, like Twitter and Facebook. We are constantly exploring new and interesting ways to take this interaction to another level, and you will see this unfold in the coming months. I appreciate each of you taking the time to share your thoughts, opinions and ideas. Your input and feedback helps us create a better product. I hope you will join us when IMPACT LIVE comes to your area.

Yours,

Dixie”

Former WWE Wrestler DT Porter Arrested In Fatal Stabbing

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622x350Former WWE developmnetal wrestler Brian McGhee (DT Porter) has been arrested for allegedly stabbing and killing a woman at an apartment complex on Wednesday night.

The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Bianca McGaughey and is believed to be a former girlfriend of McGhee’s.

A spokeswoman for the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office says that police were called to the apartment complex around 8:30 and found the woman on a sidewalk after having been stabbed “multiple times in the neck and torso” area.

McGhee was identified as the prime suspect in the murder, which led to a police chase. McGhee eventually crashed his car in Downtown Tampa, which resulted in injuries. Even then, he would not cooperate with authorities. Police on the scene had to let a police dog into the crashed vehicle to get McGhee out of his car.

He was arrested and booked at Pasco County Jail on Thursday morning. He will be charged with first-degree murder.

DT Porter Posts “Cry For Help” On Facebook Last Year Before His WWE Release

Del Rio Suffers Broken Rib, WM XXX Plans Changed, General Managers & More

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– World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio suffered a broken rib in his match with Sheamus on Monday night. He’s not expected to miss any ring time.

– Speaking of Del Rio, his brother Memo Montenegro was released from NXT last week because his ring work was not very good and WWE was not satisfied with his lack of improvement.

– WWE’s storyline of Brad Maddox running RAW and Vickie Guerrero running SmackDown has been in the works for several weeks now.

– With planning well underway for next year’s WrestleMania XXX show, several big changes were made to the top planned matches. Of course, with 9 months to go, the card is far from finalized.

* STEVE AUSTIN’s Rumored WrestleMania XXX Opponent – NOT CM Punk!

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Podcast: Scott Hall On The Steve Austin Show

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Scott Hall is the latest guest on WWE Hall of Famer Steve Austin’s “Steve Austin Show” podcast:

Scott Hall, aka Razor Ramon, joins Steve in the ring. So lock up kid, grab a head lock, one tackle, drop down, reverse, a hip toss, and get ready for THING IN THE RING! 

 Listen Here: Scott Hall on the Steve Austin Show (.MP3)

Update On Kassius Ohno’s Heat With Management, Ultimate Warrior Hall Of Fame Buzz

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– With Vince McMahon personally welcoming the Ultimate Warrior back to WWE and Warrior posting a lengthy message to Vince on Twitter suggesting they meet in person (Read Here), there is renewed speculation that Warrior will be part of the WWE Hall of Fame’s Class of 2014.

– It was reported last week that WWE developmental talent Kassius Ohno (formerly Chris Hero) is in the doghouse because he has not taken seriously WWE’s instruction that he needs to work on his physique. Hero reportedly angered Triple H by not working out enough and was pulled from the past 2 NXT television tapings.

After hero was pulled from those shows (and other NXT live events) he reportedly told that he needs to concentrate all his efforts on his physique and his strength/conditioning training. Ohno gets great reviews for his in-ring work, mic skills and overall attitude, but WWE officials will not bring him up to the main roster until he gets in better physical shape.

He is now back on the road with NXT and is scheduled for upcoming live events.

* STACY KEIBLER Returning To WWE To Manage DANIEL BRYAN?! Full Details

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Update On Why Big Show Wasn’t At RAW, Rumored SummerSlam Match & More

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– A pre-sale begins today for WWE’s September 24th SmackDown tapings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the Bradley Center. The password is WARRIOR (as in, Celtic Warrior, Sheamus).

– As Mick Foley recently revealed on Twitter, WWE Saturday Morning Slam will in fact be returning soon. Season 2 of the popular wrestling show geared towards children will premiere this September on the CW Network.

– The reason Big Show did not return on this past Monday’s RAW (as advertised) is because he was not medically cleared. As a result, the segment with Mark Henry and The Shield had to be rewritten. Originally, it was going to be Big Show saving Henry, but the Usos were used instead.

WWE is planning for Mark Henry and Big Show to team up at SummerSlam in a handicap match against Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns.

* STACY KEIBLER Returning To WWE To Manage DANIEL BRYAN?! Full Details

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

What Happened After Tuesday’s SmackDown Tapings, Jerry Lawler To Wrestle Matt Striker

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– The dark main event that took place after Wednesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Corpus Christi, Texas (SPOILERS) saw Dolph Ziggler defeat Big E Langston by pinfall. Ziggler and Langston are rumored to be squaring off at SummerSlam.

More Rumored Matches For WWE SummerSlam 2013

– WWE returns to Corpus Christi on Thursday, December 19th for the final SmackDown TV taping before WWE’s Christmas break.

– WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler is getting back in the ring once again to wrestle his first singles match since suffering a heart attack last year on RAW. Lawler will be wrestling former WWE announcer Matt Striker on September 21st for Northeast Wrestling. The show takes place at Dutchess Stadium in Fishkill, New York.

Also on the show, the Outsiders will reunite (sort of), as Kevin Nash teams with Scott Hall’s son Cody, with Scott in their corner. Also appearing on the show are Jim Ross, “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, John Morrison and The Godfather.

* STACY KEIBLER Returning To WWE To Manage DANIEL BRYAN?! Full Details

Sabin’s TNA World Title Win, Slammiversary Buyrate, Low TNA Attendance

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– Last week on the special “Destination X” edition of Impact, Chris Sabin defeated Bully Ray to capture the TNA World Heavyweight title. According to sources backstage, this was not a last minute decision and the plans for Sabin to win the title went back several months.

– TNA’s recent live event from Danville, Illinois on (7/19) drew 500 fans. The following night’s show in Cape Girardeau, Missouri drew only 250 fans.

– Estimates have TNA’s Slammiversary pay-per-view doing around 13,500 buys, down approximately 7% from last year. So far, it does not appear that TNA reducing its PPV schedule to only 4 per year has yielded the results they were hoping for.

* Several Major TNA Releases Coming Soon – Are They In Danger of Shutting Down?

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

TNA Impact Wrestling Preview: New X Division Champion To Be Crowned

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Here is the TNA website’s official preview for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike:

– Witness the aftermath of the Destination X event, as NEW World Heavyweight Champion Chris Sabin will speak about his epic win! What will Sabin have to say about his career moment at Destination X? How will Bully Ray and the rest of the Aces and Eights react to the loss?

– Also this Thursday night, a NEW X Division Champion will be crowned as the Ultimate X Match makes its return to IMPACT on SpikeTV! After winning last week’s quailing bouts, it will be Sonjay Dutt vs. Manik vs. newcomer Greg Marascuilo in the Ultimate X with the X Division Championship hanging high above the ring! The first superstar to successfully scale the steel structure and navigate the high-wires to bring down the gold will be the NEW X-DIVISION CHAMPION! Don’t miss the return of the most daredevil match in wrestling on Thursday night!

– The “Bound For Glory Series” continues on Thursday night with THREE HUGE matches with points up for grabs! In the main event, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy will battle AJ Styles in a BFG Series bout! Plus, Samoa Joe takes on Christopher Daniels, and the new VP of the Aces and Eights, Mr. Anderson will be in action against Hernandez! Can anyone catch the current BFG Series leader, Magnus?

– The war continues between the new Main Event Mafia and the Aces and Eights! What started at Destination X continues on Thursday night – and both alliances won’t stop until the other is eliminated from TNA! Both factions will appear on IMPACT as the battle for supremacy continues between the most powerful alliances in pro wrestling!

– The Knockouts Championship will also be at stake on Thursday as Mickie James will defend the gold against Gail Kim, who earned a shot at the gold by winning the recent Knockouts Ladder Match! Can Gail capitalize on her shot to regain the title, or will Mickie James continue her domination of the Knockouts Division?

All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c!

* SPOILERS for Tonight’s Episode of IMPACT WRESTLING

SmackDown Preview: Rowan & Harper Debut, Punk & Orton In Action

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WWE taped the following matches on Wednesday night for Friday’s SmackDown:

* Damien Sandow vs. Randy Orton

* Mark Henry and The Usos vs. Darren Young, Titus O’Neil and Wade Barrett

* Alberto Del Rio vs. Rob Van Dam

* Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs. Tensai and Brodus Clay

* Jack Swagger vs. Christian

* Fandango vs. CM Punk

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

 

Madison Square Garden Moving After 10-Year Lease Expires

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The New York Times reports that the current building housing the world famous Madison Square Garden arena is closing in 10 years.

New York City Council voted on Wednesday (47-1) to extend the Garden’s special operating permit for only 10 more years before the venue shuts down to make way for the extensive renovations to Penn Station (and the surrounding neighborhood), which is housed below the arena.

James L. Dolan, who controls the Garden, was pushing for the permit to be extended in perpetuity (indefinitely), while Mayor Bloomberg’s administration had been pushing for a 15 year extension.

Madison Square Garden has been located at it’s current location for 45 years. This is the 5th location for the “World’s Most Famous Arena” since it opened in 1879.  The venue has hosted three WrestleMania events (1, 10 & 20) as well as the first SummerSlam as well as more WWE title changes than any other venue in history.

“This is the first step in finding a new home for Madison Square Garden and building a new Penn Station that is as great as New York and suitable for the 21st century,” said Christine C. Quinn, the City Council speaker. “This is an opportunity to reimagine and redevelop Penn Station as a world-class transportation destination.”

The Garden is still in the process of a $968 million renovation, which will be finalized this fall.

“Madison Square Garden has operated at its current site for generations, and has been proud to bring New Yorkers some of the greatest and most iconic moments in sports and entertainment,” Mr. Dolan’s company said in a statement issued Wednesday afternoon. “We now look forward to the reopening of the arena in the fall of 2013.”

“Goldberg: The Ultimate Collection DVD” Match Listing

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WrestlingDVDNews.com has released the official match listing for the upcoming Goldberg: The Ultimate Collection DVD, which will be released on October 8th.

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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

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

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

Former WWE Developmental Wrestler To Be Charged With Murder (Updated)

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Missouri-based independent pro wrestler Brian McGee, who was recently in the developmental system for World Wrestling Entertainment, will be charged with murder after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death late Wednesday evening in Tampa, Florida.

The stabbing is believed to have occurred at approximately 8:30pm E.T. Deputies arrived on the scene at 8451 Del Lago Circle and found the female victim stabbed several times. The woman later died from the injuries. The name of the female victim has not yet been released by the authorities.

Police chased McGee’s vehicle, which ended up crashing during the chase. McGee was taken to the hospital.

About 30 minutes after the stabbing was reported, a photo of a sliced arm was changed to the profile picture of McGee’s Facebook account.

McGee, who wrestled as Donnovan Ruddock independently in Missouri, and D.T. Porter in the WWE developmental program, is being charged with first degree murder.

Sean Waltman Takes Dixie Carter To Task, Jesse Sorensen Posts New Blog

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-The following is a new blog from the official Facebook page of the recently released former TNA Impact Wrestling star Jesse Sorensen:

“Although I am very appreciative of the time of small fame I was given. I have realized that what’s important in life isn’t being a “superstar” or being famous. It’s about having Real friends & family that support you no matter what you’ve been thru & care about you no matter what you do in life. Thank you to every one of y’all that support me. I’m always going to be that small town kid that was raised right & still believe that someone’s word is their bond. I look very forward to moving on with positivity & look forward to seeing what life brings my way.”

-Former TNA Impact Wrestling star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman took to Twitter on Wednesday to voice his opinion on Sorensen’s release. Waltman initially wrote, “Classy move by @TNADixie on the release of Jesse Sorensen.”

After fans criticized Waltman, he followed up by saying, “Guy almost ends up in a wheelchair for life working for you. You tell them don’t worry, you have a job for life, don’t worry about anything. Don’t be surprised when decent people think it’s a really shitty move to pull.”

More Shocking TNA Impact Wrestling Roster Cuts Expected [Read More …]

Details On “Hulk Hogan Uncensored” On 8/23, Sabin/Sky Promoting TNA Live Event

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-Hulk Hogan will hold his “Hulk Hogan Uncensored” stage show in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on August 23rd as part of the annual Fan Expo event. Joining Hogan on stage will be Eric Bischoff, as well as Dave Penzer, who will moderate the fan Q&A.

-TNA World Heavyweight Champion Chris Sabin and TNA Knockout Velvet Sky will be appearing Friday at 2pm E.T. at Direct Auto Insurance (3907 Victory Drive) in Columbus, Georgia to promote the TNA live event at the Columbus Civic Center that evening.

TNA also runs the Bay Center in Pensacola, Florida on July 27th.

More Shocking TNA Impact Wrestling Roster Cuts Expected [Read More …]

Bella Twins All Over The Place, Funkadactyls/Color Magazine Feature, WWE Pre-Sale

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-There will be a pre-sale online on Thursday for tickets to the September 24th WWE SmackDown television tapings in Milwaukee, Wisconsin using the password: WARRIOR.

-Color Magazine ran a feature on The Funkadactyls as a promotional piece for the debut of the new WWE reality television show “Total Divas,” which premieres on E! this Sunday. Check that out online at ColorMagazineUSA.com.

-Speaking of “Total Divas” promotion, as previously reported, WWE Divas The Bella Twins will be appearing on “The Today Show” on NBC on Thursday morning.

On Friday, The Bella Twins will be doing a signing at the NBC Experience Store in New York City.

Also on Friday, The Bella Twins appear on “Fashion Police” on E! at 10pm E.T., “The Couch” on CBS WLNY at 7am E.T. and “New York Live” on WNBC New York at 12:30pm E.T.

-WWE Champion and boyfriend to “Total Divas” star Nikki Bella, John Cena, has also jumped on the “Total Divas” promotional bandwagon. Cena tweeted the following on Wednesday afternoon:

“Ok 4 days until #totaldivas July 28 10pm est on E! @WWEUniverse @eonline @ENews @TMZ @TheEllenShow I’m sure the antiCenation will luv it!”

Major Changes To WWE SummerSlam PPV Lineup

Booker T To Be Publicly Honored By His Hometown Of Houston On Thursday

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The following press release was issued on Wednesday:

Tomorrow (July 25, 2013) has officially been designated as “Booker T. Day” by the City of Houston!

WHAT: CITY OF HOUSTON PROCLAMATION – WWE HALL OF FAMER BOOKER T

WHEN: 5:00 P.M. THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2013

WHERE: OUTSIDE TOYOTA CENTER (LABRANCH ST. ENTRANCE), 1510 POLK ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002

WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Superstar and Hall of Famer Booker T (Mr. Booker T. Huffman) will be presented with an official proclamation from the City of Houston on this Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.

The presentation will take place outside of the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

This event is free to the public and will precede the WWE’s SMACKDOWN branded event at the Toyota Center later that evening.

Tickets for the WWE SMACKDOWN event can be purchased at the Toyota Center Box Office or online at (http://www.toyotacentertix.com).

Here is more information on Booker T:

-Earlier this year (at WWE’s Flagship Pay-Per-View event: Wrestlemania 29) Booker T was enshrined into the WWE Hall of Fame for his lifetime achievement in Professional Wrestling.
-Booker T. reflects his personal account of his early life when he was incarcerated with his award-winning autobiographical entitled BOOKER T: FROM PRISON TO PROMISE. In hopes of helping to turn around their lives, he has gone across the country to speak to individuals in prison.
-More than 500,000 Twitter Followers (@BookerT5x)
-Booker T and his wife Sharmell have established a Professional Wrestling/Fitness Training Center right
here in Houston, TX (XWF Training Center – 9189 Winkler Dr, Suite C, Houston, TX 77017).
-Fans can lo gon to http://www.pheed.com/bookert for exclusive content on Booker T, ROW and much more!

Additional Information:
https://www.wwe.com/superstars/bookert
http://medallionmediagroup.com/books/booker-t-from-prison-to-promise/

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SPOILER: SummerSlam Main Event Outcome Between Cena & Bryan Revealed

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

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WWE taped Friday’s episode of SmackDown from Houston, Texas. Here are spoiler results:

* Randy Orton comes out with his Money in the Bank briefcase and starts cutting a promo. Damien Sandow’s music hits and he comes out with his own briefcase. This leads to a match being made between the two.

* Randy Orton defeated Damien Sandow. Cody Rhodes was at ringside for the match. Rhodes grabbed Sandow’s briefcase, which distracted Sandow and allowed Randy to hit the RKO for the win.

* CM Punk comes out and talks about his upcoming match against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam. Fandango, with Summer Rae, interrupts him and gets in Punk’s face. Punk gives him a GTS.
* Mark Henry and The Usos beat Darren Young, Titus O’Neil and Wade Barrett.

* AJ Lee is shown walking backstage.

* Still to come, Rob Van Dam vs. Alberto Del Rio.

* Backstage, Vickie Guerrero is with Alberto Del Rio. Rob Van Dam walks in and wants a title shot. Del Rio says he needs to earn first.

* Backstage, Damien Sandow looks for his briefcase.

* Alberto Del Rio defeated Rob Van Dam when RVD was distracted by arguing with the referee.

* Sandow runs into Mark Henry and Booker T backstage.

* AJ Lee and Big E Langston come to the ring and call out Dolph Ziggler out. AJ runs down Ziggler. Kaitlyn comes out and spears AJ while Ziggler takes out Big E.

* Christian defeats Jack Swagger with the Killswitch.

* Sandow offers a reward for the return of his briefcase. Cody Rhodes appears on the big screen and taunts Sandow with the briefcase.

* CM Punk defeated Fandango.

Stacy Keibler In Talks To Return To WWE To Manage Daniel Bryan?

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After telling Sam Roberts during a recent SIRIUS/XM satelitte radio appearance that she has no desire to return to WWE, Splash is now reporting that former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler is currently in negotiations with WWE to return.

Apparently, if Keibler does return, she will be paired with Daniel Bryan.

Here’s the Splash report:

WWE To Sell Wyatt Family Sheep Masks, Orton, Eva Marie Q&A, WWE NXT

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-WWE will soon be releasing Wyatt Family sheep masks for sale on the official WWE Shop website, as well as at WWE live events.

-WWE NXT will run the Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) arena in Tampa, Florida this Thursday.

-WWE Superstar and the current owner of the WWE Championship Money In The Briefcase, Randy Orton, is on the cover of the newest edition of WWE Magazine.

-The official WWE website has a new Q&A up with “Total Divas” host Eva Marie. You can check that out online at WWE.com.

WWE To Reveal FOURTH Wyatt Member?, John Cena Turning Heel Soon? [RUMORS >>]

[Credit: PWInsider.com]

D’Lo Brown Speaks On His TNA Release, Compares Dixie Carter To Vince McMahon

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The following are highlights from a recent interview with former TNA employee D’Lo Brown:

On his TNA release: “I guess it was just time for a change. We had talked earlier in the week about doing a new deal. The circumstances changed that following monday and got a call that following day saying we are going to part company. I was shocked you know and it came from left field but you just have to move on.”

“You deal with what live gives you and if you dwell on the past you are going to stay there. I thanked them for my time there. Told them i had 4 great years. Maybe we can work together again in the future but for right now we are just going to part ways.”

On if he feels TNA is a sinking ship: “I wouldn’t say it’s a sinking ship. I’d rather say they are going through growing pains. The large extent of taking impact on the road, that load is probably [inaudible] the company right now. It’s kind of like prunning a tree. You trim a tree down to it’s core and hopefully it will survive, grow and bloom. Hopefully a year later it will be bigger, stronger than ever. So to me it just seems like they are going through some growing pains. The restructuring is just a way of shoring up the ship.”

On releasing low-level talent instead of higher priced talent: “That’s the million dollar question. I wasn’t in the office on the talent side. That’s a good question to put out there. I’m not sure the answer. I don’t think anyone outside of the company on that side would be privy to that. There are times when you look at it and the decisions don’t make sense.”

“They are going to do what they need to do to strengthen the company. A lot of people will scratch their head and a lot of people will wonder and shake their head, question and build their own hypothesis and try to figure whats going on. At the end of the day, nobody in that company knows what’s really going to happen except those in charge of the finances.”

On the power structure in TNA: “Dixie is very hands on. There are execs that make some decisions but Dixie is the one that has the final say on the product. Dixie is very hands on I’ll give her that. She is right there in the trenches with every body else. Every time i was in the office, I would sit in her office or walked by her office and she is always on the phone handling business. She is right there working hard with every body else.”

On comparisons between Dixie Carter and Vince McMahon: “They both have their positives and negatives. They are both alike in many ways. They are both driven, they both want their companies to succeed, they are willing to do it at any cost. If anything i believe TNA promotes a more family friendly atmosphere for the talent. It’s not uncommon to have the boys backstage with their families at the house show or on tv. That kind of wasn’t allowed with Vince.”

Check out the complete interview online at Gerweck.net.

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