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Zeb Colter Comments On Del Rio’s Title Win, RVD’s Return, Payback-Social Media

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– Vince McMahon tweeted the following on Father’s Day:

His Daughter Stephanie wrote,

She also tweeted this picture of the social media command center backstage at WWE Payback:

– WWE has already moved Rob Van Dam’s WWE.com Superstar profile from the “Alumni” section to the main roster section. Van Dam returns to WWE at next month’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view.

– Zeb Colter tweeted the following in response to Alberto Del Rio recapturing the World Heavyweight championship from Dolph Zigler at Payback:

* News On MARK HENRY RETIRING, CM Punk’s Next Feud, RVD’s Return & More

Ryback Refuses Medical Attention After Payback, PPV Attendance & More

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– The new limited-edition CM Punk t-shirt that was on sale at Sunday’s WWE Payback pay-per-view is now on sale at WWEShop.com.

– WWE Payback was a legitimate sellout at the Allstate Arena, with 14,623 fans in attendance.

– WWE.com has an article up stating that Ryback refused medical attention after losing the Three Stages of Hell match to John Cena at Payback. Cena won the match by giving Ryback an AA through the roof of the ambulance at ringside. The WWE Universe Twitter account added:

There will be an update on Ryback’s condition tonight on RAW.

* News On MARK HENRY RETIRING, CM Punk’s Next Feud, RVD’s Return & More

Curtis Axel Comments On His IC Title Win, AJ & Kaitlyn React To Their Match

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– New WWE Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel tweeted the following on Sunday, wishing his father Curt Hennig a Happy Fathers Day:

– New WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee and former champion Kaitlyn tweeted the following messages about their match at Payback last night:

Michael Cole Interview: Vince McMahon As A boss, WWE Career Highlights

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WWE announcer Michael Cole was recently interviewed by Wrestling101. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

What have been some of your highlights during your time with WWE?

My career was made at the beginning thanks to Shawn Michaels, Triple H, Chyna and Rick Rude, if it wasn’t for D-Generation X who knows if I would’ve ever been discovered to become the personality that I am today, with those guys we had so much fun together and I become their foil.

From there I went onto SmackDown and I was there for ten years straight before I moved to Raw and that was obviously a huge experience for me. Then moving to Monday Night Raw was probably the biggest moment of my career. Finally being asked to get in the ring and have Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler’s only WrestleMania match was a complete honour, I was completely humbled by that and I had a lot of fun doing it.

I like being a bad guy but now I’m a good guy again and it’s all just so much fun, you’re able to reinvent your character so much in this business and that’s why I enjoy it so much.

You were doing commentary on Raw when Jerry Lawler had a heart attack, what instincts kicked in when that incident happened?

My news instincts kicked in, it was just one of those things where Jerry had a heart attack next to me and being a news reporter kicked in. I had to report what was going on in the ring, then I had to report what was going on with Jerry, it was all instinct, there was nothing premeditated about it.

Jerry had a match that night but it was business as usual, he came back and went to work nothing changed. Whatever match it was we were calling, I thought he was snoring and I turned around to look at him and he was passed out on the table and we went from there. It was a surreal thing and I’ve never watched that moment back, I don’t want to but I’ll never forget it for the rest of my life. He was passed out under the table and luckily doc Sampson was three feet away and they got to him quickly and got his heart going again but it was a bizarre time, I didn’t know for the last hour of the show if I was going to have to report that Jerry had passed away or if he was surviving and luckily we got the news right as we were going off the air that he was surviving, it was a really tough time.

Obviously it all came out the way we wanted it to, and it is great having Jerry back on the commentary table. It changed me personally but it also changed me professionally because at that point I became a babyface again and I think for the best, I was a bad guy for a while but it was time to change. Obviously Jerry’s heart attack changed history as we look at it.

What is Vince McMahon like as a boss?

He is wonderful, he’s hard but he is a genius with what we do as a company. If you can understand how to learn from him, here is a guy that is a billionaire and he’s built the wrestling business to where it is today but he still goes out and puts himself in situations, embarrassing situations for the good of the company.

That’s why when I did my role as a heel for a few years and all the things I did to Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler, I did that with Vince in mind. Vince is the owner of the company but he has had his head shoved up Big Shows rear-end, had his head shaved bald at WrestleMania, all the stuff he did over the years I thought if my boss could do that, I could do that.

He is one of my hero’s in this business and even in life, I’ve grown up in this business, I’ve spent 16-years here, I started as a fairly young kid, I’ve raised my family being a part of the WWE. Vince is like a second father to me and he has helped me throughout my career and I hope to spend the rest of my career with the guy, he’s just been an unbelievable mentor.

Have you ever had an ear bashing from Vince?

(Laughs) Yeah it happens every week, the thing is you can’t take it personally. Vince is very obsessive about his product because he should be, he has built the WWE into a global phenomenon, this is his baby and he acts that way because he wants his product to be the best.

You have to understand it’s not a personal attack, it’s him wanting his product to be the best in the world and once you can understand that you’re going to be better than ever and you’ve got to understand it’s a way to motivate you.

* Backstage News on RVD’s Return & Daniel Bryan’s Monster Push

What Happened After WWE Payback, Video Teasing RVD’s WWE Return

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After tonight’s WWE Payback PPV went off the air, John Cena celebrated at the top of the entrance ramp, and then left to a mixed crowed response. This ended the show.

– WWE has released the following video hyping Rob Van Dam’s return to WWE at next month’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view. The video first aired at Payback:

Sound Off 279: Payback Predictions, Praise for The Divas And Enough With The McMahon Family Drama

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Download Solomonster Sounds Off Episode 279 Here

Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 18 minutes

Solomonster talks WWE Payback predictions, Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins, praise for the Divas angle on Raw, Ryback and John Cena fail to impress, the terrible McMahon storyline, why Kane is such an important part of that roster, Bo Dallas wins the NXT Title, Sting teases a new Main Event Mafia, who he might recruit, Crimson reappears on Impact only to look like a fool, is it time for TNA to cut bait on Matt Morgan, two ideas for Christian’s next feud, why WWE fired Buff Bagwell, thoughts on Zack Gowen’s run, and how should wrestling promotions handle fans who storm the ring?

Follow The Solomonster on Twitter and on Facebook and subscribe to the Sound Off in iTunes!

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Want your question on the air? Send feedback to [email protected].

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TNA Announces Winner Of Online Gut Check Challenge, Joseph Park Reacts To Big Win On Impact (Video)

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– The official website of TNA Wrestling has announced “Bad Bones” John Klinger as the winner of the Gut Check Challenge, an online tournament.

As a result of his victory, Klinger has earned the opportunity to compete in the Gut Check Challenge on a future episode of Impact Wrestling.

Of the 6,361 votes cast in the final round, Klinger garnered 2,185. The runner-up was “Portugal’s Perfect Athlete” Shanna, who drew 1,571. Finalists were WWE Tough Enough contestant A.J. Kirsch, The Big O, Lufisto, and Chance Prophet, among other independent wrestlers.

– As seen Thursday on Impact Wrestling, Joseph Park qualified for the Bound For Glory Series by defeating Crimson. In this Inside IMPACT video, Park reacts to his big win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzT8FHyCaOo

WWE Payback Results: LIVE COVERAGE Tonight

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The first annual WWE Payback pay-per-view takes place tonight from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. SEScoops.com will have Live Results of the show for 3 1/2 hours, starting with the 30-minute online pre-show. If you’re not ordering the PPV, this is the best way to experience it live.

Plus – the CHAT ROOM will be open tonight!

Here is the final card for tonight’s WWE Payback pay-per-view:

Three Stages of Hell Match for the WWE Title
(Lumberjack Match, Tables Match & Ambulance Match):
– John Cena (c) vs. Ryback

World Heavyweight Title Match:
– Dolph Ziggler (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio

CM Punk Returns To WWE:
– CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho

Triple Threat Match for the WWE Intercontinental Title:
– Wade Barrett (c) vs. Curtis Axel vs. The Miz

WWE Tag Team Title Match:
– Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns (c) vs. Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton

WWE United States Title Match:
– Dean Ambrose (c) vs. Kane

WWE Divas Title Match:
– Kaitlyn (c) vs. AJ Lee

PPV Pre-Show Match:
– Sheamus vs. Damien Sandow

Because Wrestling – Episode 102

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This week on Because Wrestling, we’re recapping the latest news from WWE Payback! Wins, losses, twists, turns, and all the major news that happened at the show!

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Chicago Newspaper Takes A Look Back At CM Punk’s Time With A Backyard Wrestling Promotion

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Hyping CM Punk’s much-anticipated return to the squared circle on Sunday night at WWE Payback, the Chicago Tribune has published an article profiling his first wrestling venture; a stint in the late 1990’s for a backyard wrestling promotion called Lunatic Wrestling Federation. The organization is where the WWE Superstar debuted his CM Punk persona.

The head of the defunct promotion, Larry Statkus, who goes under the name “Billy Whack,” noted to the publication that he met Punk and his older brother Mike at a comic book store where Statkus worked. Punk and his older brother subsequently joined the promotion as wrestlers, but the brother relationship dissolved after he discovered that Mike had embezzled thousands of dollars from the small company, causing them to become estranged. Punk told the Tribune last year, “the only thing my brother ever did to me was steal a (crap) load of money from me.”

When WWE released the CM Punk – Best in the World DVD and Blu-ray last year, Statkus was concerned that Punk would disparage Lunatic Wrestling Federation. However, that was not the case.

“He was very positive about LWF stuff,” said Statkus.

In recent years, Statkus has attempted to reach out to Punk through social media network Twitter, but has not heard back. Nonetheless, he is happy for his former colleague’s success.

“I honestly think his promos are fantastic. His wrestling is fantastic. It’s great. It’s just bittersweet,” Statkus said. “You want to be proud but you can’t talk to the guy anymore.”

According to the article, a WWE spokesperson said Punk could not be reached for comment on Statkus.

TNA Cuts Ties With An Executive, Rampage Jackson Reacts To Aces & Eights (Video), D’Lo Brown

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– TNA Wrestling has cut ties with Michael Weber, Vice President of Marketing. Prior to joining the organization in 2008, he held the same role for World Championship Wrestling from 1992 to 1999, and worked as Director of Media Relations for the World Wrestling Federation from 1986 to 1989.

– In this Inside IMPACT video, Rampage Jackson offers his thoughts on TNA Wrestling’s war against Aces and Eights.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4RF4QlkfFE

– Aces and Eights member D’Lo Brown has been announced to appear at next Saturday’s New England Pro Wrestling Fanfest taking place at Seaport Inn & Marina 110 Middle St. Fairhaven, Massachussetts. The event takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Who Gamblers Are Betting On For WWE Payback, The Shield’s Most Brutal Attacks, Sherri Martel

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– Gambling lines for tomorrow night’s WWE Payback pay-per-view event have skyrocketed in recent days, with Alberto Del Rio being favored 17 to 1 to defeat Dolph Ziggler in the World Heavyweight Championship Match. Betting odds are also in favor of Curtis Axel claiming the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Wade Barrett in a three-way affair also including The Miz, as well as AJ Lee defeating Kaitlyn for the WWE Divas Championship. In the Three Stages of Hell Match, Ryback is favored to win the Lumberjack Match, with John Cena taking the Tables Match and subsequent Ambulance Match to retain the WWE Championship.

– WWE counts down The Shield’s most brutal attacks since the group’s inception in this “Top 10” video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bT9hKBiIbWg

– Six years ago today, WWE Hall of Famer “Sensational” Sherri Martel died at her mother’s residence in McCalla, Alabama. A toxicology released later that year stated that she died of an overdose with multiple drugs in her system, including high amounts of oxycodone.

Former NWA World Women’s Champion Tiffany Roxx posted this message in remembrance of Martel, “RIP Sensational Sherri. You were one of my biggest inspirations and I’m still learning from your work.”

(source: F4WOnline.com)

MAILBAG: Do You Think TNA Could Sell Out Madison Square Garden?

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SEScoops Mailbag for May 24th

Got a Question? Submit it with your name to: [email protected]

Q: Do you think bringing War Games into WWE could [restore] Survivor Series to its once prestigious state? – Kenny B.

A: Absolutely and it’s an idea I first pitched on the Sound Off years ago. It even fits perfectly with the whole theme of survival. Apparently, Triple H is a big supporter of the idea, but Vince McMahon has shot it down every time it has been brought up. If you’re a War Games fan, they are releasing a DVD devoted to those matches later this month.

Q: Do you believe an American promotion (besides ROH) would benefit from a partnership with a major Japanese promotion such as New Japan Pro Wrestling or NOAH? – Casey C.

A: While I think WWE has conditioned its audience to not take any Japanese talent seriously, I’d love to see them work something out with New Japan. If for no other reason than, selfishly, I would love to see a Daniel Bryan vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi match.

Q: Do you think TNA can have a PPV or Impact show inside a sold out Madison Square Garden? – Letago M.

A: I’m pretty sure WWE has a deal with MSG that would prevent another pro wrestling group from running there, so no. Even if they don’t, the answer is still no.

Q: I was just wondering why WWE feels like they have to have John Cena come out every week and recap everything that happened the week before? To me, it doesn’t really make his matches or rivalries anymore exciting. In fact, it kills any interest I have in them. – Gabe S.

A: I agree, it’s infuriating and I wish they would stop having him do that. He’s not a narrator, he’s an active wrestler. He should act like it.

Q: I have a question about Evan Bourne. When is he going to make his comeback to WWE? – Luis A.

A: Bourne is cleared and ready to return whenever WWE has something for him. Ditto with Christian.

Q: I can’t help but marvel at how amazing Daniel Bryan is in the ring. He has an intensity in the ring that’s damn near unrivaled with the ability to have great matches with pretty much anyone. However, one thing that I’m surprised about is that WWE still allows him to use the diving headbutt. With all the emphasis on safety and impact testing, you’d think the diving headbutt would go the same way as the piledriver. Given everything that we know today about long term affects of concussions, should WWE ban Bryan from using this move? – Matt I.

A: I see your point about Bryan using his head as a weapon, but to ban the move? Where do you draw the line? I’d argue his tope dive through the ropes is far more dangerous. Taking a German suplex where you land on the back of your head and get folded up like an accordion… isn’t that worse? They’re certainly not going to ban that, nor should they. Every move or slam carries an inherent risk of injury. I trust that someone of Bryan’s experience level knows what he’s doing and does what he can to limit the risk of injury to himself and his opponent.

Q: Why did Roddy Piper and Mr. T have legit heat and do they still have a beef with each other? – Ravonn A.

A: Because Mr. T acted like a total diva when he worked with WWE and nearly walked out of the first WrestleMania at MSG. Pretty sure Piper still hates his guts.

Got a Question? Submit it with your name to: [email protected]

WWE To Spotlight Tammy “Sunny” Sytch On Classics On Demand Next Month – Her Reaction

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Next month’s slate of WWE Classics On Demand programming will feature a summer theme highlighted by a profile on WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch and the broadcast of a WCW pay-per-view event from 1995 that took place on a beach.

A brief description of next month’s programming reads, “California… Where the beach is the place to be, the heatwaves are extreme, and the weather is always “Sunny”. Enjoy the very best from The Golden State all month long on WWE Classics On Demand.”

Sunny, whose trailblazing contributions to the professional wrestling industry earned her a place in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011, is ecstatic over WWE shining the spotlight on her once again. She promoted the video on Twitter with the accompanying message, “WATCH AT THE END OF THE VIDEO.. the featured Hall of Famer for JULY is MEEEEEEEE!!”

Sytch is also urging fans to subscribe to WWE Classics On Demand. She wrote on Facebook, “Hey everybody! If you don’t already subscribe to WWE Classics on Demand on Cable, the time to do it is NOW!! the FEATURED HALL OF FAMER for July is…… yep, you guessed it…..ME!”

Preview For Thursday’s “Open Fight Night” Impact – BFG Series, Main Event Mafia, Knockouts Address

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Next week’s “Open Fight” episode of Impact Wrestling will kick off the annual Bound For Glory Series and all twelve participants will be in action. Also announced for the program is a “State of the Knockouts” address by TNA Knockouts executive Brooke Hogan and more on Sting’s plans to reform the Main Event Mafia. The official preview for the program is as follows:

IMPACT Preview: OPEN FIGHT NIGHT on Thursday | The BFG Series Begins | 9/8c on SpikeTV

Preview Thursday’s special “OPEN FIGHT NIGHT” edition of IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV at 9/8c LIVE from Peoria, Illinois at the Peoria Civic Center! The annual Bound For Glory Series officially kicks off on SpikeTV! Remember – if you can’t watch it Thursday, make sure to set your DVR

– Thursday’s IMPACT will feature the official start of the annual Bound For Glory Series – and ALL 12 participants will be in action on the huge broadcast! Based on fan votes at our website, either Jeff Hardy or Bobby Roode will get the first call-out to kick off the BFG Series! On Thursday, the annual competition begins, with one lucky superstar eventually winning a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship!

– “The Icon” Sting shocked the wrestling world by announcing he was forming a new MAIN EVENT MAFIA in TNA! Will Sting reveal more about his plans this Thursday to reform one of the most dominant groups in TNA history? Who will be the members of Sting’s Main Event Mafia? Don’t miss more from Sting on IMPACT!

– TNA Knockouts executive Brooke Hogan will give a “State Of The Knockouts Division” address on Thursday night! What does Brooke have planned for the ladies of TNA?

– Plus, Thursday’s OPEN FIGHT NIGHT edition of IMPACT will feature more of your favorite superstars, including Hulk Hogan, World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray and the Aces and Eights, Kurt Angle, World Tag Team Champions “Cowboy” James Storm and Gunner, X Division Champion Chris Sabin, AJ Styles and many more!

(source: ImpactWrestling.com)

Sean Waltman Talks Working With Shane McMahon At WrestleMania XV, Being Pushed As The 1-2-3 Kid

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Sean Waltman discussed his career with Inside The Ropes this past Thursday as he promoted the Viva L.A Lucha Kickstarter campaign (details available here). Highlights from the interview are as follows:

On his huge promotion upon his arrival to the WWF in 1993 as the 1-2-3 Kid, compared to talent receiving opportunities today: “Okay, they were pushing me, but this is what I don’t understand. There’s some guys now who are getting their opportunities and doing a lot with them, but you can’t push something that doesn’t propel itself. Sometimes you’re limited to what you are talent wise. My angle was really unique when I came in. Usually a guy would come in with vignettes and then win some squash matches and get over that way. They seemed to have a well thought out plan for me. Plus the angle with Razor and I was the first storyline they ran on Raw so that was pretty cool.”

On being told he’s working with Shane McMahon at WrestleMania XV: “I didn’t like it going in, I was expecting to have this big WrestleMania match. But back then If something wasn’t my idea, I didn’t like it, even if it was a good one. I was a bit of a spoiled brat at the time. I remember thinking I wanted to have a really good WrestleMania match, but how was I gonna do that with somebody that’d never had a match before, but I told Vince y’know, he listens to me and I’ll do it but it’s my way. And the agreement was he’d do the job (laughs). But the overall picture of why we did the finish of the match, you know Hunter turned on me and a lot of good things came out of that. My team with Kane came out of that, Hunter’s big first championship run kinda came from that. I thought Shane did an amazing job, he really did. He rented the St Paul Civic Center, it had this little building that held 3-4,000 people called the Roy Wilkins Auditorium, he rented that and had someone in Detroit drive a ring and set it up in this empty building, so I’d go there and work out a match with him for WrestleMania. I wasn’t going anywhere on my days off. I thought that was really going above and beyond, sending a ring to Detroit, Shane and I ended up being pretty tight.”

Whether he watches TNA: “You know what I should, I really should, but I don’t. I don’t know why or what it is but it just doesn’t feel like must see TV to me.”

Thoughts on going down to NXT: “From where it was a couple of years ago it’s so much better, so much better. I actually think quite often it’s the best thing on TV. Sometimes I think the best stuff comes off of that show. Triple H is working closely with that too. ”

Waltman also discusses Bob Backlund, Kane, WCW, The Kliq and more. The full interview is available here.

Identity Of Fandango’s Original Dance Partner, SmackDown Backstage Fallout

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– The Buffalo News has revealed that Fandango’s original dance partner is 20-year-old college student/dance instructor Andrea Lynn.

Lynn revealed that she heard from WWE last month and was told that the creative team decided to go with Summer Rae as Fandango’s dance partner instead. However, she did note that the door is open for her to return some time in the future.

“They didn’t cut me off like, ‘We don’t want you anymore,’” she said. “They could call me next week, they could call me next year.”

She noted that she was not originally suposed to appear on WWE TV more than once, but prior to settling on Summer Rae, WWE decided to use Lynn severeal times because it would be too much of a hasstle to find a new dancer in every town they visited.

– In the SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout,” Sheamus talks about how he intends to repay Damien Sandow for Friday Night’s surprise attack. Plus, Heath Slater compares himself to “James and the Giant Peach.”

* Rapper Gets WINGED EAGLE Title Belt Tattoo On His Waste (Photo & VIDEO).

Backstage News On CM Punk’s Future, Triple H vs. The Rock? Regal’s Cryptic Tweet

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– With CM Punk returning to WWE this weekend at Sunday’s Payback pay-per-view, there has been a lot of buzz that he’ll be turning babyface soon. Punk has a little over one year left on his current WWE contract and in the event that Punk wants to take extended time off at that point, WWE wants to get another big babyface run out of him.

– Triple H did some Q&A with fans on Twitter on Saturday morning and said that he would “love” to wrestle his Attitude Era rival The Rock one more time.

– William Regal tweeted the following message on Friday night, referencing his past issues with substance abuse and noting that he remains humble, possibly referencing that other wrestlers don’t:

* Rapper Gets WINGED EAGLE Title Belt Tattoo On His Waste (Photo & VIDEO).

Steve Austin Working On New Reality TV Show, Santino’s Wrestling/MMA School

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– WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin says he met with executives from the CMT cable network (home of his Redneck Island show) about another new reality TV show:

– Santino Marella will be appearing today (1-5pm) at the future site of his Battle Arts Academy in Ontario, Canada, greeting fans and introducing the new pro wrestling & MMA training school. The school is located at the corner of Tomken & Eglinton in Mississauga, Ontario.

* PHOTOS of SANTINO’s New Battle Arts Wrestling / MMA School

Sting Bringing Back The Main Event Mafia, TNA HOF Ceremony Location

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– The 2013 TNA Hall of Fame ceremony for Kurt Angle will be October 19th at the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley.

– On Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, TNA Hall of Famer Sting revealed that he’ll be bringing back the Main Event Mafia. Here’s a preview for next week’s Impact Wrestling:

* The Latest on HULK HOGAN Wrestling Again & The Planned BOUND FOR GLORY Main Event

Former WCW Star Al Green Passes Away, Kevin Nash Comments

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Former WCW wrestler Al Green passed away earlier this week. He was 58 years old. Green had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in recent years, which is a degenerative disease that makes it hard to breathe. He had been using an oxygen tank full time.

Green was originally trained by Steve Keirn, and worked as one half of the Master Blasters tag team with Kevin Nash. He also worked with Road Warrior Animal’s brother Marcus Laurinaitis as one half of the Terminators in the US and Japan. The team got a run in 1993 WCW as The Wrestling Crew, and from there had runs in Otto Wanz’ CWA and in All Japan Pro Wrestling in 1995.

Green had a final run back with WCW in the company’s dying days, with the gimmick “The Dog.”

Kevin Nash, Green’s former tag team partner, tweeted the following about his friend’s passing:

“R.I.P Al Green thanks for saying yes in Hammon Indiana to be my partner.”

We’d like extend our condolences to the family of the late Al Green.

The Miz Talks About John Cena Helping Him, CM Punk Being His Polar Opposite

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During a recent interview with Australia’s Herald Sun newspaper, WWE Superstar The Miz spoke about John Cena helping him early in his WWE career:

“John Cena made me realise what I had to do to get ahead in this business,” he says. You have to make your own way to the top because no one’s going to give the spot to you.

 

“Most of all you have to make the audience believe (in your character). No matter what they’re saying about it, you always have to make them believe.”

The Miz also talked about CM Punk’s success in WWE, calling Punk his polar opposite:

“Punk, whether you love him or hate him, you have to respect him for all that he’s done in the WWE,” he said. He’s the longest-reigning champion of the past 25 years, and that’s for a reason, but we are complete opposites.

 

“I enjoy the limelight, walking the red carpet, living in Hollywood and doing stuff like that. And Punk, well, he’s not what you’d call a `corporate person’. I think the big differences in who we are as people, and as characters, would make for a great feud.”

Miz also spoke about Ric Flair passing down the Figure Four to him, being the villain in Mick Foley’s book and more.

Vince Comments On CM Punk’s Return, Photo Of Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella In Swimsuits

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– WWE Chairman Vince McMahon commented on CM Punk’s return to action at Sunday’s WWE Payback pay-per-view, writing on Twitter:

– WWE Diva Nikki Bella recently spoke with Sportstownchicago.com about about the upcoming show Total Divas reality show, becoming a Boston sports fan as a result of dating John Cena, WWE’s Divas division and more.

– WWE Diva Brie Bella tweeted the following picture of herself and her boyfriend, who you may recognize:

“Enjoying a pool day with my man @WWEDanielBryan Xxoo B #desertsun”

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Steve Austin Comments On TNA Match, Slammiversary Buyrate & More

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– WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin tweeted the following about Kurt Angle’s match against AJ Styles from Thursday’s Impact:

– TNA’s 2013 Slammiversary pay-per-view reportedly did 13,000 buys, based on preliminary estimates.

– Here are some recent TNA attendance figures (approximated):

* 6/6 Impact Taping (Duluth, Georgia): 2,000 fans
* 6/7 TNA Live Event (Rome, Georgia): 1,000 fans
* 6/8 TNA Live Event (Aiken, South Carolina): 800 fans

* The Latest on HULK HOGAN Wrestling Again & The Planned BOUND FOR GLORY Main Event

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Dolph Ziggler Makes Standup Comedy Debut, Total Divas, Piper & More

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– WWE World Heavyweight champion Dolph Ziggler made his stand-up comedy debut on Thursday night at the “Business LA” comedy show at the Lyric-Hyperion Theater & Cafe in Silver Lake, Los Angeles.

– WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper will be playing himself in a new movie called Smothered about a haunted trailer park. Filming begins soon in Louisiana.

– Indy wrestler Smith James, who recently signed a WWE developmental deal, will be wrestling his final show for New York Wrestling Connection this Saturday Deer Park, Long Island.

– Total Divas cast members the Bella Twins, Natalya, Cameron, Naomi, Eva Marie and Jo-Jo Offerman met with Susan G. Komen honorees at the recent WWE RAW from Richmond, Virginia. Footage from the meeting will air on the Total Divas reality show, which premires on the E! Network this summer.

* WWE’s Plans For DANIEL BRYAN’s Monster Push, When The WYATT FAMILY Will Debut

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

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