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Recaps Of WWE’s Backstage Interviews From Extreme Rules

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WWE.com caught up with several WWE personalities backstage at last night’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Here are highlights from the brief interviews:

– Dr. Sampson spoke the Big Show was checked out after receiving a skull punt from Randy Orton, but did not show any signs of a concussion. He also said that John Cena refused to be hospitalized after he and Ryback were knocked out at the end of their match. He also said Triple H appeared to be alright following his steel cage match against Brock Lesnar, but will be checked out again today.

– Randy Orton said that his win over the Big Show in front of his hometown crowd was a magical moment.

– Chris Jericho said that Fandango is good, but not great yet. Fandango says Jericho got lucky and capitalized on a rare mistake of his. Fandango said that he’s not done with Jericho and teased something for tonight’s RAW.

– Kofi Kingston talked about losing the United States championship to Dean Ambrose, promising to come back stronger and get the title back. Kofi said he was ready for Rollins and Reigns to get involved in the match and was actually thrown off when it was just Ambrose he had to deal with.

– Daniel Bryan was very upset about he and Kane losing the WWE tag titles to The Shield. Bryan expressed frustration that he is perceived as the weak link Team Hell no, but Kane defended him. Kane also gave credit to The Shield for their win, but said their luck is about to run out.

Reactions To The Shield’s Title Wins At Extreme Rules, More Post-PPV Tweets

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– Jim Ross tweeted the following about The Shield all walking out of Extreme Rules with gold:

– The Usos, who had a run-in with The Shield on last week’s WWE Main Event, also commented on their title win:

Team Hell No & Kofi Kingston React To Losing To The Shield at Extreme Rules

– Shield member Seth Rollins tweeted the following about justice being served at the PPV:

– Chris Jericho tweeted the following about his match against Fandango at Extreme Rules:

– WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett tweeted:

Dolph Ziggler Injury Update, New Merchandise For Orton & AJ Lee

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– WWEShop.com has released new merchandise for several of WWE’s top performers:

  • Randy Orton has a new “Recoiled” authentic t-shirt ( Men | Women | Youth )
  •  AJ Lee’s new “Love Bites” shirt is also now on sale ( Men | Women )

– The announced attendance for Sunday’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO was 17,529 fans – a legitimate sellout. Prior to the show, Paul Heyman tweeted a photo of a sign that was hanging backstage that stated the show was sold out and there would be no comped tickets available.

– After suffering a “severe” concussion at last Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings, WWE World Heavyweight champion Dolph Ziggler has been advised by doctors not to fly. WWE is taking his condition very seriously.

WWE RAW Preview, Big E. Langston vs. Del Rio This Week & More

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– Tonight’s edition of WWE RAW takes place from Kansas City, Missouri. No matches have been announced for the show yet, but expect to see fallout from Extreme Rules, including the “no contest” finish to John Cena vs. Ryback, Brock Lesnar winning his Best of 3 series with Triple H and The Shield walking away with the United States and Tag Team championships.

– Big E. Langston vs. Alberto Del Rio is rumored for this week’s WWE TV tapings. Del Rio defeated Jack Swagger at Extreme Rules to earn a shot at Dolph Ziggler’s World Heavyweight championship, but Del Rio will have to go through Big E Langston first, since Ziggler is out of action with a concussion.

– WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia tweeted the following picture of herself with UFC legend Matt Hughes, who was in attendance for last night’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view:

Because Wrestling – Episode 99

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This week on Because Wrestling, we go EXTREME as we recap the happenings of WWE Extreme Rules, report on the latest news regarding TNA vs. WWE, WWE’s NXT releases, and more!

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Problems Ordering Extreme Rules, John Cena Tweets Workout Photo

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– We’ve received word from several readers who are Verizon FIOS customers that they are experiencing difficulties ordering tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. The issues came when ordering the PPV via their set top boxes, so Verizon customers looking to order the show are encouraged to call Verizon directly at 1-800-VERIZON.

– John Cena tweeted the following photo of himself working out prior to tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view:

“Thanks to #TheLab is St. Louis for an excellent warm up for #ExtremeRules #RTimeIsNow”

Update On Jerry Lawler Returning To The Ring Next Weekend

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As previously reported, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler will be returning to the ring later this month for the first time since suffering a heart attack on WWE RAW last year. Lawler will be wrestling in a 8-person inter-gender tag team match.

The following press release was sent out this weekend regarding his match:

!BANG! TV Report – Update on Jerry “The King” Lawler Returning to the Ring.

Saturday May 25th at the !BANG! TV Sound Stage, Jerry “The King” Lawler is returning to the ring for the first time since his heart attack 8 months ago on WWE’s Monday Night Raw.

Jerry Lawler has been cleared by his doctors for “In Ring Performance and his first wrestling match will be at the !BANG! TV Sound Stage in Ocala, Florida.

8-Person Inter-Gender Tag Team Action:
Jerry “The King” Lawler, Dory Funk Jr., Johnny Magnum and Jessica Power-House Hill will face the challenge of Cory “Wild” Weston, Quinton “Drop-Back” Hitchcock, Romero Youngblood and Hollywood Heather

Tickets to see Jerry Lawler’s Return to the Ring are now online at Dory-funk.com.

Sound Off 274: Extreme Rules Predictions and Making Sense of WWE’s View That Antonio Cesaro Is Boring

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Download Solomonster Sounds Off Episode 274 Here

Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 23 minutes

Solomonster previews the Extreme Rules PPV, why Ryback should take the title, thoughts on The Shield’s undefeated streak coming to an end, praise for Daniel Bryan and why he needs to be elevated back to the main event, trying to make sense of WWE’s treatment of Antonio Cesaro and their view that he’s boring (and why they’re dead wrong)… plus, pitching an idea for Jake Roberts and next year’s Royal Rumble, the three WWE Network shows already confirmed, Dixie Carter’s pipe dream of a WWE vs. TNA event, getting rid of heels and babyfaces, punishing guys for working stiff and why it’s a bad idea, and is CM Punk just another cog in the wheel in WWE? To view the Jake Roberts column referenced on this week’s show, click here!

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News On Bret Hart Appreciation Night, Jericho Throws Pitch At MLB Game (Pic)

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– As previously reported, the May 27th edition of WWE RAW from Calgary, Alberta, Canada will be a “Bret Hart Appreciation Night” and will feature appearances from Hart as well as Shawn Michaels. Bret is not expected to take part in any physical angles, due to the the knee surgery he had earlier this year.

– Chris Jericho threw out the opening pitch at today’s St. Louis Cardinals MLB baseball game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, the city where tonight’s Extreme Rules will be taking place. Jericho tweeted this picture of the pitch:

“Ready to throw one right down the middle at the @Cardinal game in Busch Stadium in St Louis!”

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CM Puk & Eve Together At Gracie Camp (Pic), WWE Returning to Abu Dhabi

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[punkhoodie]- WWE sent out a press release announcing three live events in Abu Dhabi later this year. The shows will be held on October 10-13 at the Zayed Sports City Tennis Stadium. Gerrit Meier, the Executive Vice President of International deivision, was quoted:

“We are thrilled to bring WWE’s electrifying live events experience back to Abu Dhabi. Our passionate fan base, paired with the support and commitment from our business partners in the region, have helped to grow and establish WWE as a leading entertainment brand in the Middle East.”

– CM Punk was at the Gracie MMA training camp this weekend, along with former WWE Diva Eve Torres. Eve tweeted the following picture of herself, Punk and the rest of the Gracie students. Eve is in the bottom left of the photo, while Punk is in the top right::

“Standup Paddle boarding at #GracieImmersionCamp! Who’s the weirdo in the corner?”

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Goldberg Talks About Returning To WWE To Face Ryback & Badmouths Triple H

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Former WWE & WCW star Bill Goldberg was recently asked by a fan on Twitter, if he could spear anyone in WWE, who would it be? He replied, “Hunter…..hands down…..RT”

The same fan asked Goldberg, “any particular reason or just the overall doucheness and politicking he exhibits?” Goldberg told the fan he was “spot on.”

Somebody else asked Goldberg when he will return to WWE. He replied, “When they learn how to run a business.”

Finally, Goldberg was asked if he did return to WWE, would he want to wrestle Ryback? Goldberg said, “… if they knew how to do business I’d consider it…”

Jim Ross Gives His Predictions For Tonight’s Extreme Rules PPV

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[jrshop]WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. In this edition, JR gives his predictions for tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view:

* The Miz will defeat Cody Rhodes on the pre-show.

* Chris Jericho will defeat Fandango.

* Mark Henry will defeat Sheamus in their strap match.

* The Shield win the WWE Tag Titles over Team Hell No, with Reigns pinning Kane as the deciding fall.

* Dean Ambrose will win the United States championship from Kofi Kingston.

* Randy Orton will defeat Big Show in their Extreme Rules match.

* Alberto Del Rio will defeats Jack Swagger to become the #1 contender to Dolph Ziggler’s World Heavyweight championship.

* Ryback will defeat John Cena to become the new WWE Champion.

* Brock Lesnar will defeat Triple H inside the steel cage, with help from Paul Heyman.

The Rock Talks About His WWE Future & Favorite Superstars, Linda At WWE HQ

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– Former WWE executive Linda McMahon was at WWE Headquarters on Friday filming interviews for upcoming WWE DVD releases. She tweeted the following over the weekend:

– During an interview to promote his new Fast & Furious 6 movie, The Rock talked about his various injuries, whether WrestleMania 29 was his final match, which current WWE superstars he enjoys watching and more:

Extreme Rules Online Post-Show Tonight, WWE Acquires Original Title Belt

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– WWE has announced that there will be a 30-minute post-show for tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view. It will air on WWE.com, the WWE Mobile App, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Samsung Smart TV’s, and on Xbox 360.

– WWE.com has published a new interview with WWE archivist Ben Brown, who talks about how he recently acquired the original WWWF Championship belt from belt maker Dave Millican.

Regarding why the title belonging to Buddy Rogers was recognized as a WWE title, Brown Said:

“The story is that the National Wrestling Alliance had put the NWA Title on Verne Gagne. Vince didn’t think that Verne would draw money in the Northeast territory, so he split off from the NWA and promoted his own champion in Buddy Rogers, who he thought would be a better headliner for that area.”

To correct their error, it was actually Lou Thesz they were speaking of, as Verne Gagne was never NWA champion.

In exchange for the title, Millican received undisclosed “one of a kind” WWE memorabilia.

WWE Hires New Executive For WWE Studios, WWE’s Most Bizarre Weapons

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– Deadline.com reports that WWE has hired Julie Tustin as a new marketing executive for WWE Studios She previously worked with Paramount and Miramax.

– Heading into tonight’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view, WWE has published the following video counting down the most unique weapons used during matches:

 

HBK Advertised For More Upcoming WWE Shows, WWE Payback Promo Video

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– WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is now being advertised for several additional upcoming WWE live events. Here’s a look at his upcoming WWE schedule:

* 5/24 – WWE Live Event from Salt Lake City, Utah (HBK Appreciation Night)
* 5/25 – WWE Live Event (Red Deer, Alberta)
* 5/26 – WWE Live Event (Lethbridge, Alberta)
* 5/27 – WWE RAW from Calgary (Bret Hart Appreciation Night)

– WWE has released the following promo video for next month’s WWE Payback pay-per-view:

WWE Extreme Rules 2013 Results: Tonight at SEScoops.com

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Tonight is WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view from St. Louis, Missouri. As always, SEScoops.com will have live coverage of the show, starting at 7:30pm (EST) for the 30-mintue online-preshow. Here’s the final card for tonight:

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship:
John Cena (c) vs. Ryback

Steel Cage Match:
Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar

“I Quit” #1 Contender’s Match:
Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger

Strap Match:
Sheamus vs. Mark Henry

WWE United States Championship:
Kofi Kingston (c) vs. Dean Ambrose

Tornado Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship:
Team Hell No (c) vs. The Shield’s Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns

Extreme Rules Match:
Randy Orton vs. The Big Show

Chris Jericho vs. Fandango

Triple H’s Thoughts On Dean Ambrose, Superstar & Diva Dating

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– WWE Diva Naomi and Jimmy Uso are currently dating, according to WWE Diva Layla. It’s been rumored for quite some time that they were in a relationship – and Uso was recently seen in photos with Naomi while she was filming the Total Divas reality show. Here’s a picture of the couple together:

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– WWE COO Triple H was recently asked on Twitter what he thinks about The Shield member Dean Ambrose. He replied:

The Breakdown – Episode 7: No, really. TNA vs. WWE?

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This week on The Breakdown, Steve takes a short day to give his thoughts on Dixie Carter suggesting a TNA vs. WWE supershow and the realities of such an event. Hint: not bloody likely.

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The Shield Address Team Hell No & Kofi Kingston On Backstage Fallout, How Old Is Jimmy Snuka?

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– In this week’s SmackDown edition of “Backstage Fallout,” The Shield has sinister messages for Team Hell No and Kofi Kingston just two days before Extreme Rules. Plus, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow respond to “The Intellectual Savior’s” tough loss to The Miz.

– Today marks at the 70th birthday of WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka. Also celebrating a birthday is The Blue Meanie, who turns 40-years-old.

– Former WWE Superstar Raven appears at JR’s Sports & Collectibles at the Englishtown Flea Market (Red Building Booth 5) 90 Wilson Ave. Englishtown, New Jersey, tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 347-992-8240 for more information.

Dixie Carter Says She’s Open To A TNA vs. WWE PPV Event

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During a recent interview with DigitalSpy about the possibility of a TNA vs. WWE crossover event:

“I don’t think [the WWE] shares my belief in this, but I believe that competition is 100% positively essential,I think it’s important for fans and for us. To have one company dominate, a) it’s boring, and you are not being challenged enough. It’s always better to have other options out there and I truly believe it makes both companies better. absolutely would do that. I’m not sure if they would do that (a crossover event), but I absolutely would.”

She also discussed TNA doing another season of Boot Camp & more.

Now obviously, a WWE vs. TNA pay-per-view is never going to happen, unless WWE buys TNA. However, it’s an intriguing idea that’s perfect for some good old fashioned fantasy booking. Hit up the comments below and tell us what WWE vs. TNA matches you’d want to see on an inter-promotional super show.

Ziggler Reats To His Brother’s Release From NXT, Latest JBL & Cole Show

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– Dolph Ziggler tweeted the following about his younger brother Briley Pierce being released from WWE developmental:

https://twitter.com/HEELZiggler/status/335438617767976962

– Below is the latest JBL & Cole Show:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=FMMxgmE0P5Y

Vince McMahon Concerned For WWE Superstars, WWE Executive Departs

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[wweshop]- Vince McMahon tweeted the following head of Sunday’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view, expressing concern for the WWE superstars competing in dangerous matches:

– WWE’s Vice President of Television Production, “Big” John Gaburick recently departed the company. Gaburick was behind the original WWE Tough Enough show on MTV and is leaving on good terms.

– WWE will be returning to the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Complex in Abu Dhabi for three events in October of 2013. The dates are October 10th, 11th & 12th. Bell time is 7 PM on all three nights. Tickets go on sale May 20th. Currently advertised for the events are John Cena, Mark Henry, Sheamus & Ryback. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

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Steve Austin Reveals What He Thinks Of Antonio Cesaro

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Our favorite Twitter follower (sorry everybody else) “Stone Cold” Steve Austin tweeted us his thoughts on WWE superstar Antonio Cesaro.

We reported here earlier this week that there are people in WWE that are against pushing Swiss superstar because he’s too “boring.” The Texas Rattlesnake says Antonio Cesaro’s got the skills to be a player in WWE, but he won’t become a main eventer any time soon by yodeling:

WWE Donating $1.2 Million To Chris Nowinski’s Sports Legacy Institute

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USAToday reports that WWE has committed to donate $1.2 million to former WWE superstar Chris Nowinski’s Sports Legacy Institute.

The donation is to further research aimed at developing a treatment for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, a brain disease that is associated with repeated concussions.

WWE COO Triple H told USA Today that WWE has gone to great lengths to protect their performers from the dangers of head trauma. “Obviously, I think it’s such a huge concern for everybody right now in sports and in the military. As we learn more and more about concussions and what can become of it, I think it’s a problem for everybody.”

“We still hit people with metal chairs, just not in the head anymore. We took out the things that … caused the most concussions and the most head impacts.”

Triple H says concussions are being less common in WWE, but there’s still a lot more work to do:

“In 2011, we had 25 concussions of the 150 talent (wrestlers) on the road all year long. … In 2012, we only had 11. If you’re in the NFL, your goal is to try to hit the other guy as hard as possible. … The goal in what we do is the exact opposite. The goal in what we do is first and foremost … protect your opponent. Without him you have nothing. … Our whole goal is to make something look as devastating as possible and as impactful as possible with as little impact as possible. It’s really the art of what we do. We really work on that with talent. If John Cena and I are in a story line together and I hit John Cena hard and he gets injured, and he’s out, it hurts me as much as it hurts him. He’s out; now my opponent that I’m in a story line with is gone and my storyline just ended.”

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