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Top WWE Diva Banged Up, News On The Shield’s In-Ring Debut, TLC

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– Prior to CM Punk’s knee surgery and the news that he was being pulled from working TLC, there were already plans for The Shield to debut at the pay-per-view. WWE’s new trio of attackers is now being thrust into the spotlight in a main event match. While there will be pressure on them to seriously deliver, the feeling is that they are ready for opportunity and could make a big impact for themselves.

– There is still talk that a Tables Match will be added to TLC.

– WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres is banged up and will probably be taking time off soon. She worked this past weekend’s live events, but her triple-threat matches were changed to tag team matches and she didn’t do much in the way of bumping.

* WWE Diva LAYLA Is Now A BLONDE (Pictures)

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Diamond Dallas Page’s ‘Accountability Crib’ With Jake “The Snake” Roberts, WWE Profiles Bad News Brown, More

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– Josh Stewart, a reporter for Newsday, spent twenty-four hours in Diamond Dallas Page’s “Accountability Crib” in Smyrna, Georgia, where 57-year-old former pro wrestling star Jake “The Snake” Roberts is cleaning up his life. The process is being filmed for a documentary titled “The Resurrection of Jake ‘The Snake’ Roberts.”

“A lot of this is making sure you do the right things when you’re stepping into the danger zone,” Roberts said. “I’m not going put a gun in my mouth anymore, spit in the chamber and see if I get lucky. I wanted to have all the cards stacked against failing.”

On the day he was interviewed, Roberts said he couldn’t wait to take a drug test.

“I’ll get high by passing this test in a way, in a good way,” said Roberts. “Instead of hiding from a drug test I’ll be dancing when I go there.”

The story can be accessed here. Also featured is a photo gallery chronicling what a typical day for him is like.

– The late Bad News Brown is the latest addition to WWE.com’s Alumni section. WWE says of the memorable wrestler: “Listen up, you beer-bellied sharecroppers and spineless cockroaches! The meanest, toughest brawler to come out of Harlem, N.Y. has made his way to WWE.com’s Alumni section. So brush up on Bad News Brown’s career by checking out his profile, along with photos and videos of his biggest fights.”

– WWE Hall of Famer Nick Bockwinkel turns 78-years-old today.

Sara Del Rey Acknowledged On WWE NXT Website, Updated AJ Lee Entrance Video, Rosa Mendes’ Latest Tout

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– Former independent wrestling standout Sara Del Rey, who works for WWE as a female trainer for developmental promotion NXT, has been added to their website’s staff page.

Maintaining her stage name, Del Rey’s bio reads, “With 11 years of experience in the ring, Sara Del Rey was recently named the first female trainer at WWE Developmental/NXT.

“A well-traveled talent, Del Rey has spent most of her career in Japan, Mexico and the East Coast – despite starting her career in California.

“Del Rey was originally trained by some of the top stars of wrestling today and has worked her way into becoming one of the most respected females in and out of the ring.”

– WWE has published AJ Lee’s current entrance video.

– Rosa Mendes issued the following survey via Tout Wednesday asking, “What do men prefer? A homemaker or a career woman?”

Update On Jeff Hardy’s TNA Future, TNA Interested In Former WWE NXT Star & More

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– TNA is interested in signing former WWE developmental star El Hijo del Medico Asesino.

– TNA and Scott Steiner’s recent lawsuit settlement talks have been related to Steiner claiming he’s owed royalties. There are still other legal issues between the two parties that are not close to being settled.

– There is still uncertainty in TNA as to whether they will be able to keep Jeff Hardy when his contract expires in March. The dynamic remains that he can achieve greater fame and fortune in WWE, but his body is in rough shape and he’s virtually guaranteed a permanent main event spot in TNA.

* Major Change To ACES & EIGHTS & Backstage Heat On BROOKE HOGAN

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

More On TNA Cutting Back On PPVs, TNA Utilizing AAA For Alamodome Show

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With TNA’s announcement that the Lockdown 2013 pay-per-view will be taking place from the Alamodome in San Antoino, Texas, it will be interesting to see if the company reaches out to Mexico’s AAA promotion to sell tickets and additional generate interest in the market.

WWE took a similar approach back in 1997 when they held the Royal Rumble at the Alamodome, having several AAA matches on the non-televised undercard and even a AAA match on the pay-per-view. WWE drew over 60,000 fans for the 1997 Rumble. TNA is expected to configure the arena to hold 4,000.

With starting to cut back in the amount of annual pay-per-view events, the company has stated in recent years that 8 per year is the ideal number. Right now, it looks like 2013 will have 10 PPV events, with Lockdown in March and Bound For Glory in October getting 2-month buildups.

* New Details On JEFF HARDY’s TNA Future & Backstage Heat On BROOKE HOGAN

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

William Regal Says He’s Receiving Death Threats, “Cena Saturday” On Vortexx, WWE Spotlights Christian

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– William Regal stated on Twitter that he has been receiving death threats, with two teenagers also accusing him of child abuse.

“Faceless keyboard warriors are divs but how do you describe someone who puts a profile pic on his account and then gives you abuse. Bless, Regal wrote.

He continued, “I’m used to abuse and death threats but that has to be stopped.”

– WWE has released the following video promoting “Cena Saturday” this Saturday on Vortexx on the CW, starting at 8:30 a.m.

– Christian is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

The Rock Scheduled For Pre-Royal Rumble Raws, Lilian Garcia Addresses WWE Return, Antonio Cesaro Video

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– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who challenges for the WWE Championship on January 27, 2013 at the Royal Rumble, is scheduled for two Raw broadcasts leading up to the show.

According to F4WOnline.com, Johnson will appear at the January 7, 2013 Raw in Tampa, Florida, and the January 21, 2013 Raw in San Jose, California. WWE nor the event venues are advertising Johnson yet. He is also scheduled for post-Royal Rumble in Las Vegas, Nevada.

– Lilian Garcia made her first televised WWE appearance since being stuck by an automobile in late October in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday’s episode of WWE Main Event on ION Television as she handled ring announcing duties. Prior to the broadcast, she acknowledged her return ringside in a Twitter message, writing, “Yay!! I’m back!! Made my return last nite in my US home state of SC! Watch @WWE #MainEvent 2nite & #Smackdown on Fri!”

– On last night’s episode of WWE Main Event, Kofi Kingston and R-Truth defeated Antonio Cesaro and Wade Barrett. Here is the video package that aired of Cesaro prior to the contest.

Former WWE Developmental Talent Reveals More About Naked Jelly Donut Stinkfaces

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“Naked Jelly Donut Stinkface” is probably not a phrase you’ve heard before, but former WWE developmental wrestler Devon Nicholson has issued a statement addressing the reports of ‘inappropriate conduct’ at WWE’s former training school at Deep South Wrestling.

Disturbing Picture Of The Jelly Donuts STINKFACE

Nicholson sent the following to Dave Meltzer of f4wonline.com:

“I was in DSW during the time of the incident between Zack Ryder, Melissa Coates and Drew Hankinson. Nobody involved in the “Naked Jelly Donut Incident” were forced to do it. They volunteered to do it to get out of training that day. Bill had come up with the elaborate game because he wanted them to train and didn’t think they’d agree to it.

“Hankinson was not “nearly naked” he was totally naked, the only thing covering his genital area were his hands. He was in the ring nude for approximately 30 – 45 minutes while Demott walked from one corner to the other holding up approximately 18 jelly donuts for Hankinson to “stink face” on both Zack Ryder and Melissa Coates. Ryder and Coates were cheered on heavily by many of the DSW talent who also did not want to train.”

“I had passed a try out and was paying to be there to learn wrestling and attempt to get a WWE contract but went back to wrestling in Puerto Rico shortly after this incident occurred. I doubt Vince McMahon knew that this type of “training” was going on in his territory and I had assumed him finding out was one of the reasons it was shut down and Demott was let go. Although I disagreed with some of his training methods, I had a good relationship with Bill Demott while I was in DSW and valued the wrestling related advice he gave me.”

Here’s video of Nicholson talking about the incident:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=r0h1cOCsKXQ

Picture Of Fozzy Playing In London From Wednesday Night

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Twitter user @MattyWillo attended Wednesday night’s Fozzy concert from London and tweeted this picture of Chris Jericho and Fozzy rocking out –

 

Brock Lesnar vs. The Rock Pitched For WrestleMania 29, WWE Salute The Achilles Freedom Team, Shane Helms

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– A member of WWE’s creative team suggested this week that Brock Lesnar perform a run-in during CM Punk’s WWE Championship defense against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson next month at Royal Rumble. This would then lead to a match between Lesnar and Johnson at WrestleMania.

– General Motors and WWE salute the Achilles Freedom Team. See the following video message, featuring John Cena.

– Former WWE talent Shane Helms appears at The Wrestling Universe 34-29 Francis Lewis Blvd. Flushing, New York, on January 20, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Call 718-460-2777 for more information.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

WWE Places John Cena/AJ Lee Storyline On The Backburner, Season’s Greetings From WWE Stars (Video), Goldust

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– WWE’s romance storyline with John Cena and AJ Lee was placed on the back burner on Raw Monday as a result of photos surfacing online of the Cenation leader appearing as former WWE Diva Nikki Bella’s date at her ten-year high-school reunion in Scottsdale, Arizona two weeks ago. The photos received a lot of publicity from TMZ, so continuing Cena’s storyline with Lee just three days later would have thrown it “in the face of the fans.” The storyline is expected to resume later this month.

Cena’s character was depicted as “goofy” and “happy-go-lucky” because WWE wanted to promote the positive vibe around him based on the publicity he had received.

Cena’s date with Bella was legitimate as they have been together “for a little while.” Daniel Bryan and former WWE Diva Brie Bella also attended the event as a date as the two have been romantically involved for several months.

– WWE Superstars and Divas express their holiday cheer by joining together for a group sing-along.

– Former WWE talent Dustin “Goldust” Rhodes appears for PCW on January 26, 2013 at the Addison Park District 120 E. Oak St. Addison, Illinois.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Former WWE Wrestler Accuses NXT Trainer Bill DeMott Of Forcing Talent To Train Naked (NSFW Picture)

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Former WWE developmental talent Kevin Matthews has been ranting about NXT trainer Bill DeMott this week and posted a photo on Twitter today what appears to be a nude wrestler giving another wrestler a stinkface in the corner while DeMott stands on the outside of the ring and watches. It’s believed that the photo was taken at Deep South Wrestling, WWE’s former developmental facility. Matthews tweeted:

https://twitter.com/2CockyKM/status/276156717438488576

Matthews has claimed on Twitter that numerous current developmental talents have contacted him and alleged that this is exactly the type of behavior DeMott has exhibited over the years. Matthews tweeted on Wednesday:

https://twitter.com/2CockyKM/status/276279627247411200

https://twitter.com/2CockyKM/status/276419959918305280

https://twitter.com/2CockyKM/status/276424383952744448

https://twitter.com/2CockyKM/status/276422743229079553

Bill DeMott has since responded to the controversy, tweeting:

Best [Infographic] In The World

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Check out this chart from WWE.com of the past 25 years of WWE title reigns (click to enlarge):

Former Backstreet Boys Singer Says His Girlfriend Might Become A WWE Diva

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Former Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter says that his girlfriend, fitness model Lauren Kitt, might be a WWE Diva in the near future. He tweeted last month:

He excitedly continued:

Check out this smokin’ hot picture Carter tweeted of his girlfriend, Lauren Kitt:

Former WWE Writer Talks About Ending Undertaker’s Streak, Foley’s New Book

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– Newsday.com has an interview up with WWE legend Mick Foley, who talks at length about his new children’s book, “A Most Mizerable Christmas.” The book features several WWE superstars, as children. Here’s what Foley said were their reactions to being depicted as children in the book:

“I went out of my way to talk to The Miz [Mike Mizanin] about eight months ago. And I said, “Hey, how would you think about being part of a book I’m working on?” . . . And I said: “I warn you. You’re going to be a jerk in it.” And he said, “Even better.” . . . the first draft , “How can you have a WWE children’s book and not include John Cena?” And I was like, “Oops.” He’s the No. 1 character who appeals to children. And I just created a role for a giant elf.”

– During a recent interview on the PWTorch Livecast radio show, former WWE creative team member John Carle revealed that WWE has considered ending the Undertaker’s WrestleMania streak at various times throughout the years. He said:

“Yeah, we (the writing team) kind of talked about it. It was one of those things that was pitched, but it never really came to fruition.”

* Backstage News On JOHN CENA Being Burnt Out & Major Panic In WWE Over Ratings

WWE Puts Cena – AJ Storyline On Backburner, The Bella Twins Launch Fitness Website, WWE Sock Monkey

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– WWE’s romance storyline with John Cena and AJ Lee was placed on the back burner on Raw Monday as a result of photos surfacing online of the Cenation leader appearing as former WWE Diva Nikki Bella’s date at her ten-year high-school reunion in Scottsdale, Arizona two weeks ago. The photos received a lot of publicity from TMZ, so continuing Cena’s storyline with Lee just three days later would have thrown it “in the face of the fans.” The storyline is expected to resume later this month.

Cena’s character was depicted as “goofy” and “happy-go-lucky” because WWE wanted to promote the positive vibe around him based on the publicity he had received.

– The former Bella Twins, Nicole and Brianna, have launched a fitness based website, BnNHealth.com. The WWE Divas Champions noted on Twitter, “1st 20 sign ups 4 our challenge will get customized coaching & autographed photos from us! Besos! B&N.”

– WWEShop.com has released a WWE Sock Monkey. The product description reads: “Go bananas with your very own Official WWE Sock Monkey!”

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Cody Rhodes Sporting A Mustache (Pic), WWE Looks At CM Punk’s Title Reign, Punk Trends

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– WWE.com has an article up looking at CM Punk passing John Cena’s 380-day WWE title reign, including an updated info-graphic showing CM Punk’s title reign compared to other champions of the past 25 years.

– Speaking of CM Punk, the WWE Champion was the #2 trending topic on Yahoo! on Tuesday night as a result of his knee surgery and the news that he won’t be wrestling at WWE’s TLC PPV next weekend.

– Injured WWE superstar Cody Rhodes tweeted a picture of himself with his dog Pharaoh. The usually-clean-shaven Rhodes is sporting a mustache in the image, which you can view below:

Lilian Garcia Returns To The WWE Ring, Video Message From John Morrison, ‘Small’ Wrestler Joins WWE Developmental

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– On Tuesday, Lilian Garcia appeared at a WWE event for the first time since being stuck by an automobile in late October. Appearing in her home state of South Carolina, she handled ring announcing duties.

Garcia foreshadowed her return earlier in the day, tweeting, “So happy today. Going to be a great day! Hope it’s a grt day for u too!!”

The WWE ring announcer and songstress was hit by an SUV on October 27 in Los Angeles, California, while working out, and was not in a vehicle. She suffered head, neck and back trauma, as well as lacerations and wounds on the left side of her body. She called it “the most frightening thing” she ever went through.

– Former WWE Superstar John Morrison released the following video message promoting his DREAMWAVE Wrestling match against Christian Rose on April 13, 2013 at Knights of Columbus in LaSalle, Illinois.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLjTsI5RHwQ

– The official website of WWE developmental promotion NXT has added French wrestler Sylvester Lefort to its roster page.

Billed at 5’9″ and 170 pounds, he is the smallest male wrestler in developmental. His bio acknowledges this, stating, “He prides himself on being a main attraction everywhere he competes and even though small in stature, his intensity and aggressive nature makes him a threat to any giant in NXT.”

Lefort lives by the motto: “I am not a big guy – but I will do some big things.”

Hulk Hogan Thanks TNA President Dixie Carter For Putting Up With “B.S.”, Kenny King Featured On “TNA Today”

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– Hulk Hogan posted a message on Twitter Wednesday thanking TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter for putting up with “b.s.” from the creative team and maintaining her composure.

“Really looking foward th IMPACT this Thursday, the show now has energy, momentum and a real life of its own, props to Dixie for always being there and keeping her cool when sometimes we are all over the place with our he said she said b.s.,” Hogan wrote.

“She’s a constant and is always in the trenches with us even if we’re right or wrong. Thank you Dixie Carter for letting Impact continue to grow. You haven’t seen anything yet. HH4Life.”

– Kenny King appears on TNA Today as he discusses his path to the wrestling world including how he got his start and where he is headed.

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

– Miss Tessmacher turned 28-years-old on Tuesday.

Ric Flair Selling Signed Title Belts, WWE Returning To Turkey In February

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– Ric Flair announced on Facebook that his official online store at RicFlair.com is now selling signed replica WWE World Heavyweight championship belts for $500.

Pictures From RIC FLAIR’s 2009 Bachelor Party – WOOOOO!

– Monday’s RAW takes place from Newark, New Jersey and Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings take place from Bridgeport, Connecticut. These will be the “go home” shows before WWE’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view.

– Devin Cutting sent the following about WWE returning to Illinois and Turkey in February 2013:

* WWE returns to the Assembly Hall at the University Of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois on February 9th, 2013. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

* WWE will be holding an event at the Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul, Turkey on February 23rd, 2013. Bell time is 8 PM.

WWE Superstar Gets Engaged, Tamina Reacts To Her Loss On RAW, Khali-Twitter

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– Today’s wrestling birthdays include legends the Dynamite Kid (54) and Larry Zbyszko (61).

– The Great Khali has joined Twitter and can be followed at @GreatKhaliSays. WWE has verified the account.

– Tamina Snuka tweeted the following messages on Tuesday after losing to AJ Lee on RAW:

https://twitter.com/TaminaSnuka/status/275997738653589505

https://twitter.com/TaminaSnuka/status/276058680032641026

– WWE superstar Cody Rhodes and former WWE diva Eden Stiles (Brandi Reed) got engaged this week. Reed has launched her own swimwear collection at ConfectionSwimwear.com. Cody tweeted on Tuesday:

Upate On Ric Flair’s Divorce: More Allegations, Flair’s Tax Debuts Revealed

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CharotteObserver.com has an article up looking at the news of Ric Flair’s fourth wife filing for divorce and claiming that Flair owes her tens of thousands of dollars in spousal support.

Jacqueline Fliehr alleges that during the couple’s marriage her husband has “offered indignities” to her that rendered her condition “intolerable and her life burdensome.”

She claims her husband treated her “in a cruel or barbarous manner” and alleges that Flair “recklessly spent” her income and concealed his own.

Pictures From Ric Flair’s 2009 Bachelor Party

The article notes that Flair also owes taxes to the federal and state government, with a federal tax lien for $237,436 in unpaid taxes, interest and penalties and owes the N.C. Department of Revenue $41,358 in taxes, penalty and interest.

WWE Touts The Success Of The New “WWE Active” Feature On The WWE App

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WWE sent out the following press release touting the success of the new “WWE Active” feature on the WWE mobile app:

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. : WWE App Tops HBO Go with Revolutionary Second Screen Experience

During last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw®, WWE launched an unprecedented second screen experience, “WWE Active,” on its WWE flagship app, including the delivery of live match continuation, backstage content, live polls, photos, trivia and exclusive information on WWE Superstars and Divas.

WWE’s flagship app has secured more than 2.7 million downloads in 215 countries since it launched four months ago. The app achieved more than 100,000 updates and 20,000 downloads last night alone, moving up more than 300 spots into the Top 50 Free Entertainment Apps on the iPhone, ranking ahead of HBO Go, NBC, Showtime Anytime, ABC Family and Cartoon Network.

“WWE Active” will provide a second screen TV companion experience that is customized for Monday Night Raw, SmackDown and WWE Main Event, in addition to a 24/7 platform for the WWE Universe on-the-go. Using mobile location technology, users can also order tickets to local events, watch and purchase pay-per-views, buy authentic WWE merchandise via WWEShop.com and follow social conversations happening in their area.

“No one else out there is executing an interactive experience at this level and we’re proud to be at the forefront of innovation,” said Perkins Miller, EVP Digital Media, WWE. “WWE is committed to enhancing the fan experience and we’re excited to unveil a revolutionary second screen experience with WWE Active.”

The WWE flagship app, powered by Bottle Rocket Apps, is available for iOS and Android mobile devices and tablets, including the iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Samsung Galaxy SIII. The app is free and can be found in Apple’s iTunes App Store and Android Marketplace.

For more information on updated app features, please visit WWE.com.

Video Of When CM Punk’s Knee Injury Occured

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Check out this video from Survivor Series, which shows CM Punk grabbing his knee in pain after he and John Cena worked together to suplex Ryback through the announcers table. It’s unknown if Punk was dealing with a knee injury prior to this spot, but he was showing signs of a bad knee after this took place.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=LCRjZkgMnxU

NXT’s Corey Graves Comments On Working WWE Dark Match, Rollins Says He’s Taking Over & More

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– WWE NXT star Corey Graves worked a dark match prior to Tuesday’s WWE TV tapings, losing to Ted DiBiase. Graves tweeted after his match:

– The dark main event after Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from North Charleston saw Sheamus defeat Big Show by disqualification.

– There were reports on several other sites that independent wrestler Don “D.C.” Drake had passed away. These reports are incorrect and Drake is alive.

– NXT Champion and The Shield member Seth Rollins tweeted this on Wednesday:

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