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Linda Hogan Charged With DUI’s & Facing Jail Time

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Hulk hogan’s ex-wife Linda is facing jail time after being officially charged with DUI stemming from her October 2012 arrest.

Linda was arrested in Malibu, California after cops found her speeding around town with a blood alcohol level of 0.084, over the legal limit. After the arrest, a rep for Linda claimed that she only had “one glass of champagne (on an empty stomach) but had also been taking antibiotics, which enhanced the effects of the alcohol.

According to TMZ.com, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has charged Linda Bollea with 2 counts of DUI and one count of driving on a suspended license (also a misdemeanor).

She could face up to 18 months in jail, although it’s it’s unlikely she’ll receive that punishment since these are her first DUI charges. The case is scheduled to go before the judge later this month.

Here’s Linda’s mugshot from the arrest:

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Randy Orton Denies He’s Taking Time Off, New Video From The Shield, Del Rio & Rosa

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– Randy Orton has responded to online reports that he’s going to be taking time off this year to deal with personal issues. Orton tweeted:

– Following Alberto Del Rio’s recent World Heavyweight title win, there is once again talk that he could be paired with Rosa Mendes.

– The Shield has recorded another video from an “undisclosed location” – sending a message to Randy Orton, Ryback and Sheamus. Here’s the latest from Ambrose, Rollins and Reigns:

* Plans For THE SHIELD At WrestleMania & Two NXT Stars Getting Called Up Soon

Rey Mysterio Returns To Action, His Status For The Royal Rumble & More

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– Rey Mysterio returned to action at last night’s WWE live event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

NXT star Bo Dallas defeated Damien Sandow by DQ when Cody Rhodes interfered. This brought out Rey, teamed up with Bo Dallas to defeat the Rhodes Scholars. After the match, Rey tweeted:

“Much Luv 2 everyone that came out to the Staples Center to check out Raw! Gracias para toda la Raza por estar representando! 619!

Both Rey he and Sin Cara are expected to be in the Royal Rumble match next weekend, according to f4wonline.com.

– Drummer Travis Barker was backstage at the WWE live event from the Staples Center. Rey Mysterio tweeted a picture of them together, which you can view below:

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CM Punk Comments On Lance Armstrong, WWE Hall Of Fame Building & Museum

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– WWE Champion CM Punk took a shot at controversial cyclist Lance Armstrong, who admitted to doping this week:

– WWE NXT star Rick Victor returned to action at Thursday’s live event. He was out of action for a few months due to injury.

– R-Truth is asking fans in the North Carolina area if they want to be apart of his upcoming video shoot:

– Jim Ross tweeted the following on Friday, confirming that WWE is planning to build a physical Hall of Fame building and museum:

WWE released the following video to hype WrestleMania Axxess tickets:

WWE Surverys Fans On What They Think About Spoilers

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WWE sent out the following survey this week to the members of their WWE Fan Council mailing list, asking for feedback regarding spoiler results to their taped shows.

1) What is your Gender?

– Female
-Male

2) Which of the following statements best describes your thoughts on online “spoilers” for taped WWE TV programming (e.g., Smackdown, Main Event, etc.)?

-I frequently seek out spoilers in advance, as they help me decide whether or not to watch the show
– I frequently seek out spoilers in advance, but I still watch the shows no matter what they say
-I don’t typically seek out spoilers, but I don’t mind when the WWE reveals a rare historic moment in advance
-I don’t seek out spoilers at all. I want to be completely surprised by everything on the show

3) Should WWE.com reveal information about title changes on taped WWE TV programming before they air?

– Yes, fans should know about title changes as soon as possible
-Yes, but clearly mark it as a SPOILER, so fans can avoid it if they wish
– No, WWE.com should wait until after the shows air to reveal title changes

4) Where do you most often view “spoilers” for taped WWE TV programming (e.g., Smackdown, Main Event, etc.)?

– Bleacher Report
– WWE.com
– Social media sources
– Other online wrestling websites
– I do not read spoiler material that reveals results of WWE programming

5) If you view spoilers regarding upcoming taped WWE TV programming, are you more inclined to tune in to that program when it airs, or less inclined?

– More inclined to tune in
– Less inclined to tune in

6) Where do you most often view video highlights for all WWE programming?

– WWE’s YouTube channel
– WWE’s official app
– WWE.com
– Other sites (please specify)
– I do not watch WWE video clips online

7) When do you usually view video highlights from WWE programming?

– Immediately after the show’s airing
– The day after the show’s airing
– Within 7 days after the show’s airing

8) Where do you most often get results from WWE programming?

– WWE.com
– WWE Live Chat
– WWE’s official app
– Bleacher Report
– Social media sources
– Other online wrestling websites
– I do not seek out results from WWE programming online

9) When do you usually get results from WWE programming?

– I follow along live during shows to get the most updated
– Immediately after the show’s airing
– The day after the show’s airing

10) Where do you generally want to view exclusive post-show videos featuring WWE Superstars?

– WWE.com
– WWE’s YouTube channel
– Tout
– WWE’s official app/WWE Active
– I do not watch exclusive post-show videos

Controversial Royal Rumble Eliminations Video, Lilian Garcia Music Update, Tyson Kidd

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– Today’s wrestling birthdays include WWE Superstar R-Truth (41) and Hall of Famer Pat Patterson (72).

– Following his knee surgery on Thursday, Tyson Kidd revealed what he’ll be doing at home while he recovers:

– Lilian Garcia noted on Twitter that she’s in Las Vegas this weekend for “Big music meetings!!” She noted that fans should expect new music from her in 2013 and that there are “Big things ahead!!!”

– The latest episode of WWE Countdown looks at the Top 10 most controversial eliminations in Royal Rumble history:

WWE Conducts Fan Survey About Spoilers

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WWE sent out the following survey this week to the members of their WWE Fan Council mailing list, asking for feedback regarding spoiler results to their taped shows.

1) What is your Gender?

  • Female
  • Male

2) Which of the following statements best describes your thoughts on online “spoilers” for taped WWE TV programming (e.g., Smackdown, Main Event, etc.)?

  • I frequently seek out spoilers in advance, as they help me decide whether or not to watch the show
  • I frequently seek out spoilers in advance, but I still watch the shows no matter what they say
  • I don’t typically seek out spoilers, but I don’t mind when the WWE reveals a rare historic moment in advance
  • I don’t seek out spoilers at all. I want to be completely surprised by everything on the show

3) Should WWE.com reveal information about title changes on taped WWE TV programming before they air?

  • Yes, fans should know about title changes as soon as possible
  • Yes, but clearly mark it as a SPOILER, so fans can avoid it if they wish
  • No, WWE.com should wait until after the shows air to reveal title changes

4) Where do you most often view “spoilers” for taped WWE TV programming (e.g., Smackdown, Main Event, etc.)?

  • Bleacher Report
  • WWE.com
  • Social media sources
  • Other online wrestling websites
  • I do not read spoiler material that reveals results of WWE programming

5) If you view spoilers regarding upcoming taped WWE TV programming, are you more inclined to tune in to that program when it airs, or less inclined?

  • More inclined to tune in
  • Less inclined to tune in

6) Where do you most often view video highlights for all WWE programming?

  • WWE’s YouTube channel
  • WWE’s official app
  • WWE.com
  • Other sites (please specify)
  • I do not watch WWE video clips online

7) When do you usually view video highlights from WWE programming?

  • Immediately after the show’s airing
  • The day after the show’s airing
  • Within 7 days after the show’s airing

8) Where do you most often get results from WWE programming?

  • WWE.com
  • WWE Live Chat
  • WWE’s official app
  • Bleacher Report
  • Social media sources
  • Other online wrestling websites
  • I do not seek out results from WWE programming online

9) When do you usually get results from WWE programming?

  • I follow along live during shows to get the most updated
  • Immediately after the show’s airing
  • The day after the show’s airing

10) Where do you generally want to view exclusive post-show videos featuring WWE Superstars?

  • WWE.com
  • WWE’s YouTube channel
  • Tout
  • WWE’s official app/WWE Active
  • I do not watch exclusive post-show videos

*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings Results For Next Week (1/24)

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TNA taped next week’s episode of Impact Wrestling Friday night from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Credit to Scott Brooks and Wrestling News World for the results:

Impact Wrestling (Airing Thursday, January 24, 2013 on Spike TV):

* In a Knockout’s Title Match, Tara w/Jesse defeated Velvet Sly via Tara pinning Velvet and Jesse holding Velvet’s feet down so she couldn’t kick out. Velvet at one point hit her finisher and had the match won if not for a distraction from Jesse.

* Joseph Park came out for a promo. He said how hd has learned that his place is not behind a desk but as an active member of the Impact roster. He said he is looking for that win, or “W” as the boys call it and mentioned that next week in the UK was Open Fight Night and mentioned how he is excited to have his televised debut as a trained wrestler. He mentions how next week he promises to get that W. He doesn’t know who he will call out yet but he is going to study tapes/take notes and keep “Kay fab” about it before saying that next week the UK, the US, and the whole world will see what he can do.

* Zema Ion & Kenny King defeated Christian York & Rob Van Dam. I can’t remember who took the fall but King worked him over and Ion made a blind tag and stole the fall. The two got into words about it after.

* Bully Ray and Brooke Hogan came out and looked for Taz who was not at the announce table with Mike Tenay and Todd Keneley. They then went to the ring and Ray said he expected a move like this from Devon but not Taz. He mentioned how the thing that made Ray the most angry was how this hurt everyone around him from Sting to Hulk to Brooke. He threatened to take out each member of Aces & Eights one by one but said he cannot do that while he is suspended. He said he knows Hulk Hogan is not in the building but he knows he is watching at home and implored Hogan to lift the suspension. Sting’s music hit and he defended Ray and told Hulk to “let his new son-in-law” get back into things and said how we will get the answer next week in the UK.

* Bobby Roode beat Hernandez via bulldog. As the match progressed and Hernandez was going for his trademark dive to the outside, Austin Aries came out and moved Roode out of the way. Chavo Guerrero and Aries got into a brawl and the ref was distracted allowing Roode to hit a bulldog and win. After, Aries was trying to tell Ray “we did it” but Roode was saying it was all him. Aries celebrated anyway.

* Kurt Angle came out and said that Aces & Eights are in it for the long haul and he wants payback. He mentions Open Fight Night is next week and calls out Mr. Anderson for it as well as calling him to the ring to say something to him personally. Anderson came out (notably to his own music despite wearing in A&8?s cut). Anderson mocked Angle for a bit before saying he wanted to do things right now. He attacked Angle but Angle made a comeback and nearly out him in an Ankle Lock but Anderson bailed. Angle then said that next week the two will face in a Steel Cage Match.

* For the TNA World Title, Jeff Hardy retained over Christopher Daniels w/Kazarian. Very good match. Kazarian attempted to get involved before Hardy shoved Daniels into him, hit the Twist of Fate and a Swanton for the defense.

* After, Taz came down from the announce table and chastised Hardy a bit. Couldn’t quite hear him due to people around me but I am pretty certain he was mentioning how Hardy may have a target on his back and an Aces & Eights member came in the ring and hit Hardy in the back of a leg with a hammer, requiring Hardy to need help to the back from referees.

NOTE: I never saw when Taz show up at the booth, but he wasn’t there when they did the Ray promo at least or prior to that.

Xplosion

* Mickie James defeated Brooke Tessmacher with a roll-up.

* James Storm defeated Kazarian via Last Call after Kazarian attempted to dodge a charge from Storm in the corner.

* Samoa Joe defeated Zema Ion via Muscle Buster.

TNA Impact Wrestling Ratings For Thursday

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Thursday’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling saw a sharp increase in viewership over the previous week, a sign that there was strong fan interest in the Bully Ray – Brooke Hogan wedding.

Impact scored a 1.15 rating with 1.6 million viewers, up from last week’s 1.02 rating with 1.3 million viewers.

Impact ranked #26 on cable for the night. Viewership among men 18-34 was down from last week.

* Picture of BROOKE HOGAN’s WARDROBE MALFUNCTION From Her Wedding On IMPACT

Paul Roma Compares CM Punk To The Honky Tonk Man & Talks About Being A Horseman

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“Glorious” on ClubWWI.com hosted by James Guttman and former Four Horsemen member Paul Roma returned this past week. Here are some highlights from Roma:

CM Punk: “He looks like somebody who was dragged out of the tattoo parlor – kicks his feet up and is just chain-smoking cigarettes. Not somebody that you want your son to look like.

“But, at the end of the day, you have to look at him and look at Honky Tonk Man. Honky Tonk was a guy who had no body, but had a great gimmick and people wanted to see him get beat. So when he went out there and beat all these ex-champions and champions-to-be like Tito Santana, people were saying, ‘How can that be? How can he beating Tito? How can he be beating this guy? How can he be beating that guy?’ And that’s what had you coming back. Again, it’s like Mike Tyson. You don’t have to like him, but you’re going to watch to see him get beat. If you do like him, you’re gonna watch to see him not get beat.

“And that’s the same thing with CM Punk. You said it. He doesn’t have a physique. He’ s just that less-than-average guy as far as physically looking at him and he goes out there and wins, wins, wins. And it drives the average Joe out in the audience, that looks like him, to say, ‘Oh, I can do that, man. CM Punk is doing it and he looks like s–t. I can do it.’ The other people out there, who are jacked and in better shape physically, are saying, ‘When’s this guy gonna get beat?’ That’s the philosophy that Vince is using with this dude.”

Being a Horsemen member: “I had friends – close friends – who said to me, ‘Don’t you understand? You’re a Horseman.’ I said, ‘Yeah. I got it, dude. I’m a Horseman.’ (They’d reply), ‘Oh dude! It’s an honor! Don’t you understand? There’s only been like a few people and blah, blah, blah.’ And I’m like, ‘Okay. Alright. I get it. I’m a Horseman. Big f–king deal. It’s not real. What are you not understanding? It’s not real.’ Take Brock Lesnar. He goes into the UFC. That’s real – as far as I know. That’s real. Those guys are fighting. He is controlling, for the most part, his own destiny. You go out there and get your a– kicked – not good. You go out there and win – that’s good. Wrestling’s not real. You go out there and they tell you if you’re gonna win or lose.”

Honey Boo Boo: “You’re telling the rest of the world that it’s okay to raise an ignorant child. An obese child. And your mother can be an absolute ignorant asshole. And this what you’re putting on TV because you’re trying to get ratings. Well, keep giving them money. They’ll keep jumping in pools of mud and keep feeding their daughter Twinkies till she explodes and keep her uneducated. Because, at the end of the day, you give them 20 bucks and they’ll do whatever you ask them to do. It’s 20 bucks more than they had and it’s really sad to see that that’s what everything’s turning into.”

* PICTURE of CM PUNK & AL BUNDY Training Jiu-Jitsu – YES! YES!

Brooke Hogan Wardrobe Malfunction (Picture), Bully Ray, Taz, Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan Comment On Brooke & Bully’s Wedding

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Bully Ray, Taz, Dixie Carter and Hulk Hogan have responded to the events that transpired on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling during Bully’s wedding to Brooke Hogan. In response to Taz joining Aces & Eights and the biker gang beating the crap out of Bully and Hulk Hogan, Bully tweeted:

“What was supposed to be a night of celebration, turned into a nightmare. @TestifyDevon was 1 thing. @OfficialTAZ your dead to me scumbag.”

Taz responded to those comments, tweeting:

“@REALBully5150 dead? I just came to LIFE! All business big man.”

Dixie Carter then responded to Taz:

“Business?? Really, big man??”

Hulk Hogan, on the other hand, actually sounds relieved about the wedding not going down as planned

“Taz screwed everyone , the one good thing was the wedding came to an immediate halt,thank God. HH”

Meanwhile, Brooke Hogan experienced a wardrobe malfunction during the brawl that took place during her wedding between Aces & Eights, Bully Ray, Hulk Hogan and Sting –

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Jim Ross Blog: More On Clayton Jack, Who Will Induct Mick Foley, Tyson Kidd’s Surgery, Graham

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

Superstar Billy Graham’s Failing Health: Prayers to Superstar Billy Graham as he is very ill or so reports say. For those wishing to reach out to Superstar he is on Facebook as I understand it.

Superstar Billy Graham Showing Signs Of Heart Failure

Tyson Kidd Undergoing Surgery: Tyson Kidd, one of the potentially brightest young stars in WWE, underwent knee surgery Thursday to repair multiple injuries and will be out until sometime late in 2013.   I am very high on Kidd’s in ring work and have seen him have some tremendous outings while performing at NXT. Hopefully when Tyson is healthy he will look at his return as a fresh start as, hopefully, will all involved in the process. If you’ve heard my commentary during Kidd’s NXT bouts you already know what I think of this young man’s potential.

Picture of Tyson Kidd At The Hospital After His Knee Surgery

Who Will Induct Mick Foley: I wonder if the selection of who inducts Mick Foley would not have become a topical matter this week if not for Twitter and the Internet? Obviously, not. I still like Terry Funk as Mick’s Choice as his presenter or perhaps even Mick’s oldest son. Bottom line,  it is totally @RealMickFoley call. I can’t wait to hear his induction speech.

Mick Foley Talks About Who Will Induct Him Into The WWE HOF

WWE Signing More Collegiate Talent: The signing of Clayton Jack from Oregon State won’t be the last outstanding, collegiate athlete that WWE Talent Development signs this year. Far from it actually. Yes WWE will still scour the independent circuits for the best talents available but the raw numbers will be found in colleges. These specific athletes have no bad in ring habits, have a through resume that can be thoroughly reviewed and have been in a structured, athletic program where they have been held accountable and measured in a variety of way since high school.

* Picture of New WWE Signee Clayton Jack & VIDEO Of Him Winning A National Wrestling Championship

Superstar Billy Graham Showing Signs Of Heart Failure

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The webmaster of Superstar Billy Graham’s official website posted the following on his Facebook page:

Update on Superstar Billy Graham’s Hospital Condition

According to Superstar Billy Graham’s wife Valerie Coleman he is now showing signs of the start of heart failure on top of the double pneumonia.

Double pneumonia occurs when tissues inside both lungs fill with fluid and become infected. The symptoms of fever, trouble breathing, chest pain, vomiting and chills can be particularly dangerous for someone like Graham 69, who is suffering from a multitude of other illnesses.

As fun as it is to joke about the recent banter between Billy Graham, CM Punk and Chris Jericho, this sounds serious and we ask that you keep Superstar in your thoughts.

Goldust Talks About Wanting To Wrestle Cody At WrestleMania, Original Thoughts On The Goldust Gimmick

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Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) of The Score Television Network and the Baltimore Sun has published a 40 minute phone interview with former WWE Superstar Goldust.

In this career retrospective interview, Goldust talks about everything from his early days as The Natural in WCW to his most recent tenure in WWE and his attempts to secure a Wrestlemania match with his brother Cody Rhodes. Highlights of the conversation include discussing the beginnings of the Goldust concept and how he didn’t actually know what he was signing up for when he was pitched the “androgynous” character, creating the stuttering gimmick with Booker T based on a backstage rib, and revealing that he came up with all his own outrageous costumes including his undergarments at Wrestlemania 12. Finally Dustin also expresses his gratitude for how much the WWE Wellness Program helped turn his life around.

Here are some highlights, followed by the full interview:

Talking about how far the idea of “Cody Rhodes vs Goldust” at WrestleMania went, and Vince McMahon’s reaction:

“It was discussed several times. I took it to Vince’s attention many times and this was like months before and almost a year before things like that. Each time he was like no, second time no not going to do that, third time no, not yet, he left that open for me with not yet, it gave me a little hope.”

His early days in WCW and WWF as “The Natural” Dustin Rhodes

“You know me and Steve Austin had some knock down drag out matches in the ring and a lot of blood was spilled things like that, we had some great matches. I think probably the feud I had with him was marked my favorite.”

Initially being uncomfortable with the Goldust:

“As far as the work it took me about 6 months of Vince saying I’m going to stand behind you and no matter what. I don’t want you to get head strong, if you’re stressed out just give me a call if you need to talk, and I did on several occasions. I really got no direction on how to be more androgynous and I was just learning how to be a heel.”

AJ Lee Puts Big E Langston In The “Friend Zone”

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In case you were wondering if a romantic relationship could ever blossom between AJ Lee & Big E Langston, it’s safe to say that probably won’t ever happen. AJ Lee tweeted on Thursday:

Big E Langston responded:

AJ then fired back with the most unflattering thing a hot girl could ever say to one of her guy friends –

The Rock’s WWE Title Win Chances, Ziggler Headed To Australia & More

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– WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair tweeted on Thursday, “Loved talking to the kids at Chickamauga Elementary School this morning. Keep up the good work!”

* Comment Below and tell us what you think a “Ric Flair talking to elementary school students” conversation would invovle …

– After Monday’s RAW, Dolph Ziggler will be flying to Australia to do promotional work for WWE.

– On Monday’s 20th Anniversary RAW, we saw The Rock swear to God that he will defeat CM Punk at the Royal Rumble and capture the WWE Championship. Typically, when a babyface guarantees a title win (especially in such dramatic fashion), they do win, so this is a strong indication that The Rock will be victorious next weekend.

As we’ve been reporting in recent weeks, WWE has been considering several different scenarios of how to get the WWE title on the Rock so he can defend it against John Cena at WrestleMania. It was proposed that Punk would retain the title and The Rock would then win it at Elimination Chamber, but now it’s looking like Punk’s title reign could end this month.

Tyson Kidd Undergoes Knee Surgery (Picture)

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WWE Superstar Tyson Kidd underwent knee surgery on Thursday afternoon and noted on Twitter that he was doing cardio right before the procedure:

He also tweeted a picture of himself in his hospital bed:

Another Royal Rumble Participant, Curt Hawkins Returns To Action, Bret Hart DVD Cover & More

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– The Miz announced on this week’s episode of WWE Main Event that he will be participating in the 30-man Royal Rumble match next weekend.

– Curt Hawkins returned to action at Thursday night’s WWE SmackDown live event in Anchorage, Alaska, losing to Justin Gabriel.

– Kevin Nash has pulled out of this weekend’s Hart Legacy Wrestling debut event in Canada. Nash noted on Twitter that his wife is battling the flu and after his wife has come down with the flu and “After 23 years, it’s time to put family first.”

– WWE DVDNews.com has released the following cover art for the upcoming “Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection” DVD set, in stores March 5th (Pre-Order Hereir?t=se0e6 20&l=ur2&o=1).

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NXT Diva Paige’s Brothers Want To Wrestle For WWE

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UK wrestling legend Sweet Saraya, mother of NXT Diva Paige, recently spoke to the UK’s The Sun about a documentary that her family participated in.

Sayara, the reigning SHIMMER Champion, talked about how proud she and her husband are of Paige and mentioned her sons are looking to join WWE next:

“Ricky and I love the fact that our family followed us into wrestling and love it as much as we do. We are especially proud that they have made a living out of the job and that they have excelled too”.

“I was there when Britani (Paige) was told. It was amazing, she was bouncing off the walls. We as a family were buzzing for her, but inside we all knew we would have to lose her to the States. We knew she was going to be huge and are so proud.

“Now it is the rest of the world’s turn to find that out. It is the boys turn to go for it next. We are all rooting for them to follow their sister to the WWE.”

* Pictures of NXT’s “Anti-Diva” PAIGE (So Cute)

WWE Hall Of Famer Hospitalized, Ziggler & AJ’s Crappy New Year, Foley-HOF

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– Today’s wrestling birthdays include former WWE superstar Dave Batista (44) and WWE legend “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase (59).

– WWE Legend Superstar Billy Graham is back in the hospital with double pneumonia.

– An interesting note regarding WWE’s New Year’s Eve edition of RAW. WWE (and TNA) title the scripts for each show they produce, like most television shows. According to f4wonline.com, the script for the December 31st RAW was titled, “Crappy New Year,” a nod to the substance that covered Dolph Ziggler and AJ Lee at the end of the show.

– WWE has released the following video looking at Mick Foley’s 2013 Hall of Fame induction:

Preview For Tonight’s TNA Impact Tapings For Next Week

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TNA will hold a rare Friday night Impact Wrestling taping tonight from the Impact Zone in Orlando. The company is headed overseas next week for the annual UK tour, so the next month or so of Impact will be taped.

TNA is advertising the following for next week’s show:

* Daniels vs. Jeff Hardy for the World Title

* Velvet Sky vs. Tara for the Knockouts Title

* Zema Ion and Kenny King vs. Rob Van Dam and Christian York

* The fallout from Taz joining Aces & 8s

* Hulk Hogan leads a war on Aces & 8s

* VIDEO of BULLY RAY & BROOKE HOGAN’s Wedding From IMPACT

Video From Brooke Hogan & Bully Ray’s Wedding On Impact

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On Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the wedding of Brooke Hogan and Bully Ray took place – and surprisingly, things did not go off without a hitch. There was a hitch. A few hitches. In typical “pro wrestling wedding” fashion, the nuptials were interrupted and the bride wound up crying, screaming and not married.

This wedding that had it all – ECW groomsmen, a surprise heel turn, the groom and the father of the bride getting destroyed by a gang of masked thugs and Hulk Hogan’s bandana getting knocked off.

WWE SmackDown Preview: Del Rio & Sheamus vs. Ziggler & Big Show

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WWE taped this week’s SmackDown on Tuesday night from San Antonio, Texas. Here’s a preview for the show:

* Big Show and Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio and Sheamus

* Randy Orton, Kane & Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett, Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow

* The Miz vs. Primo

* Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. Aksana

* US Champion Antonio Cesaro vs. Kofi Kingston

* SPOILERS For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown

Jim Ross Blog: Eve Torres Leaves WWE, HBK-Austin, WWE Signing Clayton Jack

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

Austin and Michaels Missing RAW’s 20th Anniversary: “Someone incorrectly wrote that I said that @steveaustinBSR was going to be in Houston which isn’t true. Steve and @ShawnMichaels were both booked months ago for a convention in Las Vegas called the Shot Show and couldn’t break these long standing business obligations to attend Monday’s Raw. Nor were they or any other of the typical suspects ever advertised. Of course it gave some folks a new opportunity to complain. I got hammered with complaints from the bravest people on Earth…the keyboard warriors of Twitter @JRsBBQ.”

Eve Torres Leaving WWE: “Sorry to see @evemarietorres depart WWE but she’s happily married to a Gracie of the legendary MMA Gracie family and will be entering into the family business as an instructor while building her own body of work in that field. Eve is a lovely young lady who is extremely athletic. She was raised right and was never an issue while in WWE as best that I know. I wish her well.”

WWE Signing Clayton Jack: “Clayton Jack, Oregon State Wrestling All American heavyweight, has signed with WWE after being scouted by Jerry Brisco and then being evaluated by many of us at a camp in Tampa several months ago. He’s a big kid with a wonderful, outgoing, positive personality who has the chance to be a top hand if he is willing to put in the time and work to make it happen of which I think that he will. As a rule, hard work doesn’t scare off amateur wrestlers especially those with collegiate experience. Clayton returned to the Beavers to finish his college degree which I personably feel is imperative to have for any one wanting to join WWE’s Developmental Program. Because more prospects are going to not make it than are, having something to fall back on lessens the pressure somewhat on some of the youngsters in my view.”

* PICTURE of Clayton Jack & VIDEO Of Him Winning A National Championship

WWE Signs NCAA All-American Heavyweight Clayton Jack

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WWE has signed NCAA All-American heavyweight wrestler Clayton Jack to a three year developmental deal.

Jack was scouted last year by Gerald Brisco after attending a tryout camp in Tampa, Florida but turned it down because he wanted to complete his education at the Oregon State University. Now that he has graduated, he has accepted the offer and will report to NXT later this month to begin training.

“I am just really excited for the opportunity to work with the WWE,” Jack told OSUbeavers.com. “As far as goals go, I just want to learn as much as possible. Hopefully if I do well in the three years, maybe I can get an NXT title or move up to the WWE.”

Jack is known for being a very friendly guy, but he sees a different role for himself when he steps into the squared circle.

“I wouldn’t mind playing the heel, which is the bad guy,” Jack explained. “When you first start out you are always kind of the heel and then you work your way into being a face, which is a good guy. As much as I want to say it’s based on my personality, it’s also based on how well I can act.”

Jack’s collegiate wrestling record was 121-37 (.766), earning him two conference championships and All-American honors in 2012.

Here is video of Clayton Jack winning the 2011 Pac 10 Wrestling Championships (285):

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