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WWE ’13 News: Updated First Week Sales (US & UK), THQ Still In Grave Danger

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First week sales for the new WWE ’13 video game were around 250,000 units sold in the US. This is down slightly from last year, but still considered a huge success, since 20% of retail stores where the game was sold were closed that week due to Hurricane Sandy.

The game did another 57,000 units in the UK during the first week.

As previously noted, pre-orders for the game were through the roof, with the Attitude Era tie-in seen as the main selling point there.

WWE ’13 was a distant #2 in sales during its first week behind Assassins Creed, which sold around 1.6 million that week.

WWE’s video game publisher, THQ, remains in grave danger and could be sold in the next year. Despite the fact that THQ generates around $30-40 million per year off the WWE games (and more than $40 million from the Saints Row games), the company has very little cash on hand and a $100 million loan that is due next summer.

If THQ cannot find an investor to keep them afloat, the company will have to liquidate and the profitable WWE franchise would end up with another publisher, possibly Electronic Arts.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Impact Wrestling Preview: Turning Point Fallout, Knockouts Battle Royal

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The following is TNA’s official preview for tonight’s Impact Wrestling show, taped Monday night from Orlando, Florida:

– Tonight’s broadcast will feature the aftermath of the “Turning Point” Pay-Per-View event! Tune in for results and coverage from the huge event.

– After a high-flying, high-risk Ladder Match, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy is STILL the World Heavyweight Champion after beating Austin Aries in the main event! Hardy will be at IMPACT this Thursday night with his World Title! How will Aries react to losing his chance at reclaiming the gold? Is Hardy ready to face the NEW number-one contender?

– After winning the #1 Contender’s Match at the Pay-Per-View, “Cowboy” James Storm is next in line to get a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship! What will Storm have to say about becoming the new top contender this Thursday on IMPACT? Plus, how will AJ Styles react to not only losing the match, but any shot at the World Heavyweight Title in the future? AJ Styles will talk about what happened at the PPV – and what he plans to do next.

– The lovely but lethal TNA Knockouts will be in action in a BATTLE ROYAL on Thursday’s IMPACT, as a new #1 Contender to the Knockouts Championship will be decided! Competing in the bout are Miss Tessmacher, Gail Kim, ODB, Mickie James and Madison Rayne.

– Rob Van Dam will be in action as he defends the X Divison Championship on Thursday’s broadcast.

– After last week’s chaos involving The Aces & Eights vs. Sting and Kurt Angle, and D.O.C battling Joseph Parks at Turning Point, what does the gang have planned for this Thursday’s IMPACT on SpikeTV? Will more members of Aces & Eights be revealed? Will D.O.C. make good on his threats against Kurt Angle?

– Eric Young returns to action on IMPACT as he will face Tara’s boyfriend from Hollywood – “Mr. Pectacular” Jesse

All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast at 8/7c on SpikeTV as the road begins to the December “Final Resolution” event!.

Steve Austin Says He Would Wrestle For WWE Again; Why He Never Faced Hulk Hogan, WWE’s Heart Attack Angle

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Arda Ocal of The Score Television Network and the Baltimore Sun spoke with WWE legend and film & tv star “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Highlights:

– How he’s recovering from knee surgery and if he’ll ever compete again and the fact that he would be willing to entertain an offer from WWE and where exactly that process is at right now.

– Discusses the release of the WWE ’13 video game in which he is a focal point, and does it bother him that CM Punk is on the cover.

– Talks about the return of his reality tv series Redneck Island on CMT. “I consider myself the king of rednecks.”

– Why an Austin/Hogan dream match never happened. “I don’t think I just ever wanted to wrestle the guy I guess.”

– Finally Austin gives his opinion on the recent CM Punk/Paul Heyman “Fake Heart Attack” incident and if he thinks it crossed the line. “I believe in pushing the envelope in an aggressive fashion. But when a guy damn near dies at ringside, let it go.”

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CM Punk Scheduled To Headline WrestleMania 29, The Big Show’s Greatest Accomplishments, Lance Storm

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– As recently as last week, WWE creative was forwarding storylines with the idea that CM Punk will be featured in the closing match of WrestleMania 29.

– Promoting his World Heavyweight Championship Match against Sheamus this Sunday at Survivor Series, the official WWE website has published an article chronicling Big Show’s seven greatest moments. WWE states

“Sheamus is hungry to reclaim the World Heavyweight Championship from Big Show’s colossal clutches at Survivor Series, but given Show’s formidable history, he’d be wise not to underestimate the giant a second time. Here are seven reminders of why Big Show won the “Big Gold Title” to begin with … and why he may still have it when all is said and done on Sunday.”

Feats listed are becoming the youngest WCW World Heavyweight Champion in history at 23-years-old, his 1999 WWE debut, becoming WWE Champion for the first time, capturing the ECW World Heavyweight Championship, successfully defending the Unified Tag Team Championship against R-Truth and John Morrison at WrestleMania XXVI, winning the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania XXVIII, and defeating Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Championship at Hell in a Cell.

– Former WWE Superstar Lance Storm appeared on Over the Top Radio to discuss a number of wrestling topics. Listen below:

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Will WWE Be Affected By The Rock’s Latest Movie Role?, Diva Added To NXT Roster, Michael Tarver Speaks

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– With Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson securing the lead role for the Brett Ratner-directed action film Hercules, and production kicking off in “early 2013,” it has been speculated that his WWE involvement in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 29 may be affected. However, the word among WWE circles is that organization officials are not expecting his filming commitments to impact his dates.

– The official website of NXT Wrestling has added Sasha Banks to its Divas roster.

Banks, formerly known as Mercedes KV, is a 20-year-old New England-based women’s wrestler. She recently debuted in WWE’s developmental program after impressing company officials at a talent evaluation session in June—resulting in a contract.

– Bill Apter recently spoke to former WWE Superstar Michael Tarver, who addressed his current endeavors, hopes for the future, time with the Nexus, and more.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Talk Within WWE Of Mick Foley Wrestling Again, Trish Stratus Lands 93rd Magazine Cover, Best WWE Slaps Video

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– F4WOnline.com reports Wednesday that WWE officials are contemplating a match pitting Mick Foley against CM Punk at next month’s TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view event in Brooklyn, New York. Monday’s Raw angle with Jerry “The King” Lawler points in that direction, and the idea has been discussed for over a month.

– Celebrating her Greek heritage, seven-time WWE Women’s Champion Trish Stratus is featured on the cover of OPA!, an Australian lifestyle magazine. It marks as her 93rd magazine cover, and can be viewed her.

– WWE has released the following compilation video highlighting the best slaps in company history.

WWE Copies Concept From TNA Wrestling TV, Second CM Punk DVD and Blu-ray Planned, WWE en Espanol

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– WWE having a man narrating video packages on Raw was, in fact, copied from TNA Wrestling. According to F4WOnline.com, a WWE employee showed Vince McMahon a tape of Impact Wrestling featuring the concept and the company chief reportedly said, “WWE could do it better.”

Eric Bischoff, who produces Impact Wrestling, acknowledged the production rip-off last week on Twitter by posting the following fan message: “Saw #WWE using your backstage camera angles along with the voiceover in the opening video. #EricWins.”

– Following the rousing success of WWE’s first CM Punk DVD and Blu-ray release, CM Punk – Best in the World, the company has plans to release a second title in 2014.

– WWE has released the latest edition of WWE en Espanol on YouTube, with Jerry Soto and Marcelo Rodríguez.

Internal Push For Owen Hart To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame, Watch 3MB’s Entrance Video, Jimmy Hart

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– In an update on WWE’s plans for its Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 6, 2013 at Madison Square Garden, Mick Foley is internally considered a lock to be enshrined and there has been a push for Owen Hart to be honored since his star rose with his classic match against Bret Hart at the venue at WrestleMania X.

Despite the push for Owen, the enshrinement is unlikely to materialize because his widow will not allow it, according to brother Smith Hart.

“Because she blames the wrestling business in its entirety for his death,” he stated on Twitter in February. “She is the sole owner of his estate. With Martha, there will never B a way, perhaps his kids may eventually make the choice. But thats at least 20 yrs in future.”

Meanwhile, talk of Ultimate Warrior being inducted into the Hall “has cooled down substantially of late,” according to F4WOnline.com.

– WWE has released 3MB’s entrance video.

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, Jimmy Hart appears at Pro Wrestling World in the Merchants Square Mall 1901 S. 12th St. Allentown, Pennsylvania on December 2, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 610-798-9900 or e-mail [email protected].

Divas Being Promoted To WWE Roster Soon?, Behind The Scenes Of Survivor Series Commercial With The Miz

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– With WWE’s Divas division centered on Eve, Kaitlyn and Layla week-in, week-out, many people within the company believe that more woman need to be featured imminently since there are zero new challengers left on either the face or heel side. F4WOnline.com states that a few developmental wrestlers could be promoted to the main roster to rectify this depth issue.

– The Miz takes you behind the scenes of the making of his Survivor Series commercial.

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, Sin Cara appears at HH Gregg 8921 US 31 S., Indianapolis, Indiana, this Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Call 317-888-2192 for more information.

“Gut Check” Winners Returning To Impact Wrestling Next Week, Kenny King Resurfaces, Knockouts, Xplosion

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– TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter announced on Twitter that all “Gut Check” winners will appear on next week’s Thanksgiving edition of Impact Wrestling for “Open Fight Night.”

“Interested to see who seizes the spotlight,” wrote Carter.

Winners of the contest include Alex Silva, Taeler Hendrix, Sam Shaw and Christian York.

– Kenny King, who has not appeared for TNA Wrestling since losing an X Division Championship Match to Zema Ion at Hardcore Justice in August, resurfaced at Wednesday’s TNA Xplosion taping in Orlando, Florida. He faced Ion and Kid Kash in a three-way match.

A Knockouts contest was taped for TNA Xplosion Wednesday as Miss Tessmacher faced Madison Rayne.

– This week’s featured match on TNA Xplosion on Challenge pits James Storm against Joey Ryan.

Update On Punk’s Appearance On Popular Show, Update On A-Ri & Mason Ryan

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– Injured WWE Superstar Alex Riley tweeted this week that he’s begun lifting weight again as he trains for his upcoming return to the ring. He’s been out of action since September when he underwent knee and elbow surgery.

Riley Riley has been working out another WWE superstar who hasn’t been on television much in recent months, Mason Ryan. The two of them have been using the hashtag “#RebuildTheRareBreed” to refer to their workouts.

– WWE champion CM Punk teased on Twitter a few weeks ago that he’ll be making a guest appearance on a popular television show, but said he’d have to clear it with WWE before he could reveal what the show was.

There’s a rumor going around that the show will be AMC’s popular “Walking Dead” zombie show. CM Punk has tweeted about how much he loves the show.

* FLOYD MAYWEATHER Agrees To Box 50 CENT – Billionaire Puts Up $10 Million For The Fight!

What Happened After SmackDown Tapings, Ziggler vs. The Miz Next Week On Main Event

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– WWE Superstar Tensai turns 40 years old today.

– The featured match on next week’s episode of WWE Main Event (11/21) will be Dolph Ziggler vs. The Miz.

– WWE.com’s latest “Where Are They Now?” features looks at Matt Anoa’i, better known as former WWE Tag Team Champion Rosey. Anoa’i lives in Ohio and is about to open a Samoan BBQ restaurant in Cincinnati called Island Boi BBQ. The restaurant is scheduled to open in early December.

– The dark main event that took place after Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Cleveland saw Sheamus (in street clothes) defeat World Heavyweight champion The Big Show via disqualification.

Del Rio Now On Twitter, Regal Interview, Hornswoggle On The Soup, WWE Toyz

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– Alberto Del Rio, who is now on Twitter at @VivaDelRio, tweeted the following message on Tuesday about his various imposter accounts:

– WWE’s mobile app has a video interview up of William Regal, prior to his match against Big Show on RAW. After 30 years in the business, Regal has dubbed himself “Mr. Entertainment” and says that he’s still able to keep up with WWE’s top superstars, even at 44 years old.

– WWE personality Hornswoggle is headed to Los Angeles to film an episode of E’s The Soup, most likely the upcoming WWE-themed episode that will air on 11/26 on the USA Network right after RAW. Hornswoggle tweeted on Wednesday:

“Early flight to LA to film some stuff for @eonline ‘s The Soup! Quite excited as I’m a huge fan of the show! #swogglewithmuppets”

Speaking of Hornswoggle, he’s featured in the latest episode of WWE Superstar Toyz:

Backstage News On The Miz Turning Babyface & Future Feuds

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As we’ve been seeing on WWE television in recent weeks, it appears the groundwork is being laid for former WWE Champion The Miz to be turning babyface. The Miz has been working as a heel for virtually all of his 6-year WWE run and some people believe that his character may have run its course as a heel.

The Miz is one of the best talkers in WWE and despite his start & stop pushes, audiences are solidly behind his character and his “Awesome” catchphrase. Additionally,The Miz does a ton of promotional and charity work for the company and they sees him as as having big potential as a good guy.

Especially with Miz starring in the new WWE Studios film The Marine 3: Homefront (set for a Spring 2013 release), the timing for him turning babyface  in early 2013 works out well.  As for who Miz could work with in his new role, there has been talk of feuding Miz with Antonio Cesaro in 2013.

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

WWE Stars Respond To Whether They’ve Farted During A Match

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This week on “WWE Inbox,” WWE Superstars are asked about the strangest food they’ve ever eaten, whether they would jump from space and if they have ever farted during a match.

John Cena’s Latest Heroic Act For A Sick Child, Striker-Heyman

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– WWE announcer Matt Striker has chimed in on the controversial “Paul Heyman fake heart attack” angle from Monday’s RAW. Striker tweeted:

Paul Heyman replied:

– WWE superstar John Cena did another charitable act this week, making a surprise appearance at a Florida elementary school and gifting a 9-year old boy with cerebral palsy a new $32,000 custom wheelchair.

“I’m always excited to appear at events like this, to be there for kids who face obstacles.”

To read more on Cena’s latest heroic deed, visit TampaBay.com.

Matt Hardy Talks About Him & Jeff Setting The Bar Too High In WWE, Current State Of Tag Team Wrestling

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Shining Wizards Podcast with Matt Hardy
Hosts: Tony Z, Eddie, and Matt
Interview available at Shiningwizards.com.

On his match with Shane Douglas being a battle of former ECW Champions from different incarnations: “I think we both have something to prove. We both have mutual respect for one another, but that being said neither one of us are gonna pull any punches when it comes to getting the W and looking good. Shane is probably the most well-known, recognized World Champion of the original ECW, and when WWE recreated it, it was ECW to an extent, and I felt I was one of the better ECW Champions. Two guys from two different eras, and I know when Shane gets in the ring he’s got something to prove. Shane is probably the best champion from the original ECW, but I have something to prove.”

On his first appearances in WWE with his brother: “We met a guy who was in independent wrestler, and he wrestled primarily for the Italian Stallion. We worked every Friday and Saturday, basically for free, learning the psychology and terminology of the business. Every few months, he would take guys to WWE for TV as extras. The main goal of my brother and I was to work hard to show what we have, even if we weren’t featured. We tried to make the talent look as good as possible.”

On whether he and his brother raised the bar too high: “We definitely raised the bar too high that we made it harder for everyone else to get near it, even ourselves. We tried to make each match better. Jeff and I wrestled in ladder matches up and down the East Coast on the independents. It was our idea (in WWE), we pitched that. Then Edge and Christian were two guys that worked like us, and had the athleticism and the intestinal fortitude to compete in these matches, and they were magical. No Mercy 1999 we turned the corner and went from WWE wrestlers to WWE Superstars. We had no idea how historic that match would be. This led to matches with the Dudleys, the TLC matches, and how far we went with that.”

On the current state of tag team wrestling: “It would be nice if tag team wrestling came back. I saw Raw recently. Primo and Epico wrestled, and they’re a good tag team, and they end up getting beat. And then the Usos wrestled, who I think could be really good, and they lost as well, and the teams that beat them were two singles guys thrown together. This is when these guys get wasted, and then when they don’t get over as a tag team, they look at them like it’s their fault. The talent has to provide, but it’s the people that put them there that makes a huge difference as to whether they succeed or not. If you put them in a position to fail, and people aren’t going to believe in them, it’s your fault as well. You can’t just blame the talent if you don’t book them in good positioning.”

For the complete interview, including his views on enhancement talent, the breaking up of the Hardy Boys, working with MVP, the Cruiserweight storyline, working with Mr. Perfect and the plane ride from hell, and his current work with Pro Wrestling Syndicate, visit www.ShiningWizards.com and check out Episode 59

Steve Austin, Chris Jericho & More Comment On Heyman’s Fake Heart Attack

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Moday’s RAW featured a controversial angle, with Paul Heyman and CM Punk mocking Jerry Lawler’s heart attack by Heyman faking a heart attack of his own. Several former WWE superstars spoke to Arda Ocal of the Baltimore Sun about the angle, including Steve Austin, Chris Jericho and Lance Storm.

* DISCUSSION: What Did YOU Think About The Angle? Did WWE Go Too Far? Comment Here

Here are some highlights of what they said about WWE turning Lawler’s brush with death into a storyline:

Steve Austin: “I believe in pushing the envelope in an aggressive fashion. But when a guy damn near dies at ringside, let it go. You look at all the contributions Jerry Lawler has made in this business: from a work standpoint, a promo standpoint and then as a broadcaster. I think that’s pushing the envelope in the wrong direction. There’s better ways to go get real heat than that.”

Chris Jericho: “I think it was pretty obvious, don’t you? I kind of expected it. Punk’s promo was awesome. It’s wrestling so you knew it would end up as an angle sooner or later. I got the same complaints when I did the alcoholic angle (earlier this year with CM Punk). It would be like being mad at “Breaking Bad” because the dad was a drug addict or something. It’s just a TV show, after all.”

Lance Storm: “Thought it was poor. Both he and Punk are capable to get real heat, no need to sink so low. Also thought it was out of character for Punk so it hurt. Punk is about Best in World and himself. Why bother joking about heart attack it goes nowhere. Interuption was okay and in character. Fake heart attack was cheap and pointless.”

RAW Ratings For Monday, WWE’s Return To Puerto Rico Announced

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WWE has announced the dates and locations for it’s upcoming return to Puerto Rico in January 2013. Here’s the info, courtesy of Devin Cutting:

* January 4th – Recreation & Sports Palace in Mayaguez
* January 5th – Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in Hato Rey
* January 6th – Juan Pachin Vicens Auditorium in Ponce

– Monday’s WWE RAW drew a 2.87 rating and averaged 4.19 million viewers for the three-hour broadcast. The rating was up from last week’s taped show (2.78) but down from two weeks ago (2.94), which was the night after Hell in a Cell.

Once again, RAW lost viewership in the third hour. The hourly ratings were:

Hour 1: 4.15 million
Hour 2: 4.39 million
Hour 3: 4.03 million

Jim Ross Blogs About Jerry Lawler’s Return To RAW & His Own Future Doing Commentary

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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 Jerry Lawler’s return to WWE television on RAW:

“Loved seeing the King back on RAW this past Monday night. Jerry’s feeling great and has dropped approximately 20 pounds via a more disciplined diet. We hooked up at the Westin Hotel in Columbus and rode to the arena together just like old times. Nothing had changed…the music we listened to…the topics of our conversation…King not stopping at stop signs…me giving him the wrong directions…nothing changed and it seemed like old times when we worked together every week.”

JR says the emotion that we saw on RAW between him and Jerry Lawler was unscripted:

“Seeing Jerry and getting to introduce him back to RAW was a big, personal thrill for me. It was approximately two months ago that I never thought I would see him alive again.”

“Our hug was real. That was a ‘moment’ in case you might be wondering what a real ‘moment’ in our business truly is.”

As for Jim Ross’ future on Monday Night RAW and the possibility of WWE going with a 3-man announce team each week, JR said:

“The plan all along was for me to simply sit in for the King, do color commentary and not play by play, and keep Jerry’s seat warm until he was well enough to return to the announce table. I never heard anyone in WWE ever discuss King, Cole and me ever doing a three man announce team but that rumor or sentiment sort of took on a life of its own in some fan’s eyes.”

Bret Hart Talks About The Attitude Era & Wanting To Work With Triple H More

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WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart spoke to WWE.com this week to promote the new WWE ’13 video game. Here are some highlights of what the Hit Man said about:

The Lasting Legacy Of The Attitude Era:

“Just about everybody I know talks about that being the last great era of wrestling,” Hart said. “For me as a fan, I loved all the stuff (Steve) Austin did with me and with Vince McMahon. Austin has such a great character that I really enjoyed following his career even after mine was over… Even when I was with him in 1997, I thought the stuff I did with Austin was as good as it gets – the match we had at WrestleMania 13, all the promos we did, the Street Fight Match. There was this conviction we both had to make it real, to make everyone really feel that these were real – kind of like what the UFC projects today. We were doing a better job of doing it back then.

The Attitude Era Star He Wishes He Could Have Worked With More:

“If I could go back in time, I would have loved to have done more with Triple H. He blossomed into a bigger star after I left.”

“I regret, looking back now, that we didn’t have more matches, or better matches or at least one pay-per-view match where we could have really showed our best stuff — or at least, I did. He’s a guy that he and I had some situation together, and I think it worked well on Monday Night Raw, but we never really had the chance to show what we could really do.”

The Definitive Attitude Era Superstar:

“I can’t think of anyone more fitting than Steve [Austin].”

Cody Rhodes Injured At Tuesday’s WWE Television Tapings

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WWE superstar Cody Rhodes appeared to be injured at Tuesday night’s WWE television tapings from Cleveland, Ohio. Rhodes competed in a match taped for this week’s WWE Main Event broadcast, teaming with Damien Sandow against WWE Tag Team champions Daniel Bryan and Kane.

During the match, Rhodes took a backdrop and landed awkwardly. Our live correspondent noted that it looked like Cody hurt his shoulder.

Later in the evening, during the SmackDown taping, there was a segment when the Team Ziggler Survivor Series team appeared – and Cody Rhodes was conspicuously absent.

We’ll follow up on this story when more details become available.

* News On BATISTA, ROB VAN DAM & JEFF HARDY Returning To WWE Before WM29

New Survivor Series Match, Main Event & Saturday Morning Slam Previews

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– WWE Main Event preview for tonight:

* Santino Marella vs. David Otunga.

* Kane and Daniel vs. The Rhodes Scholars.

– WWE Saturday Morning Slam preview for this weekend:

* Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel vs. The Prime Time Players.

* Ryback vs. Two jobbers.

– WWE has announced that Santino Marella and Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal will take place on the 30-minute online pre-show prior to Sunday’s WWE Survivor Series pay-per-view.

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event & Saturday Morning Slam Results

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Here spoiler results from Tuesday night’s WWE Main Event and Saturday Morning Slam results:

Pre-Show Dark Match:

* Fandango beat a local wrestler.

WWE Main Event Taping:

* Santino Marella beat David Otunga.

* Kane and Daniel beat The Rhodes Scholars.

Saturday Morning Slam Taping:

* Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel beat The Prime Time Players.

* Ryback killed two jobbers.

*Spoilers* Impact Wrestling Results For Thanksgiving Night (11/22)

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TNA taped next week’s Thanksgiving Night episode of Impact Wrestling on Tuesday from Orlando Florida. Here are detailed spoilere results, courtesy of Billy Billy Krotchsen of PWInsider.com:

* Wes Briscoe comes out and is doing Gutcheck this week. He faces Garrett Bischoff. Kurt Angle comes to ringside to watch. Briscoe wins with a leg hook rollup. Angle celebrates with him.

* Joey Ryan comes out. Says Hogan is trying to separate him and Matt Morgan. He challenges Chavo Guerrero and says Hogan can’t separate the Tag Team Champions.

* Chavo Guerrero vs Joey Ryan: Chavo wins by DQ when Matt Morgan interferes and chokeslams him. Hernandez makes the save.

* Sam Shaw challenges the first Gutcheck winner, Alex Silva.

* Sam Shaw vs Alex Silva: Shaw with a Modified Alabama Jam.

* Eric Young & ODB go to Hogan’s Office & want to issue the Turkey Suit challenge since its tradition. Hogan says he wants to be EY when he grows up.

*C hristian York comes out to issue his Gutcheck Challenge. He says he’s feeling lucky & challenges Jeff Hardy.

* TNA champion Jeff Hardy vs Christian York (Non Title). Hardy wins after Swanton Bomb. After the match, Hardy claps for York. Bobby Roode comes out and hits York with a Spinebuster. He then Spears Hardy and raises the belt.

* EY & ODB are backstage. They come upon the Robbie’s. E says T’s life has been miserable since he had to wear the suit last year. E wants to be challenged. Tara and Jessie walk in. EY says he should issue the ultimate challenge and fight them both.

* Taeler Hendrix comes out to issue her challenge. She challenges Tara.

* Taeler Hendrix vs. Tara. Tara wins with the Widow’s Peak

* Eric Young vs. Robbie E vs. Jessie Godderz. EY wins with a rollup on Jessie. Jessie wears the Turkey suit. Aces and Eights come out and take out EY with a bat and hammer. EY gets stretchered out, so that may have been his storyline exit from the company.

* TNA Tag Team champions Christopher Daniels & Kazarian come out. Daniels says why would he call out AJ? He says its his lowest point and that’s what friends are for. Kazarian calls out AJ Styles.

* AJ Styles vs. TNA Tag Team champion Kazarian. Styles wins with the Pele Kick.

* Austin Aries comes out for a promo. He says he hasn’t been treated right here. One man is responsible for that: Hulk Hogan. He calls out Brooke Hogan. He’s sick of the Hogans. He said that being a Hogan, it’s hard to keep your private life and says Brooke probably hoped she’d become Brooke Trump or Brooke McMahon not Brooke Bully Ray. He has footage of them backstage (basically the Cena and AJ Lee angle in a way)and says she didn’t have to settle for the turkey when Aries would have given her the stuffing. Hulk comes out as does Bully Ray does and Aries exits.

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