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Hardy Boyz Reuniting, Another TNA Departure, Change To TNA Gut Check & More

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– Matt and Jeff Hardy will be reuniting on January 15th in Durham, NC for the return of their Omega Pro Wrestling promotion. The event is a benefit show for former Omega wrestler Chuck Coates, who is battling cancer. The Hardy Boyz are teaming up with James Storm & Shane Helms to face Steve Corino, C.W. Anderson, Lodi & Gunner in the main event.

– TNA has announced a format change to the TNA Gut Check segments that air on Impact Wrestling. Previously, the Gut Check contestant would wrestle a member of the TNA roster in an attempt to impress the judges. Starting this Thursday, two Gut Check contestants will wrestle each other – with both of them being evaluated by Al Snow, Taz and Bruce Prichard.

– “Suspended” TNA star Bully Ray is asking fans if he should crash tomorrow night’s Impact broadcast.

– Rosita is the latest TNA talent expected to be gone from the company after her contract was not renewed by the company this past week.

* Several TNA Stars Leaving & Jumping To WWE

(Source: F4wonline.com)

Eve Torres Interview: Favorite Title Reign, Inspiration For Her Character, Divas Search Competition

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Raj Giri of WrestlingINC.com recently spoke with WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres, who discussed her wrestling career, being the head instructor for the Gracie Women Empowered Self-Defense Program and more. Here are some highlights:

Her favorite title reign: I’d probably have to say that it was this current title reign right now, for sure. I think every time you win the title, it means more. You think that the first time that it means the most, but it really doesn’t. I think the first time that you win the title — you just don’t know how to make the most out of your title reign until you’ve had one and then you’ve lost it. Once you lose something, you know how much more it means to you.

So, third times a charm for me. Obviously, I’ve taken a bit of a turn in terms of my character and I’ve had a lot of fun with that with this title reign.

Inspirations for her character: I’m having a lot of fun with it. I draw from personal experiences, I think I’ve known real terrible people in my life. [Laughs.] I hate to say it, but everyone has experiences with people that you just can’t stand or have certain characteristics that just irk you, and it really serves for good ammunition with these kind of characters.

You have to create your own character and you can base it off of either people you know or previous characters that have done similar things. But, it also has to feel real to you. It has to feel like something that is believable in your own mind in terms of the character you would play. So, I’ve really had a fun time finding out
who she is with the help of obviously Vince, Hunter and some of the other divas as well.

If the Divas Search would work today: Absolutely. I think the Diva Search was a great way to find women who might have been intimidated to get into the WWE world on their own. It’s kind of a way to say ‘Oh, let’s just try it out,’ without too much commitment in the beginning and just feeling it out and seeing if WWE likes them.

As somebody that has the look or the marketability or whatever that they’re looking for, that sparkle that they’re trying to find in the divas.

Eve also revealed that another Divas search may be underway, discussed her engagement to Rener Gracie and named here past and present dream opponents.

* Pictures of EVE TORRES & Her Fiance – RENER GRACIE

Backstage Reaction To CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb, Jericho Responds To Billy Graham

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– WWE Diva Kaitlyn will be appearing at the National Guard Armory in Laredo, Texas this Saturday from 3-5pm.

– CM Punk’s “Pipe Bomb” promo from RAW was the hot topic of conversation backstage at Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings from Miami, Florida. Like last time, everybody was in agreement that Punk was spot on with his semi-shoot comments.

Speaking of Monday’s “Pipe Bomb,” former WWE superstar Chris Jericho has responded to Superstar Billy Graham’s online criticism of the WWE Champion. Jericho tweeted on Tuesday:

Paul Heyman Responds To Superstar Billy Graham’s Rant About CM Punk

Why WWE.com Reveals Spoilers, Former WWE Writer Backstage At RAW & More

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– After WWE.com spoiled the major event that takes place on Friday’s SmackDown, a tweeted Joey Styles (editor of WWE.com) about why WWE gives away the results of their own taped shows. The fan wrote, “@WWE and @JoeyStyles spoil SmackDown because they’d rather you get the spoiler from them than a wrestling news site. Styles replied to the fan, writing – “Bingo!”

– Santino Marella will be appearing at Fiesta Mart South in Austin, Texas this Friday at 3PM.

– Former WWE writer Brian Gewirtz was backstage at Monday’s RAW working with The Rock on his promo. Gewirtz has always worked closely with The Rock on his WWE material and has been working as a consultant since being removed as the VP of WWE’s Creative Writing team last year.

Synopsis, Title & Details For WWE’s Upcoming Mick Foley DVD Project

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WWEDVDNews.com has revealed that WWE’s upcoming DVD/Blu-Ray project looking at the career of hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley will be titled, “For All Mankind: The Life & Career of Mick Foley” and will be released on April 16, 2013. You can pre-order

Here is the official synopsis:

Mick Foley broke into sports-entertainment in 1983, shortly after a fateful trip to see his idol Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka inspired him to pursue his dream. Now- 30 years, 3 personas, 3 WWE Championships, multiple New York Times best sellers and countless bumps and cheap pops later, WWE brings his comprehensive story to home entertainment for the first time ever! Friends, family, peers and the Hardcore Legend himself detail his story from being Mrs. Foley’s baby boy in Long Island, New York to becoming an international Superstar, philanthropist and author. Get inside commentary on his brutal matches in ECW and Japan, struggles in WCW, his notorious Hell in a Cell matches, and the fascinating evolution in WWE as Cactus Jack, Mankind, Dude Love, and all the unparalleled success in between. Plus, take home bonus matches and moments spanning his entire career.

The “For All Mankind” set will include many Foley’s best matches, including an exclusive documentary featuring interviews with Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Paul Heyman, Sheamus, Shane Douglas, Joey Styles, Jim Ross, Dee Snider of the 1980’s metal band Twisted Sister, Vader and Foley’s trainer, Dominic Denucci.

An exclusive version of the DVD and Blu-ray will be packaged with a Mr. Socko puppet.

Ric Flair Scheduled to Confront CM Punk Next Week On RAW

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Next week’s 20th Anniversary edition of RAW is shaping up to be a big one, with several surprise appearances planned by former WWE superstars.

F4wonline.com is reporting that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is scheduled to appear on the show and the current plan is for him to confront WWE Champion CM Punk.

WWE legends rumored for next week’s RAW from Houston, Texas include the Undertaker, Shawn Michaels and Steve Austin. It’s also expected that WWE will announce the first member of the Hall of Fame’s Class of 2013.

RAW’s 20th Anniversary special will be the first time WWE is not head-to-head with football on a Monday night in several months. Without that competition, another advertised appearance by The Rock and the big returns that are planned, WWE has a great opportunity to build on the momentum of this week’s strong RAW rating headed into the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season.

* Backstage News On The MAJOR Returns Planned For Next Week’s RAW & The ROYAL RUMBLE

Christopher Daniels Talks About The X Division Evolving, Wanting To Be World Champion, Retirement Rumors

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TNA star Christopher Daniels was recently interviewed by Scottland’s Big WrestleShark Show Here are some highlights of what Daniels said about:

The X-Division Evolving: “I think it’s a testament to the guys who have come through. I think the guys that were most successful were the guys like myself who had worked around the world and were given themselves the opportunity to showcase and hone their talents. The first name that comes to mind is obviously AJ [Styles], he had opportunity to travel the world and hone his craft before TNA came around. The same thing with Samoa Joe, he had traveled Japan and worked extensively and very hard on the independent scene. He had had his Ring of Honor career, and by the time he came to TNA, he was ready to show the world who he was and he stood out… As the years progress, TNA knew they had something good with the X-Division, then they started building their tag and heavyweight division, and it became one of many good divisions as opposed to the ‘stand out’ division. It goes through waves, there are times when there are a plethora of talent and times when it takes a backseat. But I think with the current crop of talent — guys like Zema Ion, Sanjay Dutt, Kidd Kash — I feel like there are so many good guys there now. So many guys that can kick it up a notch and go in the X-Division, but are still viewed as major players overall.”

Wanting To Be TNA World Champion: “Anyone who is not trying to be the world champion is wasting their time. It’s always been a goal of mine, and honestly right now I feel like I’m as close to the world title as I have ever been. The company has a good confidence in me, to give me opportunities and I feel like I’ve shown the world I can play at the top level. I feel like I’ve shown the world I’m ready to be the top guy and be a major player. It’s just a matter of waiting to see if I get given that opportunity, your guess is as good as mine, but at the moment I’m feeling positive and just waiting for that opportunity.”

Rumors That He Is Retiring: “I don’t know where that started, I’m not looking to retire any time soon. Right now I feel I’m doing the best work of my career. My first goal was to get to 20 years, and in one month that will be the case. I’ve always said the minute it stops being fun I’ll stop. But I’m still having fun, I’m still doing what I love, I’m working with great guys, I’m in good condition, I’ve been lucky to have had very few injuries over my career. I’m not looking to hang the boots up anytime soon.”

El Generico Signs With WWE: More Indy Talent On The Way

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It was reported last night by PWPonderings.com that independent wrestler El Generico was signed by WWE. The news has now been confirmed by multiple sources.

Generico has been pulled from this weekend’s Pro Wrestling Guerrilla event in California and could very well have wrestled his last match on the independent scene.

PWInsider is reporting that WWE signing El Generico is part of a broader company strategy to sign several of top independent workers. Specifically, WWE’s head of Talent Relations, Triple H, has “a number of names” on his radar. WWE will be actively perusing top independent talent in the coming months.

* MAJOR Returns & Debuts Planned for The ROYAL RUMBLE

 

Plans For RAW Staying 3 Hours, Jericho On Nerdist Podcast, Miz Interview

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– At this time, there are no immediate plans for WWE to shorten RAW back to 2 hours. While WWE officials acknowledge the dangers of producing too much content each week, no changes will be made until after WrestleMania 29 at the earliest.

– Chris Jericho tweeted that he recently joined the popular Nerdist podcast. No word on when the episode will air, but Jericho jokingly noted that topics discussed included #dinosaurs and #TheThingWithTwoHeads.

– WWE Superstar The Miz was recently interviewed by Jim Varsallone of The Miami Herald. Here’s video the interview:

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Paul Heyman Responds To Superstar Billy Graham’s Rant About CM Punk

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Paul Heyman has responded to WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham’s rant about WWE Champion CM Punk.

Read Here: Superstar Billy Graham Rants About CM Punk’s Pipe Bomb Promo From RAW

Graham took offense to Punk’s most recent “Pipe Bomb” promo on RAW, where he insulted WWE legend Bruno Sammartino by saying that Sammartino is only regarded as one of the best ever because he wrestled once a month and never had to wrestle TLC matches or be on the road as much as Punk is. Heyman tweeted early Wednesday morning:

View Here: CM PUNK’s Latest PIPE BOMB Promo From Monday’s RAW

Monday’s RAW Draws Strong Viewership Against BCS Game

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Viewership data is in for Monday’s live WWE RAW and despite stiff competition from the college football BCS National Championship game on ESPN, RAW rang in 2013 with a very strong showing.

Monday’s WWE RAW featuring the return of The Rock and CM Punk vs. Ryback in a TLC match drew 4.42 million viewers. This is up a sharp 900,000 viewers from the previous week’s (taped) New Year’s Eve broadcast, making it the most-watched RAW since August 27th.

Hourly viewership was as follows:

Hour 1: 4,290,000
Hour 2: 4,320,000
Hour 3: 4,650,000

As you can see, RAW finally broke the streak of losing viewers in the third hour of the show. What’s even more impressive is that the BCS National Championship game drew a staggering 26.38 million viewers.

* Backstage News On The MAJOR Returns Planned For Next Week’s RAW & The ROYAL RUMBLE

 

Superstar Billy Graham Calls Out CM Punk For His Comments On RAW

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WWE Hall of Famer Superstar Billy Graham is upset with WWE Champion CM Punk for his promo on Monday’s RAW from Tampa.

VIEW HERE: CM PUNK’s Latest PIPE BOMB Promo From Monday’s RAW

Graham posted the following on his Facebook:

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR CM PUNK

I watch the last hour of WWE Raw last night. It was the worst excuse for a show I have ever seen! My agent Scott is tight with legendary World Champion Bruno Sammartino. Scott has told me that WWE has been calling Brunno regularly begging him to go into the Hall of Fame. Bruno has been polite but has always said no thank you.

Tonight on RAW for the last 45 minutes of the show all they did was have CM PUNK talk, talk and more talk! The killer line came when Vince had Punk putting over his 314 straight days as world champ and then said and I quote, ” you had people like Burno Sammartino , only wrestled in Madison Square Garden only wrestled one a month.”

This was by far the biggest put down of Bruno ever. Why would WWE have Punk say that about someone they have been begging to go into the Hall of Fame for untold years? When that teenager looking CM Punk made that statement he was also talking about me, Ivan Koloff , Stan Hanson etc. Find the re run and listen closely and answer me this my Facebook friends – How can they justify putting down a real icon like this, and not get called out on it?

Any news sites can quote me on my statement below:

CM Punk, I have lost all respect for you for nor saying no to the writers of the WWE for saying Bruno Sammartino only wrestled once a month in Madison Square Garden. You talk about one of the greatest icons ever in pro wrestling like he was a JOBBER??? You should be ashamed of yourself for not having the self-dignity to say NO to the writers on that line. That line you delivered indicates that I am a big loser like Bruno as well and insults me as I wrestled in the same era as Bruno. This only confirms more that I want my name out of the WWE Hall of Fame.

How many monthly sell outs have you yourself drawn at Madison Square Garden? Not a PPV or the Raw TV show. Quit talking trash about Bruno. It’s an insult to him and all the wrestlers of his era including myself!

Superstar Billy Graham”

WWE Happy With Ryback, Sunny Engaged & Leaving Wrestling, Superstars-Music

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– WWE officials are reportedly very happy with Ryback’s recent matches, including the TLC match against CM Punk on Monday’s RAW. The feeling is that Ryback has come a long way since last year and management is optimistic that he can be used as a main event babyface in 2013.

– WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch recently noted on Facebook that she has completed rehab and is now engaged. She also revealed that she’s leaving wrestling business and plans to get her chiropractor’s degree. She is also looking to auction off her WWE Hall of Fame ring.

View Here: Sunny’s Recent Mugshot Picture – Arrested 3 Times In 1 Week!

– FUSE TV recently sat down with several WWE superstars and divas and discussed their favorite music. The following video contains comments from Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan, AJ Lee, Paul Heyman, Eve Torres, Damien Sandow, David Otunga and the Prime Time Players:

Rumor: El Generico Headed To WWE

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We cannot confirm the validity of this story, but there’s a report at PWPonderings.com stating that according to their sources (which include two top indy promoters), WWE has signed top independent star El Generic to a developmental deal.

We’ve heard that WWE has been interested in Generico for quite some time, but for now, consider this an unconfirmed rumor.

El Generico signing with WWE would be a huge story, so we will touch base with some of our sources and see if this legitimate.

Royal Rumble 2013 Matches, Headbangers Backstage At WWE TV This Week & More

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1e8b162659f511e2a64f22000a1f968e 7– Former WWE Tag Team Champions The Headbangers (Mosh and Thrasher) were backstage at this week’s WWE TV tapings from Florida. Ryder posted a picture on Instagram of himself and Mosh together.

– WWE announced this week that their “be a STAR” alliance has reached 25,000 pledges to stop bullying. Head over to Beastaralliance.org to take the pledge and help end bullying.

– With the Royal Rumble less than three weeks away, the only matches confirmed for the show are CM Punk vs. The Rock for the WWE Championship and the 30-man Royal Rumble match.

Two other matches rumored for the card are Team Rhodes Scholars vs. Team Hell No for the Tag Team Championship and Kaitlyn vs. Eve Torres for the Divas title, possibly in a Lumberjill match.

* Exclusive Backstage PICTURE of RYBACK & THE SHIELD Rehearsing TLC Before RAW Began

(Partial Source: F4wonline.com)

Latest WWE Inbox, What Was Cut Form This Week’s RAW On Hulu Plus

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– Here’s this week’s edition of “What Was Cut From Raw on Hulu,” courtesy of Kaleb Perkins:

* The Eve Torres vs. Kaitlyn Divas Title match.
* The backstage segment with Santino Marella, Ricky Steamboat, and Wade Barrett.
* Matt Striker interviewing Randy Orton, which gets interrupted by 3MB.
* The entrances of Team Hell No for their match against Rhodes Scholars.
* The Heath Slater w/3MB vs. Randy Orton match.
* The Wade Barrett vs. Santino Marella w/Ricky Steamboat match.
* Matt Striker interviewing Sheamus, which gets interrupted, once again, by 3MB.
* The Antonio Cesaro vs. The Great Khali w/Hornswoggle and Natalya match, with The Miz on commentary.
* The backstage segment with Paul Heyman and Brad Maddox.
* The Sheamus vs. Jinder Mahal w/3MB match.
* The video package highlighting the CM Punk vs. Ryback feud.
* The Kofi Kingston vs. The Big Show match.

– Here’s this week’s episode of WWE Inbox:

Who has a tattoo The Prime Time Players compared to a messed up map? Watch this edition of “WWE Inbox” to see who made the list of best and worst Superstar tattoos. Plus, why did Arn Anderson go off on Tag Team Champion Daniel Bryan?

* New PICTURES of JOHN CENA On The Box Of FRUITY PEBBLES & COCOA PEBBLES

RAW Ratings Delayed & Some Good News Regarding The BCS Game

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Cable television ratings from Monday night were delayed this week and should be available later today (Wednesday afternoon).

In what has to be seen as a good sign for WWE, the college football BCS National Championship game that aired on ESPN opposite RAW was a blowout and their ratings reflected it. The show peaked at a 20.0 rating at the 9:30pm (EST) hour, but then dipped to a 15.0 rating by 10:00pm. This is when the game clearly became a blowout – and it’s when WWE aired the TLC match for the WWE Championship featuring CM Punk vs. Ryback.

After the blowout BCS game returned from halftime, their rating dipped from a 16.0 to a 13.0 by the time RAW was over. The show-closing segment featuring CM Punk vs. The Rock was going up against the lowest-rated quarter hour of the BCS game (13.0 rating), so hopefully RAW’s ratings reflect a strong showing by WWE.

“Bret Hart: The Dungeon Collection” DVD/Blu-Ray Content Listing Revealed

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WWEDVDNews.com has released the full content listing for WWE’s upcoming “Bret “Hit Man” Hart: The Dungeon Collection” DVD & Blu-Ray set, in stores March 5th.

Buy It Here: Bret Hit Man Hart: Dungeon Collectionir?t=se0e6 20&l=ur2&o=1

DISC 1

A Real Privilege

Untapped Resources

My Backyard

2-out of-3 Falls Match for the British Commonwealth Jr. Heavyweight Championship
Bret Hart vs. Dynamite Kid
Stampede Wrestling • December 1978

World Tour

Bret Hart vs. Buzz Sawyer
Georgia Championship Wrestling • September 1979

A Lot of Promise

North American Heavyweight Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Leo Burke
Stampede Wrestling • January 1983

The Best It Gets

Bret Hart vs. Dynamite Kid
Capital Centre • September 14, 1985

Energy

WWE Tag Team Championship Match
Hart Foundation vs. The Islanders
Philadelphia Spectrum • March 14, 1987

A Sign of Respect

Bret Hart vs. Andre the Giant
Milan, Italy • April 10, 1989

The Right Formula

Bret Hart vs. Mr. Perfect
Maple Leaf Gardens • April 23, 1989

DISC 2

This Is For Us

Hart Foundation vs. The Twin Towers
Duluth, Minnesota • May 17, 1989

The Greatest Super-Card of All-Time

Bret Hart vs. Tiger Mask II
WWE / New Japan / All Japan Wrestling Summit • April 13, 1990

Change of the Guard

Intercontinental Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Ric Flair
New Haven, Connecticut • November 13, 1991

On the Threshold of Greatness

Bret Hart vs. Undertaker
Madison Square Garden • January 31, 1992

The Best Big Man

Bret Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
Milan, Italy • April 25, 1993

DISC 3

Evolution at That Time

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Diesel
King of the Ring • June 19, 1994

Masterpieces

No Holds Barred
Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart
RAW • March 27, 1995

Powerhouse

Bret Hart vs. Jean-Pierre Lafitte
In Your House • September 24, 1995

Time Off

Bret Hart vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Sun City Superbowl • September 14, 1996

Simultaneously a Hero and a Rat

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. The Patriot
In Your House: Ground Zero • September 7, 1997

Wrestling Injured

WCW United States Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Booker T
WCW Monday Nitro • January 25, 1999

Misjudging Sting

Semi-Finals Match for the WCW Championship
Bret Hart vs. Sting
WCW Mayhem • November 21, 1999

Trip Through Memory Lane

BLU-RAY EXCLUSIVES

Dream Matches

Travel Schedule

Sleeping on a Plane

Survivor Series with Bob Backlund

Masked Man

Trumpet Sound

Customs with Owen

Lost at Sea

Prized Possession

Two of the Best in Japan

Super Skilled, Super Athletic

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Yokozuna
White Plains, New York • November 29, 1993

Doing It Old School

Bret Hart & British Bulldog vs. Owen Hart & Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart
Albany, New York • October 19, 1994

A Good Soul

Bret Hart vs. Hakushi
RAW • July 24, 1995

Cement Truck

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Vader
Friday Night’s Main Event • August 29, 1997

The Artist

Favourites

Mickie James Talks About TNA’s Knockouts Division & Her Music Career

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TNA Knockout Mickie James was recently interviewed by Simon Cassidy of Fighters Magazine. Here are a few highlights of what she said about:

Her music career: “I released my first album in 2010, and went back in the studio earlier this year to record an E.P of six songs. But we’ve kind of been picked up, so we’re in the process of just going back into the studio to finish the album, we’ll release a single later this year and January for the album.

Listen Here: Mickie James’ First Country Music Single “Are You With Me?”

I’ve just signed with E1 music, and have them behind me and supporting me in this whole thing, you know…I’m starting to see the light, you know what I mean? I can see it starting to come into fruition. It’s just been constant working at it, and it’s obviously still baby steps, but this new album is slammin’. Even I can sit back and listen to it and go ‘wow’ this is awesome. From the musicians, to the producers, we have some of the best players in the world, it’s going to be awesome and I can’t wait to share it with everybody. I know I’m a country girl, but this is southern rockin’ country… I just hope that people love it. So hopefully that should be out in January, and we’re looking to coincide with the TNA tour when we come back. Who knows, I might do a CD release party when I’m back over here. We’re in talks to try and work all those things out…I’m just really excited about it.”

Her opinion of the TNA Knockouts division: “Well, there’s a lack of Mickie James. It’s cool, change is always inevitable and its part of the growing curve of the industry. With change comes new adversary’s and storylines and character development. Who knows what’s next.”

*Spoilers* WWE Main Event & Saturday Morning Slam Tapings Results

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WWE taped this week’s episode of Main Event and a future episode of Saturday Morning Slam on Tuesday night from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Here are the spoiler results:

WWE Main Event (Airing This Wednesday)

* Sheamus defeated Dolph Ziggler in about 20 minutes.

* Intercontinental champion Wade Barrett defeated Zack Ryder in a non-title match.

Saturday Morning Slam

* Kofi Kingston Kingston defeated Epico. Short comedy match.

* The Miz defeated Darren Young. The Miz won with the Skull Crushing Finale. The Miz was very over with the crowd, with loud “Miz Is Awesome” chants throughout his match.

* New PICTURES of JOHN CENA On The Box Of FRUITY PEBBLES & COCOA PEBBLES

TNA Announces Another Upcoming Gut Check Training Camp

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TNA has announced another Gut Check training camp coming to Fayetteville, North Carolina in February:

TNA IMPACT WRESTLING BRINGS “GUT CHECK” TO FAYETTEVILLE TO SEARCH FOR THE NEXT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING STAR

Prove you have what it takes for a chance to make it on SPIKE TV’s
IMPACT WRESTLING roster

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 8, 2012) – TNA IMPACT WRESTLING is bringing “Gut Check” to Fayetteville Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013. “Gut Check” is one of the highest-rated segments during SPIKE TV’s IMPACT WRESTLING. This is your chance to get critique and advice from some of the top veterans in the professional wrestling industry and a chance to be on the IMPACT WRESTLING roster. “Gut Check” will take place at the Crown Coliseum from 2-4 p.m. ET prior to the live event that night.

“Gut Check is a great developmental seminar in which we have found a variety of new up-and-coming talent,” said TNA SVP of Programming & Talent Relations Bruce Prichard. “The future of our company could be discovered in Fayetteville.”

“Gut Check” is a two-hour seminar that will offer aspiring wrestlers, announcers, managers, valets and referees the instruction and advice they can’t receive anywhere else in the industry. TNA Head Agent D-Lo Brown will be hands-on during the course by evaluating potential talent through promos, drills, simulated matches and in-ring work. “Gut Check” has showcased talent such as Crimson, Jesse Sorensen, Alex Silva, Sam Shaw, Christian York, Taeler Hendrix and Joey Ryan.

“I love being able to get hands-on with the young talent and offer thoughts and advice,” said D-Lo Brown. “Gut Check is always exciting, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Fayetteville has to offer.”

To sign up for “Gut Check,” visit TNAGutCheck.com. Space is very limited, and the deadline to apply is Monday, Jan. 28.

* 2 More Stars Gone From TNA – Find Out Which Ones Are Going To WWE

Another Knockout Gone From TNA Wrestling, Video Preview For Thursday’s Impact Wrestling

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– It would appear that Sarita is no longer affiliated with TNA Wrestling since her profile and pictures have been removed from the company’s official website, ImpactWrestling.com. Her apparent departure should not come as a surprise since she had not been utilized since April and in a subsequent interview with ESPN in October, considered joining WWE a short-term goal. She joined the company in early 2009.

It should be noted that D’Angelo Dinero’s profile has also been removed from the TNA website. Dinero announced on Twitter on Tuesday that his TNA contract expired on January 1st and he decided not to re-sign after 3 years with the company.

– TNA Wrestling has released a video previewing Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, featuring Jeff Hardy and James Storm vs. Bobby Roode and Austin Aries.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ8Cap6IPN4

WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday (1/11)

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* SmackDown opens with CM Punk and Paul Heyman at Sun Life Stadium. Punk puts on The Rock’s college football jersey. The stadium The Rock played college football at (the Orange Dome) is gone and the WWE that The Rock used to wrestle for is gone too. At the Royal Rumble, Punk is going to show The Rock that you can never go home.

* The Rock comes out for a promo. Flo Rida is in the house. The Rock is back on The Rock’s show, SmackDown. Rock talks about his college football days. Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes come out. They say they are going to be champions soon and The Rock doesn’t deserve this time. Rock says Cody has a dead caterpillar on his lip and makes fun of his lisp. Sandow has a wager for The Rock. Sandow says if Rock can answer 3 questions, he can stay. If not he leaves. Rock says bring it. Question 1 – who was the 19th US president. Rock says Rutherford B Hayes, bitch. Cody asks what movie won Best Picture in 1993. Rock says Schindlers List & he’s right again. Question 3 – Rock says now it’s his turn to ask a question. What happens when you combine a geological aggregate of minerals with its lowest form. Sandow says that’s easy – you get Rock Bottom. Rock grabs him and gives him a Rock Bottom! Cody gets in Rock’s face and gets a spine buster and then a People’s Elbow. Rock celebrates.

* Lilian Garcia introduces SmackDown General Manager Booker T. Booker announces Antonio Cesaro vs. Randy Orton. The Rock will be in this very ring tonight. Also Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio. Show comes out and confronts Booker. He gets a microphone and says his match with Del Rio is because Booker T has a personal vendetta against him. Big Show says Del Rio is only getting the match because they’re in Miami and Del Rio is Latino. There are no more Latino heroes, no more Irish heroes, no Viper heroes. Del Rio runs out and attacks Big Show and clears him out of the ring. Loud chant for Del Rio.

* Backstage segment with Booker, Rhodes and Sandow.

* A pre-recorded video from Antonio Cesaro announces he will be in the Royal Rumble.

* Randy Orton vs. Antonio Cesaro is next. Cesaro comes out with the US flag. As Orton was in control and getting ready to hit the RKO, The Shield ran down and destroyed Orton & hit the 3-man power bomb.

* Show vs. Del Rio for later tonight will be a Last Man Standing match.

* Matt Striker interviews Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre backstage about the Rumble. They have a score to settle with Sheamus tonight.

* AJ Lee and Dolph Ziggler vs. Natalya and The Great Khali is up next. Hornswoggle and Big E Langston are at ringside. AJ pins Natalya in a short match after hitting Sliced Bread. After the match, Langston levels Khali with his body tackle. Ziggler hit the leg drop on Khali and Langston hit his finisher on Hornswoggle.

* Sheamus vs. 3MB in a Handicap Match. 3MB runs away as soon as the match starts. Slater runs back and attacks Sheamus from behind but gets hit with a Brogue Kick. Sheamus gets the win.

* Kane and Daniel Bryan vs. Darren Young and Titus O’Neil is up next. Team Hell No win a quick match. Bryan’s knee was taped up and he was limping after the match.

* Show vs. Del Rio in a Last Man Standing match is next. Del Rio came out in a Lamborghini. Big Show put him through a table on the outside. Del Rio starts using a chair on Show in the ring. Lots of back and forth. Show hits a choke slam and Del Rio gets up after 7. Outside the ring, Big Show slams Del Rio through the ringside barricade. Del Rio gets up after a 9 count and the crowd goes nuts. Back in the ring, Big Show nails Del Rio with the WMD knockout punch. Del Rio makes the count by rolling out of the ring at the last second and standing up. Big Show tries to hit Del Rio with ring steps but it backfired and he hits himself. Del Rio hits Big Show with the ring steps 3 times and Big Show is hurt. Del Rio turns the announcers table onto Big Show and gets the 10 count for the win. And new World Heavyweight Champion – Alberto Del Rio! Del Rio celebrates in the ring and in the crowd.

Jim Ross Blog: CM Punk & The Rock’s RAW Promo, Cesaro’s Potential & More

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

Antonio Cesaro’s Potential: @AntonioCesaro delivering his finisher, the Neutralizer, to a behemoth the size of Khali was a jaw dropper. By the time that WrestleMania rolls around, I’m thinking that Cesaro will be a significant player on April 7. Cesaro is the type of in ring talent that would have been coveted in virtually any era and would never have had to look for work in the territory days.

Doing A Podcast or Writing A Book: No, I have no plans to do a podcast. Firstly, I have little to no technical expertise and I’m not a fan of most podcasts. The podcasts that I see promoted that are more than 15 or 20 minutes long would challenge me to listen. Things could change but that’s my plan at this time.

Same goes for writing an autobiography. I do want to do a book someday but I haven’t been able to get into the proper mindset to do all the research necessary to write something other than fluff loaded with inaccuracies. Plus, the book market right now is soft or so I’m told. I want to have the tools and support system in place to write a great book and not just something to generate a pay day.

The Rock & CM Punk’s Confrontation On RAW: The closing segment involving @TheRock and Punk was the unofficial kickoff to the road to WrestleMania in my estimation which will be preceded by a stop in Phoenix for the Royal Rumble and in New Orleans for the Elimination Chamber. I felt the chemistry between the two stars and their verbal interaction had an Attitude Era feel.

Most resonating statement in the final segment, in my view, was Punk saying that he was “Going to kick your ass” to Rock. That’s what it’s still all about…kicking one’s ass.

* VIDEO: CM Punk’s PIPE BOMB Interview & Confrontation With THE ROCK From RAW

D’Angelo Dinero Announces He’s Done With TNA

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TNA star D’Angelo Dinero has announced on Twitter that he’s no longer with the company and is now a free agent.

@DaBlackPope tweeted on Tuesday afternoon:

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