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Hulk Hogan Priases Devon, Latest TNA Today With Doug Williams & More

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– Following the announcement that TNA’s Television Championship will be defended on this week’s Impact Wrestling, Hulk Hogan tweeted this about champion Devon:

– Devin Cutting sent in these TNA event/appearance news items:

“On September 28, meet Gunner and SoCal Val from 1-3pm at Direct Auto Insurance at 810 E. Main St. in Laurens, SC. Direct Auto Insurance locations in and around the Spartanburg area will be giving customers a chance to enter to win IMPACT WRESTLING merchandise. Fans are encouraged to visit their nearest Direct Auto Insurance location for additional details.

Spartanburg, SC will host the IMPACT WRESTLING World Tour on Saturday, November 17 at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium at 7:30pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, September 28 at Ticketmaster.com and charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Fans that purchase a $50 ticket will receive a special meet and greet with IMPACT WRESTLING Superstars at 5:30pm (redeemable with ticket the night of the show).”

– Here’s the latest episode of TNA today featuring an appearance from Doug Williams:

Tyler Reks Talks About His WWE Release & Dealing With Vince McMahon

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Former WWE Superstar Tyler Reks recently spoke to Wrestling101.com and revealed that his pro wrestling career is probably over. Regarding his WWE release, Reks said:

“Triple H called me for the first time since I left the other day and we had a great conversation and he told me the door will always be open for me to come backstage and say hi to all of the guys when they come into town.”

Reks also gave a look at the average WWE Superstar’s dealings with Vince McMahon:

“I never really had any dealings with Vince on a daily basis, I had a conversation with him in his office when I was debuting on ECW where he told me what he expected and he asked a bunch of questions about me and my family and if I had any questions for him, it was about five to ten minutes in his office and I was a little timid.”

“A year later when I went over to SmackDown as the new Reks, the same thing happened and I was little bit more comfortable. If I saw him walking down the halls, I would stick my hand out and get a handshake and just ask him how he was but that would be about it, that’s basically most people’s interaction with him throughout their entire course in the WWE unless they’re are a top guy. Vince is a very busy guy.”

News On Kane & Daniel Bryan’s Segments, Batista Talks MMA & Movies, Ziggler

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– The restaurant scene on RAW featuring Kane, Daniel Bryan and Dr. Shelby (with a cameo by Mae Young) was a spoof of the 1989 movie “When Harry Met Sally.” Virtually everyone in WWE are fans of Kane and Daniel Bryan’s segments, most notably, Vince McMahon.

– Dolph Ziggler is all over Buffalo, New York today doing media appearances hyping tonight’s SmackDown tapings. As of this writing, there are still plenty of tickets available.

– The June Entertainment group has posted a series of new videos featuring former WWE superstar Batista talking about his upcoming MMA debut and his role in the new Quentin Tarantino movie, The Man With The Iron Fists. To view them all, visit June Entertainment’s DocuDave playlist. Here’s a video of Batista talking about the movie:

* New PICTURES of BATISTA Training For His MMA Debut

(Partial Source: f4wonlnie.com)

Mick Foley Weighs In On CM Punk Encounter On Raw, Rating For Last Week’s SmackDown, Kelly Kelly

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– On Raw Monday, Mick Foley confronted CM Punk over what he believes to be an unsettling transformation in the WWE Champion under the guidance of Paul Heyman. The Hardcore Legend weighed in on their confrontation the day after on Twitter.

“The feedback from last night’s encounter on #RAW with @CMPunk has been just incredible. Thanks to all of you for your tweets. I honestly didn’t know if I could deliver at that level anymore,” he wrote.

William Regal praised the segment, tweeting, “As an #Oldpro it was a real treat tonight to watch the @realMickFoley and @CMPunk verbal confrontation. That’s why I’m proud of Pro wrestling.”

– The Sept. 21 episode of WWE SmackDown on Syfy garnered a 1.95 cable rating, down slightly from 1.96 the week before. Viewership was actually higher, with the program averaging 2.861 million viewers compared to 2.691 million viewers the prior week.

– Kelly Kelly, who has not appeared for WWE since SummerSlam. noted on Twitter that she is participating in a photo shoot today. She is scheduled to return to the road for WWE’s annual November tour of Europe.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

WWE NXT’s Next Tryout Camp, Kevin Nash Teaming With Cody Hall? Piper-Flair

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– WWE will be holding another NXT Tryout Camp on September 28th through October 1st in Tampa, Florida. There are no spots remaining, as the event has already sold out. NXT head trainer Bill DeMott tweeted:

– Roddy Piper confirmed on Twitter that Ric Flair will be an upcoming guest on his RodPod podcast series.

– Kevin Nash is back home after working a show for All Japan Pro Wrestling over the weekend. Nash teased that he might take Scott Hall’s son Cody with him as a tag team partner next time he goes to Japan.

Nash also revealed that his former partner Scott Hall has a bad hip:

* VIDEO from AFTER RAW: Sheamus vs. CM Punk

Former FCW Diva Talks WWE Release, Edge On Haven Does Big Rating

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– Former WWE developmental diva and Tough Enough contestant Ivelisse Velez (Sofia Cortez) recently told Diva-Dirt.com that she was shocked by her release earlier this year:

“It was very hard for me. My whole career basically for eight years or so, pouring heart and soul into something, and everything’s going great and the direction you put all the effort to – and all of a sudden it’s gone. It’s really hard. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through other than the thing with Tough Enough, because I’ve given my all.”

She also responded to online reports that “attitude problems” were a factor in her being let go:

“Anywhere you go and you’re a confident woman, you believe in your abilities, and no matter how respectful you are, they’ll label as something in a negative way. It can’t be like, ‘Oh that girl is confident and she respects herself enough to stand up for herself and she knows her value.’ Not everyone will see it that way. Some people see it as, ‘Good, she’s a strong person,’ others may take it the wrong way. I try my best, like anyone else, to be respectful. I am a human being, most probably I’ve made mistakes, but I do know for a fact, I can confidently say, I strive to be as professional as possible. That has more value than anything else.”

* Pictures of Former WWE Developmental Diva Ivelisse Velez

– Syfy sent out a press release touting the ratings success of the Season 3 premiere of Haven, which featured a special appearance from WWE Hall of Famer Edge. From the announcement:

“The season three premiere of Syfy’s hit drama series Haven became the #1 primetime drama on cable in Adults 25-54 during its telecast on Friday, September 21 from 10-11 PM (ET/PT).”

“The delivery of 899,000 Adults 25-54 was up 13 percent from the season two premiere and represented the series’ best delivery in that demo in two years (September 2010).”

“Haven also drew 2.0 million total viewers, up six percent versus the July 2011 season two premiere.”

SmackDown Preview For Tonight, AJ Lee Says CM Punk Likes To … Cuddle

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– Tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings will take place from the First Niagara Center in Buffalo, New York. Randy Orton, who is currently filming “12 Rounds: Reloaded” for WWE, is flying in from Vancouver to wrestle in the main event against the Big Show. Local ads continue to tease whether Dolph Ziggler will cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase.

The advertised dark match main event is World Heavyweight champion Sheamus vs. Dolph Ziggler.

– RAW General Manager AJ Lee tweeted this after Monday’s RAW – continuing her storyline with CM Punk and teasing that the WWE Champion likes to … cuddle:

* VIDEO from AFTER RAW: Sheamus vs. CM Punk

Reason For No Crowd Response To Ryback On Raw, Lashley Not Fighting At WSOF, Raw Social Media Score

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– Monday’s Raw concluded with WWE Champion CM Punk encountering Mick Foley backstage and giving him a kick to the gut in response to a disappointed glare. Moments later, Punk stopped dead in his tracks upon seeing Ryback staring him down. The segment was also notable for the lack of crowd reaction to Ryback in the segment. According to fans in attendance, the segment was not shown to the live crowd as the Titantron screen was dark.

– Former WWE Superstar-turned-mixed martial artist Bobby Lashley will not compete on the premiere World Series of Fighting event airing on NBC Sports Network on Saturday, November 3. The promotion released the full match line-up for their premiere event Tuesday and Lashley was not among those listed after being previously announced to appear. Pro Wrestling Torch has confirmed that Lashley will not be competing on the show.

– Social media activity for Monday’s Raw was slightly up from last week. The episode garnered 287,260 in social activity, up from 255,107 on September 17. However, Monday’s show was below figures for the six previous weeks.

Raw ranked second in social media activity for cable television programs, behind Monday Night Football.

(sources: ProWrestling.net, Pro Wrestling Torch)

More On The NFL Compared To WWE After Controversial Referee Call

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The Internet is still buzzing from the controversial finish to the NFL Monday Night Football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks. After a replacement referee made a highly questionable call that altered the outcome of the game, many NFL fans and sports analysts bombarded Twitter with complains – and comparing the NFL to WWE.

Immediately after the NFL game, Vince McMahon and WWE were trending worldwide, with Twitter fans suggesting that the NFL referee’s officiating was as bad as WWE’s refs.

Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) of ESPN’s First Take tweeted:

“If that doesn’t end the owners’ lockout of the real refs, I don’t know what will. The NFL looks like the WWE.”

ESPN’s Rob Parker (@RobParkerESPN) said:

“Can’t sleep. The NFL turned into the WWE right before my eyes. #thathadtobefake”

WWE’s Joey Styles responded to the anti-WWE backlash:

“Even the worst @wwe referee is better than an @nfl replacement official. #RAW”

Jim Ross suggested that the referees who called the Packers vs. Seahawks game were seen getting on to a WWE jet bound for Montreal – a reference to the infamous Montreal Screwjob:

“The officials who called #nfl game between #packers vs #seahawks were allegedly seen getting on a #WWE jet bound for Montreal. WTH?!

ESPN Personality Compares NFL Debacle To WWE, Tensai Explains Why He Ditched Helmet and Robe

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– On Tuesday’s edition of ESPN’s morning sports talk program First Take, Skip Bayless mentioned WWE while discussing the controversial conclusion of the Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks game on Monday Night Football.

“I never thought I would see the day when the NFL would turn into the WWE,” Bayless said over the work of the replacement officials, who awarded a disputed touchdown to the Seahawks on the final play of the game.

The matter also drew comparisons to Vince McMahon and the XFL, with both terms trending worldwide on Twitter Monday night.

– Speaking to WWE Magazine, Tensai explains why he switched from singlets to trunks years ago and why we won’t see his helmet and robe ever again.

“When I first debuted, I used to wear singlets and, to be truthful, I liked them. But it was suggested to me that I move from them to the classic trunks. It was very uncomfortable for the first month, but now I love them. Let’s be honest—with my body type, I probably shouldn’t be wearing them, but I like them. They offer a much cleaner look at me in the ring, and red is such a powerful color,” Tensai said.

“The helmet and robe you saw when I returned was meant to get your attention, but changing out of it takes too much time and pulls away from my goal, which is to destroy.”

This Week’s Backstage Fallout For Raw, Matt Hardy Weighs In On Raw, Candice Michelle Expecting, Edge

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

– Former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy weighed in on Monday’s Raw via Twitter: “Good, solid Raw tonight. Kofi-Dolph was hot, nice to see King look so well, Punk-Foley promo, the Kane-Bryan skits were absurd but funny..”

– Former WWE Women’s Champion Candice Michelle stated on Twitter Monday that she is due to give birth in less than a month:

– This week on “Backstage Fallout” for Raw, Dolph Ziggler, The Prime Time Players, The Miz and Ricardo Rodriguez react to Monday’s events.

Next Week’s RAW Social Media Ambassador, WWE Main Event Debuting

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– Next week’s RAW Social Media Ambassador will be former CNN television host Larry King. He will be promoting his new Hulu Series, Larry King Now.

– The new WWE Main Event show on Ion premieres next Wednesday night. WWE will begin taping matches for the series prior to RAW and SmackDown starting next week.

Advertisements for the show are promoting names like Sheamus, The Miz and Kofi Kingston for Main Event, so it appears the show will feature bigger stars than Superstars.

Kingston & Ziggler Praised For Their RAW Match (Video), Kofi Going Singles?

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Kofi Kingston and Dolph Ziggler got a lot of backstage praise after their match on Monday’s WWE RAW.

With Kofi Kingston and R-Truth no longer the tag team champions and many other new tag teams forming, there has been talk of breaking up Kingston & Truth and giving Kofi a strong singles push in the coming months.

In case you missed the match from RAW, here’s Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler:

* Picture of SIN CARA UNMASKED On Monday’s RAW

(Source: f4wonline.com)

Video From After RAW: CM Punk vs. Sheamus

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After Raw went off the air Monday, WWE Champion CM Punk faced World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus in a non-title Champion vs. Champion Match. Sheamus won via disqualification due to Punk striking him with the WWE Championship.

Following the bout, Paul Heyman proclaimed that Punk is still WWE Champion as well as “Best in the World.” Sheamus delivered a Brogue Kick to Punk to conclude the evening.

Check out this video from after Monday’s WWE RAW featuring WWE Champion CM Punk vs. World Heavyweight champion Sheamus:

Picture: Fan Enters The Ring During Miz vs. Ryback Match On RAW

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As seen briefly during Monday’s live Raw broadcast, a fan entered the ring near the conclusion of the match between Ryback and The Miz.

The individual was immediately tackled by WWE security personnel and referee Scott Armstrong and pulled away from the ring.

WWE has released video of the match online and the live shot of the incident was cut out.

However – we got a screen cap from the broadcast:

Picture Of Sin Cara Unmasked From Monday’s WWE RAW

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Check out this picture of Sin Cara unmasked from Monday’s WWE RAW

(Thanks to Twitter user Doug Fain)

Saturday Morning Slam Preview, “Freebird” Turns 60, Dolph Ziggler Appearance

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– WWE announced during a commercial on Raw that Santino Marella will face Heath Slater on this week’s episode of Saturday Morning Slam on The CW. WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz will commentate the match ringside. The program will also highlight the cockiest Superstars in WWE history, with Cody Rhodes adding insight.

– “Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin turns 60-years-old on Tuesday.

– Dolph Ziggler appears at Bryant & Stratton College Campus 3650 Millersport Hwy. Getzville, New York, today beginning at noon. Call 716-625-6300 for more information.

WWE’s Upcoming “Attitude Era” DVD Comes Under Fire, Will Be Rated PG

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WWE’s upcoming Attitude Era DVD and Blu-ray release has come under fire by two Connecticut publications since the sports-entertainment organization recently scrubbed hundreds of videos from that era off YouTube and other video-sharing websites after they were used in Democratic advertisements attacking U.S. Senate hopeful Linda McMahon.

Brian Lockhart of CTNews.com explains, “The company, still run by Linda’s husband, Vince, is protective of its brand when it helps Linda’s political career, but happy to profit off of those raunchier programs any other time.”

Asked Monday whether the title would contain any of the squashed material and why the organization was releasing the compilation after McMahon’s election, WWE spokesman Brian Flinn told Don Michak of JournalInquirer.com he needed more time to respond. Flinn, however, noted to Lockhart that the title will be rated PG and consistent with how the company has marketed itself in recent years.

Attitude Era is scheduled for release on November 20, 2012, according to Amazon.com.

CM Punk Discusses Working With Paul Heyman, Becoming A Hated Figure Again

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In a newly published interview with SunSport, WWE Champion CM Punk commented on becoming a hated figure again and his alignment with Paul Heyman.

For Punk, getting fans to react to his character is one of the best parts about being a WWE Superstar.

“Anytime I get to do stuff hands-on I’m more into it. To me I started to feel like I wasn’t where I should be at that stage, creatively. And I wanted to get there,” Punk said. “To me it’s the name of the game – you have to evolve. You have to constantly change. I think the best wrestlers have always evolved.”

He continued, “I’ve never been the same for too long, but my changes have always been extremely logical. I don’t just wake up one day and I’m a different character. I’ve pretty much always been the same guy, I’ve just dialed things up or dialed things down certain things based on the circumstances. It’s important to not be a phoney, to not just one day say one thing and then the next day say another. Then people will never buy you’re whole stick if you are that wishy-washy.”

A little over a year after referencing himself as a “Paul Heyman guy” during his infamous speech chastising WWE brass, Punk is now aligned with the man. He said, “I’m very excited about it. It’s pretty crazy to me. We’ve never gotten to work together in front of the camera.

“I have worked with him extensively behind the camera. I think a lot of people are in for a treat.”

Punk also dismissed people who feel he shouldn’t have a mouthpiece.

“Rick Rude didn’t need anyone to talk for him, and Paul Heyman was his manager. Bobby Heenan didn’t need to talk for Ric Flair. Those are two examples of great duos,” said Punk.

“You’ll just have to wait to see what happens.”

Punk also discussed working with Bret Hart two weeks ago on Raw, not addressing Jerry “The King” Lawler’s heart attack that night via Twitter, and wrestlers he sees potential in. (Article)

Former TNA Star Wants To Wrestle At WWE Show, WWE Confirms TLC PPV Location, Eve and David Otunga

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– Jesse Neal, who is coming to Malone, New York on Saturday to sign autographs, is featured in a local newspaper and it notes that he’s interested in performing at WWE’s annual Tribute to the Troops in honor of the friends he lost in the Navy. (Thanks to Kyle)

Neal served in the United States Navy from 1998 to 2002, where he reached the rank of petty officer. He was on board USS Cole when it was suicide bombed on October 12, 2000. Neal has a tattoo on his right forearm of the initials of his best friend, who was killed in the attack.

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, a commercial aired during Raw in the New York area confirming that WWE’s annual TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view event will take place Sunday, December 16 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Tickets for the show go on sale Saturday, October 6 via Ticketmaster.

– WWE Divas Champion Eve and David Otunga met with Miss Connecticut USA Marie-Lynn Piscitelli and fans at the 10th annual Connecticut Women’s Expo over the weekend. WWE.com has published photos of their appearance.

Live Account Of Fans Who Entered The Ring On Raw, Match Announced For This Friday’s SmackDown

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– Two attendees at tonight’s Raw at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York attempted to enter the ring near the conclusion of the match between Ryback and The Miz. Though not shown on camera, ring announcer Justin Roberts took the guy who made it further into the ring down and dragged him out. Both individuals were pinned down hard in front of the announcers’ table until after the finish. Two police officers met security at the barricade and escorted them out of the venue.

Picture: Fan Enters The Ring During Miz vs. Ryback Match On RAW

– It was announced on Raw tonight that Randy Orton will face Big Show on this Friday’s episode of SmackDown on Syfy. The World’s Largest Athlete resurfaced on Raw on by knocking out both Brodus Clay and Tensai during their match.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

Wade Barrett Names His New Finisher, WWE ’13 DX Video, Top Hometown Victories

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– Wade Barrett announced on Twitter that his new elbow finisher is called The Souvenir:

Barrett also agreed with a follower who asked, “Is it because the impact is so devastating , it stays with you permanently?”

– WWE.com has an article up looking at the Top 15 Hometown Victories, with CM Punk’s WWE title win at Money in the Bank from Chicago topping from the list.

– WWE posted a video of John Cena talking about the new partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

– WWE Games has released the following new WWE ’13 video featuring D-Generation X:

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TNA In NYC Area For WM29 Weekend, Jerry Lawler Hypes Tonight’s RAW

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– Jerry Lawler tweeted the following message on Monday afternoon:

Lawler will speak to Michael Cole and Jim Ross via satellite on tonight’s WWE RAW.

– TNA has announced two live events in the New York City area next April over WrestleMania 29 weekend.

TNA will return to the NYCB Theater in Westbury, Long Island on Friday, April 5, 2013. The following night (4/6), TNA heads to Rahway, NJ.

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Ultimate Warrior Not Signing Copies Of Disparaging WWE DVD, Alex Shelley Competing For Gold In Japan

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– Former WWE Champion Ultimate Warrior has been announced to appear at the Frank and Sons Collectible Show located at 19649 San Jose Ave., City of Industry, California 91748 on Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. He will participating in photo-ops and signing all Warrior items with the exception of one—WWE’s 2005 DVD release The Self-Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior.

According to a press release issued Monday by Big Time Wrestling, Warrior will not sign the WWE-released documentary and no exceptions will be made.

In January 2006, Warrior filed a lawsuit against WWE in an Arizona court over how he was depicted in the video. He filed the claim stating that the video violated a March 2000 Settlement Agreement between WWE and Ultimate Creations Inc, Warrior’s corporation. That agreement allowed WWE to use footage of Warrior, but that Warrior owned the rights and trademarks to the Ultimate Warrior character and could use them in any future venue as he decreed. It was also agreed that both parties would “not disparage each other.” However, it was later discovered that Warrior made “publicly disparaging claims” against WWE. It was ruled in September 2009 that Warrior himself breached the agreement and that he was not legally able to receive damages for the same thing he accused WWE of.

– Former TNA Wrestling star Alex Shelley is scheduled to compete at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s “King of Pro Wrestling” show on October 8 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, according to a report by Puroresu Spirit. He and Kushida will challenge Alex Koslov and Rocky Romero for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship.

Hulk Hogan Hypes Impact, TV Title To Be Defended Thursday, Matt Hardy Birthday Video

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– Hulk Hogan tweeted the following about Aces & Eights on Monday:

– TNA announced the following regarding this week’s TV Title situation:

“This week on Impact, it’s the return of “Championship Thursday” and the TNA Television Title will be defended! 4 competitors will vie for the right to compete for the TV Title. Who will Hulk Hogan select?”

– Matt Hardy posted this YouTube video on Sunday, his birthday:

“As several of you know, September 23rd is my birthday. But it’s not just Matt Hardy’s birthday-it’s also the birthday of my close friend Caprice Coleman’s son, Chayce. Check out this moment from the afternoon of September 23rd, 2012, as myself, Caprice, his family, Reby, and my brother Jeff Hardy get together in honor of BOTH of our birthdays!

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