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Rumored Survivor Series Match, Sasha Banks Debuts, NXT’s Anti-Diva Paige

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– There is still a chance WWE will add another Team Elimination match to Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view. Prior to WWE changing the pre-show tag match to Tyson Kidd & Justin Gabriel vs. 3MB, there was talk of adding Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, Tyson Kidd & Justin Gabriel vs. Primo, Epico, Darren Young and Titus O’Neal.

Since Gabriel & Kidd replaced Santino & Zack Ryder in the pre-show match, it’s possible that Team CoBro could replace them in the rumored elimination match.

– WWE NXT Diva Sasha Banks made her TV debut at last night’s tapings from Full Sail University, wrestling Paige. The former Mercedes KV tweeted:

Pictures Of NXT Diva Sasha Banks (Mercedes KV)

– Speaking of Paige, WWE diva Layla was asked on Twitter what she thinks of the 21 year old British “Anti-Diva.” She replied:

* New Pictures Of NXT Diva Paige – WWE’s “ANTI-DIVA”

Chavo Guerrero On Whether WWE Took Notice Of TNA, How Vince McMahon and Dixie Carter Compare, Time In WCW

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Speaking to Wrestling101.com, Chavo Guerrero commented on whether people in WWE took notice of TNA Wrestling during his tenure with the sports-entertainment organization.

“At first it wasn’t, TNA was seen as just coming up in the business but then little by little they started to pick up more momentum and at this point in time I think TNA has the most momentum we have ever had,” said Guerrero. “If you look at our roster compared to anybodies, WWE’s, New Japan, Ring of Honor, I think we have the best roster in the world right now.”

Having worked for Eric Bischoff, Vince McMahon and Dixie Carter, Guerrero compared the three bosses in terms of their similarities and differences.

“First of all they are all great businessmen and women, they are at the head of companies because being a business person you have to be able to make those hard decisions and make good decisions, so that’s the similarities,” Guerrero said. “Differences, to me you have Vince McMahon who rules with fear, you better watch out or he’s going to cut your head off. Dixie Carter she rules with love and she is happy to have you on her roster and when you do well she lets you know about it. Eric Bischoff, he was kind of in the middle, sometimes he was very mean and wanted to bite your head off and other times you would go out for a beer with the guy.”

After only competing for two years, Chavo Guerrero received his first break with World Championship Wrestling in 1996. He recalls his time with the company.

“Wrestling in WCW was awesome because I was so young and it was a great mix of wrestlers. We had older wrestlers that had been around since my dads time like Arn Anderson and Paul Orndorff then we had the younger generation wrestlers which included guys like William Regal and Fit Finlay, then there were the likes of Eddie, Dean Malenko and Chris Benoit, and even younger guys like Rey Mysterio and Chris Jericho,” said Guerrero.

“There was such a big mix of people that we really learned all different styles from all different eras. Every era of wrestling changes, it is always evolving, so we learnt so many different things and that’s what I took away with me the most from my time in WCW, it was just like going to school, I was at the Harvard for wrestling.”

Guerrero also recalls being part of the Cruiserweight division in WCW, the final episode of WCW Monday Nitro, joining WWE, winning the WWE Tag Team Championship with Eddie Guerrero, working alongside Vickie Guerrero, comparisons of WCW to TNA Wrestling, and more. The full interview is available here.

Zack Ryder Releases First Song (Audio)

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Zack Ryder can now add “recording artist” to his list of talents. Ryder released his first song, titled “Hoeski” and you can hear it below. He says a video will be coming soon.

Carlito To Put His Hair On The Line In Match, Kimberly Looks For A Tag Team Partner, Jimmy Hart Appearing In Cal.

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– WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart appears at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet 13963 Alondra Blvd. Space H-5, Santa Fe Springs, California, on Sunday, November 25 from noon to 3:00 p.m.

– Puerto Rican based promotion World Wrestling Council is building toward a match where Carlito would put his trademark hair on the line against Ray Gonzalez—Gonzalez would also put his hair on the line. The match is expected to take place next month in Bayamon, with either Invader #1 or Savio Vega as the Special Guest Referee.

– On tonight’s SHINE Wrestling iPPV, Kimberly looks to snap her losing streak by switching from the singles ranks to the tag team division. Kimberly, however, has trouble finding a tag team partner.

(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Lita Talks About Today’s Divas vs. Attitude Era Divas, AJ Lee & More

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Former WWE Diva Amy “Lita” Dumas spoke to WWE.com this week to promote the new WWE ’13 video game. Here are some highlights of what she said about:

Her Favorite Attitude Era Moment:

“I could make a laundry list. I think the first thing for me that was definitely Attitude Era–based and my first really main storyline with WWE was with Eddie Guerrero & Chyna vs. myself & Essa Ríos. [I was] the first woman Chyna interacted with, and to be in there with them was great. They had their funny story going on, and you never knew what my story was with Essa Ríos, so that was one.”

I think also, when I had a run in with Triple H & Steve Austin when they were together as The Two-Man Power Trip. Looking back on that, I was just excited to be out there with Triple H and “Stone Cold.”

Today’s WWE Divas vs. Attitude Era Divas

“I think the women of The Attitude Era really did a good job at figuring out who they were and what they wanted to portray to the fans. So each woman was such an individual — you were never going to get Lita and Ivory confused. You’re not going to get the two confused, as opposed to now, is it the hot athletic girl with the short shorts on? No, it’s the other hot athletic girl with the short shorts on. It was about setting yourself apart.”

Which Current Diva Would Succeed In The Attitude Era & Who She Would Like To Wrestle:

“I think it’s interesting to see the Divas of today and to see who the fans are attaching to. Obviously, right now, it’s AJ Lee, who’s not the strongest; she’s not one of those classically hot chicks. But she sets herself apart, and you have emotion when she’s out there and you get a sense of who she is, and so I think that’s really cool to see the kid that wasn’t supposed to make it being the one that’s out there, and that’s who the fans want to know more about.”

* PICTURES of CM PUNK & LITA On A Date

Kurt Angle Says TNA Dropped The Ball On Two Wrestlers, Impact Post Show With Bobby Roode (Video)

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– Promoting TNA Wrestling’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom and British Boot Camp in an interview with The Sun, Kurt Angle feels the company has underutilized Doug Williams and Magnus.

“I think that TNA as a whole might have dropped the ball a little bit with Doug Williams and Magnus, when you look at the talent they have,” said Angle. “They are starting to use Magnus and I believe they have big plans for him. But the reason I thought they might have dropped the ball is because he was so young when he started. They might have thought ‘he’s just a baby, we can wait,’ but four years later he’s still only 25.”

The interview is available here.

– TNA Wrestling has posted its latest IMPACT Post Show. Here is the synopsis:

“Jeremy Borash is standing by as IMPACT WRESTLING goes off the air along with Todd Kenely. We hear from Bobby Roode right after his match with James Storm. Christopher Daniels is also on hand to give more insight into what happened between him and AJ Styles. We also get a word with Knockouts Referee Taryn Terrell about the Knockouts Royal and the new #1 Contender to the Knockouts Title.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfGv6GlP8Zw

New No. 1 Contender To The TNA Women’s Knockout Title, Preview “Open Fight Night”, Styles and Storm In Knoxville

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– Thursday on Impact Wrestling, Mickie James became the #1 Contender to the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship currently held by Tara with her victory in the Knockout Battle Royal. The other participants were Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, Miss Tessmacher and ODB, with James last eliminating Kim for the victory.

– On next Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, the past winners of “Gut Check”—Alex Silva, Taeler Hendrix, Sam Shaw and Christian York—return for “Open Fight Night.” TNA Wrestling has released the following video previewing the show.

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

– AJ Styles and James Storm appear at Direct Auto Insurance 4883 North Broadway St. Knoxville, Tennessee, today from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call 865-688-4800 for more information.

WWE ’13 Nominated For Award, New NXT Announcers, WWE’s “The Soup” Episode

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– It’s been announced that the WWE-themed episode of The Soup will premiere on the E! network on Wednesday, November 21st at 10pm. The show will then replay on the USA Network on Monday, November 26th right after RAW.

WWE stars Hornswoggle, The Miz and Eve Torres flew out to Los Angeles this week to film the episode.

Picture of Hornswoggle, Miz & Eve Filming The Soup This Week

– The new WWE ’13 video game has been nominated for “Best Individual Sports Game” at the 2013 Spike TV Video Game Awards. The ceremony takes place on December 7th and will air on Spike.

– Jim Ross tweeted on Friday that the new NXT announcers are Tom Phillips and Tony Dawson (from Saturday Morning Slam).

– WWE NXT has announced that the upcoming live event from the Broosville Armory in Brooksville, FL on December 15th will be a “Fan Appreciation Night.” There will be an autograph session with the NXT superstars and Divas, plus free pictures with Santa Claus. No word yet on whether it will be the real Santa Claus or a random fat guy wearing a fake beard.

Previews For Today’s WWE SmackDown & Superstars Shows

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– Today’s WWE Superstars Youtube show will feature the following matches:

* 3MB (Heath Slater & Jinder Mahal) vs. The Usos

* The Great Khali vs. JTG

– The following matches will take place on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown on Syfy:

* Randy Orton and The Miz vs. Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler

* World Heavyweight Champion Big Show vs. The Great Khali

* Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow

* US Champion Antonio Cesaro vs. Sin Cara

* Divas Champion Eve Torres, Alicia Fox and Aksana vs. Layla, Kaitlyn and Natalya

* Kane vs. Wade Barrett

The Miz will also host MizTV with his guest, Mick Foley.

WWE Brainstorming Creative Ideas For Unsigned Wrestler, Slater Reacts To Match Change, NXT Dark Match Results

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– There is said to be interest on WWE’s part in signing independent wrestler Ricky Reyes, whose multiple tryouts with company officials have been well received. The word among WWE cirles is that William Regal and Triple H were both complimentary of his work and that creative writers were discussing potential character ideas for him a few weeks ago.

– In a change to Sunday’s Survivor Series Pre-Show contest, the official WWE website announced Thursday that Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd will square off against two members of 3MB. Gabriel and Kidd replace Santino Marella and Zack Ryder in the bout. Slater remarked on the change via Twitter, stating, “Looks like our opponents have changed. No worries, #3MB is ready for anyone. Prepare for your face to be melted.”

– Two dark matches were held before Thursday’s set of WWE NXT tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Layla beat Alicia Fox and Fandango defeated Garrett Dylan.

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

(source: PWInsider.com)

Edge Q&A: Why Divas Are Leaving WWE, One More Match, The Spear

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Retired WWE Hall of Famer Edge did another Q&A session with his fans on Twitter on Thursday. Here are some highlights of what Edge said about:

Why So Many Divas Are Leaving WWE:

“I don’t think they get a shot, and that’s why most leave. No incentive.”

Who He Would Face If He Could Wrestle One More Match:

Christian or “Stone Cold” Steve Austin

Would He Write Another Book?

“really depends if enough people want it I guess”

Whether The Legendary TLC Matches Shortened His Career:

“That and the spears over the years”

Did He Accomplish Everything He Wanted To In WWE?

“all that and then some”

WWE Hiding Survivor Series Tickets In Indianapolis, Dolph Ziggler Debuting New Ring Gear On Sunday, More

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– Multiple radio stations in the Indianapolis, Indiana are conducting ticket giveaways for Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. The giveaway extends to WWE as they will be hiding tickets in downtown Indianapolis and giving out clues on where they are beginning at 3:00 p.m. on Twitter.

– Dolph Ziggler stated on Twitter Thursday that he will be debuting new ring gear this Sunday at Survivor Series as he he leads Team Ziggler. He wrote, “new gear for @wwe #SurvivorSeries sunday, thinking @britneyspears bodysuit from toxic vid meets al czervic.”

– WWE’s next NXT tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, are scheduled for Thursday, December 6.

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

Wrestlers Being Promoted To The WWE Roster Soon?, Sasha Banks Makes Her NXT Debut, The Miz Media Blitz, Jim Ross

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– It was reported Wednesday that WWE officials were considering promoting developmental female talent to rectify roster depth issues. According to PWInsider.com, there has been talk of promoting some Superstars as well.

– WWE developmental wrestler Sasha Banks made her NXT television debut at Thursday’s tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, competing against Paige. The wrestler formerly known as Mercedes KV wrote on Twitter, “Made my #NXT TV debut against @RealPaigeWWE! So thankful! Dreams do come true. #WWENXT”

– The Miz is participating in a media blitz of Indianapolis, Indiana today to promote Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.

– Jim Ross tweeted on WWE’s NXT tapings at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida: “Really fun nite @ NXT. Done in 3 hrs! Great effort. Some of these kids REALLY want it! #WWE..Bravo.”

(source: PWInsider.com)

*Spoilers* WWE NXT Tapings Results From Full Sail University (3 Weeks)

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WWE NXT Tapings Results from Full Sail, Orlando Florida
November 15, 2012, By Andres Santiago of PWInsider

Dark Matches

– Garrett Dylan vs Fandango
Fandango won a flatliner.

– Alicia Fox vs Layla
Layla won with a roundhouse kick to the head.

Episode 1

– Michael McGillicutty vs Antonio Cesaro
Cesaro won after hitting the Very European Uppercut and the Neutralizer back to back.

– Axl Keegan vs Bo Dallas
Dallas won via Spear.
After the match, Dallas cut a promo about how he has had some ups and downs lately but is still proud of himself. He ended it by laying out an open challenge to any WWE superstar; not for a match, but for a fight.

– Corey Graves vs Yoshi Tatsu
Graves won the Fuller Lock.

– Gavin Reid vs Roman Reigns
Reigns won with a backdrop into an uranagi.
After the match, Saxton interviewed Reigns in the ring. Reigns just verbally ripped into Saxton before sending him away.

– Leo Kruger vs Tyson Kidd
Kidd won with the Dungeon Lock.
After the match Kassius Ohno jumped Kidd; Kruger soon joined in on the attack. While Ohno and Kruger were searching for weapons and had their backs turned, William Regal came down from the announce booth to pull Kidd to safety outside of the ring,

Episode 2

– Paige vs Sasha Banks
Paige won with the Paige Turner.

Backstage someone tried to interview Roman Reigns, but Reigns blew it off.

– Oliver Gray vs Rowan
Rowan won with a Sidewalk Slam.
Before the match, Bray Wyatt cut a promo about how war makes him strong. He then sat in a rocking chair on stage to watch. After the match, Wyatt introduced Rowan as the Second Son of the Wyatt Family.

Dusty Rhodes came out on stage to give a “State of the Union” address for NXT. He said that Vickie Guerrero has no jurisdiction here and that her bounty on Big E Langston was off. He ended his tirade on her by calling her a bitch; to which he quickly apologized and said “sometimes that old cowboy comes out in me”. Camacho interrupted Rhodes to say that due to Hunico being “down in Mexico”, he needs the money from Langston’s bounty. Camacho said that either the bounty on Langston stays or he is going to put one out for Rhodes instead. Langston then came out, which led to Rhodes making a handicap match of Camacho and a partner vs Langston for the next episode.

Backstage, Big Show accepted Bo Dallas’s challenge.

– NXT Championship Match: NXT Champion Seth Rollins vs Jinder Mahal
Rollins won with the standing shiranui.
Corey Graves was sitting in the crowd, at ringside. Graves got into Rollins face as he was exiting the ring.

Episode 3

– Primo and Epico with Rosa Mendez vs The Usos
The Usos won when Jimmy superkicked Primo and Jay followed up with a Superfly Splash.
After the match, Ascension appeared on screen telling The Usos that their war is far from over.

– Camacho and Aiden English vs Big E Langston
Langston quickly destroyed English and won with the Big End. Camacho never tagged in.
After the match, Langston did his standard post match Big End + five count repetition.

– Percy Watson vs Kassius Ohno
Ohno won with a neckbreaker transitioned into a rolling elbow.

JR interviewed Seth Rollins. Rollins said he is ready for any and all challengers. Graves ran out and attacked Rollins, quickly locking him in the Fuller Lock. Graves then made JR interview him instead. He spoke about how he would be the next NXT Champion.

– WWE Champion Big Show vs Bo Rotunda
Big Show won with the KO Punch.

Notes

The next taping will be Thursday, December 6. They didn’t announce who the WWE Superstar guest will be.

Michael McGillicutty seems like he is now a face now.

I am still unsure of what the official name for Paige’s new finisher is. However, before the tapings start they always air a recap video of the last taping. I think I heard JR call the move the “Paige Turner”. I’m going to use that for its name, unless I find out it is called something else.

There was a hilarious moment where Jinder Mahal’s old music hit and he stared to make his way out. Then it stopped, he smiled and moon walked back behind the curtain. Then the 3MB music hit and he made his “proper” entrance.

Change Made To Survivor Series Match, Smith Hart Predicts 2013 WWE HOF Inductees, The Rock T-Shirts Released

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– In a change to Sunday’s Survivor Series Pre-Show contest, the official WWE website announced Thursday that Justin Gabriel and Tyson Kidd will square off against two members of 3MB. Gabriel and Kidd replace Santino Marella and Zack Ryder in the bout.

– Smith Hart, brother of Bret Hart, offered his predictions for WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2013 via Twitter. He believes Mick Foley, Bob Backlund, Carlos Colon, The Honky Tonk Man and Lawrence Taylor will be enshrined.

– WWEShop.com has released T-Shirts on The Rock—The Rock Bull Skull Retro T-Shirt and The Rock Seal of Approval Retro T-Shirt.

– Some Target department stores are selling WWE’s 2008 DVD release on Edge, Edge – A Decade of Decadence, as well as the 2008 DVD release on The Rock, The Rock: The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment, for $5.00 each.

Update On Drew McIntyre, WWE Hall of Famer Joins Twitter, WWE Wrestler Turns 40, WWE In Washington D.C., More

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– WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart is now on Twitter.

– A match pitting CM Punk against John Cena is being locally advertised for Monday’s Raw at the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.

– Ticketmaster.com is currently holding a pre-sale for WWE’s return to the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. for a Raw taping on Saturday, December 29. The passcode is WWEPUNK. Advertised for the event is WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Ryback.

– Drew McIntyre has been off the road the entire month due to the passing of his mother but is expected to resurface this Sunday at Survivor Series as 3MB peers Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal square off against Santino Marella and Zack Ryder in a pre-show match airing on YouTube.

John Cena Says He Unsure On How To Handle Ryback, The Boogeyman Joins Twitter, NXT’s Fan Appreciation Night

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– Promoting his WWE Championship Match against CM Punk and Ryback this Sunday at Survivor Series, John Cena said on Twitter Thursday that he is unsure how he will handle “Big Hungry.”

“Trying to figure out how in the hell to even approach Ryback this Sunday,” he wrote. “#survivorseries will be quite interesting.”

– Marty Wright, formerly known as The Boogeyman in WWE, is now on Twitter.

– NXT Wrestling has announced a Fan Appreciation Night for its Dec. 14 live event at Brooksville Armory 16386 Spring Hill Dr., Brooksville, Florida, 34604. The event will feature eight matches and free Pictures with Santa Claus and the NXT Divas.

– Nigel McGuinness’ documentary on the end of his wrestling career is almost completed, according to PWInsider.com.

Damien Sandow Addresses Cody Rhodes’ Health Following Concussion, Raw In Las Vegas, Update On Maxine

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– Damien Sandow appeared on Busted Open Thursday and was asked whether Rhodes Scholar peer Cody Rhodes will be healthy enough to compete at Sunday’s Survivor Series pay-per-view event after suffering a concussion and strained shoulder at Tuesday’s WWE Main Event taping in Cleveland, Ohio.

“He is recovering quite nicely,” said Sandow, who spoke in character during the interview. “I assure you that the appropriate actions are being taken to promote the best interests of both Cody Rhodes and Team Ziggler.”

Rhodes is scheduled for further evaluation Friday to determine if he can compete on Sunday.

– WWE will hold Raw in Las Vegas, Nevada at Thomas & Mack Center on January 28, 2013. The show takes place the night after the Royal Rumble.

– Former WWE Diva Maxine stated on Twitter Thursday that she is a spokesmodel for Artix Entertainment, a video game developer. She shot material for the company today.

WWE Releases Developmental Wrestler, The Brad Maddox Experience From Raw, Randy Savage’s Birthday

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– Chad Baxter indicated on Twitter Wednesday and Thursday that he has been released from his developmental contract with WWE.

“Good luck with your future endeavours,” he wrote in a message yesterday before stating he’s a free agent.

He then posted multiple fan messages offering encouragement, including one saying he can “always make an impact.”

Baxter, whose real name is Derek Foore, was a Notre Dame collegiate wrestling champion WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco recruited last year. He sparingly competed for NXT until the summer, and then was primarily relegated to non-televised events.

– Brad Maddox is featured in this week’s “Outside the Ring” as he prepares for his $1 million WWE contract match with Ryback. “Get inside Maddox’s head as his dream to compete in a WWE ring came true against an unstoppable juggernaut,” WWE states.

– Today would have marked as the 60th birthday of wrestling legend Randy Savage. He passed away on May 20, 2011 after suffering a fatal heart attack while driving.

Developmental Wrestler Announces Departure From WWE

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Lucas Di Léo, a French wrestler WWE signed to a developmental contract earlier this year, announced on Facebook Thursday that he has parted ways with the sports-entertainment organization after requesting his contract release.

Di Léo, who appeared as Louis Fontaine for developmental league NXT, said he felt out of place in the company and wanted out. He is scheduled to undergo surgery on his shoulder in the coming days and didn’t want WWE to foot the bill after having his mind already made up.

Di Léo also notes that he no plans to join TNA Wrestling. Here is a rough translation of his announcement: “Well, what I write will require a bit of open-mindedness and intelligence. From these facts, I think everyone will not be able to understand … I say that because in my previous post I pointed out that I was going to give more details in a few times etc etc and in private messages that I ‘I received, there was almost all the time the same thing: “Why?’

“So my turn … Why do not you know to be patient? Why do not you read it right? Why do you think we accountable?

“I say this without any animosity, just human to human … I always tried to be relatively close to the people who contact me, either for advice or simply encouragement, but sometimes …

“Anyway, to end rumors that may arise, I have not been fired from the WWE (WWE does not return the injured people) and I’m not going to TNA (…) …

“I asked to be released from my contract simply because I felt out of place here … It’s not a matter of level or anything, just a matter of honesty. I felt that I still had things to do before I get into this great machine that is the WWE. When I was active in a corner of my head, but from the moment I had to sit, I was working … The fact is that, frankly, I consider that it is not the time for me to be part of the WWE.

“Which was “hasty” decision is that I had to have surgery in a few days. From here there was a dilemma: take the transaction costs of the WWE and ask to be released after my rehabilitation or be a man and tell them what I thought before they invest money for me.
I chose the second option. I decided to leave now because I did not want the WWE pays money for me while in my heart I wanted to leave to explore other horizons.

“Separation was done in very good words, I learned a lot during my months alongside team coaches NXT and I met some very good people!

“I have no bitterness, I left a happy man, taking care not to slam the door behind me. I hope I have satisfied your curiosity …

“And for questions like, “it goes back to the ICWA? “… I have never left the ICWA.

“Whether I catch this or that French structure, I NXT main event, Raw Smackdown, I am in Mexico, North Pole, Japan, under water, in the snow or whatever, I am part of the ICWA.”

When The Heyman/Lawler Angle Was Planned, Cody-MRI, Bella Twins Chat

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– The controversial angle on RAW where Paul Heyman faked a heart attack to mock Jerry Lawler was planned several weeks ago. According to Bryan Alvarez of the Figure Four Weekly Newsletter, the angle was approved by all participating parties in advance, including Jerry Lawler.

– Former WWE divas the Bella Twins will be participating in a Twitter chat this evening as part of the New Orleans Wizard World Comic Con event. The chat takes place at 6PM PST (8PM CT). For more information, visit t.co/jnV1Qndc.

– Former WWE superstar Dustin Rhodes (Goldust) told a fan on Twitter this morning that his younger brother Cody is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Friday morning. Cody was injured at Tuesday’s WWE Main Event tapings and appeared to have injured his shoulder.

As noted earlier, WWE.com updated Cody’s condition this morning, saying that he suffered a “concussion and a strained shoulder.” His status for Sunday’s Surivvor Series will depend on the results of his upcoming medical examinations.

Details On The Soup’s WWE Special, PAC’s New Name At Developmental, Kelly

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TMZ.com has an article up about former WWE Diva Kelly Kelly getting a flat tire on her way to a photo shoot last month. TMZ says despite the “busted rubber” – Kelly changed the flat herself and made it to the job on time.

– WWE developmental wrestler PAC is now known as Adrian Neville. WWE updated the NXT Roster page this week with bios for several new trainees, including Neville.

– The upcoming WWE-themed episode of The Soup on the USA Network will be titled, “The Soup Meets WWE: Piledriving Clips In Your Face.” The show will air on Monday, November 26th immediately following WWE RAW.

Hornswoggle, Eve Torres and The Miz were out in Los Angeles this week filming the show. Hornswoggle posted a picture on Instagram of the WWE stars along with Joan and Melissa Rivers, which you can view here:

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Possible Replacement For Cody Rhodes At Survivor Series After Injury, Lilian Garcia Update, NXT Show Rescheduled

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– At Tuesday’s WWE Main Event taping in Cleveland, Ohio, Cody Rhodes suffered a concussion and a strained shoulder, making his status for the Team Foley vs. Team Ziggler match at Survivor Series uncertain. In the event Rhodes is unable to compete Sunday in the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match, Tensai is expected to be his replacement, according to PWInsider.com.

Rhodes is scheduled to undergo further testing Friday.

SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia suggested on Twitter Wednesday that she remains confined at her home after being struck by a car Oct. 27 in Los Angeles, California, resulting in multiple contusions and lacerations on the left side of her body. Former WWE Diva colleague Maryse Ouellet held a launch party in Hollywood for her jewelry line, and Garcia was unable to attend since she is still recovering from the ordeal.

“So wish I could have gone 2 ur party 2nite @maryse0uellet instead of @ home recovering. So proud of ur launch! Luv ya!” she tweeted.

Tony Chimel has been filling in for Garcia during her absence.

– An NXT Wrestling event scheduled for tomorrow at Minnreg Hall in Largo, Florida has been re-scheduled for Friday, Nov. 30.

Rumored TLC Main Event & Possible Scenarios For CM Punk’s WWE Title Future

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The main event of December’s WWE Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view is rumored to be CM Punk vs. Mick Foley. The event takes place from Brooklyn, New York, close to where Foley is from. The match would probably be a non-title match and would give Punk a year-end feud leading into his expected WWE title defense against The Rock at the Royal Rumble.

If Punk retains the WWE title at Survivor Series and drops the belt to The Rock at the Royal Rumble, this could set up either Rock vs. Cena 2 or Rock vs. Punk 2 at WrestleMania.

Another scenario would be John Cena winning the WWE title at Survivor Series, 1 day shy of CM Punk reaching the 1-year mark as champion. Cena would then go on to face The Rock at the Royal Rumble, setting up a possible Rock vs. Cena III at WrestleMania or Rock vs. Punk for the WWE title at WrestleMania, if Rock beats Cena at the Rumble.

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Jake “The Snake” Roberts Tries To Figure Out Twitter (Video), Nasty Boys Highlighted By WWE, Mick Foley In Illinois

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– Mick Foley appears at Cherryvale Mall 7200 Harrison Ste 5 Rockford, Illinois tonight beginning at 6:00 p.m. as he signs copies of his new holiday children’s book, “A Most Mizerable Christmas.”

– Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags, The Nasty Boys, are the latest profile addition to WWE.com’s Alumni section. WWE says of the duo:

“No tag team in sports-entertainment history was as hard-hitting, unpredictable and just plain nasty as the two sweaty, toothless thugs from Allentown, Pa. Over the course of a 15-year ring career, The Nasty Boys crushed skulls in AWA, WWE and WCW. No duo was safe from the gnarly antics of Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags.”

– Jake “The Snake” Roberts is now on Twitter at JakeSnakeDDT. Jake tweeted on Thursday:

The official YouTube account of Diamond Dallas Page has released two videos of one of DDP’s yoga clients giving the legendary wrestler a tutorial on the social networking website.