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WWE Looks At John Cena Passing The Torch To Ryback, AJ Wants To Wrestle At WM29

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WWE.com has an article up questioning whether John Cena “passed the torch” to Ryback on Monday’s WWE RAW by leading the crowd in a “Feed Me More” chant and endorsing Ryback as CM Punk’s opponent at Hell in a Cell:

“Ryback, who has been nothing short of a force of nature since his arrival in April, now carries the weight of the WWE Universe on his broad shoulders. Handed to him by Cena — a 10-time WWE Champion — Ryback also carries with him the hopes and dreams of an entire locker room. Whether it’s because Cena isn’t yet healthy enough to do battle, or perhaps because the Cenation leader sees something special in the rising Superstar, the burden is now on Ryback to answer the call.

Few have been afforded the opportunity to challenge for WWE Championship gold; fewer still have claimed it. Standing now at the precipice of greatness, when Hell in a Cell descends on Ryback and Punk come Oct. 28, will Ryback live up to the enormous expectations thrust upon him by Cena and carry that torch to a title reign?”

DISCUSSION: Comment below and tell us what you thought about John Cena putting Ryback over on Monday’s RAW. Is it too soon to put the WWE Championship on Ryback, is that exactly what he needs to complete his monster push and establish him as WWE’s top new babyface?

– WWE RAW General Manager AJ Lee was recently interviewed by Trentonian.com to promote next week’s RAW from New Jersey. AJ, a New Jersey native, once again stated that she hopes to wrestle in front of her home town crowd next April at WrestleMania:

“I’d like to still be general manager and put myself in a match. I’m loving every second of (being general manager), but I really want to wrestle in New Jersey.”

AJ said she’d book herself in a Divas title match against Eve Torres.

*VIDEO: CM PUNK vs. STEVE Austin Sit Down Interview – Hosted by Jim Ross

What Happened After SmackDown, WWE Star Gets New Gimmick & More

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– Independent wrestler Drew Haskins worked the dark match prior to Tuesday’s WWE tapings from Memphis. Johnny Curtis debuted a new gimmick that one fan described as a “ballroom dancer” gimmick.

– Several WWE superstars did charity work in Memphis, Tennessee on Tuesday prior to the evening’s TV tapings.

Cody Rhodes granted a wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, while Kofi Kingston, R-Truth and Alicia Fox held a “be a STAR” anti-bullying rally at Fairview Middle School.

– The dark main event after Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings was supposed to be Big Show vs. Sheamus, but the match never officially began. They brawled until Sheamus hit White Noise and a Brogue Kick on Big Show to end the tapings.

*Spoiler* Tout Video From New Champion, SMS & Main Event Viewership

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– The 10/6 episode of WWE’s “Saturday Morning Slam” show on CW averaged 1.24 million viewers. Viewership has grown since the show premiered on August 25th with 1.13 million viewers.

– Last week’s (10/10) episode of “WWE Main Event” on Ion Television 1.33 million viewers, down just a bit from the previous week’s premiere, which averaged 1.40 million viewers.

– WWE spoiled the news of Kofi Kingston defeating The Miz for the Intercontinental championship at Tuesday’s “WWE Main Event” tapings, announcing the title change on WWE.com and via social media. Kofi Kignston posted this video message on Tout after winning the gold:

(Partial Source: TVByTheNumbers.com)

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

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The show opened with Miz TV. The Miz spoke about how he lost the Intercontinental Championship. The Miz announced that he will invoke his rematch clause at Hell in a Cell. Then he introduced his guests, Team Hell No. Miz ran down Daniel Bryan for being the weak link. He said he would be the reason they lose at Hell in a Cell. Bryan and Kane argued while Miz played instigator.

Big Show came out and ran down Bryan for the 45-second thing and said nothing like that will never happen again after he beats Sheamus. Cue Dolph Ziggler. He said that he will cash in the Money in the Bank briefcase after the World Heavyweight Championship match at Hell in a Cell. Everyone argued until Miz took command, then Booker T came out. Booker booked Team Hell No vs. Ziggler and Show for later, and Miz vs. Randy Orton as well.

1. Randy Orton defeated The Miz. Orton won with the RKO around the ten-minute mark. Orton received a huge pop. Del Rio was in a luxury box watching the match to play up his own match with Orton at Hell in a Cell.

Backstage, Sheamus talked to Teddy Long and asked for a rematch with Wade Barrett. Teddy booked them in a lumberjack for later in the show.

2. Cody Rhodes and Damien Sandow beat Tyson Kidd and Justin Gabriel. Rhodes Scholars won a three-minute glorified squash.

Booker, Teddy and Eve were shown talking backstage. Eve took credit for the lumberjack match idea and made Teddy look bad.

3. WWE Tag Champions Daniel Bryan and Kane defeated Big Show and Dolph Ziggler in a non-title match. Ziggler and Show worked over Bryan for about ten minutes until he made the hot tag to Kane. Bryan tagged back in and locked Ziggler in the No! Lock for the submission victory. Rhodes Scolars came out and attacked Team Hell No as they were celebrating/arguing on the stage.

4. Antonio Cesaro defeated Ted DiBiase in a non-title match. Ted DiBiase entered his same old music. A video aired of Cesaro in front of Sun Studio. He ran down Memphis and Elvis for cheap heat. Cesaro won in three minutes with the Neutralizer.

3MB made their way to the ring. They called themselves the greatest group in WWE. Drew McIntyre popped a few eardrums with his Axl Rose impression. Out came Brodus Clay for a match against Slater.

5. Heath Slater beat Brodus Clay. Slater won in three minutes after distractions from Mahal and McIntyre.

6. Layla beat Natalya. Eve was on commentary for the match. Layla won in 90 seconds. No one cared.

The lumberjacks came out for the main event.

7. World Hvt. Champion Sheamus defeated Wade Barrett in a lumberjack match. The lumberjacks started brawling per usual, then Team Hell No showed up to brawl. Amidst the confusion, Sheamus hit the brogue kick on Barrett for the win.

Ziggler hit his finisher. He tried to cash in his Money in the Bank contract, but Big Show hit the KO punch and said at the end of the show that he would win the belt and that the same fate would happen to him as it did to Ziggler.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

Jerry Lawler Makes His First WWE Appearance Since Heart Attack, Mick Foley Appearing On “Celebrity Apprentice”

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– One month after suffering a heart during a live episode of Raw, WWE Hall of Famer Jerry “The King” Lawler spoke to fans at Tuesday’s night WWE television taping in Memphis, Tennessee, in his first live appearance since the ordeal.

Appearing between tapings for Saturday Morning Slam and SmackDown, the legendary wrestler said he hopes to return to the broadcast booth within the next few weeks. The official WWE website announced they will release footage of Michael Cole’s “emotionality-charged” interview with Lawler on Wednesday.

– Mick Foley will be appearing on an upcoming episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice. He tweeted Wednesday, “Thought I was doing a simple favor for a friend in NYC today, and ended up stumbling into a guest spot on #CelebrityApprentice. Cool, huh?”

– Masked wrestlers were highlighted on this week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection. The following matches aired on the program: Jake “The Snake” Roberts vs. Who (WWF Superstars – August 25, 1996), Vader vs. Kane (WWF Over the Edge – May 31, 1998), Rey Mysterio, Jr. vs. Blitzkrieg (WCW Monday Nitro – February 9, 1999), Hardy Boyz vs. Los Conquistadors (WWF No Mercy – October 22, 2000), Los Conquistadors vs. Edge (WWF Raw is War – October 23, 2000).

Matches Taped For WWE’s Main Event and Saturday Morning Slam – Absent Wrestler Returns

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The Great Khali returned to action Tuesday night in Memphis, Tennessee, in a match taped for WWE Saturday Morning Slam. He faced Primo.

The former World Heavyweight Champion had been sidelined since undergoing surgery on July 26 to remove a tumor from his pituitary gland on July 26.

Also taped for the program was a match pitting Jey and Jimmy Uso against The Prime Time Players.

Two matches were taped for tomorrow night’s episode of WWE Main Event on ION Television. Zack Ryder took on Dolph Ziggler, and as previously announced, The Miz defended the Intercontinental Championship against Kofi Kingston.

In a dark match result, Johnny Curtis squashed Drew Haskins, a local wrestler.

*Spoiler* Title Change Takes Place At WWE TV Taping In Memphis

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At Tuesday night’s WWE television tapings from Memphis, Tennessee, Kofi Kingston defeated The Miz for the Intercontinental championship in a match taped for tonight’s WWE Main Event broadcast.

It was the second consecutive night that Kofi Kingston defeated The Miz. Their match on RAW resulted in a concussion scare for the now-former IC champion. After taking a stiff kick to the face on Monday night, Miz was under medical observation through Tuesday and it was determined that he did not suffer a concussion.

Check out these pictures of Kofi Kingston celebrating with the Intercontinental championship:

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Tammy Sytch Requests To Return To Rehab Following Court Appearance Tuesday

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Tamara Sytch, famously known as Sunny, is expected to enter a rehabilitation program after being arrested for the fifth time in one month last Tuesday and her second time in less than 24-hours, for allegedly violating a protective order stemming from an original September arrest.

The WWE Hall of Famer appeared in New Haven Superior Court on Tuesday and her attorney requested on her behalf that she be admitted to a treatment center in Pennsylvania. WWE, which offers rehabilitation assistance to all former contracted talent, would provide transportation from court to the treatment center and foot the bill. She is expected to appear again in court on Thursday to be notified whether the proposal will be granted.

Sytch’s former boyfriend, Damien Selvaggio, known on the independent wrestling circuit as Damien Darling, told WFSB-TV that she struggles with alcohol.

“When Tamara is sober, she is an amazing person, but when she drinks, she is an uncontrollable, violent demon,” said Selvaggio.

WWE has sent Sytch to rehabilitation three times and covered all expenses associated with the treatments.

“Unfortunately, Ms. Sytch continues to make poor personal choices,” said WWE in a statement last week following her latest arrests. “WWE will continue to provide assistance should she want to take advantage of it.”

More details on the matter are available here.

Injury Update On Miz Following Kofi Kingston’s Kick On Raw – Has He Been Medically Cleared To Compete Tonight?

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WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz has been medically cleared to compete at tonight’s television taping in Memphis, Tennessee after being struck hard in the head by Kofi Kingston’s “Trouble In Paradise” maneuver during their match on Raw Monday. He will defend his belt against Kingston in a match that will air tomorrow night on WWE Main Event on ION Television.

Michael J. Sampson, WWE’s ringside physician, determined that The Miz did not suffer a concussion after being struck by Kingston’s devastating kick at the conclusion of their match on Raw. He stated in a video published on WWE.com that the Superstar has some pain on his forehead and required sutures, but has no signs of concussion-like symptoms after undergoing neurological testing.

In another video, The Miz offers insight into his state of mind as he heads into a title match against Kingston. He says “he’s coming” for him.

WWE RAW Ratings: Hour 3 Loses Viewership Again

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Monday’s WWE RAW drew a 2.79 rating and averaged 3.99 million viewers for the 3-hour show. This is virtually even with last week. Hourly viewership was:

Hour 1: 4.07 million
Hour 2: 4.01 million
Hour 3: 3.89 million

WWE pushed the “main event” Hell in a Cell contract signing (and the announcement of Punk’s opponent) throughout the show, so the third hour falling off once again is not a great sign.

RAW ranked #3 on cable for Monday night behind the NFL’s Monday Night Football and “Major Crimes” on TNT.

(Source: PWTorch.com)

John Cena Teases A Rematch With The Rock: “I Really Want To Beat Him”

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Larry King interviewed several WWE superstars backstage at last week’s RAW from Sacramento for his new Hulu series, including John Cena, CM Punk, Zack Ryder, Big Show, and Miz.

One of the more noteworthy quotes from the interview came from John Cena, who talked about feeling better [physically] now than at age 20 and said he’ll wrestle until age 60 if he can. Larry King asked Cena who his favorite opponent is and he answered, The Rock. Cena says “He’s my favorite opponent because I really want to beat him.” Larry King asked Cena if The Rock is a good guy and Cena hesitated, then laughed. He said The Rock was a great football player, he’s a great actor and entertainer, “.. but I want to beat him.”

A rematch between John Cena and The Rock has been rumored for WrestleMania, with The Rock expected to win the WWE Championship from whoever he faces at the Royal Rumble.

Comment below and tell us if you want to see ROCK vs. CENA II.

Here’s the video:

TNA Wrestling Officials Reach Out To Ric Flair, Preview Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, TNA In Knoxville

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– TNA Wrestling officials reached out to Ric Flair to speak about Sting at Saturday’s Hall of Fame ceremony, but he declined the invitation.

Though Flair remains listed as a member of the TNA roster on the company’s official website, his contract was terminated in May after he failed to appear at events he was scheduled for.

– TNA Wrestling has released a video preview Thursday’s live episode of Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, which will feature the aftermath of the Bound For Glory pay-per-view event.

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

– Knoxville, Tennessee will host the Impact Wrestling World Tour on Friday, November 16 at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, October 19 at the Coliseum Box Office and through Knoxville Tickets (865-656-4444 or 877-995-9961).

(source: PWInsider.com)

Chris Jericho Addresses WWE Return, Wade Barrett Weighs In On Sheamus, “The Beautiful People” In Maryland

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– Chris Jericho told a group of fans at a Journey concert this past weekend to “stay tuned” when he was asked about returning to WWE.

– “The Beautiful People,” Angelina Love and Velvet Sky, will face Jessie Kaye and Niya at Maryland Championship Wrestling event taking place Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2401 North Point Blvd. Dundalk, Maryland. The former TNA Wrestling talent will also participate in an autograph signing. (Event Information)

– Wade Barrett tweeted the following in regards to his match with Sheamus on Raw: “My face is a tad sore after the cheap-shot, but i’m not complaining as i’m not a big girl’s blouse like most are. FYI, I can fight dirty with the best of ’em. I just choose not to. #RealMan”

– El Generico, who Ring of Honor teased over the weekend would be returning to the promotion as an opponent for Kevin Steen, has not signed a contract. His status with Dragon Gate USA remains unchanged.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Santino Marella and Zack Ryder Call Out 3MB On “Backstage Fallout”, Vader Shoots For WWE, Ryback

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– In this Raw edition of “Backstage Fallout,” Santino Marella and Zack Ryder call out 3MB, while Sheamus looks ahead to his fight against Big Show at Hell in a Cell.

– Three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Superstar Vader noted on Twitter Monday that he was at WWE’s television studio in Stamford, Connecticut filming content.

“Just finished up a very long hard week. Left WWE recording studio did some good work a little rusty on the promos thxs to Kieran from WWE,” he wrote.

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

Steve Austin’s Return To TV, Super SmackDown On Election Day, Garza Retired

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– Cable network CMT sent out a press release announcing the premiere date for Season 2 of Steve Austin’s reality show, Redneck Island. The show returns on Saturday, November 10 at 9pm (EST) and will be followed by the premieres of two new shows: Chainsaw Gang and Big Texas Heat. From the announcement:

REDNECK ISLAND returns for a second season with fourteen red, white and blue-collared Americans descending on Steve Austin’s tropical island for their chance to win a $100,000 prize. In the first episode, the contestants think they’re on easy street when they see that their living conditions are better than expected, but they soon realize the competition is serious during their first challenge, a game of human cornhole. New episodes of REDNECK ISLAND will premiere weekly at 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.

– Thanks to Devin Cutting for sending in this information regarding a “live” Super SmackDown broadcast on Tuesday, November 6th:

Super Smackdown returns to SyFy on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 at 8 PM. It’s being advertised as a live broadcast, however WWE is in England that week, so Super Smackdown will actually be taped earlier in the day.

Since there is a Raw house show happening at the same time as the taping, this edition of Super Smackdown won’t involve the entire roster. A replay of Super Smackdown will air that Friday in Smackdown’s normal time slot.

– Mexican wrestler Hector Garza, who wrestled for WWE, WCW and TNA, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to PWInsider.com. Garza will undergo chemotherapy sessions and has been forced into retirement.

The Miz Possibly Concussed, CM Punk Writing For New Comic Book & More

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– WWE Intercontinental champion The Miz was legitimately busted open on RAW when Kofi Kingston kicked him in the face with his Trouble In Paradise finisher. The Miz appeared to “have his bell rung” by the kick and was checked for a concussion backstage. The Miz will also see a doctor today to determine if he sustained a concussion.

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– WWE Champion CM Punk, an avid comic book fan who has been teasing that he’s going to be working on a graphic novel project, will be writing the introduction to a hardcover collection of Marvel Comics’ Avengers vs. X-Men series. Punk spoke to USA Today about the opportunity:

“I worked really hard to get to where I’m at and it’s cool to be afforded opportunities like this,” Punk said. “To me, it’s hard work paying off and I’m having a lot of fun right now.”

You can pre-order the book at Amazon.com.

Bubba The Love Sponge Says Hulk Hogan Might Have Leaked His Sex Tape, WWE Q3 Earnings Date

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– Today’s wrestling birthdays include ECW original Justin Credible (39), legendary valet Missy Hyatt (49).

– WWE has announced that they will report Third Quarter 2012 earnings on Thursday, November 1. Vince McMahon will host the quarterly conference call at 11:00am (EST) that morning to discuss the results.

WWE will be giving a big update on the status of the WWE Network. We’ll also find out the PPV buyrates for Money in the Bank (July), Summerslam (August) and Night of Champions in (September).

– Bubba the Love Sponge stated on his radio show this morning that Hulk Hogan could have played a role in the release of his own sex video. “[Hogan] could have had something to do with the leak of it,” Bubba said.

Bubba said he and Hogan are no longer friends and that he’s never seen the sex tape. “I’m gonna be honest with you,” Bubba said. “I have not seen the tape … I can’t even comment on the validity.”

* VIDEO From The HULK HOGAN SEX TAPE Press Conference

Preview For Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Memphis, Tennessee

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Tonight’s WWE Superstars, Saturday Morning Slam, Main Event and SmackDown tapings will take place from Memphis, Tennessee at the FedEx Forum.

Main Event is supposed to feature Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz for the Intercontinental championship, although The Miz might not be able to compete after the stiff kick he took from Kofi Kingston during their match last night on RAW.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler will be appearing in front of the live crowd, his first WWE appearance since suffering a heart attack last month.

JBL will be calling SmackDown. No word on whether his partner will be Josh Matthews or Michael Cole.

The advertised dark match main event was originally scheduled to be Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show in a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight championship. Local radio advertising has been promoting Sheamus vs. Big Show as the main event, so it’s unclear which match will take place.

Update On Rey Mysterio’s Absense From RAW: Battling Flu & Stomach Virus

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On Monday’s RAW, it was announced that the finals of the Tag Team Tournament have been delayed a week due to Rey Mysterio being unable to compete.

Rey Mysterio is battling the flu and a bad stomach virus. He’s been under the weather for a few weeks and working through it, but he missed this past weekend’s live events due to the illness.

Dave Meltzer reports that Mysterio’s stomach virus is bad and he’s been bed ridden in recent days. It remains to be seen whether he’ll be healthy enough to compete on RAW next week.

* VIDEO of THE MIZ Getting KNOCKED OUT (Legit) On RAW

Videos From Monday’s WWE RAW (October 15, 2012)

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU1tAhoIv6s&feature=plcp

What Happened After RAW, Survivor Series To Feature 5-on-5 Team Match

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– After Monday’s RAW went off the air, Sheamus came out and poured water on CM Punk to wake him up. They had a quick match but Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes hit the ring and interfered. Ryback ran out and made the save for Sheamus. The babyfaces cleaned house and celebrated together in the ring to end the show.

– With WWE Survivor Series taking place next month, WWE is planning to hold at least one traditional elimination match at the show. It was proposed several weeks ago for the entire card to be elimination matches, but that talk didn’t go anywhere.

PPV provider iNDEMAND has released the official synopsis for Survivor Series and confirms there will be a 5 vs. 5 match:

“This year, the act of survival turns into an all-out quest for total domination…and respect! Don’t miss an incredible event featuring your favorite WWE Superstars competing in a classic five-on-five match.”

The inclusion of the word “respect” could indicate that WWE Champion CM Punk would be involved in the match.

* SURVIVOR SERIES 2012 PPV Poster Featuring THE MIZ

Vader Disputes Report That He Was Involved In A Physical Altercation With Harley Race At Wrestling Convention

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“The Man They Call Vader” is disputing claims that he engaged in a physical altercation with WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race at Saturday’s “Legends of the Ring” convention in Monroe, New Jersey.

According to multiple accounts, the two wrestling legends had a brief scuffle after Race voiced his disapproval with Vader acting belligerent toward fans. Race is alleged to have punched Vader in the face in response to a smart aleck remark on the part of the three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Vader reportedly lashed back at the 69-year-old, but accidentally struck and hurt a worker who came between them.

Vader is saying the reported claims are a “complete fabrication.” He wrote Monday afternoon on Twitter, “Just read {website name} what a bunch of bullshi!!!.Harley has been and has always my friend some one I respect and admire. Not mention he is seventy yrs old has a very bad knee.Total and complete fabrication.Harley arrived @the autograph session enthusiasticly greeted me hello by patting me on the back of my head w/HOF ring thats it end of story We took some pics together w/ fans and parted ways.”

Meanwhile, his official Facebook page issued the following statement Monday night from a person who witnessed the incident: “This is the Truth…

“I find it amusing how things get so blown out of proportion. I was standing next to Race and Vader when this “supposedly happened.” If you want the “real” story, from an unbiased 3rd party, it went down like this: Vader was sitting in a chair at his table doing autographs and such. Race was brought in mid-day for a short signing/pic stint. Vader was seated at the end of the table, which meant he would have to get up and move for Race to get by. For the record, Race was NOT on a scooter, and wasn’t even using a cane, I don’t know why the original person felt the need to make it sound like Race was wheeled out of an old age home. Anyways, Race and his family walk up to the table, and Race gives Vader a smack on the back–a hello, wrestler style. Vader was caught a little off guard and had no clue who did it, so he was like what the F? He turned around and saw it was Race, and Race laughed and said hello. Vader was like why the F did you do that? Race was already moved past him getting in to his seat. Vader says “F this, I am out of here.” In reality, he went to the bathroom. He came back a few minutes later when he was “done.” While on his was back from the bathroom, he felt the need to demonstrate on the “other guy” to show him what Race did. The “other guy” was like … oww … that FN hurt. Vader responds: that’s how Race did it. Vader returns to the table and nothing further is said. Five minutes later, the announcer gets on the PA and says it is time for the Race and Vader professional photo opp, which was set up in the hallway. Race and Vader get up and sit inches away from one another and take DOZENS of photos with fans — not really a “step in to the hallway to ‘have words'” as reported. When the photos are done, both return to the table and all continued going well. So, to sum it all up, Race did not PUNCH Vader in the FACE, Race SLAPPED Vader on the BACK OF THE NECK. Vader was NOT belligerent rather surprised and a tad annoyed. Vader DID NOT swing back. RACE was not in a motorized scooter. And finally they DID NOT step in to the hallways to “have words.”

“If ANYONE has video that shows otherwise, or even claims to have video, I would be totally surprised and would LOVE to be shown otherwise. Granted, the RACE punches VADER in face is a much more “newsworthy” way of spinning this, but in the end, it was a slight

Which Wrestlers Portrayed Aces & 8’s At Bound For Glory?

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Former WWE Superstars Luke Gallows (a/k/a Drew Hankinson) and Mike Knox (a/k/a Michael Hettinga) competed as Aces & 8s against Bully Ray and Sting at Sunday’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view event.

A TNA source stated that the other masked members of Aces & 8s were portrayed by Wes Brisco and Garett Bischoff. However, it has been noted that wrestlers portraying the masked men may not necessarily be the final characters.

Speaking of Bound For Glory, Eric Bischoff remarked via Twitter following the show: “Proud of the entire roster. Real crowd+good story+strong characters = a great show!”

Updated Hell in a Cell Card – WWE Championship Match Made Official, Grudge Match Announced

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The WWE Championship Match at Hell in a Cell was made official tonight on Raw as Vince McMahon decided that CM Punk will defend his belt against Ryback. After both competitors signed their Hell in a Cell contract, Ryback delivered the Shell Shock to the WWE Champion.

As a result of the growing animosity between Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio, it was also announced that the two competitors will face off at the pay-per-view event. The Viper gave a surprise attack to Del Rio on SmackDown last week before RKO’ing Ricardo Rodriguez onto the announce table.

The announced card for Hell in a Cell, which takes place Oct. 28 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is as follows:

* WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Ryback

* World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Big Show

* WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No vs. Tag Team Tournament Winners

* Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio

Tag Team Tournament Final Delayed Until Next Week, Divas Action On Superstars, Tensai Works Dark Match

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– Delayed one week due to Rey Mysterio having the flu, Mysterio and Sin Cara will face Team Rhodes Scholars next Monday on Raw in the Tag Team Tournament Final. The winners will then face WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan at Hell in a Cell.

– During a backstage segment on Raw, Daniel Bryan challenged Kane to take on Big Show on next week’s show since he found it humorous that he was chokeslammed by The World’s Largest Athlete.

– One match was taped Monday in Nashville, Tennessee for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as Kaitlyn faced off against Beth Phoenix.

In a pre-taping dark match, Tensai defeated Michael McGillicutty. According to a correspondent, Tensai drew a lot of heat as well as ‘Albert’ chants during his entrance, but the audience became quiet once the match took place.

– Layla and R-Truth appear at the Verizon Wireless Store 1947 Mount Zion Rd. Morrow, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Call 770-210-4019 for more information.

(source: ProWrestling.net)