Home Blog Page 2860

JR On Tyler Rek’s Release, Fozzy Album Sales, SummerSlam Attenence

Staff
-
6

– WWE RAW returns to Nashville, Tennessee on October 15th at the Bridgestone Arena. A ticket-presale begins this morning with the password being MARK. The advertised main event is CM Punk vs. John Cena.

– Sunday’s WWE’s SummerSlam PPV from Los Angeles, California had a live attendence of 17,482 fans with 14,000 paid.

– Sin and Bones, the new album from Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy, moved around 3,400 copies in the United States for its first week of release to debut at #143 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album landed at #1 on the Top New Artist Albums chart. The band’s previous album, Chasing the Grail, opened with around 2,200 units sold back 2010, a sign that the band is gaining popularity. As previously reported, Jericho will be off television for the next few months touring with Fozzy.

– Jim Ross has commented on WWE granting Tyler Reks a release on Wednesday. JR tweeted:

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Update On Mark Henry’s WWE Return, Olympian Interested In WWE, Sandow

Staff
-
8

– Mark Henry is currently looking to return to action in late fall. Henry has been recovering from shoulder surgery earlier this year and has been dropping a lot of weight in his time away from WWE. Henry has told people that he would retire if he can’t return at 100%, but he’s expected to be back around Survivor Series.

Earlier this week, Henry posted a video on Tout telling fans that Triple H can’t done with WWE – because he has “plans” for him.

Picture Of Mark Henry’s Incredible Weight Loss

– Ignatius, the person that is in charge of Damien Sandow’s official Twitter account, wrote this week that Sandow is filing a police report against Brodus Clay for the assault that took place after their match on Monday’s RAW.

– Olympian Diana Lopez is interested in becoming a WWE Diva. The Sugarland, Texas native competed at this summer’s games from London in Tae Kwon Do (at 125 pounds). She won a bronze medal back in 2008 but didn’t medal this year.

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Update On New Talent Training At WWE Developmental

Staff
-
8

Here’s an update on several recent signing to WWE developmental, courtesy of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

Memo Montenegro: The younger brother of Alberto Del Rio. He has been training in South Florida with his brother, but has limited experience in the ring.

Chase Donovan: 27 year old talent that trained at the Slamtech Wrestling school in New England and previously wrestled at Bryce Andrews (2004 until 2009). He competed as a bodybuilder for a few years but is now back to wrestling.

Danny Burch: UK wrestler formerly known as Martin Stone. WWE offered him a contract a year ago but he had major knee surgery and took a full year off to heal. He’s about 6 feet tall and has a good look.

Oliver Grey: UK wrestler formerly known as Joel Redman. He’s 25 years old and has competed in FCW under his real name, Joel Pettyfer. He is currently doing a lumberjack gimmick at developmental.

Del Rio’s Future With WWE, Update On Randy Orton’s Departure, Superstars

Staff
-
35

– Matches taped for today’s WWE Superstars include:

* Santino Marella vs. Jack Swagger
* Yoshi Tatsu vs. Damien Sandow
* Cody Rhodes vs. Justin Gabriel
* Alex Riley vs. Drew McIntyre.

– Alberto Del Rio might be staying in WWE much longer than he’s previously stated in interviews. While Del Rio has previously talked about being in the final leg of his career with plans to retire in the next few yerars, he recently did an interview where he said he would now like to stay for 10 or 15 more years, or as long as WWE has use for him.

– Speaking of Del Rio, he’s currently booked for 3-way matches with Sheamus and Randy Orton at WWE’s upcoming SmackDown brand live events. As previously reported, Orton will be taking time off soon to shoot the WWE Studios movie “12 Rounds: Reloaded.” Even when he’s off television, Orton will be kept in the main event picture.

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Early Hardcore Justice Buyrate, Sonjay Dutt’s TNA Status, Live Event Attendance

Staff
-
10

– TNA’s recent Hardcore Justice pay-per-view looks to have done approximately 8,000 buys, according to early estimates.

– After a brief return to TNA for the recent Destination X tournament, Sonjay Dutt is back on the independent scene with no plans for him to return to TNA.

– TNA’s live event on 8/18 from in Ottumwa, Iowa drew approxiately 1,000 fans.

* Details On Claire Lynch Being DONE With TNA

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Impact Wrestling Preview: Hogan Returns, Open Fight Night

Staff
-
2

The following is TNA’s official preview for tonight’s live Impact Wrestling show on Spike TV:

– It’s the return of the monthly Open Fight Night on Thursday’s broadcast, featuring the huge return of “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan as he vows to help Sting and other TNA superstars battle The Aces and 8s!

– As part of Open Fight Night, Sting challenged The Aces & 8s to fight them this Thursday! Can Sting, Hogan, and others finally stop the path of destruction that the gang has unleashed in TNA Wrestling? Will we finally find out their identities? What will happen when Sting and Hogan unite against them on Thursday? Don’t miss the huge confrontation on SpikeTV!

– Also on Thursday’s broadcast, it’s the return of the TNA Gut Check, as one wrestler gets the opportunity of a lifetime to earn a contract with TNA Wrestling! Can they prove they have what it takes to join the roster?

– Plus, the “Bound For Glory Series” continues on IMPACT! The annual competition is reaching a fever pitch as the final countdown is on – who will earn a shot at the World Title at Bound For Glory? Who will call who out? The series continues Thursday on SpikeTV!

– All this and much more on Thursday’s IMPACT WRESTLING on SpikeTV LIVE at 8/7c, including news on the upcoming “No Surrender” Pay-Per-View event!

WWE Officially Announces Tyler Reks’ Contract Release

Daniel Pena
-
18

WWE announced late Wednesday night via Twitter that Tyler Reks has been released from his contract with the organization.

“WWE has come to terms on the release of Gabe Tufts (Tyler Reks) as of Tuesday, Aug. 21. We wish Gabe all the best in his future endeavors,” the message reads, which was made through an iPad.

Reks, whose real name is actually Gabe Tuft, cited his desire to spend time with his family in a message posted on Facebook and Twitter. He wrote, “I realized recently that being a Superstar means sacrificing certain things, including time with my family. As a new father, my heart broke every time I had to leave to go on the road. I didn’t ever want to miss another moment with my daughter, so I made the decision to be a full time dad and hang up my boots.”

SmackDown Superstar William Regal, who feuded with Reks earlier this year on NXT, commented on his release via Twitter: “I was told that Tyler Reks has finished with WWE.Talented lad who was a gentleman.I admire his unselfish gesture for his family.Good man.”

Raw Superstar JTG also posted his first tweet since his controversial diatribe two weeks ago, writing, “The locker room will miss you bro.”

Curt Hawkins Responds To Tyler Reks’ WWE Departure, Cody Rhodes At NXT Show, Raw In Nashville Pre-Sale

Daniel Pena
-
11

– Tyler Reks announced on Facebook and Twitter Wednesday that he has been granted his release from WWE. He cited his desire to be a full-time father, writing, “I realized recently that being a Superstar means sacrificing certain things, including time with my family. As a new father, my heart broke every time I had to leave to go on the road. I didn’t ever want to miss another moment with my daughter, so I made the decision to be a full time dad and hang up my boots.”

Curt Hawkins addressed his former tag team partner’s career decision via Twitter, writing, “Lucky for all of you I’m not a Dad (yet), I’m just a determined kid who loves the wrestling business. I’m here to stay. See you at the show.

– SmackDown Superstar Cody Rhodes has been announced to appear at the NXT live event taking place Friday, September 14 at Fenn Center 2000 Virginia Ave Fort Pierce, Florida 34982. He is scheduled for a Meet and Greet.

– Ticketmaster.com is holding a pre-sale for the October 15 Raw in Nashville, Tennessee at the Bridgestone Arena beginning Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with the passcode MARK. The venue’s official website is advertising a WWE Championship Match between CM Punk and John Cena.

WWE Names 15 Stars Who Should Return For One More Match, History Of WWE Dancers, Jacqueline

Daniel Pena
-
51

– WWE.com has compiled a list ranking 15 former Superstars that should make a one-night comeback. It reads: 15. Scott Steiner, 14. Honky Tonk Man, 13. Michelle McCool, 12. Steve Blackman, 11. JBL, 10. Mick Foley, 9. Edge, 8. Shane McMahon, 7. Goldberg, 6. Trish Stratus, 5. Shawn Michaels, 4. Bret Hart, 3. Batista, 2. Ultimate Warrior, 1. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin.

– WWE has released a preview clip of a Saturday Morning Slam segment showcasing sports-entertainment’s history of dancers.

– Jim Ross complimented former WWE Women’s Champion Jacqueline via Twitter Wednesday, writing, “WWE never had a better pro, tougher Diva than Jackie Moore. She made all WWE Divas better.”

JR Blog: Best In The World, MVP Of 2012, WWE Tryout Camp

Staff
-
7

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR said about:

Best In The World: “Who is the best in the world? My answer is essentially always the same. The WWE Champion. @CMPunk has a JR’s BBQ sauce bottle sized chip on his shoulder. It drives him…same back in day for @steveaustinBSR. Not a show biz presentation. Real life motivation.”

MVP of 2012: “Who’s the MVP of WWE thus far in 2012 in WWE? For me, @WWEDanielBryan.”

WWE’s 3-Day Tryout Camp: “Enjoyed working at tryout camp in LA this week. Appreciated the effort put forth. Too many not in great, physical condition which was disappointing. More potential, female prospects, in my opinion, tham males. Gruelling  three days w/ cuts being made Monday and Tuesday. Anxious to see who makes it as I turned my info in and am not attending day three. Next big camp in Tampa in September.”

As always, you can check out Jim Ross’ delicious line of BBQ products at WWEShop.com.

Rey Mysterio Diagnosed With Concussion Following SummerSlam Match

Daniel Pena
-
30

WWE.com announced Wednesday that Rey Mysterio suffered a concussion during his match Sunday against The Miz at SummerSlam.

The website notes that according to a backstage source, WWE personnel “suspected [a concussion] because he hit his head.” The following day, precautionary impact testing was conducted and “showed that [Mysterio] is below baseline, which means he sustained some sort of concussion.”

The website has confirmed that Mysterio is not medically cleared to compete at this time. The San Diego native did not appear on Raw or SmackDown, and has been removed from all events through a least this coming weekend.

During the Intercontinental Championship Match, The Miz executed a “brutal sit-down powerbomb” which snapped Mysterio’s head against the canvas. WWE.com attributes the trauma suffered from the maneuver to The Awesome One’s successful title defense.

WWE physician Michael Sampson says Mysterio “had the first [test] on Monday, which showed us that he was below baseline. The physical exam was normal, but neuropsych testing was below normal. That’s the beauty of neuropsych testing. Based on reaction time and memory, we can measure on a computer, and he was below his baseline. That saves [Mysterio] from causing further injury from the concussion.”

WWE.com has confirmed that Mysterio will not return to the squared circle until he is at baseline and passes an exertion test. “To be determined at baseline, Mysterio must pass the aforementioned impact/neuropsych test later in the week. Only then will he be permitted to undergo exertion testing,” the website notes.

WWE.com’s backstage source estimates that Mysterio “will probably be taking [the impact test today] if he’s still symptom-free, or later on this week.”

The full story is available here.

Pictures Of The New WWE Championship Belt

Staff
-
119

It’s been reported for months that WWE is in the process of making a new championship belt that will replace CM Punk’s current “spinner” belt.

Punk confirmed in a recent interview that the belt will debut very soon. He speculated it could debut as early as WWE SummerSlam (it didn’t) or by next month’s Night of Champions pay-per-view.

To update this situation, we can report that Rick Petko from Orange County Choppers, which is featured on The Discovery Channel’s American Chopper television series, is helping with the creation of the belt.

He tweeted on Wednesday afternoon that he is currently, “Annealing aluminum for a WWE Championship belt.”

Here’s the latest picture of the belt design below, as well as the previous leaked image of the new belt:

[nggallery id=57]

Rumored Reason For Claire Lynch’s Departure From TNA, Taryn Terrell Officially A Knockout

Daniel Pena
-
30

– As reported over the weekend, Julia Reilly, who portrays the Claire Lynch character on TNA Wrestling programming, is believed to have parted ways with the wrestling organization. According to F4WOnline.com, her apparent departure stems from Reilly being alarmed with her identity being revealed online as well as disclosure that she moonlights as the Olive Oyl character in the Popeye ride at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida where Impact Wrestling is filmed. A photo surfaced online of Reilly donning an Olive Oyl costume and posing with Popeye.

Reilly is an Orlando, Florida-based actress who has appeared in informercials and television commercials. Shortly after her name came out, she went to great lengths to protect her identity online as she removed the contents of her official website and YouTube channel, and deleted her LinkedIn account. Wrestlers were told she had parted ways with the organization, but not given a reason why. Her ongoing storyline with AJ Styles is expected to conclude on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling with a paternity test segment.

– After making her debut on last Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling, Taryn Terrell is now an official member of the TNA Impact Wrestling roster. The organization’s website has added Terrell to its roster page.

The former WWE Diva was introduced by Vice President of the Knockouts Division, Brooke Hogan, as the special guest referee for the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship match between Madison Rayne and Miss Tessmacher. It will be Terrell’s role going forward as her bio states that she will be the referee for Knockouts Division matches.

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Tyler Reks Released By WWE: Read His Official Statement Here

Staff
-
23

After rumors surfaced online that WWE had parted ways with Tyler Reks due to his profile being moved from the SmackDown Superstars section to the Alumni page, the infrequently used grappler confirmed his departure on Wednesday afternoon:

“I just want to say thank you to WWE, Inc. for allowing me to be part of an incredible entertainment experience. On Monday, I asked for my release and the company was gracious enough to grant my request.

“I realized recently that being a Superstar means sacrificing certain things, including time with my family. As a new father, my heart broke every time I had to leave to go on the road. I didn’t ever want to miss another moment with my daughter, so I made the decision to be a full time dad and hang up my boots.

“I will miss everyone in the locker room tremendously as they have all become a second family to me. I want to thank my coaches and teachers that really helped me along the way: Fit Finlay, Arn Anderson, Edge, Christian, Kane, Jericho, Dr. Tom, Norman Smiley, and Billy Kidman.

“I also want to thank my boys. You know who you are. Especially though, a huge thank you to Hawkins. You were like a brother to me the last year and I’ll miss you and will always love you bro. I wish you the best and thanks for understanding that I had to go be a dad. When she’s older, and able to realize what happened, I know Mia will thank you as well.

“Thanks to all the dedicated fans of #ReksAndHawkins and to The #RekkingCrew. I would never have survived without you.

“For anyone interested, I am currently the owner of an Internet Marketing Company that specializes in Search Engine Optimization, Pay-Per-Click, Website Design, and Reputation Management. You can find my company here: http://www.localm2.com/.

“If you need any of our services, don’t hesitate to contact me. And yes, there’s even a cartoon on the multimedia page ;).”

Reks, who made his professional wrestling debut in February 2007, had been under contract to WWE since January 2008. He most recently appeared on SmackDown in a tag team with Curt Hawkins.

Former WWE Talent Says David Otunga Is “Unsafe”, Tammy Sytch Resurfaces, The Rock

Daniel Pena
-
42

– Former WWE developmental wrestler Marcus Owens issued a negative assessment on David Otunga’s working ability after watching him compete on television.

“I swear David Otunga is the most unsafe guy, I’ve ever seen on TV,” he wrote on Facebook. “I’d rather work Sid Vicious back when he was with the IV Horseman…LOL.”

This is not the first time where Otunga’s wrestling ability has been publicly dismissed by a fellow wrestler. Chris Masters stated during an interview following his release from WWE last year, “He’s got two left feet. C’mon, just watch him walk around the ring for five minutes.”

– As reported over the weekend, Tammy “Sunny” Sytch will check out of her WWE-sponsored rehabilitation program on Thursday. She was allowed out of her rehab house on Saturday and made a surprise appearance that day at a Bodyslam Wrestling Organization event in Elmwood Park, New Jersey as the manager of Damien Darling. After Darling lost in the main event, Sytch “revived” him with a kiss, who then carried her to the backstage area to conclude the show. Sytch plans to immediately resume her wrestling career after getting out of rehab as she has a show scheduled on Saturday.

– Gridiron Gang, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, will air on MTV this Sunday at 1:23 p.m.

New WWE ’13 Videos: Attitude Era Trailer, Entrance & Finisher Videos For Tyson, Ziggler, Henry & More

Staff
-
9

The official Youtube channel of WWE Games has released the following new videos on Wednesday for the upcoming WWE ’13 video game. The videos include the official “WWE Attitude Era Mode” trailer as well as entrance & finisher videos for Mike Tyson, Mark Henry, Brodus Clay, Dolph Ziggler and Eve Torres.

Official “WWE Attitude Era Mode” Trailer:

Mike Tyson’s entrance video and finisher:

Mark Henry’s entrance video and finisher:

Brodus Clay’s entrance video and finisher:

Dolph Ziggler’s entrance video and finisher:

Eve Torres’ entrance video & finisher:

Vampiro Recalls Messing With CM Punk: Handing Him Pills & Spiking His Drink

Staff
-
26

Mexican wrestler Vampiro appeared on this week’s MLW Podcast with hosts Konnan and Court Bauer, which can be heard at MLW.com. On this week’s show, Vampiro spoke about WWE Champion CM Punk’s straight edge lifestyle and his past experiences with Punk, including “joking around” with Punk by handing him pills and spiking his drinks ..

“There was kind of a weird vibe there. Kind of a ‘Hey, hey how’s it going?’ type of thing. That whole Straight Edge thing, I get it. I used to joke about it with him. I’d give him handfuls of pills and put things in his soft drinks to [mess] with him, but in a good way, trying to break the ice.”

“Him right away being a Straight Edge guy, if you’re into punk rock music you know why and where it came from, although it was kind of new then. Unfortunately, that whole Straight Edge scene kind of came and went really quick and it turned into what we know as ’emo.’ Emo is short for ’emotional core,’ which basically came from a Straight Edge concert when a dude started to cry at a punk concert.”

* Pictures of CM PUNK’s $2 Million Chicago Apartment

Update On Charlie Sheen Working With WWE, Latest WWE Inbox Video

Staff
-
11

– The latest on Charlie Sheen’s involvement with WWE is that around the time when he agreed to be the Social Media Ambassador of RAW 1,000, he also agreed to appear at SummerSlam. He backed out of that deal about two weeks later, which was believed to be due to scheduling issues.

The original plan was for Sheen to get into a physical confrontation with Daniel Bryan at SummerSlam, which would have gotten WWE a ton of mainstream media coverage. WWE still hoping for Sheen to appear on WWE television in the coming months, which is why Daniel Bryan is undergoing “anger management” (the name of Sheen’s new FX show) classes next week on RAW.

– Episode 30 of the WWE Inbox Youtube show is now online, with WWE Superstars and Divas answering fan questions sent in via social media. This week, the WWE stars talk about what they do to relax and more:

(Source: Figure Four Weekly Newsletter)

Beth Phoenix To Miss Several Weeks Of Action, Edge Returns To Syfy’s “Haven” For A Guest Role

Daniel Pena
-
10

– As reported Tuesday, WWE.com is no longer advertising Beth Phoenix for next week’s four-event Raw brand tour of Australia after she was listed as appearing as recently as late last week. Additionally, she been pulled from all television tapings and live events through the month of September. According to WWE.com, her next scheduled appearance takes place on October 1 for a Raw taping at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

After news surfaced Tuesday night concerning her whereabouts, Phoenix tweeted, “Thank u for all of the support and respect while myself and my family grieves the loss of a loved one.”

– Syfy announced Wednesday that “WWE Superstar” Edge (a/k/a Adam Copeland) will return to their hit series Haven for a recurring guest star role. He will reprise his role of Dwight Hendrickson, “a shrewd, longtime Haven resident and “Troubled” handyman who can truly handle anything, and often does, as the town’s “Cleaner,” in the show’s third season, including the premiere, September 21 at 10PM ET/PT. (Press Release)

– WWE Hall of Famer “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

D’Angelo Dinero Officially Removed From 2012 BFG Series

Daniel Pena
-
3

TNA’s official site has announced that “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero is officially out of the 2012 Bound For Glory Series.

Last week at Hardcore Justice, The Aces and 8s viciously attacked Dinero, particularly his shoulder, rendering him unable to compete that night in his scheduled Bound For Glory Series match. Following a visit to the doctor, Dinero said he would be sidelined for a few months. Enclosing an image of a broken collarbone, Dinero tweeted, “Looks like Pope will be out of action for a couple months. Damn You Aces & Apes!!! ~PHS.”

Dinero’s news has caused Impact Wrestling to officially eliminate him from the remainder of the Bound For Glory Series. In this year’s format, every wrestler was scheduled to face everyone in the tournament. Dinero had three matches left to compete in, against AJ Styles, Rob Van Dam and Robbie E.

ImpactWrestling.com says Sting will make a decision regarding the matter and those matches tomorrow night on Impact Wrestling on Spike TV at 8/7c.

Chris Jericho’s Status For RAW, SummerSlam Title Change Scrapped, Josh Matthews Note

Staff
-
21

– For fans hoping that Chris Jericho will be back on WWE television next Monday night, don’t get your hopes up. Jericho will doing a promotional appearance for Fozzy on Monday night at Collector’s Realm in Poughkeepsie, New York (5:30-7:30pm EST.). Jericho and the rest of the band will signing CDs and celebrating the release of their new album, “Sin & Bones.”

Buy FOZZY’s “Sin & Bones” Album Now From Amazon.com

– The broadcast team for the WWE Saturday Morning Slam taping that took place on Tuesday night from Bakersfield, California was Josh Mathews and Santino Marella. It’s worth noting that Josh Matthews was kept off the SmackDown tapings due to “injuries” he sustained at the hands of Kane at SummerSlam, yet he was able to do commentary for Saturday Morning Slam, which was taped right before SmackDown.

– At one point, there were plan for Titus O’Neil and Darren Young to capture the WWE tag titles at SummerSlam, according to f4wonline.com. For whatever reason, that plan was scrapped and Kofi Kingston & R-Truth retained. The Prime Time Players are still expected to get a run with the tag titles in the coming months.

Update On Next Year’s WWE Hall Of Fame Class & Another Rumored Incutee

Staff
-
19

With WrestleMania 29 weekend now less than 8 months away, WWE is currently discussing candidates for the 2013 Hall of Fame Class. We previously reported that top names being considered for next year’s class are Mick Foley, Bob Backlund, Kevin Nash and The Ultimate Warrior. Add former WWE superstar JBL to that list.

Mick Foley, a New York native on good terms with WWE, is considered a lock for next year.

Bob Backlund has turned past offers to be inducted, but considering his recent cameo on WWE television (wrestling Heath Slater on RAW), the chances of him being inducted are better than ever.

Kevin Nash, who won the WWE Championship at MSG (from Bob Backlund, in 8 seconds) went on a Twitter rant back in April, saying that the WWE Hall of Fame means nothing to him:

“HOF means nothing to me,If I Die before it I,ve asked my wife to pass.Nothing against it or WWE,but if Pete Rose ain’t in cooperstown. Just don’t need it to validate my life.I wake every morning to the sight of the ocean.

The Ultimate Warrior’s rocky (and litigious) past with WWE has been well-publicized over the years and he’s still considered a long shot. That said, the Royal Rumble takes place from where he lives (Phoenix, Arizona), which would make for an ideal setting to announce Warrior’s induction.

JBL is on great terms with WWE and currently working with the company on his “Seven Summits” mountain climbing adventure. With his storied career and transition to announcer of SmackDown, it’s just a matter of time before he’s a Hall of Famer.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Update On Randy Orton’s WWE Status, Ezekiel Jackson In Muscle Magazine

Staff
-
21

– WWE Superstars The Usos turn 27 years old today.

– Ezekiel Jackson is featured in the new issue of Muscle Magazine. He’s been re-tweeting messages from fans talking about how they have to pick up his issue.

– As reported earlier, Randy Orton will wrestle Alberto Del Rio on Friday’s SmackDown in a match to determine the #1 contender to World Heavyweight champion Sheamus. In the event that Del Rio wins that match and goes on to wrestle Sheamus at Night of Champions, there has been talk of Randy Orton being the special guest referee of that match.

WWE has used Orton sparingly since he returned from a 60-day suspension, including not booking him at SummerSlam. Despite the fact WWE now has one of their top stars back in the mix, Orton will be leaving television again soon to begin filming the WWE Studios movie, “12 Rounds.”

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

WWE Searching For A Chinese Superstar, Cole Comments On Punk-Lawler & More

Staff
-
17

– Macleans.ca has an article up about WWE titled, “WWE Keeps On Rolling … In Cash” that looks at WWE’s international expansion to new markets, including China. WWE’s Senior VP of International Operations Ed Wells was interviewed for the piece and said the company’s growth in China has consistently been in “double digits” since 2007.

Their popularity in China is so strong that that there’s talk about bringing in a Chinese character to the roster. “We’d love to have a Chinese star,” Wells said. “And we’re certainly open to working with Chinese talent.”

– Today is the final day of WWE’s 3-day talent recruiting camp in Southern California. Aside from Jim Ross and Gerald Brisco, Mark Henry and William Regal among the WWE superstars in attendance as well.

– Michael Cole is the latest WWE personality to speak up on Twitter about CM Punk’s attack on Jerry Lawler from RAW: Despite their differences over the years, Cole tweeted the following in defense of his broadcast partner:

Ring Of Honor Announces “ROH Dojo” Training Facility Opening In October

Staff
-
3

Ring of Honor sent out the following this week:

The Ring Of Honor Dojo, under head trainer DELIRIOUS, will be starting new classes during the week of October 22nd, 2012. Located in Bristol, PA (close to both I-95 and the PA turnpike), only 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, the school has been in operation since 2004, and is a facility that includes a full size 18 foot ring, weight lifting equipment, as well as an extensive video library, and other numerous resources at your disposal.

The school is for people with all levels of experience in professional wrestling. From those with absolutely no experience looking to break in to those with previous wrestling experience looking to hone their skills, the ROH Dojo will help you to learn everything you need to know in order to start, or enhance, your wrestling career. The school is open to wrestlers (both male and female), as well as referees, managers, and valets of all shapes and sizes.

Please be aware that each student is different and the length of your individual training will likely vary. Some students may advance more rapidly than others while some will advance more slowly; what’s most important is that you invest your time, energy, and your patience to get the most out of the program.

Some of the things your training will cover include:
-Emphasis on the fundamentals
-Drills
-Conditioning and weight training
-Ring psychology
-Development of timing and positioning
-Continuous evaluation
-Advice on character development
-Assistance with promos
-Etiquette
-SAFETY

The cost for the ROH Dojo is as follows:

$900 down payment on the first day of class
$350 per month

*training is a 6 month program so the total cost is $3000.00

$900 will be due upon registration, and an additional $350 is due on the last day of each month of training.

For those individuals who would like to pay for the entire class on the first day of training, you will receive a special discounted price of $2650.00 (essentially one month free)!!!

Also, as part of your training, you are also highly encouraged to take the time to travel with Ring of Honor and participate as a member of the crew. Not only does this allow you the opportunity to really see what goes into setting up an event but it also gives you a chance to familiarize yourself with all the in’s and out’s of Ring of Honor Wrestling in a way only first-hand experience can offer.

Once you have graduated you are allowed and encouraged to participate in the ongoing training sessions. While some schools train you for only a set amount of time then send you off on your own, at the ROH Dojo, once you’ve graduated, you can always come back to train, work out, and meet wrestlers.

You must be at least 18 years of age to enroll in the ROH Dojo.

For more information e-mail [email protected]. For those of you interested, but who can’t make the October sessions, expect a new class to start around 4 months after this.

1...2,8592,8602,861...3,323Page 2,860 of 3,323