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Konnan Recalls Odd Backstage Encounter With Kurt Angle

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This week on MLW Radio, Konnan talked to co-host Mister Saint Laurent and Court Bauer about a recent backstage encounter with Kurt Angle while the Olympic Gold Medalist was wrestling for AAA at Triplemania. The incident was the result of an earlier MLW Radio podcast in the spring where Konnan had revealed that while he was in TNA, Angle had confided in him that Vince McMahon had tried to lure Kurt back to WWE by regularly sending him flowers. Kurt responded via Twitter vehemently denying the allegations. Fast forward to TripleMania in August, Konnan states:

“Remember when we were talking about Kurt Angle? I was like, hey, cool dude. I even marked out when I heard he was coming to TNA, but give me a break about the flowers thing. People sending him tweets telling him ‘Konnan said you got flowers from Vince’ and he said I was delusional.

“Well he showed up in Mexico for a show, for Triplemania, about a month and a half ago and we hadn’t talked since [the flower controversy]. He came in and literally for like the first three hours he wouldn’t even speak a word to me. He wouldn’t even look at me when I was going over the match. Obviously I’m going to have to tell the guy that he did say [Vince sent him flowers]. Maybe he doesn’t remember it, but we have to squash it because I can’t work like this. And then — I don’t know what happened — but he just totally chilled out. Without me talking to him, all of a sudden he’s very serious, wouldn’t talk or look at me and then the next minute he was alright and like hugging me.”

The new episode of MLW Radio is available for free at MLW.com and on iTunes (search: MLW Radio), along with episodes featuring MVP, The Ultimate Warrior, Billy Corgan and many others.

Jim Ross Blog: John Cena’s Surgery, Lawler’s Replacement & In-Ring Future

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

John Cena’s Surgery: “Tough hand dealt to John Cena who had surgery Tuesday in Birmingham by Dr. James Andrews. Cena’s been wrestling hurt but is SO much tougher than many of his critics give him credit as they seem to be too busy knocking his in ring style. As a former offensive lineman, and a damn good one, @JohnCena will likely be back closer to two weeks than three if my guess is accurate.”

Jerry Lawler’s Replacement On Commentary: I’m not sure who will sit in for King next week with Michael Cole. It’s a great opportunity for WWE to utilize some names from the past and/or to place some prospective new talent at the announce table … Whoever assists Cole will be in good hands as no one preps as thoroughly as does Michael and hopefully whoever is tabbed will follow Cole’s lead and be thoroughly prepared to work a long, live three hour entertainment program. I’d suggest that who is selected greatly reduce their liquid in take by mid afternoon as sitting in a confined spot for three hours can be, well, anxious. :)”

Jerry Lawler’s Recovery & In-Ring Future: “Jerry Lawler’s recovery process is on going and I have heard no one estimate when he might be back at the announce desk on RAW much less those that are asking if and when he will return to the ring. I do know that if King can wrestle that he will. Jerry is a wrestler first and an announcer second as being a wrestler is what he’s done for 40+ years and I seriously doubt that he’s ready to hang up his boots. Every indy promoter will be frothing at the mouth to book King even more now than before. I’d suggest to all that slow, deliberate steps be taken. ”

* News On JEFF HARDY Returning to WWE

Jeff Hardy Interested In Returning To WWE

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With Jeff Hardy’s TNA contract set to expire in early 2013, there are some rumblings that the Charismatic Enigma is interested in returning to the organization where he first gained international fame, WWE.

Hardy has gotten great reviews behind the scenes in TNA over the past year, having cleaned up his act and been a “model employee.” With the various legal troubles he’s had in recent years, Hardy reportedly wants to have one more big run in WWE, where he can make a lot of money for the final chapter of his storied career.

Jeff Hardy won the TNA Bound For Glory series and is scheduled to wrestle Austin Aries for the TNA World Championship in the main event of this year’s Bound For Glory. It’s believed that Hardy was given this opportunity as a way to keep him happy.

Hardy remains the top seller of merchandise in TNA and is one of the company’s top draws. TNA really wants to keep Jeff Hardy and might even give him a run with the World title as a way to keep him on board.

Rumored Hell In A Cell Title Match, Big Show’s Return, Matt Morgan Update

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– On Monday’s RAW, we saw Ryback destroy the set of The Miz’s new talk show, MizTV. Ryback is scheduled to fight The Miz at next month’s Hell in A Cell pay-per-view.

– It came out this week that Matt Morgan signed a new contract with TNA approximately two months ago and has been “working” fans with his cryptic online posts about which company he should sign with. We can confirm that Matt Morgan did have some talks with WWE back in June, but ultimately decided to stay with TNA.

– The Big Show, who has been off television since SummerSlam in August, will be returning to action at this weekend’s live events. Big Show has been on vacation after requesting time off.

Show was originally scheduled to return next week, but is returning early to fill in for John Cena, who is recovering from elbow surgery.

(Source: PWInsider)

John Cena’s Doctor Talks About His Elbow Surgery

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Dr. James Andrews spoke to WWE.com this week about performing elbow surgery on John Cena. Dr. Andrews removed several pieces of bone cartilage from Cena’s elbow through a scope.

“He had begun to lose motion in his arm, and it had been locking up,” Andrews said. “I performed an orthoscopic procedure on his elbow and took out a bunch of spurs. Everything went really well.” Andrews described the procedure as “straight-forward” despite Cena’s “big, old arm.”

“Cena’s rehab will start on Monday with trying to improve his range of motion and getting the swelling down,” Andrews explained.

Cena is expected to take 2-3 weeks to recover and will be evaluated on Thursday.

John Cena & CM Punk Exchange Trash Talk On Twitter

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Following John Cena’s elbow surgery on Tuesday, he tweeted:

After getting some mixed feedback from fans on Twitter, he followed up with:

Cena then directed his remarks at CM Punk. Cena noted that he was working through multiple injuries during their match at Night of Champions – and gave Punk some crap for “borrowing” the moves of other wrestlers:

CM Punk replied:

Antonio Cesaro Talks Tag Wrestling & His Finisher, Euro Tour Main Events, “Nexus” Chant

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– As seen on Monday’s RAW, there was a “We Want Nexus” chant during the Wade Barrett vs. Justin Gabriel match. The chant was so loud that the announcers had no choice but to acknowledge it. According to PWInsider.com, the Nexus chant was a huge surprise to everybody backstage.

– The advertised main events for the RAW brand’s upcoming European tour are: CM Punk vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship in an “Anything Goes Match” and Antonio Cesaro vs. Santino Marella for the US Championship.

On the SmackDown side, the main events are Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. The Big Show in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship and Dolph Ziggler vs. Randy Orton in a “Fans Choice Match.”

– In this retro Aftermath Radio clip, WWE United States champion Antonio Cesaro talks with Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) and Jimmy Korderas (@jimmykorderas) about the lack of posing in WWE today, why tag team wrestling should receive more attention and how he created an uppercut that the Honky Tonk Man calls one of the best in the business.

Jim Ross Talks WWE Future, Rosa Mendes Tweets About RAW, Luger Video

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– WWE Diva Rosa Mendes tweeted this about Primo and Epico losing to Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara on RAW:

– WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross says he’s ready to return to television whenever WWE needs him, but also acknowledged that Jerry Lawler’s absence creates is a great opportunity for another voice to step up:

– Lex Luger made a special appearance at a Pro Wrestling Syndicate’s New Jersey show over the weekend. PWS announcer Larry Legend interviewed Luger:

* Picture of CHRIS JERICHO’s Huge New Tattoo

JBL Blogs About Returning to RAW & Preparing For His Mountain Climbs

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John Bradshaw Layfield has posted a new blog entry Facebook talking about his return to RAW on Monday and his Seven Summits mountain climbing campaign. Here are some highlights of what JBL wrote:

“Getting ready to go to Africa to climb Kilimanjaro to raise money for the kids I work with every week in Bermuda. Had a blast at WWE, and very grateful for nice feedback. Don’t know the future-I was asked to fill in for King and my only hope is that he gets better.

“My only plans now are to go to Africa and climb to the top of Kilimanjaro, I leave Friday. When I return we will be starting up our program for this year in Bermuda-so have a very busy fall ahead of me.

“The dangerous mountain I have ahead of me is in January when I attempt to climb Aconcagua in South America (they call it ‘Mt Death’).

“I feel good about Kilimanjaro, unless I get altitude sickness or have an accident I should make it. I am in as good of shape as I can be, so I’m very excited to start climbing.

“Was great to be around WWE again. Felt like I had returned home-was really enjoyable. I also enjoyed the art of trying to put these guys over on commentary. I was a lot more rusty than what I thought but was fun being out there.”

* Pictures of JBL’s Latest Mountain Climbing Adventure

Edge Joins Twitter, JBL Wishes John Cena A Speedy Recovery, WarGames Rememvered

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– This week’s “Way Back Wednesday” feature on WWE.com is a look back at “The Complete History of WarGames.”

– WWE Hall of Famer Edge is now on Twitter @EdgeRatedR.

– JBL tweeted this message to John Cena on Wednesday, wishing him a speedy recovery after his surgery on Tuesday:

RAW Ratings For Monday, The Rock’s New Movie Gets 2013 Release Date

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– Monday’s WWE RAW drew a 2.9 cable rating and averaged 4,051,667 viewers. Hourly viewership was:

Hour 1: 4,111,000
Hour 2: 4,119,000
Hour 3: 3,925,000

RAW has now lost viewership in the final hour in four out of the past five weeks.

– Deadline.com reports that “Snitch” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will hit theaters in the United States on February 22, 2013. The Rock’s other “WrestleMania season” movie, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” will be released on March 29, 2013.

*Spoilers* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

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The main event was listed as Sheamus and Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler.

Michael Cole made his entrance to cheers at first but some boos picked up before he finished making his entrance. Normal reactions for Lilian Garcia and others.

WWE Hall of Famer Edge opened the show. Lilian Garcia announced his name and the crowd erupted! He started by saying “this never gets old.” He talked about how he misses it and he doesn’t know what else he wants to do. He eventually introduced a video of Kane and Daniel Bryan arguing about the titles and hugging it out again from Raw. After that video a “Yes” chant broke out.

Edge continued but Daniel Bryan’s entrance interrupted him. Bryan started by saying he wanted to correct Edge’s use of pronouns and said, “We are not the tag team champions, I’m the tag team champions” over and over again until Edge cut him off. Edge asks how this happened. Bryan says he’s one with his emotions. The crowd was hot for this with bunch of “Yes” chants. Edge eventually said, “Excuse me,” and Bryan asked, “Do we have to bring up your ex-wife?” Bryan asked “Does anyone really know you Edge”? He told Edge to go back to acting and retirement and said there’s nothing Edge or the fans can do to make him snap.

Edge said that sounded like a challenge. Bryan and Edge went back and forth saying “No, it doesn’t” and “Yes, it does” until Kane’s music interrupted them. Kane said, “Your both wrong because I’m the tag team champions.” Kane and Bryan went back and forth as Edge interrupted them. Bryan and Kane said Edge seemed mad and should use Dr. Shelby’s techniques to help. Edge ran over what’s happened these last few weeks and said Kane is not Barney the big red dinosaur, he’s the Big Red Machine. He recalled how they both tortured each other through out their careers and asks Kane if he remembers it. Kane said yes and he has to take care of that right now as Edge removes his jacket Kane holds out his arms for a hug.

Edge hesitated for a while and then Kane hugged Edge. As they hugged, Bryan started screaming “No!” until Edge told Daniel to join the hug. He started to but Damien Sandow interrupted, saying he was there to help everyone. He said some stuff using his great big words before Edge interrupted and told him to shut up. He said he would rather watch Bryan and Kane hug it out longer than he can listen to Sandow talk. Edge played with the Yes and No’s to see who Sandow should wrestle. Booker T showed up on the screen and said Sandow would be in action next against Kane..

1. Damien Sandow defeated Kane. Kane worked over sandow the majority of the match, and as he went for the chokeslam he was interrupted by Bryan holding up the belts and climbing onto the apron. Sandow took advantage, hit Kane with his finisher and stole the win.

Backstage, Kane was flipping out while looking for Daniel Bryan. He found Dr. Shelby. Shelby, who told Kane to calm down. Kane said if he doesn’t give him his title belt back he will rip the beard off his goat face. Bryan hopped out of a bin behind Shelby and they started yelling at each other until Shelby interrupted and made them promise to share the titles and for Kane to not rip his beard off. Shelby said he will talk to Booker T and get Bryan a match to make Kane feel better since Bryan cost Kane his match…

Alberto Del Rio was in Booker T’s office. Alberto Del Rio complained about how Booker T waited to revoke the Brogue Kick right before the match on Sunday. Booker T said he does feel bad but Del Rio needs to earn another title match and implied he could do so by winning the tag match tonight.

2. Layla defeated Natalya. Eve was on commentary for the match. Layla, while never losing focus on Eve outside the ring, won with a falling neckbreaker in roughly one minute.

Lilian Garcia announced the main event for tonight. It looks like they are taping it early tonight since the dark match is advertised as Randy Orton vs. Del Rio vs. Sheamus for the title.

Del Rio makes his entrance to boos followed by Vickie Guerrero saying “Excuse me” as she was booed to announce Dolph Ziggler, who got no reaction at all. Orton got tons of cheers. The crowd was hot for this show! I haven’t heard it this loud in Philly for some time. Sheamus got a reaction just below Randy Orton’s in all cheers.

3. Sheamus and Randy Orton defeated Alberto Del Rio and Dolph Ziggler. Vickie, Ricardo, Del Rio, and Ziggler were huddled at ringside before the match got underway. Sheamus and Del Rio started. Late in the match, Orton went to his vintage move set of the scoop slam and DDT through the ropes. Ziggler got involved and Del Rio got a back breaker for a two count. More offense for the heels as a RKO chant broke out. Orton went for a tag but Del Rio stopped him until Orton was able to get Del Rio out of the ring. Orton made the hot tag as well as Del Rio. Sheamus and Ziggler went back and forth. Del Rio got involved but ended up taking an RKO as Sheamus hit his Brogue Kick on Ziggler for the win.

Sheamus and Orton play to the hot crown and slap hands with fans as they cut to a shot outside the Wells Fargo Center Daniel Bryan makes a silent Entrance with the lights off for his match.

4. Cody Rhodes beat Daniel Bryan. Bryan got in “Yes/No” battles with the crowd early on as he screamed no with every hit he landed on Cody. Bryan and Rhodes went back and forth before Bryan got the No! Lock in just over two minutes into the match. Kane’s pyro went off twice around the ring as Daniel got up and was distracted until Rhodes hit Cross Rhodes to steal the win. Kane laughed…

A Wrestlemania 29 ad airs as Brodus Clays Disco Ball lowered…

Backstage, Daniel Bryan was looking for Kane. When he found him, Kane was laughing. Bryan asked, “What was that?” Kane said he doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Bryan complained about the pyro. They went back and forth about how Kane belonged in a basement and Bryan belonged in a petting zoo. They saw Sandow and Rhodes looking on as they said their stint as champions is a joke. A tag match was made between the four, and Kane and Bryan argued over who they are more afraid of. Dan notes that it’s nice to see the tag belts getting a lot of attention…

Brodus Clay made his same old boring entrance, which this crowd was very hot for again. Marc noted that he is still surprised by the turnout and reactions so far…

5. Brodus Clay beat Heath Slater. Brodus did his usual offense routine until Jinder Mahal and Drew McIntyre attacked Clay from behind for the DQ. Eventually, Mahal locked in the Camel Clutch and the heels celebrate over Clay…

6. Santino Marella defeated Antonio Cesaro. Cesaro got a hold locked on Santino, but he fought back and got the Cobra out. A distraction by Aksana led to Cesaro hitting finisher. Aksana fell into the ring and hurt her leg so the ref didn’t make the count. Eventually, Santino rolled up Cesaro for the win. Cesaro grabed a mic and told Aksana, “I’m thinking something, let me tell you in five different languages.” He followed up by saying, “We’re finished.” Aksana looked concerned as we went to break with another graphic for the Kane/Bryan vs. Rhodes/Sandow match…

7. Kane and Daniel Bryan beat Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes by DQ. The Prime Time Players, The Uso’s, Tyson Kidd, and Justin Gabriel came out to serve as lumberjacks. Rhodes hit the Beautiful Disaster for a good near fall on Bryan. He worked him over until a double cross body sent them both down. Sandow and Kane tagged in.

Kane worked over Sandow. He went for the chokeslam, Sandow fought out, but Kane eventually landed the move. Rhodes hit Kane with a chair for a DQ finish. Kane took both Rhodes and Sandow out, and Bryan held a chair over Rhodes to “Yes!” chants. He decided to share and allow Kane to hit Rhodes with the chair. Funny moment. Both men dealt dual chair shots to Sandow and the crowd chanted “Yes!” Kane then grabbed every lunberjack from ringside and the champs delivered more chairshots than Triple H gave Undertaker at WrestleMania 28…

Lilian Garcia told the fans about the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign and thanked fans for coming. No dark match for the night despite the advertised Triple Threat. Overall, an average show with a very hot Philly crowd.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

Matches Taped Tuesday For WWE Superstars and Saturday Morning Slam, Dean Ambrose Works Dark Match

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Matches taped Monday night at the Wells Fargo Center for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars were Tyson Kidd vs. David Otunga, and The Prime Time Players vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso.

A taping was also held for WWE Saturday Morning Slam on The CW. Bouts taped were Sin Cara vs. Jinder Mahal, and Justin Gabriel vs. Zack Ryder.

A dark match was held before both tapings as Kofi Kingston beat WWE developmental wrestler Dean Ambrose following Trouble In Paradise.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

Details On WWE’s “nWo: The Revolution” DVD and Blu-ray

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Silvervision.co.uk has revealed the content of WWE’s nWo: The Revolution DVD and Blu-ray, scheduled for release on November 6.

The synopsis reads: “In the mid-90s, a malicious group of renegades ‘invaded’ World Championship Wrestling, shaking the landscape of the sports-entertainment world and turning the tables on Monday Night War. Little did anyone know, the shock of the century was yet to come. When Hulk Hogan did the unthinkable and turned his back on the fans, The Outsiders had officially become The New World Order, and chaos ensued. Now, relive the history of one of the most infamous and controversial factions of all time with this brand new documentary. Get the inside scoop from those who lived it, such as Kevin Nash, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff, as well as new interviews from Superstars who were inspired and enthralled by the nWo. Also featuring the definitive matches and moments from the era, including battles for the WCW World Heavyweight title, stunning defections to the nWo and the internal strife that eventually tore the group apart.”

Documentary

Stars Align

Free Agents

The Outsiders

Bash at the Beach

Here’s the nWo

Element of Reality

Fan Interest

nWo vs. WCW

Rivalry versus Sting

The nWo. Goes Mainstream

Internal Strife

Restoration Attempt

nWo 4 Life

Matches and segments

Scott Hall’s Nitro Debut
Nitro – 27th May, 1996

Kevin Nash’s Nitro Debut
Nitro – 10th June, 1996

“Rowdy” Roddy Piper confronts Eric Bischoff
18th November, 1996

Hollywood Hulk Hogan confronts “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
30th December, 1996

The nWo’s WWE Debut
No Way Out – 17th February, 2002

The Outsiders vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage, Sting & Lex Luger
Bash at the Beach – 7th July, 1996

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
The Giant vs. Hollywood Hogan
Hog Wild – 10th August, 1996

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
The Outsiders vs. Harlem Heat
Halloween Havoc – 27th October, 1996

Syxx vs. The Bounty Hunter
nWo Saturday Night – 9th November, 1996

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
The Outsiders vs. The Steiner Brothers
Souled Out – 25th January, 1997

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hogan vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
SuperBrawl VII – 23rd February, 1997

Hollywood Hogan & Dennis Rodman vs. Lex Luger & The Giant
Bash at the Beach – 13th July, 1997

Las Vegas Sudden Death Match
Diamond Dallas Page vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage
Halloween Havoc – 26th October, 1997

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sting vs. Hollywood Hogan
Nitro – 29th December, 1997

No Disqualification Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Hollywood Hogan vs. Randy “Macho Man” Savage
Nitro – 20th April, 1998

Match for Control of the WCW World Tag Team Championship
Sting vs. The Giant
Great American Bash – 14th June, 1998

Hollywood Hogan & Eric Bischoff vs. Jay Leno & Diamond Dallas Page
Road Wild – 8th August, 1998

War Games Match to Determine the #1 Contender for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Team WCW vs. Team Hollywood vs. Team Wolfpack
Fall Brawl – 13th September, 1998

No Disqualification Match for WCW World Heavyweight Championship
Goldberg vs. Kevin Nash
Starrcade – 27th December, 1998

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Goldberg vs. Bret “Hit Man” Hart
Nitro – 20th December, 1999

Hollywood Hogan, Kevin Nash & Scott Hall vs. The Rock & “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
RAW – 11th March, 2002

Blu-ray Exclusive Content

nWo Legends of Wrestling Roundtable Discussion featuring Kevin Nash, Jim Ross, JJ Dillon, & Michael Hayes

The Beginning

The nWo Concept

Hogan Turns his back on WCW

Putting Vince out of business

Ratings war

Pointing fingers

Goldberg

Cutting Edge & Controversial

Downfall

Invitation only
WCW Saturday Night – 27th July, 1996

Nothing Personal
WCW Saturday Night – 3rd August, 1996

Modern Day Gladiators
Monday Nitro – 19th August, 1996

Worldwide
WCW Saturday Night – 7th September, 1996

Room Service
Monday Nitro – 30th September, 1996

It’s Not Easy Being King
Monday Nitro – 20th January, 1997

The Real Hot Rod
Monday Nitro – 17th March, 1997

The Madness
Monday Nitro – 28th April, 1997

All Over But The Crying
WCW Pro Wrestling – 15th June, 1997

The Great Khali Reportedly Returning To Action, Edge Discusses His Transition To Acting

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– The Great Khali is tentatively scheduled to return to WWE’s squared circle in approximately a month.

In late July, Khali, whose real name is Dalip Singh, underwent surgery to remove a pituitary gland tumor that’s the cause of his tremendous size. The tumor was discovered through WWE’s Talent Wellness Program, according to a report by ABC News. It was noted that he would be healthy enough to return to the ring within months.

– Promoting the third season of Haven on Syfy, former WWE talent Adam “Edge” Copeland discussed making the transition from professional wrestling to acting during an interview with SciFiAndTvTalk.

“Once I became a wrestler and then as the years progressed I came to the realization that, well, I’ve done everything there is to do in wrestling, and now I can’t get cleared physically to do it any more, so what can I do? Anytime I’d done any acting I really enjoyed it, and it’s something creative,” Copeland said. “No matter what it is, I have to do something creative. That’s just the way I’m wired. I don’t do well in offices, so I need be doing something, whether it’s writing a book, painting, drawing, the theatrics of the WWE or acting, I need this. So I guess it [acting] is somewhat of a natural extension of the wrestling, but it was a happy accident, for sure.”

Copeland also discussed the evolution of his Edge character, coping with WWE’s strenuous travel schedule, his character’s role on Haven, and more. The full interview is available here.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Breaking News: John Cena Undergoes Arm Surgery (Updated)

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John Cena underwent arm surgery on Tuesday to remove bone chips in his elbow today, according to WWE.com Dr. James Andrews removed several pieces of bone cartilage from Cena’s elbow through a scope.

Cena is heading home today to Tampa, FL and will immediately begin rehab.

WWE initially stated that it would likely take four to six weeks for Cena to recover from a surgery of that nature. The report now states that he is expected to recover in two to three weeks.

WWE.com Update:  “Cena is expected to recover in two to three weeks. An update on his recovery time is expected Thursday when he is reevaluated.”

Cena is currently scheduled to appear at Thursday’s NXT TV taping from Winter Park, Florida. No word on whether the surgery will affect this appearance.

Ryback Getting Pushed to The Next Level, RAW’s Social Media Score & More

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– On Monday’s RAW, Ryback interrupted The Miz’s new MizTV talk show and destroyed the set. Ryback made it clear that he’s got his sights set on the Intercontinental championship as The Miz looked on in fear. After months of slowly building the Ryback character, word is that Vince McMahon recently made the call to push him to the next level.

– Speaking of the MizTV segment from RAW, we reported last night that after Ryback threw a live microphones into the audience, a fan grabbed it and chanted, “Goldberg! Goldberg!” According to f4wonline.com,  the fan was not ejected by security.

– Monday’s post-PPV RAW had a Trendrr.tv social media score of 255,107, down a sharp 38% from the previous week and the lowest number of the 3-hour era of RAW.

It’s worth noting that last week’s RAW had a ton of social media activity due to Jerry Lawler’s heart attack. To put things in perspective, the week before that had a score of 295,822.

This week’s RAW ranked #2 on cable TV, way behind the NFL’s Monday Night Football on ESPN, which had a socre of 712,603.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara Appear On Raw Backstage Fallout, Bret Hart Giving Input To Upcoming WWE DVD

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– In this week’s “Backstage Fallout” for Raw, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara respond to The Prime Time Players’ attack from behind. Plus, Layla suspects Eve had something to do with Kaitlyn’s being viciously attacked at Night of Champions, Wade Barrett discusses his future plans and Kofi Kingston and R-Truth vow to regain the WWE Tag Team Championship from Daniel Bryan and Kane.

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– The official WWE website announced last week that a new Bret Hart video title, Bret Hart: Unreleased Matches, will be released on March 5, 2013. The WWE Hall of Famer is giving input to the project.

He tweeted Tuesday, “Starting to review matches for the new “Unreleased Matches” DVD.”

Next Week’s RAW Social Media Ambassaor, More On RAW’s Controversial Finish

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– The main event of last night’s RAW was supposed to determine whether John Cena or Alberto Del Rio would get a rematch from their Night of Champions title shot. Because the match ended in controversy, WWE is teasing that General Managers AJ Lee and Booker T will have to decide which Superstar gets the title shot.

– WWE.com cameras caught CM Punk arguing with AJ Lee and the referee after last night’s RAW main event ended in controversy. Punk was shown asking the referee his name so he can file a formal complaint.

As reported earlier, the referee is developmental talent Brad Maddox.

– Magician Criss Angel will be the Social Media Ambassador of next week’s WWE RAW. Angel is a long time WWE fan, friends with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon and served as the Guest Host of WWE RAW back in March 2010.

* Picture of Triple H & Stephanie McMahon With Criss Angel

Kofi Kingston Shows Off His Room On Superstar Toyz, WWE Selling “Long Live The King” Jerry Lawler Shirt, More

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– On this special edition of Superstar Toyz, Kofi Kingston shows off his “BOOM Room” where he displays his championship titles and favorite WrestleMania gear.

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– WWEShop.com has released the Jerry Lawler shirt broadcaster Michael Cole sported on Raw Monday, “Jerry Lawler Long Live the King Authentic Men’s T-Shirt.”

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan appears at the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame located on 30 East Main St. Amsterdam, New York on Saturday, October 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Rumored WWE Hell In A Cell 2012 Main Event

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Following the controversial finish to Sunday’s WWE Night of Champions WWE title match between CM Punk and John Cena, next month’s pay-per-view will feature another encounter between the two men.

According to multiple reliable sources, the planned main event for WWE Hell in a Cell will be WWE Champion CM Punk vs. John Cena inside the Hell in a Cell steel cage.

WWE Hell in a Cell 2012 takes place on Sunday, October 28th from Atlanta, Georgia.

SmackDown Taping Preview, Barrett Touts His New Finisher, Menounos-WWE & More

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– Tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings will take place from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. As previously reported, local commercials are teasing whether Dolph Ziggler will cash in his Money in the Bank contract tonight.

The advertised dark match main event is a Triple Threat match featuring World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Randy Orton.

– Wade Barrett tweeted this about his new elbow finisher:

– WWE officials have been talking about bringing TV host Maria Menounos back for another WrestleMania match next year, according to PWInsider.com.

– The WWEShop.com website is now selling the “Long Live The King” shirt for Jerry Lawler that Michael Cole wore on last night’s RAW.

Anti-Cena Signs Taken, Punk’s Pinstripes, Eve A Favorite In WWE, Ziggler-Pink

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– At Sunday’s WWE Night of Champions pay-per-view from Boston, WWE Champion CM Punk wore pinstriped ring gear. This was a nod to the New York Yankees, the top rival of the local Boston Red Sox. Paul Heyman was reportedly the person who had the idea for Punk to wear pinstripes in Boston.

– WWE reportedly took away anti-John Cena signs before the main event at Sunday’s Night of Champions PPV.

– New WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres is said to be a real favorite of WWE management.

– With John Cena now wearing pink ring gear to support the fight against breast cancer, it’s interesting to note that Dolph Ziggler is no longer wearing his pink “showoff” t-shirt. The WWEShop.com website now has all of Dolph Ziggler’s pink merchandise discounted 40%.

* PICTURE of RANDY ORTON Giving A Fan The Middle Finger at Night of Champions

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

Orton Wanting To Go Heel, Identity Of The RAW Refere Who Screwed Punk & More

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– Last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown (9/14) drew a 1.96 cable rating with 2.69 million viewers.

– As of last night’s RAW, WWE still has not decided who will join Michael Cole on commentary next week. JBL will be overseas mountain climbing, so he’s not an option.

– The referee who “screwed” CM Punk in the main event of last night’s RAW was Brad Maddox. Maddox is a a two-time FCW Tag Team Champion and a former FCW 15 Champion. He also worked as a referee at developmental.

– Randy Orton remains very vocal behind the scenes about wanting to work as a heel. WWE officials have been waiting for Sheamus to fully establish himself as the top babyface on SmackDown before switching Orton, but the feeling is that Orton will turn heel by the end of the year.

(Source: F4Wonline.com)

Prime Time Players Explain Their Attack On Mysterio & Sin Cara, Eve Gets Stranded

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– The Prime Time Players, Darren Young and Titus O’Neal, tweeted these messages regarding their attack on Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara from RAW:

During a RAW commercial break, the Prime Time Players told Matt Striker that are taking what they want because they earned it.

– WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres ran out of gas after RAW while driving to Philadelphia for tonight’s SmackDown tapings. She tweeted:

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