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No Plans For HBK To Wrestle Again, Triple H Gives Advice To Sheamus, Charlie Sheen, AW

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– During an interview that appears in the September issue of WWE Magazine, Triple H spoke about the burden that comes with holding the World Heavyweight title and how some wrestlers are not ready for the responsibility that comes with being champion. “I had a conversation with Sheamus, and he told me, ‘I want to be that guy.’ And I asked if he understood what that really means,” Hunter said.

– Despite Shawn Michaels’ recent involvement in the Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H SummerSlam storyline, Michaels still has no plans of wrestling again.

– After having the sympathy of the WWE locker room following his recent WWE release, Abraham Washington lost a lot of that support with his Tweets and his media interviews in the days that followed.

– Charlie Sheen is still expected to have some sort of role at SummerSlam. If he does appear at the show, it would be unusual that WWE did not advertise him advance to create some extra buzz (especially in the Los Angeles area) for the show.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Triple H Says Bullying Needs To Be Stopped, Lilian Garcia Explains Why She Left WWE

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– WWE Superstars, Divas and celebrities spread the ‘be a STAR’ anti-bullying message during the SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party at the Beverly Hills Hotel on Thursday. The party also celebrated a successful year of WWE and The Creative Coalition’s be a STAR Alliance; WWE has held more than 40 anti-bullying rallies, speaking to more than 25,000 children.

“I think for our Superstars to be able to go to kids today and say, ‘embrace those things that make you different, embrace those things that kids maybe pick on you for now, because those are the things that make you unique, they make you who you are and be proud of who you are,’” said WWE Chief Operating Officer and Superstar Triple H.

Through WWE and The Creative Coalition’s anti-bullying campaign, children are encouraged to “be a STAR: Show Tolerance And Respect.”

“If you are being bullied, there is a way out of it – go to an adult, go to a parent, go to a guardian, go to a teacher, go to somebody,” Triple H said. “Don’t let it just it just happen. Don’t just put up with it. Don’t think there’s no way to stop it. You can stop it. And if you know somebody who is being bullied, help them stop it.”

The full story is available here.

– HoyLosAngeles.com spoke to SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia, who recalled her unconventional route to WWE in 1999.

Garcia, who had not watched wrestling since she was a child and was an aspiring musician in the New York City area, was contacted by her agent to audition for a television role with WWE. It was successful and she was soon offered a one-year contract to become the ring announcer of Raw. Garcia, however, would only commit to a two to three month trial run at first. After falling in love with WWE, she signed a one-year contract and “here I am, (thirteen) years later,” Garcia says.

After ten consecutive years on the road, Garcia parted ways with WWE in September 2009. She explains, “I did not want to start a marriage with me traveling everywhere.”

CM Punk Interview: Attacking The Rock, Working With Paul Heyman, Retirement & Goals

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WWE Champion CM Punk was interviewed by Comcast.com this week to promote Sunday’s Summerslam 2012 pay-per-view. Here are some highlights of what Punk said about:

Attacking The Rock at RAW 1,000: “I don’t think it was sudden at all. I’d been very vocal about the Rock coming back and cherry-picking the days he comes in. So, when he comes in I’m going to smack him in the face … I just think there are a lot of people who work their asses off here. I’m here 24/7, 365 days a year and he’s here like three days a year. So when he comes in here and tries to lay claim to our success and things people have worked hard to establish, it’s a little offensive.”

“I’m in line to face [The Rock] if I hold on till the Royal Rumble. The WWE’s like a minefield. Any guy can beat anyone on any given Sunday. So hopefully I’ll make it and I’ll prove to the Rock that you can’t just walk in and pick your days.”

Retirement & Remaining Goals in Wrestling: “I’m not going to wrestle forever … I would definitely say I’ve passed the middle point of my career for sure. Not many [goals remain]. I kind of want to make a few guys and girls. And I think I’ve done a little bit of that with AJ (Lee). I want to make sure there’s a future for the wrestling business when I leave. I want to make sure there are people that fill that void.”

Working With Paul Heyman: “I’m happy to see him when he’s here. It’s great. Before I could only hang out with him when I did shows in the Northeast. I got to grab a bite to eat with him. Now, he’s not here as often as I’d like, but when he shows up on Mondays it makes my day easier. He’s a dear friend I can bounce ideas off of.”

“I’d love to [work with Paul Heyman]. But he’s busy with Brock. And I don’t know if the Paul Heyman/CM Punk dynamic would work on screen. I don’t need a mouthpiece. And I think we’re two separate entities. But behind the scenes we get along famously.”

Picture Of Ryback With Long Blonde Hair

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Today, we know Ryback as a bald-headed, singlet-wearing, victim-hungry killer that has a penchant for violence and demanding WWE “feed him more.” But he didn’t always look so scary. Check out this picture of Ryback with a pretty sweet Ric Flair haircut .. and share your best caption for the photo in the comments section below.

Next TNA Gutcheck Challenger Revealed (Video), TNA In Iowa This Weekend

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– TNA will be holding two live events this weekend in Iowa, with a show tonight at the Clay County Regional Events Center in Spencer, Iowa and a show tomorrow night at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, Iowa.

No matches are announced for the shows yet, but TNA World Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy, Bobby Roode, James Storm, Miss Tessmacher and Gail Kim are scheduled to appear at both shows.

– Al Snow revealed on his Twitter that the next Gutcheck challenger will be 31-year-old indy worker Kris Lewie, based out of Nashville, Tennessee.Check out this promo for Kris Lewie below:

* PICTURES from Last Night’s WWE SUMMERSLAM Kickoff Party: Celebs, Divas & More!

WWE Releases Its Official Mobile App (iOS & Android Devices)

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WWE announced on Thursday that the official WWE mobile app has been released for Apple iOS and Google Andoid devices:

Download the official WWE app today on Apple iOS and Android

The OFFICIAL WWE APP experience is finally here! Take WWE with you wherever you go – any time, day or night – with the new WWE app, available on Apple iOS and Android.

The WWE Universe is now in the palm of your hands! Unlock breaking news, a colossal library of WWE videos – current and classic – as well as thousands of photos capturing the action of WWE. Plus, with a slide, swipe or tap of a finger, discover exclusive content found ONLY in the WWE app!

The WWE app provides instant access to your favorite WWE Superstars, Divas and Legends. Save and store Superstar profiles for a quick look at extensive career milestones, biographies and social media feeds from their Facebook and Twitter accounts – all directly inside the app.

You can now watch the new and vintage WWE videos like never before. Want to play a clip on your TV from last night’s Monday Night Raw or Friday Night SmackDown, or maybe that unforgettable main event match from WrestleMania years ago? Access thousands of clips and activate Airplay to stream videos on your Apple TV device.

The WWE app is your tool to have your voice heard and participate in live WWE programming. Get RAWactive through your smartphone or tablet with exclusive in-app access to WWE’s second-screen companion viewing experience, activated during the weekly Monday Night Raw broadcast!

Disagree with something the Raw General Manager decreed? Think your favorite Superstar deserves a WWE Championship opportunity? Tag up with other members of the WWE Universe to build a virtual community of WWE fans in your area to keep the conversation going after the bell.

Meet up with those same WWE Universe members at the next WWE Live Event near you – for which you can find complete details within the WWE app. Access our full schedule of events around the globe, find out which Superstars will be in action, set reminders and even order tickets!

Want to outfit yourself like your favorite Superstar? Enjoy the brand-new WWE Shop experience right from your device with easy access to all the official merchandise WWE Shop has to offer.

SummerSlam Kickoff Party Video, Update On WWE Working With WWF & More

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– WWE posted the following video footage of celebrities (and Triple H) discussing WWE’s “Be A Star” anti-bullying campaign at Thursday night’s SummerSlam kickoff party in Beverly Hills:

Pictures From WWE’s SummerSlam Kickoff Party Celebs, Divas & More!

– As we recently saw on RAW, WWE has been showing footage of the old “WWF scratch logo” without it being blurred or altered. Amid speculation that WWE had reached some sort of agreement with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), PWInsider.com confirms that WWE recently made a payment to the WWF which allows WWE to show the old WWF logo, as long as it is archived footage.

With WWE converting much of its library of footage to digital in preparation for the WWE Network launch, it’s believed that WWE saved a ton of time and money by reaching a settlement with the WWF over usage of the old logo in this context.

– Former TNA star Alex Shelley is booked several New Japan Pro Wrestling shows in September. Also appearing are former WWE talent David Hart Smith, Low Ki (Kaval), Lance Hoyt (Vance Archer) and Alex Koslov.

MAILBAG: Can TNA Ever Seriously Compete With WWE?

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SEScoops Mailbag for August 17th

(please submit YOUR questions to [email protected])

Q: What happened to the angle with Charlie Sheen and Daniel Bryan? Is that still in play? – Ryan S.

A: They haven’t mentioned his name the last two weeks on Raw, which makes me think they never had a deal for him to be there to begin with, or they do but they simply don’t trust him enough to actually show up. I tend to lean towards the latter. Why hype something you may not be able to deliver?

Q: With the success of the Monday Night Wars between WCW & WWE in the ’90s, do you think that if TNA had the financial backer that Ted Turner was to WCW, with a national TV network like TNT that they could compete with WWE? – Vaughn

A: I don’t think so. Times are different now. Wrestling was so much more popular back then and WCW was a far more established name than TNA currently is, even after 10 years. They’ve brought in every big name you can imagine, from Hulk Hogan to Ric Flair to Sting, Kurt Angle, Jeff Hardy and everyone in between and it hasn’t made much of a difference. It’s kind of depressing, really, especially now that the product has shown great improvement since the departure of Vince Russo. There are two major things working against them: 1) the product was so bad for so long that there is still a negative stigma attached to the TNA initials, and 2) taping their shows in such small, intimate venues gives the perception that it is a minor league promotion, and perception is reality. Short of them stealing John Cena away from WWE, I don’t think there is anything they can do other than stay the course and just put on the best product they possibly can. As WWE goes, so goes the wrestling business, so if they suddenly get hot again, I think TNA would also benefit from that.

Q: Do you have any idea when WWE started to plan for Undertaker to [go undefeated at WrestleMania]? Roughly when did they start to hype him as undefeated in the build-up, commentary etc. – Tom C. from England

A: I don’t believe WWE ever had a “plan” for Undertaker to go undefeated at WrestleMania. It was likely something they realized along the way and they just decided to run with it. The first mention of his “streak” that I can recall came right after his win over Triple H at WrestleMania 17 when Jim Ross said he had just gone 9-0.

Q: I read an article that the feud between Dean Ambrose and Mick Foley has been canceled due to Foley being pissed [a comment made by Ambrose]. Is that true? What Foley wrote looks like a work to me. Also, did HHH have anything to do with the feud being [nixed]? If not, what’s the reason? It really bothers me. – Shaneel from Mauritius

A: Total work between the two of them. Foley is actually very high on Ambrose, hence why he wanted to do something with him. I do know that HHH does not view Foley as a serious performer and has reportedly said things in creative meetings to undermine any ideas for him, so he very well may have played a role in them getting away from the Foley/Ambrose stuff. That’s a shame because it could have been a very effective way to introduce the guy by associating him with a big name right out of the gate.

Q: Is #RAWactive rigged by WWE or is it actually real where the fans actually have a say? – Harrison

A: As far as I know, much like the old Cyber Sunday voting, it’s 100% legit.

Matt Hardy Talks WWE Return, CM Punk & Sheamus’ WWE Contracts & More

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– Matt Hardy was asked on Twitter what he would do differently if he had the chance to return to WWE. He replied:

– Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus will be releasing a new yoga DVD for men in October titled, “Stratusphere Yoga for Men.” The project was filmed earlier this year and is scheduled for an October release.

– When WWE announced the new animated Scooby Doo movie that is coming out in 2014, two superstars not included on the list of voice actors were CM Punk and Sheamus. PWInsider.com speculates that this could be a sign that Punk and Sheamus are not currently under contract through when the movie is set to be released.

WWE & TNA Scouting The Same Wrestler, NXT Star Finishing Up His PhD & More

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– WWE developmental wrestler Xavier Woods (formerly Consequences Creed in TNA) tweeted this week that he’s in the final stages of becoming a PhD and will soon be “Doctor Woods.” He’s currently working on his 20-page final paper and will soon have his Masters on Educational Psychology

– Actor Kris Kristofferson, father of developmental wrestler Garrett Dylan (Jody Kristofferson), attending Thursday night’s NXT show from Tampa, Florida.

– It was reported earlier this week that TNA had signed X Division talent Mason Andrews (also known as Scorpio Sky) to a contract. Andrews then denied those reports. F4wonline.com reports that Andrews has been offered a TNA deal, but he is also attending next week’s big post-SummerSlam WWE tryout camp in Los Angeles and will see how that goes before signing anything with TNA.

Lesnar DVD Content Listing, SummerSlam Sticker Giveaway, Kaitlyn & “The Day”

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– WWE Diva Kaitlyn interviewed the cast of the WWE Studios movie “The Day,” which hits theaters on August 29th. The interview will be on WWE.com soon.

Crazy Picture Of Kaitlyn Dressed As … The ULTIMATE WARRIOR?!

– WWEDVDNews.com has published the official content listing for the WWE’s upcoming “Brock Lesnar: Here Comes The Pain” collector’s edition DVD/Blu-Ray set, which will be released in October.

– GetGlue.com, a social network for people can “check in” to TV shows and movies they watch, is running a promotion this week where fans who check in to WWE programming this week can win a SummerSlam sticker.

Full Details Of WWE’s Official WWE ’13 Roster Reveal This Weekend

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THQ sent out the following on Friday morning:

Find out which of your favorite WWE Superstars, Divas, Legends and “Attitude Era” luminaries will be featured in WWE ’13!

We’ve seen all your Tweets, Facebook posts, forum threads, skywriting, carrier pigeons, smoke signals and rented blimps, and we know exactly what you want: WWE ’13 roster information. Well, thankfully, you won’t have to wait much longer, as the largest roster in WWE Games history will be revealed this Saturday, August 18 at WWE SummerSlam Axxess. Even if you can’t join us for all the fun in Los Angeles, you can still watch everything go down live via streams at both IGN.com and WWE.com.

Screenshots & Video Trailer For WWE ’13

The action kicks off at 1:30 p.m. PDT in the NOKIA Plaza at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles with the WWE ’13 Roster Reveal Pre-Show, presented by IGN. The event will feature IGN’s own Richard George, as well as two members of the WWE Games development team: Creative Director Cory Ledesma and Senior Game Designer Bryan Williams. Together, they’ll go over all the news and announcements to date on the October 30 release and will even give fans a sneak peek at some of SummerSlam’s biggest match-ups, as seen through the lens of WWE ’13.

Then, at 2:00 p.m. PDT, it’s the main event you’ve all been waiting for: The WWE ’13 Live Roster Reveal, presented by IGN. Whether you’re at the Main Event Stage at SummerSlam Axxess or streaming the event like at home, you’ll watch WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler, WWE ’13 cover Superstar CM Punk and WWE ring announcer Lillian Garcia as they reveal the largest roster in WWE Games history (talent appearances subject to change). Your hosts – as well as some special guests – will give round-by-round commentary and analysis on all of your favorite WWE Superstars, Divas, Legends and “Attitude Era” luminaries.

So, whether you’re planning on joining us in Los Angeles or would prefer to watch along from home, make sure you tune in at 1:30 p.m. PDT this Saturday, August 18. For all the latest updates and details from SummerSlam weekend, make sure to follow @WWEGames on Twitter and like us on Facebook!

* SCREENSHOTS & Official Video Trailer for WWE ’13

Picture Of Kaitlyn Dressed As The Ultimate Warrior

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WWE Network Update, WWE Doing Community Service Work Today

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– Following last night’s SummerSlam kickoff party in Beverly Hills, WWE talent will be taking part in various community service activities today, with wrestlers visiting hospitals in the Los Angeles area and anti-bullying rallies taking place at schools.

Mark Henry and Alberto Del Rio will be visiting Watts, a part of South Los Angeles known to be a violence-prone and impoverished area.

As part of WWE’s community service work this week in Los Angeles, Sheamus, Hornswoggle, Eve Torres and Alicia Fox visited the Mattel Children’s Hospital at UCLA on Thursday afternoon and handed out Mattel toys to the kids.

– WWE recently sent out a memo to fans asking for ideas for Classics On Demand in 2013. Since WWE won’t be launching the WWE Network until after Classics on Demand concludes, that’s another sign the Network won’t be launching this year.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

Pictures & Video From WWE’s SummerSlam Kickoff Party

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The following are live notes from Thursday night’s SummerSlam Kickoff Party from Beverly Hills, California:

– The event was co-sponsored by WWE and the Be A Star Alliance.

– WWE Diva Natalya was interviewing celebrities and WWE Superstars and Divas on the Red Carpet.

– Jersey shore’s Paulie D was the D.J. for the party.

– Among the celebrities in attendance were Ryan Lochte (Olympic Gold Medalist), Marlon Wayans (actor), Maria Menounos (TV personality), Piers Morgan (TV host), former WWE Diva Maryse, Heidi Mueller (actress), David Arquette (actor, former WCW Champion), Kat De Luna (actress), Ciara Price (model), and the cast of Eve Torres’ NBC show “Stars Earn Stripes” (Terry Crews, Talon Smith, Grady Powell and Dale Comstock).

– WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia posted the following video of herself, WWE diva Layla and DJ Paulie D from the party:

Check out these pictures from the event:

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The Miz Hypes The Marine 3, Ryan Lochte At WWE SummerSlam Party (Picture)

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– The Miz spoke to the Los Angeles Times this week and revealed that his movie, “The Marine 3: Homefront” will hit theaters in Spring 2013, around WrestleMania 29. The Miz hyped

“I think it will be an absolute incredible movie and I can’t wait for its release. It is about a Marine who just got home from a tour and one of his sisters gets kidnapped by terrorists. He then has to go in and save them. I think I play the best Marine of all of them but, of course, that’s just my opinion.”

– Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte appeared at the WWE and B.A. STAR’s Summerslam Kick-off Party in Los Angeles on Thursday night. RAW Social Media Ambassador Pauly D. (“Jersey Shore”) was the D.J. of the party. Check out this picture of Ryan Lochte at WWE’s SummerSlam party:

Update On NXT Diva’s Release, Regal Appearing At Mick Foley’s Comedy Show

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– WWE wrestler and William Regal will be appearing at Mick Foley’s live comedy show in Los Angeles on Sunday night after SummerSlam. Regal tweeted Thursday night that he’ll participate in a Q&A session at the event, which takes place from the Hollywood Improv. Other WWE personalities, including Jim Ross, will be in attendance.

– Earlier this week, the developmental diva Caylee Turner’s profile page was removed from the FCW/NXT website, leading to speculation that she had been released. PWInsider.com is now confirming that Turner, real name Christina Crawford, was indeed let go from WWE this week.

Turner is the younger sister of WWE Diva Alicia Fox and was the reigning FCW Divas champion. She was signed to a developmental deal back in June 2010 and appeared on the latest season of Tough Enough on the USA Network.

* Pictures of BATISTA Training For His Upcoming MMA Debut

Details On CM Punk Headed To WWE NXT Next Week

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Thanks to Devin Cutting for sending this in:

Event: WWE/NXT Live Event
Date: August 23, 2012 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Full Sail Live

WWE Champion CM Punk (direct from his SummerSlam Triple Threat Match) will be at the next WWE/NXT event at Full Sail Live, along with the WWE Divas and WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross calling all of the action. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30. WWE and Full Sail University will be videotaping this event. During the event, a selection of local area specialty food trucks will be on site, so come hungry. Food truck service begins at 5 p.m.

Tickets:
Free to students, 2 tickets maximum, with Full Sail I.D. (limited supply)
$5.00 for Full Sail staff with Full Sail I.D.
$10.00 for General Admission tickets

Tickets are available (on a first come, first serve basis) at the Full Sail Live Box Office during these times:
Monday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 23 from 4 p.m. until Show Start at 6:30 p.m.

Impact Preview For Next Week: Hogan Returns, Open Fight Night

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The following is TNA’s official preview for next week’s live Impact Wrestling 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!

Rey Mysterio Interview: Life On The Road, His Masks, Bullying (Video)

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Rey Mysterio was interviewed by FOX affiliate KTBC-TV out of Austin, Texas this week to promote Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings.

During the interview, Mysterio discusses WWE’s recent tour of Asia, wrestling since he was 14 years old, keeping up his intensity and desire to wrestle over the years and much more.

Mysterio revealed that he currently owns around 500 wrestling masks. Mysterio and the interviewer talk about growing up watching WWE Hall of Famer Mil Mascaras as kids and the strong Hispanic community in Austin, Texas.

Mysterio also talked about signing autographs for fans and WWE’s anti-bullying campaign.

Here is video from the appearance:

Eric Bischoff’s “Hardcore Pawn: Chicago” Show Picked Up By TruTV

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It was announced this week that the TruTV cable network has picked up “Hardcore Pawn: Chicago,” the latest series from TNA executive Eric Bischoff and Jason Hervey’s production company.

Here is the official synopsis of the show, courtesy of TVBytheNumbers.com:

Hardcore Pawn: Chicago takes viewers behind the scenes at “the baddest pawn shop in Chicago.” One of the city’s largest and oldest establishments in the pawn and gold-buying business, Royal Pawn Shop is owned by Randy and Wayne Cohen, two brothers who d on’t always see eye to eye, except when it comes to finding the best deals for the business. These over-the-top siblings will wheel and deal with just about anyone, from a sweet kindergarten teacher to an intimidating mob boss.

The show will debut on TruTV later this year.

Hogan Returns To Impact Next Week, New Knockouts Champion, Former WWE Diva Debuts In TNA (Video)

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– Hulk Hogan will return to Impact Wrestling next Thursday night. Hogan will appear in the opening segment of the show, as TNA’s top babyfaces will call out the rouge Aces & Eights group for a potential fight.

– Miss Tessmacher regained the TNA Knockouts championship on Impact, defeating Madison Rayne four days after dropping the title to her at Hardcore Justice.

– Former WWE diva Tiffany (Taryn Terrell) made her TNA debut as the special guest referee for the TNA Knockouts title match. After Earl Hebner used some questionable officiating to help Rayne win the title on Sunday night, Taryn Terrell officiated the title change on Thurday night. Here is video from her TNA debut:

CM Punk Says AW’s Firing Was Justified (Video)

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TMZ caught up with WWE Champion CM Punk this week and asked him what he thinks about WWE firing “Abraham Johnson.” Punk laughed and corrected the camera guy, telling him that it was Abraham Washington that was fired (oops).

Punk said he doesn’t like seeing anybody getting fired, but rape jokes aren’t funny and understands why WWE let him go.

Tensai Compares Today’s WWE Locker Room To His Previous Run

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WWE superstar Tensai is interviewed in the september issue of WWE Magazine and spoke about how today’s WWE locker room is different from his previous run with the company (1999-2004):

“I don’t know if they’re tougher, because when I was years ago, there were a lot of men on the roster. When I came back, there were a lot of young faces, a lot of kids. The talent that walks in the locker room is amazing now, but in terms of toughness…well, this is a tough business.”

“The current roster is a bunch of tough guys, and I give them a lot of credit. It’s a man’s game. I hit people hard and they hit me back harder. Let’s just say I’ve had a couple of fights.”

WWE Party In LA Tonight, Morrison Doing Comedy This Wekeend In LA & More

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– WWE will be holding a private party in LA tonight to kick off SummerSlam Axxess. WWE diva Kelly Kelly noted on Twitter that she’ll be attending.

– Ken Shamrock has been added to the Alumni section of WWE.com. Shamrock is expected to be a playable character in the upcoming WWE ’13 video game.

– Josh Tariff sent along the following:

Saturday, August 18th at IO West (6366 Hollywood Blvd), John Morrison will be appearing in another edition of the show ‘Cut That Promo’ hosted by ‘Professional Wrestling’s Voice of Choice’ Christian Rosenberg. This is a comedy show where John will share some stories about being on the road with WWE as well as improvisors trying to show Christian and John that they have what it takes to be known as the ‘superstar of tomorrow’. The show will take place on Saturday at 11:30 and tickets are $5. You can preorder tickets at West.IoImprov.com.

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