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Mark Henry Calls “BS” On Report That He Could Return To WWE Any Moment

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WWE superstar Mark Henry is calling “BS” on a report from the Wrestling News World website stating that he could be returning to WWE television at any moment.

WNW’s Richard Gray reported last week:

“We can confirm Henry has been cleared to return to the ring and has been pitched in recent main event creative plans. We do not have a timetable for his in-ring return but it’s possible to happen at any moment.”

Henry, who underwent surgery back in May, says the report is bogus and he might not ever return. He tweeted late Sunday night:

“This is bullsh*t. Truth is whoever wrote don’t (know) a damn thing. There is a chance I won’t come back. I have not been cleared yet.”

The tweet was later deleted. Henry has stated in recent interviews that he’s been dropping weight and getting into great physical shape in the event that he does return to WWE, but it’s far from imminent.

* Picture of MARK HENRY’s Weight Loss: He’s Looking GREAT!

WWE Concerned With Ryback’s Mild Crowd Reaction At TLC, Backstage Reaction To The Shield and R-Truth’s Injury

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– There was a lot of concern among WWE officials over Ryback receiving a tepid reaction from the Barclays Center audience for his entrance Sunday at WWE TLC. Management is blaming this on vocal fans who rooted for the heels, thereby drowning out his supporters.

Meanwhile, management was pleased with The Shield’s performance in their match against Ryback and Team Hell No.

– R-Truth, who fell to United States Champion Antonio Cesaro Sunday at WWE TLC, suffered a deep gash in his knee during the bout. This garnered a lot of talk backstage as many people remarked on how nasty it appeared.

– The latest edition of WWE en Espanol with Carlos Cabrera and Marcelo Rodríguez is now online.

(source: PWInsider.com)

WWE Announces Partnership With Hire Heroes USA

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World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. : WWE® Partners with Hire Heroes USA

WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a partnership with Hire Heroes USA, an organization committed to serving our nation’s veterans through personalized and customized job search training and assistance. To support Hire Heroes USA’s mission, WWE will make a donation and utilize all its assets, including TV broadcasts, live events, digital and social media to generate awareness and raise funds. In addition, Hire Heroes USA will partner with WWE to implement a veterans hiring initiative and enhance WWE’s military hiring practices.

The partnership, which will expand WWE’s commitment to the military through the support of programs that create job opportunities for U.S. military veterans and their spouses, will be featured during the 10th anniversary of WWE Tribute to the Troops. This annual holiday special airs on USA Network this Wednesday, December 19 at 9 p.m. and on NBC this Saturday, December 22 at 9 p.m.

With a narrowly tailored mission and a personal approach to each unemployed or transitioning veteran and spouse, Hire Heroes USA has helped more than 600 veterans find employment in the past two years. In 2012 almost 2,000 new veterans registered for Hire Heroes USA assistance and nearly 400 more were helped at two-day workshops focused on providing assistance to wounded, ill, or injured service members.

“WWE has a clear commitment to supporting the US military and the top organizations that help military veterans and their families,” said Brian Stann, President and CEO of Hire Heroes USA. “Like us, WWE follows verbal support with action, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much in defense of this nation. We are proud to partner with WWE so that together we can help reduce veteran unemployment.”

“WWE has a long history of supporting our armed forces because we are extremely grateful for the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO, WWE. “It is an honor for us to partner with Hire Heroes USA and support programs that will help our veterans.”

WWE’s longstanding commitment to the military in the U.S. and abroad includes its annual Tribute to the Troops events, Tickets for the Troops program and regular visits to military bases, hospitals and fundraisers that support military personnel and their families.

The United States Department of Labor estimates that the military discharges 160,000 active service members and 110,000 Reserve and National Guard members annually. Statistically, about 32,000 of those veterans will join the ranks of nearly 1 million veterans already unemployed.

For more information about Hire Heroes USA, please visit www.hireheroesusa.org.

Jim Ross Reacts To Last Night’s WWE TLC Pay-Per-View

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was live-tweeeting last night’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. Here are some of JR’s tweets from the show:

* VIDEO Of RYBACK Throwing of SETH ROLLINS Off A Ladder Through TABLES at TLC

Familiar Faces At RAW Tonight, The Shield & Bully Ray Comment On TLC

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– After winning their debut match in impressive fashion at Sunday’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view, @TheShieldWWE Tweeted:

Shield enforcer Roman Reigns also had a warning for those who aren’t taking them seriously yet:

– TNA star Bully Ray also tweeted a reaction to the WWE pay-per-view, making sure people remember who put TLC on the map:

– One of the top stories in recent weeks is that WWE is looking to bring back several former mid-card wrestlers to help fill out the roster and elevate some of the company’s up and coming young stars. There was talk backstage last night at TLC that a few familiar faces will be showing up on tonight’s WWE RAW for the Slammy Awards.

* VIDEO Of RYBACK Throwing of SETH ROLLINS Off A Ladder Through TABLES at TLC

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

Wade Barrett Disappointed, Joey Styles Pushing For Brawler-HOF & More

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– Wade Barrett tweeted the following after coming up short against Intercontinental champion Kofi Kingston at TLC:

– “Road Dogg” BG James reacts to TLC:

– Funkadactyl Naomi tweeted this after winning the “Santa’s Little Helpers” Divas Battle Royal on the TLC online pre-show, but then losing to Eve Torres on the pay-per-view:

Brodus Clay also congratulated her on a great effort:

– After the Brooklyn Brawler made a surprise in-ring appearance at TLC, Joey Styles thinks the Brawler is owed another big moment in New York this April:

https://twitter.com/joeystyles/status/280514077258817536

* VIDEO Of RYBACK Throwing of SETH ROLLINS Off A Ladder Through TABLES at TLC

John Cena Cut Open At TLC, Trish Stratus’ Latest Magazine Shoot, Behind-The-Scenes With JBL & Cole

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– As seen at TLC, John Cena suffered a cut under his right eye during his main event ladder match with Dolph Ziggler. Cena reportedly declined medical attention for the injury and it’s not believed to be a serious situation.

– Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus recently took part in a photo shoot for Canadian Health & Lifestyle magazine, her 94th magazine cover shoot. She posted a series of candid behind-the-scenes pictures from the shoot, which you can view at TrishStratus.com.

– WWE announcer JBL has posted a photo gallery on Facebook of he and Michael Cole hosting their “JBL & Cole” show from the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York, site of last night’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. You can view the photos at Facebook.com.

* PICTURES & VIDEO from Inside The Arena At TLC

The Rock Posts A Picture Of His Out-Of-Shape Legs

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Hollywood/WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson continues to train for his upcoming match against WWE Champion CM Punk at next month’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view. The Rock says he’s going to kick Punk’s ass – and from the looks of the picture he just tweeted, we wouldn’t want to be Punk right now.

Sometimes the most important victories are just for yourself. LEGS.

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#RupturedDiscs
#StillFindAWay

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WWE RAW Preview: 2012 Slammy Awards, TLC Fallout

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Tonight’s 3-hour WWE RAW takes place from the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, PA. The show will feature the fallout from Sunday’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view, including:

* Dolph Ziggler retaining his Money in the Bank briefcase

* AJ Lee turning on John Cena and costing him his match

* The Shield defeating Ryback & Team Hell No

The show will also feature the 2012 Slammy Awards, with the following categories:

* Superstar of the Year
* Breakout Star of the Year
* Trending Now Award – (Hashtag of the Year)
* Comeback of the Year
* Kiss of the Year
* Most Shocking Moment of the Year
* LOL Moment of the Year

Plus, after their “State of WWE Address” was bumped from last week’s show, 3MB will perform live for tonight’s crowd.

The advertised dark match main event is John Cena and Sheamus vs Big Show and Dolph Ziggler.

Picture: R-Truth Suffers Nasty Gash On His Knee At TLC

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Warning: The following contains a graphic picture!

WWE Superstar R-Truth suffered a nasty gash on his knee at Sunday’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. He tweeted the following picture of the gash – view at your own risk!

Winners For WWE’s Online Slammy Awards

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Tonight’s WWE RAW will feature the 2012 Slammy Awards Ceremony. WWE also held online Slammy Awards on Sunday, with additional 12 categories and the winners announced before WWE’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view.

Here are WWE’s online Slammmy Award winners:

Best Dancer: Brodus Clay

Best Social Media Ambassador: Charlie Sheen

WWE.com video of the Year: Jerry Lawler’s comeback video

Best Chant: Feed Me More

Upset of the Year: Daniel Bryan beating Big Show and Mark Henry in a cage match at the Royal Rumble

Diva of the Year: A.J. Lee

Insult of the Year John Cena

Facial Hair of the Year Daniel Bryan

Youtube show of the year – Zack Ryder

Tweet of the Year: Daniel Bryan

Feat of Strength of the Year: Sheamus doing the White Noise to Big Show

Double cross of the Year:Big Show turning on the fans knocking out John Cena in the Laurinaitis match

* PICTURES & VIDEO from WWE’s TLC Pay-Per-View

The Rock Featured In Royal Rumble Promotional Video, TLC Dark Match and Attendance, Josh Matthews

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– Prior to WWE’s TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chair broadcast, JTG beat David Otunga via Da Shout Out in a dark match. JTG, who hails from Brooklyn, New York, the site of the show, received a good reaction from the hometown crowd.

The announced attendance for WWE’s first event at the Barclays Center was sold-out crowd of 15,748.

– WWE has released the trailer for its next pay-per-view event, Royal Rumble, taking place January 27, 2013. Advertising for the event is centered on the return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who vowed to challenge for the WWE Championship.

– Josh Matthews issued the following Tout promoting tomorrow’s Slammy Awards edition of Raw.

Former Referee Releasing Autobiography On His WWE Career, WWE Signs California Wrestler, Rosa Mendes

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– Jimmy Korderas, who worked as a referee for WWE from 1988 to 2008, will release an autobiography detailing his experiences with the sports-entertainment organization.

The synopsis for the 300-page book, The Three Count: My Life in Stripes as a WWE Referee, reads, “Highlighting the triumphs and tragedies Jimmy Korderas experienced, this entertaining biography focuses on his 20-year career as a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) referee. For the first time, Korderas talks about the harrowing experience of being in the ring during Owen Hart’s accident and about the horrific effects of the Chris Benoit tragedy—the most difficult moments of his life in wrestling. The book also includes untold stories from both inside and outside the ring, highlighting the bonds Korderas formed with WWE superstars such as Eddie Guerrero, Edge, John Cena, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Christian, and Chris Jericho. A fun read from a man who, rather than having an ax to grind, wants to inspire wrestling fans and prove that dreams do come true.”

It is scheduled for release on April 1, 2013. The foreword is being written by WWE Hall of Famer Adam “Edge” Copeland. To view the book’s cover, which click here.

– The official Twitter feed of California-based independent promotion Knokx Pro Entertainment has announced that Alexander “Zander” Jones has signed a developmental contract with WWE. He competed in his last match for the indy league Saturday.

– Rosa Mendes issued the following Tout Message calling out Natalya before they face off in a “Santa’s Helpers” No. 1 Contender’s Divas Battle Royal tonight on the WWE TLC Pre-Show.

CM Punk Named Wrestler Of The Year Again By PWI Magazine

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WWE Champion CM Punk has been voted “Wrestler of the Year” for 2012 by the readers of Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine.

It is his second consecutive year winning the award, which was instituted in 1972.

Here is the cover of 2012’s “Wrestler of the Year” issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated:

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Jeff Hardy Offers His Thoughts On WWE Champion CM Punk

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During a recent interview with Power Slam, TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy was asked to give his thoughts on his polar opposite, WWE Champion CM Punk.

The two star wrestlers have been at odds in the past. Hardy was reportedly upset with Punk denouncing him on live television for his September 2009 arrest on charges of trafficking in controlled prescription pills and possession of anabolic steroids, after a search of his North Carolina home yielded 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 Soma prescription pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. A little over a year later, a bizarre video surfaced on YouTube of a slurring Hardy bashing Punk’s drug-free lifestyle and proclaiming to have “made him.” These days, however, Hardy says he has no problem with the Straight Edge Superstar.

While on the subject of whether he was aware of Punk clocking a fan in the stands on the October 8 episode of Raw, Hardy responded, “I am working on some songs with this guy, and he sent me a text and asked me if I had seen it. I hadn’t seen it, so I don’t know what happened … But CM Punk is great, man: he’s so talented, it’s crazy. We’re just on different pages on our beliefs and our outlook on life.

“But, yeah, I’ve got to check that [footage of Punk striking the fan]: I heard it was pretty violent. This guy said, “He might be coming to TNA, LOL.” I don’t know about that. But CM Punk is crazy talented. We don’t stay in touch or have contact, but I have nothing bad to say about the guy … we’re just different.”

Sound Off 250: Has The Time Come For Kurt Angle To Retire?

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Rating Drops For Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, Watch The Knockouts Holiday Music Video, Jeff Hardy Merchandise

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– Thursday’s post-Final Resolution episode of Impact Wrestling drew a 0.96 cable rating, down from 0.98 the week before. The program averaged 1.242 million viewers compared to 1.320 million the prior week.

Excluding the Thanksgiving episode of Impact Wrestling, it is the program’s lowest viewership since October 25. A year ago at this time, Impact Wrestling drew a 1.14 cable rating.

– TNA Wrestling has released its 2012 ShopTNA Knockouts Holiday music video, which features all of the company’s female talent except Sarita, Rosita and Velvet Sky.

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

– ShopTNA.com has released new Jeff Hardy merchandise.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

John Cena Says History Will Be Made Tonight At TLC, WWE Counts Down Top Table Moments, Rick Steiner Featured

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– Tonight at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, John Cena will face Dolph Ziggler in a Ladder Match for the World Heavyweight Championship Money in the Bank contract. The Cenation leader addressed tonight’s encounter, stating that history will be made.

“Alright @WWE Brooklyn, time to show me what you’re made of,” wrote Cena on Twitter. “History happens tonight at #TLC do NOT miss Pay Per View TONIGHT!”

– In the latest edition of WWE Countdown, WWE counts down the “Top Table Moments.”

– “The Dog-Faced Gremlin” Rick Steiner is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

Matt Hardy On The Chance Of Returning To WWE Or TNA, Explains Why He’s Not A “Cancer” In Ring of Honor

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Matt Hardy joined The Big Mosh and “The Chairman of the Board” Todd Vincent for an interview Monday Night Mayhem, which is now available for free download, exclusively on the WrestleView Radio Network (available here). Highlights from the interview are as follows:

Why he sees himself as not a “cancer” in Ring of Honor, but as the company’s “cure”: “I wanted to come to Ring of Honor to help. A lot of Ring of Honor die-hard fans think I’m the ‘cancer,’ but I don’t think I’m the ‘cancer.’ I think I’m the cure. Not only can I offer my experience and wisdom to these guys, but I can bring in a huge fan base as far as Hardy fans go. I want to change some things. I don’t want to take away what Ring of Honor stands for, but I do want to change it in a way where it evolves and grows.

The type of crowd reaction that he is expecting at The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City this Sunday at “Final Battle 2012”: “I know the Ring of Honor die-hard fans, and I’m going to be the enemy to them. I’m walking into hostile territory, and that’s good. I dig that. As long as the fans are reacting, whether they love me or they hate me, it’s all good.”

The chance of a WWE or TNA return in 2013 and how he has received some “interesting phone calls” within the last month: “It’s really hard to put a number on that figure. All I can say is in the wrestling business is ‘never say never.’ I can tell you right now, there have been some interesting phone calls during the last month or so. If I could command a schedule in WWE or TNA where I could work a day a week or a couple days a week, that would be helpful. I would definitely take it into consideration.”

WWE TLC 2012 Results: Live Coverage Tonight At SEScoops

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Complete results of tonight’s WWE TLC (Tables, Ladders & Chairs) pay-per-view – tonight at SEScoops.com.  We’ll be live blogging the show in real-time, so if you’re not ordering the PPV- this is the absolute best way to experience it without missing any of the action.

Check Out: Jim Ross Gives His Predictions For Tonight’s TLC PPV

Here’s the final card for tonight’s show from Brooklyn, NY

TLC Match:
Ryback, Kane & Daniel Bryan vs. The Shield (Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns

Ladder Match With MITB Briefcase On The Line:
John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler

Chairs Match For The World Heavyweight Title:
Big Show (c) vs. Sheamus

United States Championship Match:
Antonio Cesaro vs. R-Truth

Intercontinental Title Match:
Kofi Kingston vs. Wade Barrett

Tables Match:
Rey Mysterio & Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow & Cody Rhodes

Online Pre-Show Match:
#1 Contender’s “Santa’s Little Helpers” Divas Battle Royal

* Rumored Finish For CENA vs. ZIGGLER & Former WWE Stars Returning Soon

 

The Shield Debuts At WWE Live Event, Randy Orton Injury Update

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– WWE’s new stable Thie Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns) made their in-ring debuts at Saturday night’s Supershow live event in Wilkes-Barre, PA. In a preview for tonight’s WWE TLC main event, they faced Ryback, Kane and Daniel Bryan in a 6-man tag match.

In typical Shield fashion, the trio jumped Team Hell No before the match began and used the numbers game to their advantage. That is – until Ryback ran out and evened the odds. The finish came after Ryback pinned Dean Ambrose after hitting him with Shell Shocked.

It will be interesting to see how the outcome of tonight’s TLC main event compares to what happened in Wilkes-Barre.

– As previously reported, Randy Orton was injured at last weekend’s Tribute to the Troops tapings. Originally it was believed that Orton suffered a wrist injury, but we’ve now learned that Orton actually dislocated his shoulder and will be out of action for around two weeks.

– Chris Jericho and Fozzy wrapped the 2012 leg of their Sin & Bones tour last night. They have visited 11 countries so far and promised to see fans in 2013. Jericho tweeted the following photo after last night’s show:

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WWE Signs SHIMMER Women’s Wrestler Davina Rose

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WWE has signed California women’s wrestler Davina Rose to a developmental deal. She will likely be reporting to NXT in Tampa, FL soon. Davina has been wrestling for the SHIMMER promotion and is the protegee of former WWE Diva Serena Deeb.

The SHIMMER Facebook page wrote the following message congratulating Davina Rose:

“Congrats to Davina Rose as she moves on to the next stage of her career. Best wishes from all of us!”

SHIMMER’s Dave Prazak tweeted the following:

Check out this image gallery of WWE’s newest developmental diva, Davina Rose:

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AJ Named WWE Diva Of The Year, Cena Ready For TLC, Foreign Exchange Video

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– WWE Magazine has named AJ Lee 2012’s “Diva of the Year.” She tweeted:

– Jim Ross provided an update on the state of the WWE Network, tweeting:

– John Cena tweeted the following after Saturday night’s WWE Supershow from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania:

– Here’s the latest episode of the “Santino’s Foreign Exchange” YouTube show:

“On this episode of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange,” The Milan Miracle puts the pressure on foreign correspondent Toshi Yatsu – uh, we mean Yoshi Tatsu – in an attempt to hone his interviewing skills.”

Jim Ross Blogs About Tonight’s WWE TLC Pay-Per-View

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com with his thoughts on tonight’s WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. Here are some highlights of what he said about:

CM Punk’s Status For The Show: “Will @WWE Champion @CMPunk’s presence at #TLC Sunday be significant? My assumption is yes but how is anyone’s guess. The WWE Title is the ultimate prize in WWE and it will be on display in some shape, form or fashion.”

Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena: “@HeelZiggler slipping over @JohnCena in the Ladder match with the MITB contract at stake. Would it shock me to see Dolph Ziggler leave TLC as the new World Champion as well? Not totally. It also wouldn’t shock me to see Cena win. That’s one reason this match intrigues me.”

Ryback and Team Hell No vs The Shield: “6 man tag that is likely to be wild west like and I see the three newcomers coming out on top by hook or crook. Fresh match that will likely be well received. “

Which Match Will Close The Show: “Most likely much will be made of what bout will close the PPV and my opinion on that one is “Who cares?” As it relates to the order of events, the first bout of the night on PPV is also extremely important and should be one that is perceived that the live audience will engage in and invest. Frankly, more speculation should be devoted to what bout starts the show that what bout ends the event.”

Billy Corgan Pushing For Resistance Pro To Be New WWE Developmental Territory, WWE Youtube Traffic & More

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– Former WWE stars Kelly Kelly, Matt Hardy and Shane Helms will be in Philadelphia, PA this afternoon for an autograph signing at Dave & Busters on North Columbus Blvd.

– The WWE Fan Nation Youtube channel had 4.74 million views for the week of 12/6-12, which was up 13% over the prior week (Source: Deadline.com).

– Former WWE stars Kelly Kelly, Matt Hardy and Shane Helms will be in Philadelphia, PA this afternoon for an autograph signing at Dave & Busters on North Columbus Blvd.

– The WWE Fan Nation Youtube channel had 4.74 million views for the week of 12/6-12, which was up 13% over the prior week (Source: Deadline.com).

– Billy Corgan of the band Smashing Pumpkins recently spoke with the New York Times about his Resistance Pro Wrestling promotion and talked about his love of the business. “I like that it makes people uncomfortable. I like that it’s not an easy thing to explain. I like when it’s great, it’s amazing; when it’s bad, it’s really, really bad.”

He also revealed that he’s spoken with Stephanie McMahon about Revolution Pro becoming a developmental territory for WWE. “I think it would be to our credit to get people to the top level. I think it does a disservice to our talent to not prepare them for the next level.”

* Update On Former WWE Talent Returning Soon & A New WWE Developmental Territory