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Next Week’s Interim General Manager Revealed

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It was announced on Smackdown that the Interim General Manager next week’s RAW Supershow & Tuesday’s live “Great American Bash” Super SmackDown will be none other than Teddy Long.

WWE is bringing back former General Managers each week to run RAW and SmackDown on a temporary basis until a new permanent General Manager will be named on the 1,000th RAW Celebration on July 23rd.

So far, we’ve seen Mick Foley, Vickie Guerrero and now Teddy Long running RAW and SmackDown.

We’ve heard that WWE is even considering bringing back the mystery “Anonymous General Manager” for one week as a way to finally tie up that loose end and reveal who was behind forgotten angle – but we’ll see if that actually happens.

Booker T’s Twitter Account & Website Hacked By Hate Group

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Booker T’s Twitter account and website were hacked on Friday by a group believed to be affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) organization.

The hackers posted Booker T’s personal emails as well as addresses and phone numbers of his wife Sharmel on his website. The following message appears on Booker T’s official website:

Just Jacked the sh*t out of this f*cking *** who goes by the name “Booker Huffman”, we also took the extra time to f*ck his monkey wife over. Booker is known for being a “Professional”, yet fake WWE wrestler.

The hackers posted many racist messages via Booker T’s Twitter account and redirected his RealityOfWrestling.com site to a Klan website.

Maxine Confirms Departure From WWE, Not Planning On Wrestling

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Maxine confirmed rumors of her departure from WWE via Twitter Friday.

“We have come to terms on my release. Its been a ride I want to thank WWE for the experience and understanding on my feelings,” Maxine wrote. “Its not easy saying goodbye. But there are other options at wich I can do. To my fans you may not see me on the WWE screen but on another(;.”

She continues, “I want to do nothing but get the real chance to entertain all of you…sometimes you have to make that chance for yourself!!

“I want to take all of you with me…so I hope you all understand why i made my decision.”

Maxine also says she has no plans to continue wrestling.

She clarified, “Im not going to another wrestling company that is not in my plans!!! I didnt ask for my release to go to another company.”

According to PWInsider.com, Maxine quit WWE due to frustrations with “not being offered a guaranteed deal and not having the chance to prove herself on TV beyond the WWE NXT level.” Her profile, however, remains on the company website and no official announcement concerning her status has been made.

Maxine, whose real name is Karlee Perez, joined WWE as a developmental talent in 2009. After learning the ropes in Florida Championship Wrestling, she was promoted to NXT for the Diva-exclusive third season. She returned to the program in August and became involved in a love triangle with Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis.

Latest “Z! True Long Island Story”, WWE Profiles Rhyno, More

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– Episode 73 of Zack Ryder’s YouTube show Z! True Long Island Story was posted online Friday.

– Rhyno is the latest addition to WWE.com’s Alumni section (view here): “The last-ever champion of the original incarnation of ECW, Rhyno was one of the most physically intense Superstars of all time, and now he has crashed onto WWE.com’s alumni section. Check out The Man Beast’s profile with classic photos, videos and more!”

– Zack Ryder is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com.

– Al Snow, Diamond Dallas Page and Nick “Eugene” Dinsmore appear today through Sunday at Fright Night Horror Weekend (located at Galt House Hotel & Convention Center 140 North Fourth St. Louisville, Kentucky). (Event Information)

TNA Working With Chikara, Video Of Joey Ryan’s Impact Invasion

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— On Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, the returning Sunjay Dutt defeated masked wrestler Rubix in the opening round of the TNA X Division Championship tournament. As previously reported, Rubix is independent wrestler Ed McGuckin, who wrestles for Chikara and has previously worked for ROH, CZW and Full Impact Pro.

According to a report at PWInsider.com, Rubix won’t be the only Chikara wrestler headed to TNA. There was buzz backstage at Thursday’s Impact that TNA has some sort of working relationship with Chikara and more wrestlers from Chikara are expected to appear on TNA television in the coming weeks and months.

— TNA Gutcheck reject Joey Ryan “invaded” Thursday’s Impact Wrestling and has posted a video to Youtube documenting his anti-TNA crusade.

Ryan says the fans are clamoring for him and he was simply giving the fans what they want by showing up at Impact to confront Taz. He says he doesn’t want a job, he doesn’t want some “sh*t Alex Silva developmental contract” and have to move to Louisville, Kentucky (location of OVW/TNA developmental) and make $300 – he wants TNA to do the right thing and give him a talent contract.

“This about what’s right and what’s wrong. What’s wrong is you trying to dictate what the fans see … It’s your responsibility to give [the fans] what they want”

WWE Employee Confirms Reports Of Maxine Quitting WWE

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Terry Anderson, who has worked as a seamstress and costume designer for WWE since 1989, confirmed online reports that Maxine has quit the sports entertainment organization.

Anderson joyfully teased a WWE departure Tuesday evening via Twitter, writing:

https://twitter.com/redheadedstitch/status/217853607440166912

She was than asked whether the person in question was Randy Orton, who is currently serving a sixty-day suspension for his second violation of the Talent Wellness Program. She responded:

https://twitter.com/redheadedstitch/status/217866665701015552

When asked of the individual again, she responded:

https://twitter.com/redheadedstitch/status/217857143154548736

After reports surfaced online that Maxine had quit WWE, Anderson was asked if it was her. Confirming the reports, she responded:

https://twitter.com/redheadedstitch/status/218565740851232769

According to PWInsider.com, Maxine quit WWE due to frustrations with “not being offered a guaranteed deal and not having the chance to prove herself on TV beyond the WWE NXT level.” Her profile, however, remains on the company website and no official announcement concerning her status has been made.

Maxine, whose real name is Karlee Perez, joined WWE as a developmental wrestler in 2009. After learning the ropes in Florida Championship Wrestling, she was promoted to NXT for the Diva-exclusive third season. She returned to the program in August and became involved in a love triangle with Derrick Bateman and Johnny Curtis.

3 Top FCW Stars Debut On Week 2 Of WWE NXT

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Several of WWE’s top developmental prospects from Florida Championship Wrestling debuted on Week 2 of the new season of WWE NXT from Full Sail University.

Former FCW Champion Seth Rollins (former ROH World Champion Tyler Black) wrestled in the opening contest and efeated Jiro. Rollins cut a promo after the match and said he has arrived in NXT and plans to “change the world.”

South African wrestler Leo Kruger, another former FCW Champion, cut a promo and called himself the “Alpha Male Lion.” He later defeated Aiden English via submission in a match that he dominated from bell to bell.

Richie Steamboat was the third FCW alumnus to debut in NXT, defeating Rick Victor. After the match, Steamboat celebrated with his father, WWE Hall of Famer Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat. Richie Steamboat vowed to take the Steamboat name to new heights in WWE.

Check out these pictures of the new FCW Arena at Full Sail University:

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Matt Hardy Interview: Working For Vince, Jeff, Tag Team Wrestling

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Working for Vince McMahon: “Vince is a very intimidating, dominating character and personality. I’ve seen Vince come up with some of the smallest ideas that don’t seem like much and then you go, ‘Oh my god, this is a stroke of genius.’ He really gets the most out of all the little things. That’s one thing I learned when I worked hand in hand with him. When I describe Vince, I call him a psychotic genius. I have seen times when he was a maniac and chewed people out for no reason. He’s not afraid to do anything. He has done it all…he’s had his head shaved, did embarrassing things with girls. There isn’t anything that he would ask his talent to do that he wouldn’t do.”

His relationship with brother Jeff: “I see him every day that he is at home. Myself and my girlfriend Reby Sky have been raiding his and his wife’s pool everyday; it’s been nice. Jeff is doing great. He is still an enigma to a degree but he has went from being one of the most unpredictable enigmas that you ever met to being the most responsible human being that I know, especially with him being a father now. He is at a great place in his life, and I am, too. I don’t think our relationship has ever been stronger than it is right now.”

Why tag team wrestling has fallen off the radar: “We came along during a very special time in the business…the height of the Attitude era. Stone Cold was white-hot and The Rock was a huge megastar. Ratings were great and those guys were selling out arenas everywhere. Management was able to put the top guys on cruise control because they didn’t have to worry, so they had extra time to focus on the tag team division or the women. At the point they’re at now, they’re still scrambling for the white hot guys. John Cena is the face of the company right now but there is no one setting record TV ratings or selling out arenas on a consistent basis. Once they find those one or two top guys that are the franchise players, they can dedicate their attention to tag teams again.”

Other Interview Topics

-His physical and mental health after the past couple of years

-Which tag teams inspired the Hardys

-What he has in store for Extreme Rising on Saturday in Philly

Lilian Garcia Finishes Her New Album, FCW Shows Rescheduled

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– Lilian Garcia finished the final song for her upcoming music album this week. She will begin taking pre-orders on July 1st at her official website, LilianGarcia.com. The CD is due out in August.

VIEW HERE: Lilian Garcia’s Latest Music Video

– This Saturday’s Florida Championship Wrestling live eventfrom the Lance Armory in St. Augustine, Florida has been rescheduled and will now take place on July 20th. The event that had previously been scheduled for July 20th at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand, Florida will now take place on July 15th.

– The WWE Smackdown taping on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 will be held at the I Wireless Center in Moline, Illinois. (Thanks to Devin Cutting.

Pictures Of JBL Climbing Russia’s Mount Elbrus

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Check out these incredible pictures of John Bradshaw Layfield climbing Russia’s Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe, for his Seven Summits adventure for charity:

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Video: Booker T Sings & Golfs With Michael Bolton, WWE Scouting

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– WWE’s Prime Time Players tag team was at the University of Florida on Thursday to film an upcoming episode of WWE’s Outside the Ring YouTube show. Titus O’Neil is a UF alum and graduated in 2000.

– WWE Hall of Famers Jim Ross and Gerald Brisco will be attending the upcoming George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame weekend in Waterloo, Iowa. Ross and Brisco will be evaluating talent at a tryout camp that will be held that weekend.

– In the latest Outside The Ring, WWE announcer Booker T plays golf at last weekend’s Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament in Connecticut. Booker T sings a song with his celebrity partner, singer Michael Bolton. Also (briefly) interviewed, legendary actor Bill Murray:

Waltman Rants About “Parasites” In Wrestling, Defends Wes Brisco

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Sean “X-Pac” Waltman posted the following messages on Twitter on Thursday night, requesting that fans show up to his scheduled court appearance this morning, defending former WWE developmental wrestler Wes Brisco and talks about opening his own wrestling school:

“I’ll be in Kissimmee Court, 3rd fl Dwntn Kissimme at 8:30 this AM court case. WHoever shows up to support I’ll stay & snap pics w everyone”

“Whoever at FCW were that shit on Wes Brisco. Just shows either jealousy, incompetence,& bs politics. pathetic. He was doing great.”

(Note: Wes Brisco, son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco, was released from his developmental deal back in September 2011)

“You are the people I call paracytes on the wrestling business.”

“If you’ve never done shit in our business, yoou have no business running or teaching pro wrestling to anyone. You dont know it yourself.”

“You, in most cases, must have been a star to teach someone else how to be a star. Im not even going to name the elite in this biz Ive taught”

“Im thinking Tampa, Vegas, LA, NY, or MN. Maybe spend time teaching in each city. Fact: I can teach you how to be a star,not just moves&spots”

“What city should I open up my school in?”

Updated Standings For TNA’s Bound For Glory Series

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Following Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, the following are updated standings for TNA’s ongoing Bound For Glory Series:

1. James Storm: 36 points (3-0-1)
2. Samoa Joe: 27 points (3-2)
3. Kurt Angle: 10 points (1-2)
4. Mr. Anderson: 9 points (1-2-1)

5t. Jeff Hardy: 7 points (1-1)
5t. Magnus: 7 points (1-1)
5t, The Pope: 7 points (1-1)
5t. Rob Van Dam: 7 points (1-2)

9. Daniels: 5 points (1-2)

10t. A.J. Styles: 0 points (0-2)
10t. Bully Ray: 0 points (0-3)
10t. Robbie E.: 0 points (0-4)

Batista Starring In New “Iron Fists” Tarantino Movie (Trailer)

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Former WWE superstar Dave Bautista’s major announcement is that he’ll be appearing in the upcoming Kung Fu movie “The Man with the Iron Fists.” Academy Award winner Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu and MMA fighter Cung Lee will also be appearing.

“Iron Fists” was produced by Quentin Tarantino, directed by Wu Tang Clan rapper RZA and was written by Eli Roth and RZA.

Here’s the official trailer:

Battle Royal On Super SmackDown, Video Of Anti-Bullying Rally

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– It was announced on WWE Superstars that next week’s “Great American Bash” live Tuesday SmackDown will feature a Battle Royal. The participants will be WWE Champion CM Punk, World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, Big Show and Alberto Del Rio.

The other match WWE is hyping for the show is Divas Champion Layla and The Great Khali vs. Aksana and Antonio Cesaro.

– As previously reported, WWE taped 6 matches for this week’s Superstars, which is more than usual. The matches that aired on this week’s show saw Kofi Kingston defeat Michael McGillicutty, Darren Young defeat Epico, The Usos defeat Hunico & Camacho and Kane defeat Heath Slater in the main event.

The other two matches that were taped were Sin Cara vs. Antonio Cesaro and the Primetime Players vs. Primo & Epico. Those matches could air next week or they might have just been dark matches.

– WWE released the following video from Wednesday night’s “Be A Star” anti-bullying rally at the Brooklyn Cyclones minor league baseball game. Zack Ryder, Mark Henry, Lilian Garcia and Natalya were in attendance:

SmackDown Preview: MITB Qualifying Matches

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*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Results For Tonight

The following matches are scheduled to take place on tonight’s WWE SmackDown broadcast:

Triple Threat Match For The World Hwt. Title
Sheamus (c) vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Alberto Del Rio

Money In The Bank Qualifying Matches:

* Damien Sandow vs. Zack Ryder
* Jack Swagger vs. Tyson Kidd
* Santino Marella & Christian vs. Cody Rhodes & David Otunga
* Tensai vs. Justin Gabriel

Divas Non-Title Match
Layla (c) vs. A.J.

Also tonight, Ryback will be in action, WWE will announce next week’s Interim General Manager and more.

Updated Card For TNA Destination X

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On Thursday’s Impact Wrestling, it was announced that the upcoming Destination X pay-per-view will feature a one-night tournament to crown a new X Division champion. The first two participants will be Sonjay Dutt and newcomer Rashad Cameron. Here’s the updated card:

TNA World Title Match:
Bobby Roode (c) vs. Austin Aries.

Last Man Standing Match:
A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels

Bound For Glory Series Match:
Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe

X Division Title Tournament
Sonjay Dutt and Rashad Cameron announced so far

TNA Destination X takes place on Sunday, July 8th from Orlando, Florida.

* Tons of Exclusive TNA News You Won’t Read Anywhere Else

Impact Preview For Next Week: Hardy vs. Storm

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The following has been announced for next week’s Impact Wrestling show:

– Jeff Hardy vs. James Storm (Bound for Glory Series match).

– Knockouts Title Match: Miss Tessmacher vs. Gail Kim.

– Two more X Division tournament qualifying matches to determine who will compete at the Destination X tournament to crown a new X Division champion.

– An update on Chris Sabin’s condition.

Dixie Carter also announced on Twitter that the location for Bound For Glory 2012 will be revealed, and it will be a city TNA has not held a show at before.

* Tons of Exclusive TNA News You Won’t Read Anywhere Else

New TNA Tag Champs, BFG Series Match Time Limits, Rubix

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– Christopher Daniels and Kaz recaptured the TNA Tag Team championships from Kurt Angle and AJ Styles on Thursday’s Impact Wrestling

– Sunjay Dutt returned to TNA on Thursday night and is now in the hunt for the X division title. The wrestler he defeated, Rubix, is indy worker Jigsaw from ROH, DGUSA & Chikara.

– Hulk Hogan tweeted the following announcement about Bound For Glory Series matches now having a time limit:

Sunny Tweets Multiple Gay Slurs, Says Her Account Was Hacked

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WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch tweeted multiple gay slurs Wednesday night after becoming irate with “The Boy Diva” Rick Cataldo, a male independent wrestler who portrays an overly-effeminate gay stereotype and primarily competes against female talent.

Independent wrestler Brittney Savage tweeted Wednesday she would blog her thoughts on the ongoing online flame war between Sytch and Reby Sky, who have been jousting back and forth over ‘Sycho’ Sid Vicious’ reputation for no-showing events. Cataldo wrote to Savage, “I can’t wait to read it Britt! lmao and btw I got yo back Reby ;) that bitch loves throwing shots.”

Cataldo’s remark infuriated the WWE Hall of Famer. Threatening physical harm, she wrote to him, “yeah, like the shot i threw at your jaw? you chicken shit faggot piece of crap… i’ll knock you out.”

Cataldo responded, “@WWEHOFerSunny is a serious hot mess bitch and I love it! write a book mama I want to read all your fairytales.” Sytch once again vowed to physically harm Cataldo, writing back, “youre gonna get your ass handed to you bitch.”

Sytch used the slur again after being criticized for her derogatory language, explaining to a fan, “dude, i have a gay cousin who i love to death… but this kid was a faggot…totally different.”

She hurled the slur again in response to a fan who wrote, “There’s nothing more rude than calling someone a ‘faggot’ @WWEHOFerSunny needs to learn to grow up, and have some manners.”

The WWE Hall of Famer apologized Thursday for the offensive language posted on her account; she said it was hacked.

“I would like to apologize for the statement on my account… someone hacked into my acct . Im not that type of person. was not my statement,” Sytch wrote.

Sytch then confirmed the hacker’s claim that she has a gay cousin, writing, “hey, I have a homosexual cousin, who i Love to death… I’d never say anything derogatory about him or anyone else.. my fav cousin!! Greg.”

She continued, “listen people, i have a gay cousin… he’s awesome, and I love him to death… Id never say a word about him or anyone else. GREG SYTCH.”

WWE Diva Reportedly Gone From The Company

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WWE diva Maxine has reportedly quit WWE, according to a report at PWInsider.com.

“Stuck” at NXT, Maxine became frustrated with her lack of advancement and decide to move on to other projects.

Maxine was signed to a developmental deal in 2009 and has wrestled mostly in NXT. She competed in the Divas battle royal on Monday’s Raw.

Undertaker Appearing At Upcoming FCW Show

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Florida Championship Wrestling sent out the following on Thursday announcing that WWE legend the Undertaker will be appearing at an upcoming FCW on 8/1:

UNDERTAKER AT FCW!

The Dallas Bull in Tampa, Florida will be hosting a live FCW event on Wednesday, August 1st with special guest The Undertaker!

This is an all-ages event. Doors open at 5:30pm.

Gold Circle tickets (including a meet & greet with The Undertaker and an up-front seat) are $50, VIP tickets are $25 and general admission is $15.

To purchase tickets, call Tammy Williams at (727) 243-8293.

* News On The UNDERTAKER’s Return To WWE TV

WWE Studios Signs On For Halle Berry Movie, Next NXT Taping

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– WWE Studios has signed on to co-produce and co-finance the thriller movie, “The Hive” starring Halle Berry and Abigail Breslin.

“The Hive” is the story of an emergency call center operator (Berry) who takes a call from a teenage girl (Breslin) who has been abducted and locked in the trunk of a car.

The film begins shooting this summer in Los Angeles.

– Full Sail University sent out the following press release on Thursday announcing that the next WWE NXT taping on July 12th will be open to the general public:

NXT RETURNS

Don’t miss the WWE NXT throwdown inside Full Sail Live on July 12, 2012. The night will include former WWE & World Heavyweight Champion Kane and Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes. On the same night, the WWE Divas will be in the ring and we also welcome WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross to call all the action.

As July marks our independence as a nation, we would like to honor those who have fought for our freedom. WWE and Full Sail University will be providing discounted tickets for all active and retired military personnel. Simply show your military I.D. at the box office to receive a 50% discount off the General Admission price. We encourage all audience members to proudly wear their patriotic colors and show support for our military on this night.

Tickets – Available on a first come, first serve basis only:

FREE for Full Sail Students with student I.D. (Limit 2)
$5.00 for Full Sail Staff and Active or Retired Military with valid I.D.

$10.00 for General Admission tickets

Tickets are only available at the Full Sail Live Box Office, 141 University Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32792.

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

TNA Destination X: Three New Matches Announced

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TNA Wrestling held a media conference call on Thursday afternoon to hype the upcoming Destination X pay-per-view. During the call, three new matches were announced for the show:

Last Man Standing Match:
A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels

Bound For Glory Series Match:
Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe

Ultimate X Match:
Participants TBA, Winner Will Be The New X Division Champion

These matches are in addition to the previously announced main event of TNA Champion Bobby Roode defending against Austin Aries.

TNA Destination X takes place on Sunday, July 8th from Orlando, Florida.

Doane Apologizes For Implicating Tara As Cena’s “Road Girlfriend”

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Kenn Doane has apologized for implicating Lisa Marie Varon (currently known as Tara in TNA Wrestling and formerly known as Victoria in WWE) as being involved in an extramarital affair with John Cena years ago in WWE.

He tweeted Wednesday without denial, “Never wanted Lisa to be involved obviously I was wrong 4 hinting towards her since she is the sweetest person ever. So for that im sorry.”

While discussing the role Cena played in his 2007 break-up with Mickie James to SEScoops.com, Doane divulged that Cena was having a second affair with a then-WWE Diva who was married to a man not involved with the professional wrestling industry. Doane said the woman was transferred from Raw to SmackDown in 2007 after being dumped by Cena. Two Divas transferred from Raw to SmackDown at the same time as Doane, Torrie Wilson and Varon. Wilson was in the process of divorcing Billy Kidman. Varon has been married to a man not affiliated with the professional wrestling industry since 1998, matching Doane’s claim.

Varon addressed Doane’s allegations in an interview with F4WOnline.com, where she claimed to have dated Cena in 2002 for one month when he was single and she was separated from her husband. Varon also stated that she was never Cena’s ‘road girlfriend’ as Doane alleged. Contrary to Varon’s claim that Cena was single when they dated, Raymond Rafool, attorney for Cena’s estranged wife Liz Huberdeau, said her client and Cena were together since they were in high school fourteen years ago.

Rafool told The Miami Herald (article) regarding Cena’s decision in May to file for divorce from Huberdeau, “Although it is indeed unfortunate that John Cena decided to divorce his high school sweetheart Liz Cena; particularly, after they have come so far in their lives and in his career together, Liz will and really has no choice but to pursue all of her rights and entitlements. Although Mr. Cena pushes a prenuptial agreement and that the parties have only been married for approximately 3 years, Liz Cena has always supported John Cena, even when no one else did, and stood behind him and pushed him forward to achieve their goals for the last 14 years. Sadly, divorce is not the way Liz thought her perfect love story would end.”

Furthermore, Doane was not affiliated with WWE in 2002 when Cena and Varon’s relationship allegedly occurred; he was still attending high school. He signed a developmental contract with the organization in 2004 and did not join the main roster until 2006.