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CM Punk Extends Two PPV Streaks At SummerSlam, A.W. Reacts To “Kobe Bryant” Chants, Jim Ross

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– CM Punk’s WWE Championship victory over John Cena and Big Show Sunday at SummerSlam extended two pay-per-view streaks. His win marked as his ninth consecutive successful title defense on pay-per-view. However, despite his reign atop WWE, it was the eighth consecutive pay-per-view in which he did not defend the title in the main event.

– WWE Universe members didn’t waste any time in chanting “Kobe Bryant” during the WWE Tag Team Championship Match between Kofi Kingston, R-Truth and The Prime Time Players at SummerSlam in response to The Players’ manager A.W. being released following a Kobe Bryant rape joke on Raw weeks ago. A.W. was informed of the chants on Twitter and responded, “To all the fans that showed their support with the chants and tweets I really want to say “THANK YOU”!!! You guys are truly.. #UNSTOPPABLE!”

A.W. also reacted to WWE confiscating a sign at SummerSlam Axxess today that featured a printed screenshot of WWE chief Vince McMahon distorting his face in a backstage segment on Raw two months ago to ridicule Jim Ross’ facial paralysis: “That really sucks! People pay their hard earned money to show their support for @WWE and that’s how they get treated. #Bully.”

– Jim Ross took a swipe at WWE’s past pay-per-view efforts Sunday via Twitter, writing, “SummerSlam has been a ‘clean’ show devoid of bad attempts at humor or endless non wrestling content. Big money matches merit big $$ effort.”

WWE SUMMERSLAM 2012 RESULTS

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WWE Summerslam 2012 30-Minute Pre-Show

The “WWE: Then, Now & Forever” video ques up and the pre-show begins.  and Scott Stanford and Matt Striker welcome us to ringside as the camera pans around the arena. They go over tonight’s top matches, including the WWE Championship match – with CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. Big Show. A video package airs recapping the buildup to this match.

Josh Matthews is backstage and introduces the largest athlete on the planet, the Big Show. Big Show says tonight’s main event is not a triple threat. The only threat in this match is him. He’s not some Hollywood superhero – he’s a big nasty Giant. He’s a threat to CM Punk, John Cena and any man living today. He’ll obliterate them tonight and he will be the new WWE Champion.

United States Championship Match: Antonio Cesaro w/Aksana vs. Santino Marella

Cesaro is out first. Aksana introduces him as the future US Champion. Antonio Cesaro says he personifies Greatness and says the word Greatness in 5 different languages – English:, French Italian, German and Swiss. Santino’s music hits and he gets a big pump. Santino comes out and is fired up. He charges to the ring and points at Cesaro confidently.

Both men lock up and and Santino gets the upper hand. Cesaro back in control. He whips Santino into the ropes and Santino does his silly powerwalk to evade Cesaro’s attack. Cesaro in control as he throws Santino into the corner. Santino goes for the Cobra but Cesaro knocks him down before he can get the Cobra on. Cobra is outside the ring. Cesaro with a series of headbutts to Santino’s chest – 2 count. Cesaro dominating Santino on the mat, with a front crossface applied. Both men stand up and Cesaro lands a stiff European uppercut. Cesaro controlling Santino on top. Santino fighting to get to the ropes but Cesaro keeps pulling him back to the center of the ring. Santino kicks free and crawls to the corner again, trying to get the Cobra, which is now in the corner. Cesaro grabs the Cobra and rips it apart with his hands and teeth. Santino freaks out and goes on an offensive rampage. Hiptoss and Santino goes for fly flying headbutt, but nobody home. Cesaro goes for his Neutralizer but Santino flips him over. Santino takes another Cobra out of his shorts but gets distracted by Aksana. Cesaro nails him with the Neutralizer and we have a NEW WWE United States champion.

Winner and NEW United States Champion: Antonio Cesaro

After the match, Aksana whips out her cell phone and takes a picture of her and the new champion in the ring together.

Backstage, Triple H is taping up his fists and telling referee Scott Armstrong how important his match is tonight. This is bigger than “us” – it’s bigger than Triple H’s family, it’s bigger than the Armstrong family. He’s not asking Armstrong to bend the rules – but there’s not going to be a DQ tonight. This match ends one or two ways – somebody taps out or somebody gets pinned. That’s it. Armstrong shakes his head in agreement. Triple H says this is going to be a fight – a fight to the finish. “Let us fight.”

Scott Sanford and Matt Striker continue to run down the night’s top matches, including Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler, Kane vs. Daniel Bryan and Del Rio vs. Kane. Video package airs recapping the Del Rio vs. Kane angle. Sanford and Striker continue hyping the PPV, with Tout videos and Tweets shown of fans predicting the winner of Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H. Video package airs recapping the Lesnar vs. Triple H feud.

Up next … WWE SUMMERSLAM!

WWE SummerSlam 2012 PPV Results

The “WWE: Then, Now & Forever” video airs and then the Summerslam 2012 opening video, featuring clips from the unforgettable moments of the past 24 SummerSlam shows. A storm is near – the perfect storm. Clips of Brock Lesnar’s WWE career are shown and he’s called a force of nature focused on the annihilation of one man – Triple H. Clips are shown of the buildup to Lesnar vs. Triple H. Great video giving the final hype for tonight’s Perfect Storm.

Pyro goes off and we are live inside the Stapes Center. Michael Cole welcomes us to the Silver Anniversary of WWE SumemrSlam. 17, 482 WWE fans are on hand . Cole talks about the first-ever Summerslam in 1988, with the Mega Powers vs. the Mega Bucks main event.

Vickie Guerrero screams “Excuse Me” 3 times and the place goes nuts booing her. She introduces her boyfriend, the brightest star in WWE – Mr. Money in the Bank – Dolph Ziggler.

Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho:

A clip is shown from last month’s Money in the Bank PPV with Dolph Ziggler grabbing the briefcase. Lights go out and the crowd pops big time. Jericho is on stage in his light-up jacket his music hits. The crowd is very into his entrance, roaring as he walks to the ring. Jericho’s ribs are taped up after the viscous attack from Dolph Ziggler on Friday’s SmackDown.

Fast-paced start to the match with both men running hte ropes and landing a series of back and forth strikes. Big chop by Jericho and Dolph goes down. Jericho plays for the crowd and they eat it up. Jericho kicks Dolph while he’s down. Y2J chants. Ziggler goes for a suplex but it’s blocked. Ziggler lands a high knee lift on Jericho and now has the upper hand. 2 count for Ziggler. Loud Y2J chant. Ziggler working him over int he corner, but Jericho fights back, slaps  him in the face and chops him. Ziggler charges at Jericho, who throws him outside the ring. Vickie is outraged as Jericho is in control. Jericho jumps off the middle rope to the outside but Ziggler moves and nobody’s home. Ziggler in the ring as the referee starts counting. Ziggler jumps out and works Jericho over. 2 count.

Ziggler screams at Jericho, “You can’t hang with me!” as he continues to work him over. Nice dropkick to Jericho’s hip. 2 count. Ziggler applies a reverse-headlock submission hold. Ziggler in real control here as he puts his foot on Jericho’s chest and gloats for the crowd. Ziggler whips him into the ropes but Jericho hits a flying small package out of nowhere and get a 2 count. Ziggler misses a big Stinger splash into the corner and it takes a lot of out him. Jericho lands a dropkick to Ziggler’s head. Jericho shoulder-blocks Ziggler twice. Ziggler throws Jericho into the corner and hits a fame-asser. Jericho hits a big enziguri.

Ziggler jumps on Jericho’s back and applies a sleeper hold. He’s got in locked in for a minute or so. Jericho finally breaks free. Ziggler gets whipped into the corner. Jericho climbs the turnbuckle and delivers 10 punches to Ziggler’s head. Hurricanrana off the top rope. Jericho goes for the pin – 1 – 2 – no! Loud Y2J chant again and this is one hell of an opening match. Jericho and Ziggler slugging it out back and forth. Jericho hits a running bulldog, flexes for the crowd and goes for the lionsault – but Ziggler gets his knees up and Jericho’s hurting. Ziggler nails the Zig Zag and gets the 1-2-NO! Codebreaker! Ziggler rolls to the outside. Ziggler comes back in the ring, charges at Jericho but gets thrown into the corner. Jericho locks in the Walls of Jericho and the place is going crazy. Ziggler taps and the place explodes!

Winner by Submission: Chris Jericho

Commercial airs for Slim Jim Steakhouse strips. Footage is shown of downtown Los Angeles. At ringside, Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler hype Lesnar vs. Triple H. CNN television host Pierce Morgan is sitting directly behind them. Footage from RAW is shown of Brock Lesnar breaking Shawn Michaels’ arm. They show a tweet from Michaels saying he won’t be at SummerSlam.

Backstage, Matt Striker interviews Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman. Paul Heyman says he’s the advocate for the most destructive athlete in WWE history, Brrrrcok Lesnar. Tonight, Lesnar will break the spirit of WWE. Brock Lesnar tells Triple H this is a fight he can’t win. Paul Heyman says if Triple H ain’t down with that, he’s got two words for him –  TAP OUT.

WWE Hall of Famer Backstage At SummerSlam, WWE Confiscates Vince McMahon As Jim Ross Sign

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– WWE Hall of Famer Mike Tyson is backstage at tonight’s SummerSlam pay-per-view event at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. He has been in Los Angeles the past few days to promote THQ’s upcoming WWE ’13 video game, which features the legendary boxer as a playable wrestler.

– At today’s SummerSlam Axxess event at the Nokia Plaza at L.A. LIVE, a fan brought a sign reading “BE A STAR” and featuring a printed screenshot of WWE chief Vince McMahon distorting his face in a backstage segment on Raw two months ago to ridicule Jim Ross’ facial paralysis—it was confiscated by security.

The Wrestling Observer reported then that there was concern among WWE higher-ups over McMahon’s mean-spirited portrayal of Ross as it could blow up in the organization’s face if media outlets and Linda McMahon’s U.S. Senate competition caught wind of it. The Creative Coalition, which formed a multi-platform, nationwide anti-bullying alliance with WWE, “be a STAR,” would appear hypocritical by conducting business with an organization that practices what they preach against.

– Former WWF and WCW wrestler Tim Horner turns 53-years-old Sunday.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Stephanie McMahon Gains More Creative Control, ‘Macho Madness” Video Preview, Dolph Ziggler

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– The official website of WWE Corporate has updated Stephanie McMahon’s bio and it is noted that as Executive Vice President of Creative, her duties have expanded to overseeing the creative development of all WWE print, digital and social media content, in addition to the writing process for television and pay-per-view programming. She is also listed as a member of the Board of Directors for the social media company, Tout, Inc., which WWE has invested in.

Also, she is being referred again by her maiden name Stephanie McMahon, rather than Stephanie McMahon Levesque.

– WWE pays tribute to “Macho Man” Randy Savage all September on WWE Classics On Demand with “Macho Madness.” WWE has released a video teaser with the following synopsis: “All September, it’s “Macho Madness” on WWE Classics On Demand. From iconic matches to unforgettable interviews, relive all the pomp and circumstance from the legendary career of “Macho Man” Randy Savage.”

– Dolph Ziggler is today’s featured Superstar on WWE.com. “The Showoff” will square off against Chris Jericho tonight at SummerSlam.

Jim Ross Blogs His Predictions For Tonight’s WWE SummerSlam PPV

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com with his predictions for tonight’s WWE SummerSlam PPV:

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H: “Really anxious for HHH-Lesnar. Very personal issue. Won’t be a pretty match..nothing fancy. I see physicality, aggression & a battle of wills. HHH might be the best game planner ever. He’ll need it. Don’t think Brock will make same mistakes he did vs Cena. Show ender? TBD.”

CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. The Big Show: “Triple Threat bouts unpredictable and not a favorite of most wrestlers. I see Punk winning no matter the perceived, over hyped odds.”

Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler: “Breakout opportunity for Dolph Ziggler. It’s his time to step up. Love to see Ziggler vs Jericho on first. Sets a great tone.”

Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz: “IC Title needs focus. Miz vs Mysterio can start that trend. Another godd opening, PPV bout. Miz fighting to get to Rey’s level.”

Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio: “Don’t see ADR beating Sheamus for WHC and this match seems to have taken a back seat. The 2 talents can change that assumed perception. An upset’s possible.”

Kane vs. Daniel Bryan: “Dont count out Daniel Brysn vs Kane. I like this bout. Should be a sleeper.”

Kurt Angle Clarifies His Tweet About Only Staying With TNA If He’s The Top Star

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In the early hours of Sunday morning, TNA star Kurt Angle’s Twitter account posted a message that has a lot of people talking:

“If Tna Uses Me as the top Guy I Will Stay. I Love Tna. If Not, I Will Make A Business Decision.”

After other websites picked up the story and reported “Angle is leaving TNA,” the Olympic gold medalist followed up with this update:

“I’m not Considering leaving Tna. My Business Decision would Be a Different Contractual Agreement With Tna.”

TONIGHT: WWE SummerSlam 2012 Results & Live Coverage

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SEScoops.com will have WWE SummerSlam 2012 Results & Live Coveragetonight starting at 7:30pm EST. If you are not ordering the show, this is THE best way for you to experience the event. We’ll be live blogging the show and will also have the chat room open all night, so you can discuss the show in real time with other readers.

Below is the latest card for the show:

Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H

WWE Championship Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Big Show vs. John Cena

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sheamus (c) vs. Alberto Del Rio

WWE Intercontinental Title Match
The Miz (c) vs. Rey Mysterio

WWE Tag Team Title Match
Kofi Kingston & R-Truth (c) vs. Titus O’Neil & Darren Young

Chris Jericho vs. Dolph Ziggler

Kane vs. Daniel Bryan

WWE United States Title Match (Pre-show)
Santino Marella (c) vs. Antonio Cesaro

Not yet announced but rumored for the show:

Sin Cara vs. Cody Rhodes

Damien Sandow vs. Brodus Clay.

Chris Jericho Sends A Warning To Dolph Ziggler, WWE’s Next Event In Los Angeles, Marc Mero

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– After a vicious assault by Dolph Ziggler on SmackDown, Chris Jericho plans to gain retribution against the curly-mopped grappler when they face off tonight at SummerSlam. He tweeted, “At #Summerslam there’s gonna be no jokes. No insults. Only revenge Ziggler. No jokes. No feel good moments. Just retribution Ziggler. See ya at #Summerslam.”

He also enclosed the following Tout, where he says, “Ziggler, I know I’ve making fun of you about the spaghetti on your head and about the fact that you hang out with your grandmother. But ever since you squished me like a bug on SmackDown, now at SummerSlam, I’m going to shove it right down your throat that I haven’t lost my touch.”

– WWE’s next event at the STAPLES Center takes place on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. with a Raw brand house show. Ticketmaster.com will hold a pre-sale for the event tonight immediately following SummerSlam.

Cherokee Indian has an article on former WWE Superstar Marc Mero speaking at Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia on Thursday evening about his life, family, wrestling and the hardships along the way.

The Miz Hypes The IC Title’s Prestige, Mark Henry On The Olympics & Scouting Talent For WWE

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Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) of theScore is at SummerSlam Axxess this weekend and got exclusive video interviews with a number of WWE Superstars and Divas. Here are a few more clips he sent in:

The Miz feels critics are wrong when they say the IC title lacks prestige and it’s a step down to hold it at this point in his career (after having won the WWE title and main evented WrestleMania):

Mark Henry is at peace with the idea that his WWE career may be over and his latest World Heavyweight title run might have been his last hoorah. He also talks Olympians that he scouted for WWE while in London:

Reks and Hawkins joke about finally being done working Ryback and Reks getting pink eye during their matches. Hawkins also talks about working with The Rock, helping him get back into ring shape, prior to WrestleMania 28:

Leaked WWE SUMMERSLAM RESULTS: Find Out WHO Will Win Tonight’s Top Matches

Dolph Ziggler Hypes His Match With Jericho, Kelly Wants To Be Used More & More

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Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) of theScore is at SummerSlam Axxess this weekend and got exclusive video interviews with a number of WWE Superstars and Divas.

Dolph Ziggler says Summerslam vs Chris Jericho is the most important match of his life and he idolized Chris Jericho growing up:

Alicia Fox notes there will be a wardrobe change in her future:

Kelly Kelly hopes WWE uses her more:

Leaked WWE SUMMERSLAM RESULTS: Find Out WHO Will Win Tonight’s Top Matches

Wade Barrett 99% Ready To Return, Antonio Cesaro’s Plans For The US Title

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– theScore’s Arda Ocal (@arda_ocal) spoke with WWE Superstar Wade Barrett at SummerSlam Axxess in Los Angeles this weekend about what he’s been up to during his 6 months away from the ring (due to injury), his new WWE Studios film, recovering from injury and how long before he is 100%, and changes to his character that we will see on WWE TV:

– Arda Ocal also spoke to Antonio Cesaro, who talks about what he plans to do if he becomes United States champion. Cesaro wrestles US Champion Santino Marella tonight on the SummerSlam pre-show:

Lilian Garcia Explains Why She Doesn’t Wrestle

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Speaking to ESPN Deportes Los Angeles, SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia explains why has repeatedly declined WWE management’s requests to wrestle over the years.

“I like it when I participate in angles, because it is something that does not occur all the time. What I like about it is that people do not expect it. If you do so all the time, it would not be something special. To call me a wrestler, I would have to learn more than just basic things. That would be disrespectful to those who are wrestling, that are practicing every day in developmental. Being a wrestler is a full-time job. I like participating in angles, but I’m not a wrestler,” she says.

Despite WWE being her ‘dream job’, Garcia decided to part ways with the sports-entertainment organization in 2009. She explains, “I decided to leave the company because I considered it a closed chapter in my life. I wasn’t tired of wrestling. In fact, during my absence, I kept watching WWE programs. But the reason for my departure was that I was going to get married. And I was also somewhat tired, since I was there ten years without taking a break. People don’t know what those in wrestling sacrifice. We are working 52 weeks of the year, we never stop. And I didn’t want to start my marriage all the time on the road without my husband. So I decided to leave. And a week later I got married.”

However, it was not long before she felt the wrestling bug again.

“The following year (2010), in Los Angeles, I was invited to the SummerSlam party, and saw everyone. And in talking with my former boss, I realized how much I missed this world, and I decided it was time to come back,” said Garcia.

Garcia also discusses being the lone Diva to be affiliated with WWE for more then ten years, her childhood, her unconventional route to WWE, her first day on the job, singing the U.S. Anthem at events and more. (Article)

Vickie Guerrero Talks “Excuse Me”, Her Daughters Wrestling, Eddie

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Vickie Guerrero was interviewed by the Los Angeles Times this week to promote tonight’s WWE SummerSlam PPV. Here are some highlights from the interview:

Q: How did you come up with the whole “Excuse me” line?

Guerrero: I came up with “Excuse me” when I was doing a promo on stage and I forgot my lines, so all I could think of to say was “Excuse me.” And the more I said it, the more upset the crowd got with me. The next night I tried “Excuse me” again, and that’s how it started happening.

Q: People love to boo you. Are you surprised by how much they boo you?

Guerrero: No, I love when they boo me. I love it. I love when I get them mad because if I don’t, then I’m not doing my job.

Q: Do you ever think people will one day cheer you?

Guerrero: I don’t want to be cheered. I’m a bad guy, so the boos and the mean faces and the yelling is something I look forward to every night.

Q: You have two daughters. If they wanted to join WWE, would you be happy with that?

Guerrero: My oldest daughter, Shaul, she’s 21 and she’s in WWE right now. She’s training to be with us on the road. And my youngest, Sherilyn, is 17 and she wants to study marine biology, so she won’t be with the company for a while.

Q: What do you think your late husband, the great Eddie Guerrero, would say to you if he could talk about your great success in WWE?

Guerrero: I’m hoping he would be proud of me, and I’m sure we’d laugh a lot. Watching him through the years, I learned a lot of the little smirks and the mean faces that he had so I learned a lot from him and hopefully I am making him proud.

Update On Alex Shelley Reportedly Signing With WWE

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Following up on the recent report by SuperLuchas.net that former TNA star Alex Shelley has signed with WWE, f4wonline.com is reporting that as of Saturday afternoon, Shelley has not signed a WWE deal. There might be more to the conflicting reports, so we will continue to follow this story as it develops.

Shelley is currently to wrestle for New Japan Pro Wrestling next month and has been tweeting about how excited he is to wrestle in Japan. He is also graduating from college this month.

WWE is aggressively scouting new talent and is holding a big 3-day tryout camp in Los Angeles this week.

Kurt Angle Considering Leaving TNA Wrestling, Impact Dark Match, Beautiful People

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– Kurt Angle suggested on Twitter late Saturday night that he will leave TNA Wrestling if the organization does meet his ultimatum to remain a “top guy.”

He wrote, “If Tna Uses Me as the top Guy I Will Stay. I Love Tna. If Not, I Will Make A Business Decision.”

Angle stated during an interview last year with MovieLine.com promoting his appearance in the movie Warrior that he is under cotract to TNA through 2015.

– Shaun Ricker of NWA Hollywood defeated Sam Shaw in a dark match before Thursday’s Impact Wrestling broadcast in Orlando, Florida.

– Former TNA Knockouts Angelina Love and Velvet Sky will be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue of ModelsMania Magazine.

A Knockout Returning To TNA Wrestling Soon?, Taryn Terrell’s Role, “Gut Check”

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– During an interview Gerweck.net last week, Rob Van Dam stated that a Knockout who recently departed TNA Wrestling would be returning to the organization.

When asked his thoughts on Velvet Sky, Angelina Love and Winter, he replied, “One of the names you mentioned is going to be coming back I believe. Or so I’ve been told.”

– Taryn Terrell, who appeared as Tiffany in WWE, made her TNA Wrestling debut Thursday on Impact Wrestling being introduced by the Vice President of the Knockouts Division, Brooke Hogan, as the special guest referee for the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship match between Madison Rayne and Miss Tessmacher. It will be Terrell’s role going forward as Brian Hebner and Brian Stiffler both noted on Twitter that she is the organization’s newest referee.

– The man seen on Impact Wrestling that will be featured on this week’s “Gut Check” segment is Nashville independent wrestler Lani Kealoha. He will be appearing as Kris Lewie.

Heidenreich Threatens Michael Cole On “Are You Serious?”, New Funkadactyls Photos, Maryse Ouellet Appearance

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– Road Dogg and Josh Mathews have more clips on “Are You Serious?,” including a clip of Heidenreich sharing a very personal poem with Michael Cole. Also featured are The Demon vs. Vampiro in a Graveyard Match and “Maniac” Mike Davis competing in the world’s first (and last) bungee jump match for the Global Wrestling Federation in 1992.

– WWE.com has has published new photos of The Funkadactyls, Naomi and Cameron.

– Maryse Ouellet has been announced to appear at Chiller Theatre, which takes place October 26-28 at Sheraton Parsippany in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Sound Off 233: Who Should Win Sunday, Lesnar or Triple H?

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TNA Reportedly Wrapping Up Claire Lynch Storyline, Former Knockout On Twitter, Sarita

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– According to F4WOnline.com, TNA Wrestling is expected to conclude AJ Styles’ storyline with Claire Lynch next week on Impact Wrestling with a paternity test segment. Lynch, who is portrayed by actress Julia Reilly, is believed to have parted ways with the promotion.

– Former TNA Knockout Sojo Bolt is on Twitter at twitter.com/thatssojosie. She prese

– Sarita is presently in Japan for a two-month tour of joshi promotion STARDOM.

Wedding: Impossible, a special featuring the wedding of Gail Kim and Chef Robert Irvine, replays tonight at 1:00 a.m. and Wednesday at 10:00 p.m.

WWE ’13 Roster Revealed: Complete List Of Modern Era & Attitude Era Characters

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Earlier today, WWE and THQ announced the complete roster for the upcoming WWE ’13 video game. Here are the lists for the “Modern Era” and “Attitude Era” superstars and divas, courtesy of IGN.com:

Modern Era WWE

Alberto Del Rio
Big Show
Booker T
Brock Lesnar
Brodus Clay
CM Punk
Chris Jericho
Christian
Cody Rhodes
Daniel Bryan
David Otunga
Dolph Ziggler
Edge
The Great Khali
Heath Slater
Hunico
Jack Swagger
JBL
John Cena (Doctor Of Thugganomics)
John Laurinaitis
Justin Gabriel
Kane
Kevin Nash
Kofi Kingston
Mark Henry
The Miz
Primo
Randy Orton
John Cena
Rey Mysterio
The Rock
R-Truth
Santino Marella
Sheamus
Sin Cara
Epico
Ted DiBiase
Triple H
The Undertaker
Jinder Mahal
Wade Barrett
Zack Ryder
Alicia Fox
Beth Phoenix
Brie Bella
Eve
Kelly Kelly
Kharma
Nikki Bella
Lita

Attitude Era

Road Warrior Animal
Big Boss Man
Billy Gunn
Bradshaw (APA)
Bret Hart
British Bulldog
Cactus Jack
Chris Jericho (Y2J)
Christian (Edge & Christian)
Dude Love
Eddie Guerrero
Edge (Edge & Christian)
Faarooq (APA)
The Godfather
Road Warrior Hawk
Hunter Heart Helmsley
Kane
Ken Shamrock
Mankind
Mark Henry (Nation of Domination)
Mr. McMahon
“The Big Show” Paul Wight
Road Dogg Jesse James
The Rock
Shane McMahon
Shawn Michaels (D-Generation X)
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin
Triple H (D-Generation X)
The Undertaker (The Lord of Darkness)
Vader
X-Pac
Lita (Attitude Era)
Stephanie McMahon (The Billion Dollar Princess)
Trish Stratus

Downlaodable Characters:
Mike Tyson
AJ Lee
Damien Sandow

SummerSlam 2013 Location Revealed, Cena’s Diet & Supplement Routine, Santino’s Latest Video

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– Next year’s WWE SummerSlam will once again take place from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. There was a lot of talk at WWE headquarters on Friday that Madison Square Garden could host the event, but the ongoing renovations that prevented NYC from hosting the show this year will be continuing through next summer.

– John Cena tweeted that he’s going to reveal details of his nutrition and supplement routine soon:

– The latest episode of Santino’s Foreign Exchange is now online.

Santino Marella is nervous — really nervous — about going on a blind date, so he turns to his fellow Superstars for advice. Hear what Johnny Curtis, Brodus Clay and Damien Sandow have to say to the Cobra in this edition of “Santino’s Foreign Exchange.” Plus, check back next week to see how his date went!

Trailer For Batista’s New Movie, WWE RAW App Coming Soon

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– Just days after WWE launched its official mobile app for Apple iOS & Google Android devices, MediaPost.com is reporting that the USA Network is developing a new app for WWE RAW that will allow for “live syncing between a mobile device and the broadcast.”

WWE aims to make RAW even more interactive, which would allow viewers to “participate in polls and access supplemental content” while watching the show. The app is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

– Universal Pictures has released a second trailer for Dave Bautista’s upcoming movie, “Man With The Iron Fists” movie (due out November 2) starring former WWE star Dave Bautista. The trailer focuses on Batista’s character, “Brass Body”

Paul Heyman Joins Tout & Gives His Prediction For Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H

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Wrestling mastermind Paul Heyman has crossed over into another form of social media – WWE’s new video sharing platform, Tout.

Heyman Touted his first video on Saturday, checking from Los Angeles with his prediction for Sunday’s Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H match at SummerSlam:

Heyman also followed up with this video shortly after:

WWE SummerSlam 2012: Which Match Will Go On Last, Rumored Winners & More

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With just two days until SummerSlam, WWE is currently finalizing plans for the Sunday’s pay-per-view.

After addressing on television that his WWE title defenses have not been featured as the main event of WWE PPV this year, the current plan is for WWE Champion CM Punk’s title defense against John Cena and Big Show to close the show. In his latest blog, Jim Ross also guessed that the WWE title match will be the show’s official main event.

There has been talk of putting the WWE title on Cena and building up to Cena vs. Rock II for the WWE title at the Royal Rumble (and then Punk vs. Rock at WrestleMania 29), but those plans are tentative at this point.

As for Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H, most people expect Lesnar to win in dominant fashion. Lesnar put John Cena over in his return match at Extreme Rules and the feeling is that Lesnar needs the win more than Triple H does in order to build him back up for his next few matches.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

Booker T Talks About Being SmackDown’s New GM, Doing Commentary & More

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WWE Smackdown General Manager Booker T spoke with Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald this week. Here are some highlights of what Booker said about:

Grading His Performance As An Announcer: “I give myself a C, maybe a C+, maybe. That job is a job you’ve got to learn on the job and literally study on a weekly basis. You’ve literally got to stay in tune to what’s going on in life as well, just to stay fresh.

“Being a commentator is something I jumped into headfirst, not knowing exactly what I was getting myself into. I looked at it as a learning experience. I never tried to put myself over Michael Cole or Josh Mathews or tried to make myself the voice of Smackdown or anything like that.”

Finding Out He Would Be SmackDown’s New GM: “Vince McMahon gave me the news, and my initial thoughts were ‘OK.’ More than anything it was a great honor to be named general manager of Smackdown by Vince McMahon, a guy who I respect so much, a guy I learned from, a guy who’s mentored me so many years. It was a great, great day for me. It really was.”

What He Can Learn From Previous General Managers:“I can learn a lot from John Laurinaitis. He was a stern G.M. He made some crazy, stupid decisions, but sometimes he made some really good decisions. He went out and upheld the position as far as being real serious about it.

“Vickie Guerrero, she went out and entertained to the utmost. That’s what this job is going to entail. I have to go out and entertain the fans. I got to give them the best show on Friday night I possibly can give ‘em. Everybody knows the personality of Booker T. Everybody knows I’m a little offbeat sometimes. It’s going to be great. Friday Night SmackDown, you can look forward to some highly entertaining content.”