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Chris Jericho Addresses WWE Return, Wade Barrett Weighs In On Sheamus, “The Beautiful People” In Maryland

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– Chris Jericho told a group of fans at a Journey concert this past weekend to “stay tuned” when he was asked about returning to WWE.

– “The Beautiful People,” Angelina Love and Velvet Sky, will face Jessie Kaye and Niya at Maryland Championship Wrestling event taking place Saturday, Oct. 27 at 2401 North Point Blvd. Dundalk, Maryland. The former TNA Wrestling talent will also participate in an autograph signing. (Event Information)

– Wade Barrett tweeted the following in regards to his match with Sheamus on Raw: “My face is a tad sore after the cheap-shot, but i’m not complaining as i’m not a big girl’s blouse like most are. FYI, I can fight dirty with the best of ’em. I just choose not to. #RealMan”

– El Generico, who Ring of Honor teased over the weekend would be returning to the promotion as an opponent for Kevin Steen, has not signed a contract. His status with Dragon Gate USA remains unchanged.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Santino Marella and Zack Ryder Call Out 3MB On “Backstage Fallout”, Vader Shoots For WWE, Ryback

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– In this Raw edition of “Backstage Fallout,” Santino Marella and Zack Ryder call out 3MB, while Sheamus looks ahead to his fight against Big Show at Hell in a Cell.

– Three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion and former WWE Superstar Vader noted on Twitter Monday that he was at WWE’s television studio in Stamford, Connecticut filming content.

“Just finished up a very long hard week. Left WWE recording studio did some good work a little rusty on the promos thxs to Kieran from WWE,” he wrote.

– Ryback is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com.

Steve Austin’s Return To TV, Super SmackDown On Election Day, Garza Retired

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– Cable network CMT sent out a press release announcing the premiere date for Season 2 of Steve Austin’s reality show, Redneck Island. The show returns on Saturday, November 10 at 9pm (EST) and will be followed by the premieres of two new shows: Chainsaw Gang and Big Texas Heat. From the announcement:

REDNECK ISLAND returns for a second season with fourteen red, white and blue-collared Americans descending on Steve Austin’s tropical island for their chance to win a $100,000 prize. In the first episode, the contestants think they’re on easy street when they see that their living conditions are better than expected, but they soon realize the competition is serious during their first challenge, a game of human cornhole. New episodes of REDNECK ISLAND will premiere weekly at 9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., ET/PT.

– Thanks to Devin Cutting for sending in this information regarding a “live” Super SmackDown broadcast on Tuesday, November 6th:

Super Smackdown returns to SyFy on Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 at 8 PM. It’s being advertised as a live broadcast, however WWE is in England that week, so Super Smackdown will actually be taped earlier in the day.

Since there is a Raw house show happening at the same time as the taping, this edition of Super Smackdown won’t involve the entire roster. A replay of Super Smackdown will air that Friday in Smackdown’s normal time slot.

– Mexican wrestler Hector Garza, who wrestled for WWE, WCW and TNA, has been diagnosed with lung cancer, according to PWInsider.com. Garza will undergo chemotherapy sessions and has been forced into retirement.

The Miz Possibly Concussed, CM Punk Writing For New Comic Book & More

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– WWE Intercontinental champion The Miz was legitimately busted open on RAW when Kofi Kingston kicked him in the face with his Trouble In Paradise finisher. The Miz appeared to “have his bell rung” by the kick and was checked for a concussion backstage. The Miz will also see a doctor today to determine if he sustained a concussion.

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– WWE Champion CM Punk, an avid comic book fan who has been teasing that he’s going to be working on a graphic novel project, will be writing the introduction to a hardcover collection of Marvel Comics’ Avengers vs. X-Men series. Punk spoke to USA Today about the opportunity:

“I worked really hard to get to where I’m at and it’s cool to be afforded opportunities like this,” Punk said. “To me, it’s hard work paying off and I’m having a lot of fun right now.”

You can pre-order the book at Amazon.com.

Bubba The Love Sponge Says Hulk Hogan Might Have Leaked His Sex Tape, WWE Q3 Earnings Date

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– Today’s wrestling birthdays include ECW original Justin Credible (39), legendary valet Missy Hyatt (49).

– WWE has announced that they will report Third Quarter 2012 earnings on Thursday, November 1. Vince McMahon will host the quarterly conference call at 11:00am (EST) that morning to discuss the results.

WWE will be giving a big update on the status of the WWE Network. We’ll also find out the PPV buyrates for Money in the Bank (July), Summerslam (August) and Night of Champions in (September).

– Bubba the Love Sponge stated on his radio show this morning that Hulk Hogan could have played a role in the release of his own sex video. “[Hogan] could have had something to do with the leak of it,” Bubba said.

Bubba said he and Hogan are no longer friends and that he’s never seen the sex tape. “I’m gonna be honest with you,” Bubba said. “I have not seen the tape … I can’t even comment on the validity.”

* VIDEO From The HULK HOGAN SEX TAPE Press Conference

Preview For Tonight’s WWE TV Tapings From Memphis, Tennessee

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Tonight’s WWE Superstars, Saturday Morning Slam, Main Event and SmackDown tapings will take place from Memphis, Tennessee at the FedEx Forum.

Main Event is supposed to feature Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz for the Intercontinental championship, although The Miz might not be able to compete after the stiff kick he took from Kofi Kingston during their match last night on RAW.

WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler will be appearing in front of the live crowd, his first WWE appearance since suffering a heart attack last month.

JBL will be calling SmackDown. No word on whether his partner will be Josh Matthews or Michael Cole.

The advertised dark match main event was originally scheduled to be Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show in a Triple Threat match for the World Heavyweight championship. Local radio advertising has been promoting Sheamus vs. Big Show as the main event, so it’s unclear which match will take place.

Update On Rey Mysterio’s Absense From RAW: Battling Flu & Stomach Virus

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On Monday’s RAW, it was announced that the finals of the Tag Team Tournament have been delayed a week due to Rey Mysterio being unable to compete.

Rey Mysterio is battling the flu and a bad stomach virus. He’s been under the weather for a few weeks and working through it, but he missed this past weekend’s live events due to the illness.

Dave Meltzer reports that Mysterio’s stomach virus is bad and he’s been bed ridden in recent days. It remains to be seen whether he’ll be healthy enough to compete on RAW next week.

* VIDEO of THE MIZ Getting KNOCKED OUT (Legit) On RAW

Videos From Monday’s WWE RAW (October 15, 2012)

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What Happened After RAW, Survivor Series To Feature 5-on-5 Team Match

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– After Monday’s RAW went off the air, Sheamus came out and poured water on CM Punk to wake him up. They had a quick match but Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes hit the ring and interfered. Ryback ran out and made the save for Sheamus. The babyfaces cleaned house and celebrated together in the ring to end the show.

– With WWE Survivor Series taking place next month, WWE is planning to hold at least one traditional elimination match at the show. It was proposed several weeks ago for the entire card to be elimination matches, but that talk didn’t go anywhere.

PPV provider iNDEMAND has released the official synopsis for Survivor Series and confirms there will be a 5 vs. 5 match:

“This year, the act of survival turns into an all-out quest for total domination…and respect! Don’t miss an incredible event featuring your favorite WWE Superstars competing in a classic five-on-five match.”

The inclusion of the word “respect” could indicate that WWE Champion CM Punk would be involved in the match.

* SURVIVOR SERIES 2012 PPV Poster Featuring THE MIZ

Vader Disputes Report That He Was Involved In A Physical Altercation With Harley Race At Wrestling Convention

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“The Man They Call Vader” is disputing claims that he engaged in a physical altercation with WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race at Saturday’s “Legends of the Ring” convention in Monroe, New Jersey.

According to multiple accounts, the two wrestling legends had a brief scuffle after Race voiced his disapproval with Vader acting belligerent toward fans. Race is alleged to have punched Vader in the face in response to a smart aleck remark on the part of the three-time WCW World Heavyweight Champion. Vader reportedly lashed back at the 69-year-old, but accidentally struck and hurt a worker who came between them.

Vader is saying the reported claims are a “complete fabrication.” He wrote Monday afternoon on Twitter, “Just read {website name} what a bunch of bullshi!!!.Harley has been and has always my friend some one I respect and admire. Not mention he is seventy yrs old has a very bad knee.Total and complete fabrication.Harley arrived @the autograph session enthusiasticly greeted me hello by patting me on the back of my head w/HOF ring thats it end of story We took some pics together w/ fans and parted ways.”

Meanwhile, his official Facebook page issued the following statement Monday night from a person who witnessed the incident: “This is the Truth…

“I find it amusing how things get so blown out of proportion. I was standing next to Race and Vader when this “supposedly happened.” If you want the “real” story, from an unbiased 3rd party, it went down like this: Vader was sitting in a chair at his table doing autographs and such. Race was brought in mid-day for a short signing/pic stint. Vader was seated at the end of the table, which meant he would have to get up and move for Race to get by. For the record, Race was NOT on a scooter, and wasn’t even using a cane, I don’t know why the original person felt the need to make it sound like Race was wheeled out of an old age home. Anyways, Race and his family walk up to the table, and Race gives Vader a smack on the back–a hello, wrestler style. Vader was caught a little off guard and had no clue who did it, so he was like what the F? He turned around and saw it was Race, and Race laughed and said hello. Vader was like why the F did you do that? Race was already moved past him getting in to his seat. Vader says “F this, I am out of here.” In reality, he went to the bathroom. He came back a few minutes later when he was “done.” While on his was back from the bathroom, he felt the need to demonstrate on the “other guy” to show him what Race did. The “other guy” was like … oww … that FN hurt. Vader responds: that’s how Race did it. Vader returns to the table and nothing further is said. Five minutes later, the announcer gets on the PA and says it is time for the Race and Vader professional photo opp, which was set up in the hallway. Race and Vader get up and sit inches away from one another and take DOZENS of photos with fans — not really a “step in to the hallway to ‘have words'” as reported. When the photos are done, both return to the table and all continued going well. So, to sum it all up, Race did not PUNCH Vader in the FACE, Race SLAPPED Vader on the BACK OF THE NECK. Vader was NOT belligerent rather surprised and a tad annoyed. Vader DID NOT swing back. RACE was not in a motorized scooter. And finally they DID NOT step in to the hallways to “have words.”

“If ANYONE has video that shows otherwise, or even claims to have video, I would be totally surprised and would LOVE to be shown otherwise. Granted, the RACE punches VADER in face is a much more “newsworthy” way of spinning this, but in the end, it was a slight

Which Wrestlers Portrayed Aces & 8’s At Bound For Glory?

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Former WWE Superstars Luke Gallows (a/k/a Drew Hankinson) and Mike Knox (a/k/a Michael Hettinga) competed as Aces & 8s against Bully Ray and Sting at Sunday’s Bound For Glory pay-per-view event.

A TNA source stated that the other masked members of Aces & 8s were portrayed by Wes Brisco and Garett Bischoff. However, it has been noted that wrestlers portraying the masked men may not necessarily be the final characters.

Speaking of Bound For Glory, Eric Bischoff remarked via Twitter following the show: “Proud of the entire roster. Real crowd+good story+strong characters = a great show!”

Updated Hell in a Cell Card – WWE Championship Match Made Official, Grudge Match Announced

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The WWE Championship Match at Hell in a Cell was made official tonight on Raw as Vince McMahon decided that CM Punk will defend his belt against Ryback. After both competitors signed their Hell in a Cell contract, Ryback delivered the Shell Shock to the WWE Champion.

As a result of the growing animosity between Randy Orton and Alberto Del Rio, it was also announced that the two competitors will face off at the pay-per-view event. The Viper gave a surprise attack to Del Rio on SmackDown last week before RKO’ing Ricardo Rodriguez onto the announce table.

The announced card for Hell in a Cell, which takes place Oct. 28 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, is as follows:

* WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Ryback

* World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus vs. Big Show

* WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No vs. Tag Team Tournament Winners

* Randy Orton vs. Alberto Del Rio

Tag Team Tournament Final Delayed Until Next Week, Divas Action On Superstars, Tensai Works Dark Match

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– Delayed one week due to Rey Mysterio having the flu, Mysterio and Sin Cara will face Team Rhodes Scholars next Monday on Raw in the Tag Team Tournament Final. The winners will then face WWE Tag Team Champions Kane and Daniel Bryan at Hell in a Cell.

– During a backstage segment on Raw, Daniel Bryan challenged Kane to take on Big Show on next week’s show since he found it humorous that he was chokeslammed by The World’s Largest Athlete.

– One match was taped Monday in Nashville, Tennessee for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars as Kaitlyn faced off against Beth Phoenix.

In a pre-taping dark match, Tensai defeated Michael McGillicutty. According to a correspondent, Tensai drew a lot of heat as well as ‘Albert’ chants during his entrance, but the audience became quiet once the match took place.

– Layla and R-Truth appear at the Verizon Wireless Store 1947 Mount Zion Rd. Morrow, Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 27 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Call 770-210-4019 for more information.

(source: ProWrestling.net)

Tammy Sytch Heading Back To Rehab Following Arrests, The Shockmaster Resurfaces At Indy Show, Birthdays

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– Former WWE performer Tamara Sytch, famously known as Sunny, remains jailed in Connecticut after being arrested for the fifth time in one month last Tuesday and her second time in less than 24-hours, for allegedly violating a protective order stemming from an original September arrest.

On her Facebook account Monday, a message was released from an individual claiming to be her lawyer: “I am Tammy’s lawyer Rob Serafinowicz and Tammy asked me to issue the following statement on her behalf. Tammy thanks everyone for all their support. She will be entering a long term treatment program soon and looks forward to putting this situation behind her. It also appears that Damien is selling her personal items on eBay and asks that these items be reported as stolen.”

– Fred Ottman (a/k/a Tugboat and Typhoon) resurfaced Saturday at a Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Rahway, New Jersey portraying his infamous persona, The Shockmaster. Donning the character’s mask, he announced the intermission. He didn’t fall since he was on crutches.

– In Tuesday’s birthdays, former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Justin Credible turns 39-years-old while lucha wrestler Lizmark, Jr. turns 40.

(source: PWInsider.com)

What Led To Harley Race Punching Vader At Convention On Saturday, Juventud Guerrera Recalls WCW Tenure

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– As reported Saturday, WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race and his former protégé in World Championship Wrestling, Vader, engaged in a physical altercation at that day’s “Legends of the Ring” convention in Monroe, New Jersey. According to Rob Feinstein, who witnessed the scuffle, tensions escalated after Race voiced his disapproval with Vader behaving belligerent toward fans.

Feinstein wrote on Facebook, “Vader was in a foul mood the entire day which is typical of him. He started to talk nasty to a few fans and Race did not approve. Race told Vader not to disrespect the fans as they are paying to see them. Vader made a smart ass comment which pissed Harley off. Harley who is crippled now struck Vader in the head with a punch. Vader when to strike back but instead hit a promoter who was standing near by. The promoter from what I told had to get a ice pack and Vader walked out of the room. That was basically how it went down and I am shocked that Vader would do that in front of the fans. I was waiting for Orndorff to do a run in.”

– Juventud Guerrera, who competed for World Championship Wrestling from 1996 to 2000, recalled his tenure with the organization in the Bloodstained Memoirs Special Edition DVD (available Oct. 16 Amazon.com). The following preview clip has been released.

Hulk Hogan Suing For $100 Million In Damages Over Sex Tape

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Hulk Hogan held a press conference this afternoon to announce the legal action he’s taking over the unauthorized production and distribution of his infamous sex tape — and he’s looking for over $100 million from the parties involved.

Hogan’s attorney David R. Houston said they’re suing Gawker.com for $100 million in damages for leaking the sex tape footage.

The damages sought from Bubba The Love Sponge & Heather Clem were not specified, but their actions were called “illegal, outrageous, and exceeded the bounds of human decency.”

Hogan is also looking for BTLS, Gawker.com and anybody else that has possession of the time to turn it over to be destroyed ASAP.

Hogan’s legal team will continue to go after anybody else who shares the X-rated movie.

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Two Scripts Written For Tonight’s Raw Episode, New No Holds Barred Promo Video, Sheamus In Mass.

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– WWE’s creative department wrote two different scripts for tonight’s Raw. According to F4WOnline.com, one script is contingent upon John Cena being medically cleared to compete at Hell in a Cell on Oct. 28 after undergoing surgery on his arm. The other script will be used if he is not able to compete at the pay-per-view event.

– The 1989 cult classic No Holds Barred, featuring Hulk Hogan in his first starring role, has been digitally remastered and is now available on DVD at Walmart. WWE has released a promotional video advertising its release at the department store.

– According to WrestlingFigs.com, Sheamus appears at the Colonial Honda 225 State Road North, Dartmouth, Massachusetts on Oct. 23 beginning at noon. Call 508-985-6350 for more information.

Hulk Hogan Suing Bubba The Love Sponge: Press Conference Today

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– TMZ is reporting that Hulk Hogan will sue his best friend, Bubba the Love Sponge, for allegedly taping Hulk having sex with his then-wife Heather Clem back in 2006. Clem is also part of the suit.

Hulk will allege invasion of privacy, on grounds Bubba and Heather conspired to record Hulk’s sexual encounter with her. After it’s over and Hogan leaves the room, Bubba the Love Sponge is caught on tape telling Clem, “If we ever did want to retire, all we’d have to do is use this footage.”

Hogan is also filing a federal lawsuit against Gawker.com, the website that posted footage from the sex tape.

– Hulk Hogan will be holding a press conference today at 5pm (Eastern) to discuss the “legal action” being taken (ie. the two lawsuits).

* PICTURE of JOHN CENA & TIM TEBOW Together From Sunday’s NY JETS Game

Jerry Lawler Officially Advertised For SmackDown, WWE Signs Fitness Competitor, SummerSlam On Twitter

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– The official WWE website is officially advertising Jerry “The King” Lawler for Tuesday’s SmackDown taping at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee. He is listed among the roster of talent scheduled to appear at the show.

The WWE Hall of Famer is expected to address the hometown crowd one month after suffering a heart attack during a televised Raw event in Montreal.

– WWE recently signed Alisha Ceraso, a Connecticut-based fitness competitor and model, to a developmental contract.

Ceraso is currently training at the sports-entertainment organization’s developmental facility in Tampa, Florida, Diva-Dirt.com reports.

Ceraso, who is in her early 20s, was involved in an automobile accident when she was 16-years-old that left her paralyzed and killed a fellow passenger, her best friend. She revealed in an interview to Status Fitness Magazine, “I broke my jaw, my ribs, and was in intensive care for a few weeks. I had to basically learn how to walk again, since being bedridden for so long.”

– WWE has launched a Twitter feed for SummerSlam at twitter.com/SummerSlam. The account will provide details on next year’s event.

Randy Orton Heel Turn Update, Dolph Ziggler Talks About Cashing In MITB

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– Randy Orton has been very outspoken in recent months about his desire to play a heel character on WWE television again. Orton, who is currently out filming “12: Rounds: Reloaded” for WWE Studios, was asked by a fan on Twitter about his favorite gimmick or storyline of his career. Orton replied, “Where I’m a HEEL.”

As previously reported, WWE has been holding off turning Orton heel until they feel comfortable that World Heavyweight champion Sheamus can carry the brand as the top babyface. According to WWE sources, Orton will be getting his wish and turning heel some time this fall.

– WWE.com has an article up looking at Dolph Ziggler’s comments on Friday’s SmackDown that he plans to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase at WWE Hell in a Cell and “guarantees” that he will be World Heavyweight champion by the time the night is up. The article speculates that Ziggler might be bluffing:

“Yet another possibility is that Ziggler’s guarantee is simply a red herring and he has no intention of making a major move Oct. 28. Just because The Showoff said he will cash in his contract at WWE Hell in a Cell does not mean he necessarily will cash in the contract. (Bryan pulled a similar ruse last year, first promising to cash in his contract at WrestleMania, only to pull the trigger at WWE TLC.) Despite his guarantee to take the title Oct. 28, might Ziggler choose to survey the situation in Atlanta before taking any drastic measures?”

Gail Kim Named The Best Women’s Wrestler Of 2012

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Gail Kim has earned the number one position in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s fifth annual “PWI Female 50” list, which ranks the top 50 women’s wrestlers in North America from July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. She succeeds Madison Eagles, who ranked No. 1 in last year’s list.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated attributes their decision to ranking Kim as the top women’s wrestler in North America to her record-breaking 210-day reign as TNA Women’s Knockout Champion.

The full list will be revealed this Thursday when the annual issue is released via digital download. The magazine will hit newsstands later this month.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pro Wrestling Illustrated has revealed that Gail Kim has been named #1 in the 2012 PWI Female 50. The Female 50 will be available for digital download on Thursday, October 18, at www.pwi-online.com. It will be released on newsstands later this month.

This is the first time Gail Kim has earned this distinction. Prior Female 50 number ones have included Madison Eagles (2011), Michelle McCool (2010), Mickie James (2009), and Awesome Kong (2008).

“Gail Kim held the Knockouts title for 210 days during the evaluation period,” said PWI Senior Writer Dan Murphy. “She also held the Knockouts tag team title, and had a string of successful title defenses against the top women in TNA, including Mickie James, Tara, and Madison Rayne. Our congratulations go out to her.”

For more information, please visit www.pwi-online.com.

Pro Wrestling Illustrated has been recognized as the sport’s number one magazine since its inception in 1979. Founded by legendary publisher Stanley Weston, PWI set out on a course to alter the landscape of pro wrestling journalism. Over the years, utilizing the talents of the world’s finest writers, editors, photographers, and designers, PWI succeeded beyond Weston’s wildest dreams.

Video From Sting’s TNA Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Check out this video footage of Sting’s TNA Hall of Fame induction ceremony from this past Saturday night:

Will John “Bradshaw” Layfield Be At Raw Tonight?, Renee Paquette Discusses WWE Job, Dolph Ziggler Note

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– John “Bradshaw” Layfield released a Tout message this morning stating that he will not commentate Raw tonight. He will, however, be on hand for tomorrow’s SmackDown taping in Memphis, Tennessee.

“Playing golf today in East Texas, won’t be at Raw tonight. Looking forward to watching the show and seeing Jerry Lawler tomorrow in Memphis. Hopefully Michael Cole won’t be there in Memphis for the return of ‘The King’ because last time ‘King’ saw Michael Cole, he had a heart attack,” said Layfield.

– As reported over the weekend, Renee Paquette, an on-air personality for The Score Television Network in Canada has been hired by WWE. She addressed the news on Twitter.

“Thanksfor all of the well wishes! I’m sad to leave amazing people @theScore but very very excited to be joining #wwe #pumped #thankyou”

According to F4WOnline.com, it is rumored that Paquette will be utilized as a backstage interviewer on Raw.

– WWE had camera crews filming Dolph Ziggler during his appearance Saturday at the New York Comic Con.

Velvet Sky & Angelina Love Thank Vince Russo For Creating “The Beautiful People”, Update On Kaz Following Bad Fall

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– Following recent productive weekends with Angelina Love at various events, Velvet Sky posted a message on Twitter Sunday thanking Vince Russo for teaming the two together five years ago when he devised characters and storylines for TNA Wrestling.

“Wanna shout out Vince Russo & thank him 4 creating the team of #TBP. After all this time we r still going stronger than ever @ActualALove,” Sky wrote. “I for one never forgot where I came from and who helped create my success along the way. Thank you Russo!!”

Love added, “He was always wonderful to us!!”

Sky was then notified of the “bad things” Russo did for professional wrestling. She responded to the fan, “Fortunately I am a positive person and focus on the good on people.”

She also re-tweeted, “That’s very nice of you & I hope people realize that Vince Russo did great things in wrestling & should not be bashed.”

– Sunday at Bound For Glory, Kazarian had a bad fall while executing a leap from the top rope into a hurricanrana off the apron on Hernandez as he landed hard on his shoulder and side torso. He is said to be fine following the event, minus some soreness in his ribs, according to PWInsider.com.

Kazarian and Christopher Daniels lost the TNA World Tag Team Championship to Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez in a three-way match, which also included AJ Styles and Kurt Angle.

WWE To Distribute Rolling Stones Concert As Live Pay-Per-View Event

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WWE will distribute a Rolling Stones concert this year as a live pay-per-view event entitled “One More Shot.” The event will take place Dec. 15 in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center. WWE released the following today:

IS EVERYBODY READY? LADIES & GENTLEMEN…THE ROLLING STONES RETURN TO LIVE ACTION WITH SPECTACULAR ARENA SHOWS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE ATLANTIC

THE O2 ARENA, LONDON UK – TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 19
PRUDENTIAL CENTER, NEWARK USA – TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY OCTOBER 26

Monday October 15 2012 -LONDON/NEW YORK

Ladies and Gentlemen they are back! The most eagerly anticipated concerts of 2012 are announced today as the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band, The Rolling Stones, confirm their long awaited return to the stage with four spectacular arena shows in London and New York. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood at last revealed their return to live work via a video message today at www.youtube.com/user/therollingstones.

As the crowning glory of their on-going 50th anniversary celebrations, the rock icons will play to thousands of fans at London’s O2 Arena on November 25 and 29, and then across the ocean to perform at the Prudential Center, Newark, near New York, on December 13 and 15.

All ticketing information is available at www.rollingstones.com.

These sensational live shows will be the first opportunity for audiences to see the Rolling Stones perform on stage for more than five years. They will treat their generations of fans in a must-see, heart-pumping celebration of era-defining tracks such as Gimme Shelter, Paint It Black, Jumping Jack Flash, Tumbling Dice, It’s Only Rock and Roll, plus a few surprises and countless other classics from GRRR!, the multi-format compilation RS50 album coming out in November marking the Stones’ astonishing five decades at the top.

Mick Jagger commented, “Everybody loves a celebration, and London and New York are two good places to do it in!”

Keith Richards said, ”Sorry to keep you all hanging around but the waiting is over. I’ve always said the best place for rock and roll is on the stage and the same is true for the Stones. I’m here with Mick, Charlie and Ronnie and everything is rocking. See you very soon!”

The Rolling Stones have always been at the forefront of technical innovation in their live appearances, and these dates will reaffirm their place on the cutting edge of concert technology. These 50th anniversary performances will see the band working once again with their acclaimed, long time collaborators, set designer Mark Fisher and lighting director Patrick Woodroffe.

The new shows will be another groundbreaking visual landmark in Stones history. Fans can look forward to an all-new, custom-built set design, with a stage based on the band’s ubiquitous and celebrated tongue and lips logo, which will reach out into the crowd and become a truly must see and hear experience, with integral video screens and effects enhancing the sort of high-octane adventure for which the band’s concerts have been famous for decades. The 2012 concerts will mark the first time that Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood have performed together as a band since three acclaimed nights at London’s O2 Arena, in 2007.

The Rolling Stones live shows will also mark the launch of a new venture in global touring – Virgin Live. Virgin Live sees the coming together of two globally respected brands – Dainty Group and Virgin Group – and promises to shake up live touring by putting the fan’s experience right at the heart of every show they promote. Richard Branson and Paul Dainty’s history with the Rolling Stones spans five decades – so it is apt that these shows, which celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary – marks them joining forces for the first time as Virgin Live to promote the greatest band there has ever been.

Paul Dainty said “I’ve worked with the Rolling Stones for many years and I still get a buzz every time I see them live, these four shows are without doubt a must-see event. I am extremely excited about this collaboration with Virgin. There will be a lot more to say about Virgin Live soon but, for now, it’s all about the Stones…”

Richard Branson added: “Today marks the beginning of Virgin Live and what a beginning! In the future Virgin Live plans to make a real difference to how fans experience, interact and enjoy live events – Virgin Live gigs will be truly people driven. It’s great to join forces with Dainty Group to launch Virgin Live with the Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary shows. Who would have believed, that a relationship with the band that started in the Sixties, would still be going strong five decades later with us working together again on these amazing shows.”

In celebration of five decades, The Rolling Stones will release the GRRR! album on 12 / 13 November, a Greatest Hits collection which includes two new songs ‘Doom and Gloom’ and ‘One More Shot’, recorded recently in Paris, marking the first new recordings from the band since their 2005 album A Bigger Bang. A new film, ‘Crossfire Hurricane’, directed by Brett Morgen, chronicling the key periods of the Stones’ career, will receive its worldwide premiere on 18 October at the London Film Festival and will be simultaneously screened in 250 cinemas across UK and Ireland. Crossfire Hurricane will premiere in the U.S. at the HBO Premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on 13 November. Crossfire Hurricane will air on HBO in the U.S on 15 November, and broadcast on BBC Two in the UK the same month. Additionally, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City will host “The Rolling Stones: 50 Years on Film,” a comprehensive film retrospective that chronicles the band from the mid-1960s until today. This exhibition will be open 15 November through 2 December.

Also partnering with Dainty Group is global production company Endemol who will co-manage the international digital rights to the Rolling Stones “50 and Counting” shows.

Tim Hincks, President of Endemol Group said: “We are extremely proud to be partnering with the world’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll band and with the Dainty Group. “50 and Counting” is set to be a phenomenal global celebration of the Rolling Stones and we’ll soon be announcing further plans to make it an interactive experience for fans like no other.”

This partnership between Endemol and Dainty Group will see the final Stones show, staged at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ on December 15, telecast live via pay-per-view at 9pm ET. The pay-per-view entitled “One More Shot” will be distributed by WWE, the world’s pre-eminent provider of pay-per-view programming. Further details of the partnership will be revealed shortly.

WWE Chairman/CEO Vince McMahon said: “WWE is ecstatic to bring The Rolling Stones into your living room, live on Pay-Per-View for “One More Shot,” the last date of their 50th anniversary shows.”

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