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WWE Star Replaces Ric Flair At Event, Sarita & Rosita Interview

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— Ric Flair was unable to make a scheduled appearance for WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race’s World League Wrestling promotion yesterday because his morning flight to Missouri was canceled and he failed to board a later one. World Wrestling Entertainment sent Raw Superstar Ted DiBiase on short notice to replace Flair at Race’s event.

— SoCal Val interviews Sarita and Rosita backstage before tonight’s TNA Victory Road pay-per-view event. The duo will challenge Angelina Love and Winter for the TNA Knockout Tag Team Championship. (Video link)

— The TNA Genesis DVD is on sale this Tuesday at major retailers and ShopTNA.com.

— Generation Me member Max celebrates his 26th birthday today.

source: PWInsider.com

TNA Victory Road PPV Results – Tonight! (Final Card)

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TONIGHT – SEScoops.com will have LIVE COVERAGE of TNA VICTORY ROAD!! Be here tonight for our live results.

TNA Wrestling announced that Bully Ray vs. Tommy Dreamer will open tonight’s Victory Road pay-per-view.

It was also announced that Jeff Jarrett and his wife Karen will celebrate the start of their honeymoon at tonight’s pay-per-view event in Orlando, Florida.

The eight match line-up is as follows:

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Hardy vs. Sting (c)

Ultimate X Match for the TNA X Division Championship
Jeremy Buck vs. Max Buck vs. Robbie E. vs. Kazarian (C)

TNA World Tag Team Championship Match
Ink Inc. vs. Beer Money, Inc. (c)

TNA Knockout Tag Team Championship Match
Sarita and Rosita vs. Angelina Love and Winter (c)

#1 Contender’s Match for the TNA World Heavyweight Championship
Rob Van Dam vs. Mr. Anderson

First Blood Match
Matt Morgan vs. Hernandez

Matt Hardy vs. AJ Styles

Tommy Dreamer vs. Brother Ray

The Miz Rehires Alex Riley, Triple H Rallies Fatherhood, More

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— WWE Champion The Miz announced at last night’s Raw live event in Wichita, Kansas that he has rehired Alex Riley, who was dismissed as his apprentice two weeks ago on Raw. The duo partnered against John Cena and Randy Orton in a tag team match, which they lost.

— Triple H spoke to children and their fathers Friday at a “Fatherhood and Mentoring Rally” held at the Boys & Girls Club in Stamford, Connecticut. He was also promoting the video release of The Chaperone.

— At a cost of $10, Walmart is selling The Chaperone packaged with WWE’s 2008 DVD title on Triple H, King of Kings.

— The Miz vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship is advertised for WWE’s upcoming WrestleMania Revenge tour of Ireland in April.

source: PWInsider.com

Edge & Christian Reunite, Divas Appearing On “Tough Enough”

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— Reunited for the first time in nearly a decade, Edge and Christian used their veteran skills to achieve victory over Alberto Del Rio and Brodus Clay on SmackDown. “Captain Charisma” took to Twitter to comment on the reunion.

“Thanks 4 all the gr8 feedback on Edge&Christian reuniting on Smackdown after 10yrs,” he wrote. “Hopefully u wont have 2 wait another 10 to see it again.”

— Select WWE Divas filmed a cameo appearance for Tough Enough last week.

— Zack Ryder announced on Twitter that WWEShop.com will begin selling headbands bearing his insignia soon. “The Long-Island Iced-Z” has pushed WWE to manufacture more Ryder merchandise.

Honky Tonk Man Says Hulk Hogan Is On His Way Out Of TNA

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After saying that a behind the scenes player in TNA Wrestling was defecting for World Wrestling Entertainment, which was later confirmed as Jimmy Hart, The Honky Tonk Man is claiming that Hulk Hogan is on his way out of the organization. He wrote the following on his Facebook account:

“HTM has been told Hogan will bolt to WWE if asked. Sources within TNA have said Hogan will leave (Eric Bischoff) behind like a rat. Hogan is on his way out of TNA. Dixie has had to advance Flair money to pay his debts. Strange things are happening at TNA! Hogan’s TNA contract is results and incentive based. Either party can walk anytime. HTM said it first Hogan is on the way out.”

Regarding Jimmy Hart, he is not expected to be in Jerry Lawler’s corner for his match against Michael Cole at WrestleMania XXVII. Hogan backed off his prior claim, saying on Twitter that it was “just a guess” and that he hadn’t talked to Hart in over a month.

Backstage Reaction To The Rock, Kofi Merchandise Marked Down

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— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been well-received amongst the WWE locker room. One WWE employee noted that everyone in the company should be pleased he’s appearing at WrestleMania because it means more money for everyone.

— WWEShop.com has marked down all Kofi Kingston merchandise by 50 to 75%. Also note, WWE has not released new Kingston merchandise in several months.

The reigning Intercontinental Champion did not appear on this week’s episode of SmackDown.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita appears from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frank & Son Collectibles (located on 19649 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California) on Saturday, April 16.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Did Sting Negotiate With WWE?, Extreme Rules Poster Released

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— Multiple TNA sources indicate there were no real discussions between Steve “Sting” Borden and WWE. Any talk of Sting being tied to the ‘2-21-11’ vignettes are false, although some within TNA insist company president Dixie Carter is or was convinced that to be the case. People within TNA were predicting that he wouldn’t join WWE due to the comfort level he has with the Nashville based organization and wrestlers he counts on to carry him in the ring.

— MAIN EVENT, Australia’s pay-per-view event channel, has released the promotional poster for WWE Extreme Rules.

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The third annual WWE Extreme Rules pay-per-view event takes place Sunday, May 1 at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, Florida.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

The Rock’s Next Raw Appearance, Update On Alex Riley, More

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— The night after WrestleMania XXVII is Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s next advertised appearance on Monday Night Raw. However, a company source is under the impression that he will appear live the week before the pay-per-view extravaganza.

— Alex Riley is touring with the Raw brand for the second consecutive week since his on-screen dismissal. At last night’s show in Springfield, Missouri, he beat Yoshi Tatsu in a singles match and competed in a battle royal.

— A World Heavyweight Championship Match between Edge, Alberto Del Rio and Wade Barrett is advertised for WWE’s WrestleMania Revenge Tour events in England on on April 17 and 18.

— This week’s episode of WWE Superstars featured 16 minutes and 57 seconds of in-ring action, down from 17 minutes and 40 seconds the previous week.

source: f4wonline.com

Match Made Official For WrestleMania, How Old Is Mae Young?

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— Following Rey Mysterio’s victory over Drew McIntyre on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes emerged, wanting an answer to his challenge for a match at WrestleManie. Mysterio accepted.

— The March 10 episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America garnered a 0.5 cable rating, with 500,000 viewers. The midnight replay did a 0.17 cable rating, with 149,000 viewers.

— The SmackDown taping on May 24, 2011 will be held at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. Tickets go on sale March 19, 2011. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

— WWE Hall of Famer Mae Young celebrates her 88th birthday today. Also celebrating birthdays today are former WWE Cruiserweight Champion Nunzio (39) and inaugural Tough Enough winner Nidia (31).

source: PWInsider.com

Update On The Undertaker’s Health, Raw Returning To Portland

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— The Undertaker is still rehabilitating his torn rotator cuff after it was surgically repaired late last year. He’s been working aggressively to rehab the injury in hopes that he won’t be severely limited for his match against Triple H at WrestleMania XXVII. The damage from his latest injury was bad enough that it is expected to confine his mobility in the long-term.

While there has been much speculation that his in-ring career is coming to an end, multiple WWE sources believe that he could at least appear at WrestleMania events for years to come as long as he keeps himself in shape, is able to perform his signature maneuvers, and can work around his physical limitations.

— A Monday Night Raw taping will be held at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon on May 23.

— WWE.com has posted new studio photos of Michelle McCool.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

WrestleMania Card Not Finalized, Insight On New Tough Enough

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— Last week, the Smart Wrestling Fan podcast released the match lineup for WrestleMania XXVII, which was then verified as legitimate by one of our WWE sources: The Undertaker vs. Triple H; The Miz vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship; Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio for the World Heavyweight Championship; Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole with Steve Austin as the Special Guest Referee, Randy Orton vs. CM Punk; Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes, John Morrison, Kelly Kelly and Trish Stratus vs. Dolph Ziggler, Michelle McCool and Layla; The Corre vs. Big Show, Christian, Kane, Kofi Kingston; Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus, and another match featuring the Divas.

While the card appears legitimate, company sources have stated that the match lineup has not been finalized as changes may still be made to matches that have not been announced. The latter four matches have yet to be made official.

— According to sources within WWE, the revival of Tough Enough is being labeled as a reality television show about individuals who want to become WWE Superstars rather than a reality show about professional wrestling. People within WWE who were against the original premise of the show because they felt it exposed the industry are in favor of it being character driven.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Kurt Angle Talks Retiring After TNA, Jeff & Karen, Movies

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Monday Night Mayhem with Kurt Angle
Hosts: The Big Mosh and “The Chairman of the Board” Todd Vincent
Report by Paterson from N.J.
Airs every Monday at 6:00 P.M. (CT)
Show available at MondayNightMayhem.com.

The experience of filming “River of Darkness” and how he is trying to mirror what Sylvester Stallone has done in the movie industry: “The movie (‘River of Darkness’), a lot of people will look at it, watch it, and think ‘Wow they put a lot of money into that movie.’ In reality, we only put $30,000 into this movie. North Shore Pictures is growing. What I wanted to do is 15-20 Hollywood films and do my own films. Right now, I’ve done three films in Hollywood, but I also wanted to do is what Sylvester Stallone has done in the movie industry, which is take on his own films, his production company, and come up with great films people would like to watch.”

* Pictures of KURT ANGLE’s 24-Year-Old Fiance, GIOVANNA YANOITTI

What fears he had about heading into his current feud with Jeff Jarrett and his ex-wife Karen (especially with his children being seen on national television), if he has been comfortable in everything to this point, and why he credits Hulk Hogan for helping him through this point in his TNA career: “I never wanted to get the kids involved. I know that we have a little bit, but the kids are not allowed to watch the program. We’re going to continue to have them involved. I”m not all for it. There have been a few things I have been uncomfortable with in the storyline and the writing, but I’ve been a trooper, and I’m trying to be a team player. The one person who has really helped me out is Hulk Hogan. He’s really protecting me and making sure nothing gets out of hand. I have to give him a lot of credit, because he’s the one guy I really trust. Dixie Carter is a great woman, and I trust her too, but Hulk Hogan has been the guy. He’s kind of my buffer. I have a lot of respect for him.”

His reaction to those that feel it’s a foregone conclusion that he will return to the WWE when his TNA contract expires this August, the importance of him transitioning into wrestling part-time, and why that could be the determining factor if he stays with TNA or leaves for the WWE: “I love TNA. I love the way they treat me, I love the way they take care of me. My contract is up in August, and a lot of people think ‘Hey, Kurt Angle is going over to the WWE.’ I can’t really tell you where I’m going, but I do want to say that I am very happy in TNA. We just have to work out our new contract, and God willing, we do it the right way, and I won’t have to worry about coming back to the WWE, but I don’t want to count that out. I love WWE, but I love TNA even more.

“Hopefully, God willing, Dixie Carter and I can come to an agreement, and I can start wrestling on a part-time basis. I’m forty-two years old right now. Some days I feel like I’m sixty-two. It really comes down to how they use me. my job in the company is to have the best match on the card every Pay-Per-View. In order to do that, I have to be well-rested. I like to do house shows, I love to do TV’s, but I do have to make sure that I am ready for the Pay-Per-Views, because that’s the most important thing. Dixie Carter has been very good about making sure that I will be ready. I do want to sign a deal with TNA with Dixie Carter for the next three years, and I do want to retire in TNA, but I can’t guarantee that I will do that.”

Raw Wrestler Loses Roster Spot, Original Plans For Brodus Clay

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— Darren Young, who was selected as one of six former NXT contestants to return to the show in its fifth season, NXT Redemption, was listed as a member of the Raw roster upon its premiere. He had been largely relegated to WWE Superstars in recent months but is now competing for a spot in the sixth season of NXT.

— Former WWE creative member John Piermarini said on his Twitter account that Brodus Clay was originally tapped for the role of Ted DiBiase’s bodyguard last year. The role, however, went to Virgil.

— WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper said on Twitter that he’s filming a piece for Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.

— The March 5 SmackDown live event in Albuquerque, New Mexico drew 6,000 fans and gate of $170,000. The March 6 show in Waco, Texas drew 4,000 fans for a gate of $120,000.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

AJ Styles Talks Fortune-Immortal, Ric Flair & More

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TNA star AJ Styles was recently interviewed by Alex Marvez of Scripps News. Here are some highlights of what AJ said about:

Fortune Breaking Off From Immortal: “I knew we eventually would have to go there anyway. Fans wanted to see Fortune turn on Immortal. They never wanted to see Fortune be a part of Immortal in the first place. When we teased going against them, it created a big rumble. I think it’s a blessing in disguise that those guys took jobs with WWE. We’re moving forward here with something I hoped that would be done.”

Working With Ric Flair Last Year: “It didn’t fit my personality at all. Ric casts a big shadow. I think I’ve learned more about how to get out of that shadow when I was up against him rather than with him. When you’re with Ric, he’s going to get your attention. I definitely learned some stuff like the way to cut an (interview) and stuff like that. I respect him. Even though he’s 62, he’s still one of the most entertaining guys in pro wrestling.”

Whether “The Torch” Has Been Passed To Him: “I don’t know. The whole thing with Sting and I, the torch was supposedly passed, but here he is back again (as TNA world champion). I don’t know if there is a torch to be passed anymore because so many people change their mind about whether they’re staying or going or retiring. The biggest thing is, I want to be part of something that everybody knows about whether it’s Fortune or TNA, something that’s as big as WWE. I’m not saying I want to go to WWE or anything like that. I want TNA to explode.”

Latest On TNA Taking iMPACT! On The Road, PPV Video Preview

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— Many within TNA believe they need to take iMPACT! on the road more often. Company officials were pleased with the recent tapings in Fayetteville, North Carolina and the feeling of just about everyone is that they need to go on the road as frequently as possible, providing it’s cost effective. Many feel the Impact! Zone fans are overexposed, not to mention that the venue makes the promotion appear minor league on television.

— Preview this Sunday’s Victory Road pay-per-view event in Orlando, Florida with Before The Bell. (Video link)

— Mickie James appears for Covey Promotions on Saturday, April 30 in Glenville, West Virginia to crown the first ever Covey Pro Women’s Champion. Visit CoveyPro.com for more information.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

MVP Tweeting From Japan After Massive Earthquake

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Former WWE Superstar MVP, who is currently wrestling over in Japan, has been posting updates on Twitter regarding the massive earthquake that hit the country last night and has already claimed hundreds of lives.

Here are just some of the tweets from MVP during the aftermath of the quake:

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It’s 10pm here in Tokyo. 8 am on the east coast. I’m having a beer on the 43rd floor of the Tokyo Dome hotel.
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I’m literally on top of the WORLD right now. (Cue Joe Walsh “Life’s Been Good”)
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I just experienced my 1st Japanese EARTHQUAKE!!! WOW!!! Aftershocks are pretty strong. I LOVE IT HERE! #Kokujin Gojira
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“@GiantBernard: I’m shaking. LOL.” “This is Awesome! Clap clap clapclapclap” lol. Aw hell we ain’t dead
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When these Japanese people went running & screamin I thought they were afraid of ME! Kokujin Gojira! http://yfrog.com/h72fkxhj
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@angiebabynz Angie my heart goes out to all of those in Christchurch NZ who are victims of the quakes there! No more joking. This is serious
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So I heard Sendai, where I debuted for NJPW was the epicenter. 7.9 is no laughing matter. I hope there were no fatalities! Positive vibez!
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“@IAmTakachi: @The305MVP Are you OK?” I’m ok 4 now. Thank you 4 checking on me! Apparently Tokyo hasn’t felt anything like this in YEARS!!!
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@BarackMcBush We all gotta go eventually. If I go today I checked some personally important stuff off of my bucket list! I’m good baby!
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@Robverbs News reporter said nuclear plant “should” be safe. They think …
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On the 19th floor Tokyo Dome hotel. It’s swaying noticeably atm but just another way less severe after shock. Stand Still traffic outside!
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Reporter just put current death toll at 44. I’m sure there will be many more to come. RIP
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NHK (news) showing local damage. Serious infrastructure damage. Roads SPLIT & DROPPED several feet in some places. Another after shock now.
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@KyraCNN Phone lines are down & cell lines are congested. BBM & twitter are my only means of communication. Good luck catching a fone convo!
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AIRPORT?! Call me crazy but I’m not going home until they SEND me home. It’ll take more than a disaster 2 derail my dreams! I LOVE JAPAN!
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The Japanese are a very strong people. They will mourn & grieve & then bounce back ! I will entertain them as long as they’ll have me! #NJPW
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“@TheRealXPac: @The305MVP man, I was watching that live and all I could think is if u r ok. Come home safe my friend”. I’ll do my BEST!
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Another after shock. The hotel is swaying pretty good! Some people pay good money for a thrilling ride like this. SCARY ! Humor > Fear
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Ok now I’m just getting pissed off. Everytime I’m JUST about to fall a sleep ANOTHER aftershock rocks the hotel just enuff to wake me!
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1 time for all the New Zealanders & Chilenos who know this drill. And enuff with the fake sensitivity! It’s ok to use humor to get u thru!

WWE SmackDown Preview For Tonight

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The following is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown on Syfy:

– The Main Event is a tag team match set up during the show

– World heavyweight Champion Edge has an in-ring segment

– Triple H is in the house for an interview to hype his match with Undertaker at WrestleMania

– Wade Barrett vs. Kane

– Cody Rhodes vs. JTG

– Michael Cole interviews John Cena.

– Layla vs. Kaitlyn

– Rey Mysterio vs. Drew McIntyre

– A new match is announced for WrestleMania 27

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

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WWE SmackDown on Syfy

WWE taped this week’s episode of SmackDown on Tuesday night from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. Credit to Wrestling News World and reader Trey Grant for this report:

* The show opens with World Heavyweight Champion Edge calling out Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio comes out with Brodus Clay and a fight ensues. Christian makes the save and gets a tremendous pop. Teddy Long comes out and sets up a tag team match to headline the show.

* Kane b. Wade Barrett via disqualification because of involvement from The Corre. Big Show hits the ring with a chair. Teddy Long comes out and changes the match to Big Show & Kane vs. Wade Barrett & Heath Slater with The Corre banned from ringside.

* Big Show & Kane b. Wade Barrett & Heath Slater via disqualification because The Corre came out and got involved. After the bell, Show landed a chair shot on Barrett and Ezekiel Jackson.

* “Dashing” Cody Rhodes b. JTG in a squash match

* Michael Cole conducted an in-ring interview with John Cena. Jack Swagger comes out and a melee breaks out. Cole narrowly escapes the Attitude Adjustment but Cena hits Swagger with it.

* A vignette airs for Sin Cara.

* Layla b. Kaitlyn. Michelle McCool join in a post-match beat down of Kaitlyn after the bout.

* Rey Mysterio b. Drew McIntyre. After the match, “Dashing” Cody Rhodes wants an answer about his match against Mysterio at Wrestlemania XXVII. The match is set.

* Triple H comes out for an interview. He talks about how he will end “the streak” at Wrestlemania. The Undertaker comes out and confronts Hunter. Hunter gives him the DX crotch chop and Undertaker responds with the throat slash.

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge & Christian b. Alberto Del Rio & Brodus Clay

Latest On Benjamin To WWE, FCW Diva On “Tough Enough”?

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— Shelton Benjamin worked a dark match prior to this week’s SmackDown taping in Houston, Texas, beating SmackDown Superstar Curt Hawkins. The feeling is that based on how well he performed and the solid reaction he received from the hometown crowd, he will receive an offer to return to the organization after WrestleMania XXVII.

Follow the match, Benjamin said on Twitter that he ‘may or may not be returning to WWE’.

— A joke going around WWE regarding Vince McMahon’s doctrine that The Undertaker’s match with Triple H at WrestleMania X-Seven never happened, is that the SmackDown star’s undefeated streak should be 17-0.

— According to the latest issue of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE developmental wrestler Su Yung (a/k/a Sonia) is among the cast of Tough Enough. However, her profile remains on the official website Florida Championship Wrestling, which would indicate that she is not. Former WWE developmental talent Christina Crawford (a/k/a Caylee Turner) and Andy Leavine (a/k/a Kevin Hackman) are contestants on the show and their respective profiles were removed from the site last month.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Morrison & Melina Banned From LA Nightclub (Pictures)

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— RAW superstar John Morrison and WWE diva Melina had a little too much fun celebrating Melina’s birthday on Wednesday night in Los Angeles – and got “banned for life” from a popular nightclub in the process. Morrison wrote on Twitter:

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… Security doesn’t like confrontation… @realmelina and I are banned for life from Skybar… And… I DON’T CARE
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Skybar! Why would you have a pool if you didn’t want us to jump in? It’s Melina’s birthday! … C’maaaaan!!!
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Haha! They called the cops but we took the got the Brain Surge limo outta there! @MATTHARDYBRAND: Nitro! That’s f*cking rawsome bro!

Melina wrote on Twitter:

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“@TheRealMorrison: Happy Birthday @RealMelina ” I LOVE YOU Honey Bunny! We r like 2 Fonzies! & what it is Fonzie like? XD

She also posted these pictures of her and Morrison out for her birthday:

The Rock Advertised For Post-WM27 RAW, More On Tenille Tayla

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— Joey Styles announced on Twitter on Thursday that The Rock will be live in Atlanta’s Philips Arena for WWE Monday Night Raw the night after WrestleMania, Monday April 4. For more information on the event, visit WWELiveTour.com.

— Jim Ross was asked by a fan on Twitter whether WWE signing 22-year-old diva Tenille Tayla is a sign that WWE is turning a proverbial corner and now concentrating on “beautiful women who just happen to be wrestlers” rather than “beautiful women, now let’s try to make them wrestle”? Jim Ross wrote:

“I really don’t know their direction as it relates to the women they hire other than they generally want them to be beautiful and athletic. Time will tell if WWE is changing or tweaking their hiring philosophy regarding their Divas. I just don’t know.”

* 30 PICTURES of The Absolutely Gorgeous TENILLE TAYLA (Direct Link)

Angelina Love Responds To Report That She Has Weight Issues

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TNA Knockout Angelina Love posted a humorous photo on her Facebook account poking fun at an online report that she has an eating disorder.

She posted the following image of herself chowing down with the caption reading “Dear dirtsheets…….”

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The image is in response to a report indicating that her fellow Knockouts believe she has gotten too thin in recent months and has developed an eating disorder. Love reportedly denied having any problems when confronted.

JBL Talks About Life After Wrestling, Alberot Del Rio & More

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Former WWE champion John Bradshaw Layfield was interviewed by the WWE website this week and had this to say about the following topics:

Returning To RAW on Monday: “What bothers me is when other great champions come back, like The Rock, “Stone Cold” or Roddy Piper, when these guys return they’re not treated like that. And I was the greatest champion of all time. You got the best [Superstars] from the ’80s and ’90s coming back for WrestleMania, and I had to reiterate to my fans, because they love me so much, that JBL was the greatest champion. So, when something like this happens it’s just a matter of complete disrespect by a guy like Steve Austin. I hear he’s very successful in movies – God bless him – but that’s where he should stay.”

What He’s Being Doing Since Retiring: “I invested in a really good beverage company, New Leaf Beverage (newleafbrands.com). We’ve got about 18 brands, including four lemonades and four iced teas. We’re in about 35 states, and sales have been pretty good. It’s been a good investment; I’ve spent a lot of time with that. I spend a lot of time in Bermuda. I can do my investments anywhere, so I spend about 4-6 months a year there. It’s only an hour-and-a-half from New York, so it’s an easy commute.”

Meeting Alberto Del Rio at RAW: “I’m thrilled they got to see the greatest champion to ever come back. Also, I got to meet Alberto Del Rio, and I cannot tell you how proud I am of the young man. I knew his dad. I knew his uncle. And one thing we agree on, Rey Mysterio is not a good role model for kids. You want to look up to people like Alberto Del Rio and me, both great champions, both very successful financially.”

iMPACT! Preview For Tonight: Sting & RVD vs. Anderson & Hardy

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The following matches have been taped for tonight’s edition of TNA Impact on SpikeTV:

* “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero vs. Samoa Joe

* Roxxi vs. Madison Rayne

* Sarita, Cookie & Angelina Pivarnick vs. The Beautiful People & Winter.

* Ink Inc. vs. Generation Me with Beer Money on commentary

* AJ Styles vs. Matt Hardy w/Ric Flair

* TNA Champion Sting & Rob Van Dam vs. Mr. Anderson & Jeff Hardy

Also appearing tonight will be Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff.

Sunny Says Her Friends Are Jealous Of Her WWE HOF Induction

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Sunny was announced Monday night on Raw as the latest inductee for WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2011. Sunny, who’s real name is Tammy Sytch, has since made several remarks on her Facebook account concerning the matter.

She stated Tuesday night that people whom she considered her friends in the wrestling industry who have yet to congratulate her on her honor are jealous.

“It’s so funny…people whom I thought were my friends in this business I havent heard a peep from regarding my induction…and those whom I never knew were good friends have messaged me and/or texted me. HMMMMM can you say ‘jealous much?” Isn’t it ironic…..”

She then asked that people to not compare her to the current crop of WWE Divas because she isn’t a wrestler.

“To not take away from any current girls: do ya’ll know I’m not a wrestler?????? Ummmm hello??? Please do not compare me to what these gladiators are doing…accept me for what I am…Gratzi.”

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the announcement of Sunny’s induction into the WWE Hall of Fame on Monday’s Raw gained 219,000 viewers, outdrawing everything else on the program sans the return of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Viewership immediately plummeted following the tribute video as the Divas Championship Match between Eve Torres and Nikki Bella that followed it lost 610,000 viewers. Reacting to the news, Sytch exclaimed she still has drawing power fourteen years later.

“HOLY CRAP! 14 years later and I STILL have drawing power!! Post this everywhere!!”

She then criticized wrestling websites bashing her for her induction into the WWE Hall of Fame while simultaneously contacting her agent for interviews.

“I find it HYSTERICAL that internet wrestling websites who are currently bashing me for my induction, are also the ones who are contacting my agent/webmaster for INTERVIEWS!!!! You guys are so pathetic!! You actually think I need your press?? Monday night’s press was good enough! A**holes……”

She also urged her Facebook followers to send hate mail to a writer who posted a negative article on her on BleacherReport.com. The writer feels her WWE run was too brief to warrant induction into the Hall of Fame.

“These assholes need hate mail…and NOW!!”

She then added, “it’s not about length people…it’s about IMPACT!!”

Later, a person mentioned Sable on her page and she said the “S word” is not allowed on her page. She added that anyone who mentions her name again will be removed as her Facebook friend.

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