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McMahon Very High On SmackDown Star, Johnson Resurfaces

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– WWE has big plans in store for Ryback, who has continuously steamrolled enhancement talent since debuting on SmackDown in April.

SuperLuchas.net reports Vince McMahon has notified creative to script Ryback as dominant as possible in future outings. The WWE Chairman is very high on the SmackDown Superstar as he feels he can be his company’s version of Bill Goldberg.

– Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Ahmed Johnson, who is now retired, resurfaced Saturday at a wrestling convention in Monroe, New Jersey. Now 41, the former WWE star appeared unrecognizable to some attendees as he has put on a great deal of weight during his time away from the spotlight. He has moved on from the industry as he returned to college following retirement and earned a degree in criminology from Huston–Tillotson University in Austin, Texas.

– Former WWE star Rob Conway is scheduled to compete in a NPC Bodybuilding contest on Saturday.

RAW’s Opening Segment, Triple H & AA At SmackDown

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– The opening segment of tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow from Greenville, South Carolina will be Michael Cole interviewing John Cena.

RIC FLAIR Spotted In Greenville, South Carolina Last Night

– As previously reported, Triple H and WWE Hall of Famer Arn Anderson will be attending Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Columbia, South Carolina.

Anderson is now being advertised as the special enforcer for the Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Kane World Heavyweight title triple threat cage match that will likely be the dark main event. There has been no mention of Triple H appearing on this week’s SmackDown television broadcast, so it remains to be seen what his role will be at the show.

– WWE has cancelled April 4th live event that was scheduled to take place from Pensacola, Florida. [Thanks to Devin Cutting]

 

WWE Getting Serious About Drug Testing, Macho Man Interviews

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– With WWE’s sixty-day suspension of Randy Orton for his second violation of the Talent Wellness Program last Wednesday, the sentiment within the organization is that management is getting serious about drug testing since he is a top star. It has been widely speculated in the past that WWE officials selectively enforced drug testing policy violations based on a wrestler’s importance to the organization.

Since last July, WWE has handed out ten suspensions to nine performers (Andy Leavine, Darren Young, Evan Bourne, Heath Slater, Mike Chioda, R-Truth, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara), the most within a one-year period since WWE began publicly announcing all Talent Wellness Program violations on November 1, 2007. From November 2008 up until the July 2011 announcement of Sin Cara’s suspension, the company had only issued one suspension (to Rey Mysterio).

– WWE.com has published a playlist of “Macho Man” Randy Savage interviews that make you go “Ooh Yeah!”

– WrestlingFigs.com says Maria Kanellis will appear at Wrestling Universe 7 Main St. Watertown, Massachusetts on Saturday, July 14 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Call 617-744-6455 for more information.

CM Punk Talks About WWE’s Lack Of Roster Depth, Travel Woes

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WWE Champion CM Punk was at the Philadelphia Comic Con event over the weekend and participated in a Q&A session. Among the topics discussed, Punk talked about his brutal travel schedule:

“I was home Thursday. And, before that, two weeks ago, I was home for 22 hours. It’s not healthy – I need to go home and hibernate, I know I really do. A lot of people go, ‘You look really tired today.’ Thanks. Downtime doesn’t exist.”

Punk also addressed the amount of wrestlers currently suspended (Rey Mysterio, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Evan Bourne) and WWE’s thin talent roster:

There’s two guys and the talent pool has never been thinner. How many guys are suspended right now? (laughs) Yeah, they’re wearing us out, but we can handle it – it’s me and Cena. We need more guys, but I like to be outside [making appearances]”

You can see video of the Q&A session, including Punk revealing that WWE has already created a new belt to replace the “spinner” title, here.

Ted DiBiase Says When He Will Return To WWE, Ric Flair Profiled

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– Speaking to Arda Ocal for The Baltimore Sun, injured WWE Superstar Ted DiBiase reveals that he will be ready to return to action in a month and is 85% healthy. He also outlines his exact injuries (ankle, shoulder, wrist) in detail.

The SmackDown wrestler also discusses changing his character from wealthy heel to a babyface that better suits him and desiring new theme music. There is also a conversation about the wealthy heel character and how he wasn’t fond of being given the Million Dollar Belt. (Article)

– “Nature Boy” Ric Flair is the featured WWE Hall of Famer in this month’s WCW-themed slate of programming on WWE Classics On Demand. Below is a preview of WWE’s piece on the 16-time World Heavyweight Champion.

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– Kevin Nash announced an upcoming appearance via Twitter, writing, “Check me out June 10th at Keyser WV at firehall station 2 RT 220 south. Meet and greet 4-6. Bell time 7.”

Morgan To Continue Appearing For TNA, Jarrett’s Cryptic Messages

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– Matt Morgan will continue appearing for TNA Wrestling despite reports that he has met his contractual obligations with the organization. He has been announced for TNA’s upcoming Impact Wrestling live event tour of Texas—June 14 in Belton and and June 16 in Houston. He is advertised to face Crimson on both shows.

Other matches scheduled for the tour include Rob Terry vs. Doug Williams, Gunner vs. Garrett, Kid Kash vs. Chris Sabin, Kurt Angle and AJ Styles vs. Daniels and Kaz for the World Tag Team Championship and Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy for the World Heavyweight Championship.

– Karen Jarrett, wife of Jeff Jarrett, posted cryptic messages on her Twitter account Monday.

“Trust no one… Things are about to get VERY INTERESTING/ENTERTAINING to some of you!!!! #dropthegloves.”

– Robbie E lost to Kevin Nash following two Jackknife Powerbombs in the opening match of Friday’s Northeast Wrestling show in Newburgh, New York.

(source: PWInsider.com)

Konnan and Chavo Guerrero, Sr. Engage In Nasty Twitter Battle

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Konnan, 48, and Chavo Guerrero, Sr. (a/k/a Chavo Classic), 63, took to Twitter over a dispute, which resulted in a nasty war of words.

Guerrero, Sr. wrote May 19 on the website, “QUESTION FOR KONAN, DID U EVER TAKE STEROIDS?

“JUST A QUESTION SINCE KONAN TALKS A LOT OF TRASH AND BULLSHIT ESPECIALLY ABT HIMSELF DID HE EVER CONSUME STEROIDS I FOR ONE KNOW THE TRUTH

Responding to Guerrero, Sr.’s remarks, Konnan wrote May 21, “i have alot of respect for u, i dont know what your problem is with me but if u want to start talking shit about me in public forum u came to the right place.u have never heard me bury you in public y tu senor tienes mucha cola q pisar.Chill out.”

Guerrero, Sr. responded, “yeah but i have nothing to hide and my pigmentation is brown not my nose and any time u want to bring nit on jump.”

Konnan then wrote Friday, “mira puto, no se cual es tu pinche pedo, pinche amargado..Nice it will be my pleasure, we will see each other sooner or later y vamos ver de que cuero salen mas correas…#valesverga

“Listen chicharron..i dont brown nose anyone, never had never had to, thats your ignorant opinion.im not the one kicked of WWe.

“2X or drivin taxis in Vegas, or asking me 4 work drunk off yur ass in EL Paso, if u had beef Y didnt u tell me 2 my face there.”

Guerrero, Sr. struck back, “I’ll tell u what gimp lets cut the bs and next time i see u I WILL CALL U OUT AND LIKE USED MR STEROID HABER DE CUAL CORREA.

“SALE MAS CUERO IT WILL BE A PLEASURE TO KICK UR FAT BALLHEADED ASS BY THE WAY I FORGOT MORE WRESTLING THAN U WILL EVER KNOW AND

“I DON’T FORGET MUCH BITCH SO LET UR ASSHOLE START PUCKERING U BROWN NOSING SOB

“AND YES U WERE KICKED OUT OF WWE WHEN DOING THE ROBOT GIMICK OH BUT U DON’T REMEMBER BECAUSE U WERE NOT A HIT, MR. CACA.”

The former WWE Cruiserweight Champion then apologized to his Twitter followers for his profanity-laced tirade, writing, “WANT TO OPOLOGIZE TO MY FOLLOWERS FOR MY LANGUAGE REPLYING TO KULO KONAN BUT THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THIS GUY CAN COMPREHEND HE IS STILL SAVAGE.”

He then challenged Konnan to a “Shoot Fight,” writing, “ANY PROMOTER WANT TO BOOK A SHOOT FIGHT BETWEEN KONAN AND CLASSIC I WILL SIGN ?: IS WILL HE HAVE THE GUTS TO GET WHIPPED IN PUBLIC

“DON’T MATTER ANYWAY HE’S TOAST.”

Konnan responded Sunday afternoon, “Chicharron, if u aint 2 busy scoring coke, i will b more than happy 2 c what u got left.U couldnt tear up a chcken at a luau.”

He also wrote “Dude, you have been using dat line since i met u” in response to Guerrero, Sr. boasting to forget more wrestling knowledge than Konnan will ever know. Konnan continued, “who cares how much u forgot if u are broke, bitter and a bitch..u made a complete fool out of yourself at Galli in Chicago as usual and the shit that went down between u and Mysterio Sr, is for being.”

Incensed, Guerrero, Sr. responded, “ENOUGH TALKING STEROID DUDE TU A MI ME LA PELAS SO SAVE UR SHIT FOR THE CONFRONTATION NO MORE TWEETING HERE NEXT TIME WE MEET

“I PROMISE I WILL MAKE UR OTHER LEG LIKE UR GIMP ONE TILL THEN MR. CACA

“IF I AM BROKE I AM HAPPY AND DON’T OWE MONEY TO ANYBODY UNLIKE KONNAN THAT RAN OUT ON TNA WHEN THEY PAID FOR HIS OPERATION

“AND MY NOSE IS CLEAN NOT FULL OF SHIT AND U KONNAN SHOULD GET CHECKED FOR AIDS BY MANY KIND OF INJECTIONS INCLUDING UP UR ASS.”

Pictures Of The Rock On The Set Of “Pain & Gain”

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Check out these pictures of The Rock on the set of his new movie Pain & Gain, about a pair of Florida body builders who get swept up in an extortion and kidnapping plot:

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Ric Flair Spotted Near Site Of Tonight’s WWE RAW

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– Several fans have sent in word that Ric Flair was spotted out in Greenville, South Carolina on Sunday night – the host city of tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow.

Update On Ric Flair Leaving TNA & Possibly Returning To WWE

– Former WWE superstar Sid Vicious noted on Twitter over the weekend that he’s received a “big offer” to make an upcoming appearance.

With WWE recently contacting dozens of legends to appear at the 1,000th episode of RAW on July 23rd, this could be what he’s referring to.

Plans For WWE’s 1,00th Episode of Monday Night RAW

– WWE is starting to contact businesses it believes are infringing on Daniel Bryan’s “Yes!” catch phrase, which they have trademarked.

(Partial Source: PWinsider.com)

Video: CM Punk Confirms WWE Is Replacing The Spinner Title

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WWE Champion CM Punk was at the Philadelphia Comic Con event over the weekend and participated in a Q&A session. CM Punk was asked about the possibility of WWE retiring the “spinner” belt and introducing a new WWE Championship belt. Punk confirmed that not only are there plans to replace the spinner belt – but the new belt already exists:

“I email people that you people don’t know exist and I bother them constantly about this damn thing. There is a new title. I’ve seen it. I’ll probably get in trouble for saying it, but I don’t think it’s any better than the current one.”

“It’s better than [the spinner belt]. They literally just made it. It’s about 20 pounds heavier than this one. I keep preaching that I want to be the guy – if I’m not the guy who doesn’t produce a new title, then I’ll be a liar, and I don’t want to be a liar. It’s out there, and it’s coming soon. Probably a lot sooner than the ice cream bars.

He also discussed the current state of WWE’s roster, Eddie Guerrero, Steve Austin wrestling again, The Rock’s return to WWE and more.

Punk’s comments about the spinner belt can be seen around the 34-minute mark:

John Cena’s Financial Position, Plans For Dolph Ziggler’s Character

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– TMZ.com’s recent report about a $100,000 lien against John Cena’s home has led some readers to speculate whether John Cena is having financial difficulties.

It’s worth noting that the situation is a result of Cena (or whoever was put in charge to pay the contracts who are renovating his Florida home) simply not paying the bills on time. He had a similar issue last year, when a roofing company filed a $15,000 lien on the home, claiming they were not paid for work performed.

Cena makes millions of dollars a year from WWE and is most likely very wealthy. It’s been widely reported that the renovation of their Florida home was the final straw that pushed their marriage to the brink.

– With Dolph Ziggler apparently breaking off on his own and returning to singles action, WWE once again had Mason Ryan work as Ziggler’s bodyguard at last night’s Birmingham, Alabama live event.  Ziggler defeated Zack Ryder in what was described by many as the best match on the show.

Ziggler cut a promo before the match stating that he has dropped what was holding him back (presumably Vickie Guerrero and Jack Swagger) and is now associating himself with greatness (Mason Ryan).

Mark Henry His Healthiest In 5 Years, Jericho-Fozzy News

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– Mark Henry, who is currently recovering from recent shoulder surgery, says he’s the healthiest he’s been in 5 years. Henry tweeted over the weekend:

“I’m the healthiest I’ve been in 5 years. U haters go to hell to the fans I’m healing great the Hall of Pain! LIVES!!”

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– WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart will be conducting his first wrestling seminar for the Crossfire wrestling promotion on August 4th at Tennessee’s Nashville Fairgrounds. Former TNA and WWE developmental talent Cassidy Riley will be working with the students in the ring.

– Suspended WWE superstar Chris Jericho was in Atlanta over the weekend prepping for Fozzy’s upcoming performances in the UK. Fozzy will play the at Download Festival this weekend, Saturday, June 9th. Jericho said Fozzy will debut their new song at the Download Festival and tweeted this picture of them rehearsing in Atlanta:

Plans For 1,000th RAW, WWE Teasing Heel Turn For Christian

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– WWE’s 1,000th RAW will feature cameo appearances from many former WWE superstars. WWE has reportedly reached out to 20-30 legends to appear on the 3-hour July 23rd episode, which will kick off the new 3-hour interactive era of RAW.

News On A DX Reunion At The 1,000th RAW

For much more on what WWE has planned for the RAW 1,000th Episode Celebration, check out our RAW 1,000 news page.

– The WWE website has a new article up looking at Christian recently capturing the Intercontinental title – and how far he’ll go to stay champion. The article speculates that Christian, who has wrestled as a heel for a good portion of his WWE career, might resort to heel tactics:

“Considering a history of jealousy and other nefarious traits, what might Captain Charisma do to stay on top after injuries and setbacks kept him from it for so long?”

For now, the WWE Universe can merely trust that this Christian really is for the Peeps. And, if the signature smile proves to be a signal of another con job during his current title run, all we can do is simply grin and bear it.”

– Matt Striker replaced Lilian Garcia as announcer at weekend live events because Garcia was dealing with a family situation in South Carolina. She tweeted the following great news:

“In SC w my dad celebrating the fact that his test results came back negative 4 Cancer. Been a rough few months waiting 4 results! #OverJoyed”

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

FCW News: JR’s Top Prospects, Ambrose-Regal, Final TV

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Lots of news from WWE’s developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling:

– Jim Ross is in Tampa this week working with WWE’s developmental talent and confirmed on Twitter over the weekend that Thursday will be FCW’s final tapings at the FCW Arena.

– JR says FCW has several new prospects to evaluate this week and was asked about the potential of FCW’s two top stars, Seth Rollins Dean Ambrose. Ross said Seth Rollins has “big upside potential” and Dean Ambrose has “unlimited potential.”

Both Rollins and Ambrose have been wrestling dark matches at recent WWE live events and are expected to be brought up to the main roster soon.

– Thursday’s final TV taping will feature the long awaited rematch between Dean Ambrose and William Regal.  Ambrose tweeted the following about the match:

“June 7, Tampa. It will be difficult to watch,bad people doing terrible things, violent, ugly, uncomfortable. Me vs @realkingregal. He’s gonna try to finish the job he did on my shoulder,the gimmick shoulder that cost me the fcw title. My goal is to punch him in the mouth repeatedly, until I’m sure that he will have to go get dentures soon after his broken nose is fixed.”

RAW Preview: John Cena’s Return, Punk-Bryan, Ziggler

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Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow takes place from the Bi Lo Center in Greenville, South Carolina.

UPDATE: Ric Flair Spotted Near Site Of Tonight’s WWE RAW

The following is being advertised for tonight:

– John Cena returns to RAW and will react to Big Show’s comments from last week and the news that their match at No Way Out will be a steel cage match

– An update on Dolph Ziggler breaking off on his own

– The next chapter of WE Champion CM Punk’s storyline with Daniel Bryan and AJ Lee

– Cody Rhodes continues his quest to recapture his Intercontinental championship from Christian

There has been no mention of Brock Lesnar or Triple H for tonight.

Advertised locally (likely dark matches) are CM Punk vs. Daniel Bryan and John Cena vs. Big Show and John Laurinaitis in a Handicap match.

HBK Unaware Of DX Reunion, Sunny Resurfaces (Picture)

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— The official website of the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri is advertising the reunion of D-Generation X—Shawn Michaels and Triple H—for “One Night Only” at the historic 1,000th episode of Raw taking place July 23. Michaels, however, says he is unaware of a D-X reunion.

When asked on Twitter about the reunion, he replied, “That’s what they tell me:-)” He was then asked if the reunion would include Billy Gunn, Road Dogg and Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, replying, “I have no idea!! The whole DX thing is news to me. I was asked to show up:-) … Just telling u what I know. I was asked to show up, that’s it:-)”

— Konnan is making a rare wrestling appearance Sunday at Arena Coliseo in Monterrey, Mexico as he teams with Hector Garza, Head Hunter I and Rico Rodriguez to face Koran Big, Simbolo 2000, Hijo del Ninja and Big Neurosis.

— WWE Hall of Famer Tammy “Sunny” Sytch fulfilled her booking obligations for CCW Pro Wrestling and Pro Wrestling Syndicate this weekend. She wrote on Facebook:

“Had a great weekend at CCW in PA and PWS in NJ! If you missed them, don’t miss the next ones!”

(source: F4WOnline.com)

Sound Off 221: Impact Wrestling Impresses With Its First Live Show

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Solomonster is back from Portland with news on Randy Orton’s latest suspension, when he will return, Don West’s departure from TNA, a full review of Thursday’s live Impact which was a better show than Raw, the greatness of Bully Ray and Joseph Park, the Gut Check challenge, the debut of Brooke Hogan, the Punk vs. Bryan rematch, the awful decision to insert KANE into their match at No Way Out, plus some great mailbag questions. Enjoy the show!

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Former WWE Writer Explains Why Triple H Buries Top Wrestlers

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Former WWE creative writer Seth Mates, who WWE Champion CM Punk follows on Twitter, weighed in on the perception that Triple H uses political maneuvering to “bury” top-level talent—degrading a wrestler’s standing to fans and peers. He was asked on Twitter, “Why does Triple H always bury the guy whose on fire?”

“Positioning,” Mates responded. “And not always, just the vast majority of the time.”

He added further, “If ratings dip, guess whhho’s back next week to save the day? Loves to be the “savior”. #positioning.”

During an interview earlier this year with Pro Wrestling Torch Livecast (available here), Mates reacted to the negative sentiment within some WWE circles that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was “stealing someone else’s spot.” He feels the resentment actually stems from jealousy that Johnson found success outside of the walls of WWE, with Triple H being the driving force behind the negativity.

“I know that a lot of the stuff that [John] Cena has said about Rock and his feelings towards Rock sound like something that would be coming directly from, you know Mr. Helmsley and his view,” Mates stated.

“I always sensed some insecurities as related to Rock and to [Steve] Austin and how, again, in my mind and perception, he never was at that level. And so he wanted to position himself as, well, I’m as good, if not better. Which I don’t know that he has done that.”

Latest On WWE’s Interest In Alex Shelley, Future FCW Tapings

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— SuperLuchas.net reports WWE has not contacted Alex Shelley. A friend of Shelley’s who wrestles for the organization informed the former TNA Wrestling star that there is interest in signing him.

Shelley plans to take a hiatus before negotiating with WWE. The website reports that he wants to bypass developmental and head straight to the main roster.

— The final Florida Championship Wrestling television to emanate from FCW Arena in Tampa, Florida reportedly takes place Thursday night with Jim Ross announcing and William Regal facing Dean Ambrose. The organization’s official website has a show listed for June 21.

— WWE developmental wrestler Richie Steamboat competed at Saturday’s SmackDown live event in Augusta, Georgia, losing to Damien Sandow. He was originally scheduled to face Drew McIntyre.

The Bellas Appear At First Independent Show, New Eve Photos

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– Nicole and Brianna, formerly known as The Bella Twins, appeared at their first independent wrestling show on Friday in Newburgh, New York for Northeast Wrestling. Appearing as special guests, Nicole and Brianna argued over who was the better man, Luke Robinson or Jerry “The King” Lawler. Robinson appeared and said Nicole had brains and better genetics, which led Lawler to come out and stick up for Brianna. “The King” then suggests that in their main event match, they each have a Bella in their corner.

As the match concluded, Brianna hopped on the ring apron to complain about Robinson’s cheating. Robinson then tongue kissed Brianna, resulting in a slap across the face. Nicole then got angry and slapped Robinson, leading to Lawler rolling him up for the pinfall victory. “The King” then received a kiss from Nicole and Brianna as the crowd chanted “Uncle Jerry.” He left the ringside area with both Bellas.

– Kevin Nash has been announced to appear for Extreme Wrestling Federation on Saturday, June 16 at The Borderman Gym 501 E. Marion St. Converse, Indiana. He will be facing Mark Vandy and participating in a pre-show autograph signing. (Event Details)

– WWE.com has posted new photos of Eve Torres.

NFL Player Says He Can Beat Henry In Arm Wrestling, Foley Update

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— Washington Redskins defensive end Adam Carriker was asked during his wrestling radio show 4th & Pain whether he could beat Mark Henry in an arm wrestling contest.

“Me,” he says when asked who would reign supreme. “I mean, Mark Henry has claimed to be the World’s Strongest Man for like two decades now. Is he really the World’s Strongest Man still or is that just some title he won’t relinquish. At some point I’ve got to think you’re not the World’s Strongest Man anymore. I’ve got to think at some point age has caught up with him. He’s been in the business a while… I’m still a young stud. In all honesty, the man is ridiculously strong. But I think I’ve got the fulcrum points, I’ve got the leverage part. I think I can take him.”

— Mick Foley addressed his involvement with THQ’s WWE ’13 video game via Twitter, writing, “”Fired up to be part of @WWE 13. I re-create some of my best known moments from the Attitude era. Cool stuff to be part of.”

He also stated that will be signing copies of his WWE produced children’s book “A Most Miz-erable Christmas” on December 1 at Santa’s Village in Jefferson, New Hampshire.

Goldberg Featured In Latest “Are You Serious?”, Ross To FCW

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— Remember when Goldberg took his frustrations out on a limo? Relive the “Clash of the Week” on the latest edition of “Are You Serious?” as Road Dogg and Josh Mathews give the WWE Universe what they want.

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— Jim Ross will be at the FCW Arena in Tampa, Florida this week for the last set of FCW Wrestling tapings. A match pitting Dean Ambrose against William Regal is scheduled for the event.

“Gonna be a great week in Tampa this week. Gonna do a little commentary Thurs nite at FCW. Love working w/ WWE Development talents,” Ross wrote.

— Chris Jericho is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Revolver.

Will Chris Benoit Be Featured In The New WWE Encyclopedia?

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WWE has attempted to distance themselves from Chris Benoit since his career and life ended in a murder–suicide on June 24, 2007. With the exception of his results and listings in WWE.com’s title history (though summaries of his title reigns have been removed), and select content published when he was alive, he is generally not acknowledged by the sports entertainment organization. All mentions of Benoit have been removed from archived footage broadcast on WWE Classics On Demand whenever possible. Matches and other footage involving Benoit have appeared very sparingly on new video releases. Benoit was, however, listed in the first WWE Encyclopedia volume released in 2009, where his wrestling career up to where he lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Randy Orton in 2004 is detailed, along with title history. A second volume is scheduled for release this September and author Kevin Sullivan confirmed that Benoit is once again listed.

When asked via Twitter whether the new edition will have a Benoit section, Sullivan responded, “Yes, he does.”

Vince McMahon stated during a 2009 interview with WWE Magazine for “The Untold History of the WWE” issue that it is okay to acknowledge Benoit within a historical context but not in a promotional manner.

“It’s not right to pretend he didn’t exist,” he said when asked whether Benoit’s history can be acknowledged by WWE. “It’s one thing to include him as part of a historical perspective, which I believe is okay, and it’s another thing to promote him, which is not okay.

“The situation is very similar to that of O.J. Simpson—despite his controversy, O.J. was still a part of the NFL scene. You can’t deny that he existed.”

Over a three-day period ending on June 24, 2007. Benoit killed his wife, Nancy Benoit, strangled his seven-year-old son, Daniel, and subsequently committed suicide by hanging.

TNA Star Says He’s Dating Mickie James, How Old Is Velvet Sky?

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— During an interview with Power Slam, Magnus was asked if he is dating Mickie James; he replied “yes.” He was then asked if dating a fellow wrestler is challenging.

“I always said I would never do it because of the obvious difficulties which can arise. But it’s worked out pretty well.” Magnus said. “You can’t help the way you feel: it’s one of those things. We’ve been able coexist up until this point.”

Magnus and James currently reside in Virginia.

— Velvet Sky turns 31 years old Saturday. She thanked her fans via Twitter for their birthday wishes and gifts.

“Thank you sooo much to my #PigeonArmy for all the happy bday wishes and thank you guys for all the gifts! I truly have the best fans ever!!” Sky wrote.

— Dark Angel (a/k/a Sarita) competed at Friday’s EMLL live event at Arena Mexico as she, Estrellita and Marcela beat Amapola, La Seductora and Tiffany in a tag team match.

TNA No Longer Advertising Slammiversary Match, How Old Is AJ?

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— ImpactWrestling.com is no longer advertising a match between X Division Champion Austin Aries and Samoa Joe for Slammiversary on June 10. The match was announced on the website following Thursday’s live Impact Wrestling broadcast.

— AJ Styles turns 35 years old Saturday.

— Angelina Love has been announced to appear for RESISTANCE on Friday, June 15 in Chicago, Illinois. She is advertised to wrestle Resistance Pro Women’s Champion Melanie Cruise.

— Velvet Sky confirmed that Bully Ray is not on Twitter.

She wrote in response to a follower asking whether Ray is on the site, “NO! @IamBullyRay is of course a fake! The real Bully Ray doesn’t have Twitter!! F’n lame posers get off it.”

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