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Evan Bourne’s Suspension Ends, Three Strike Policy Details

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Evan Bourne’s sixty-day suspension for his second violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program expired on Saturday. He is therefore eligible to resume performing for the organization again.

After dropping the WWE Tag Team Championship to Epico and Primo on January 15, 2012 at a live event, WWE announced two days later that Bourne had been suspended for 60 days due to his non-compliance with their drug testing policy. He was first suspended on November 1, 2011 for a drug test failure for Spice, a marijuana substitute. According to PWInsider.com, his second infraction was ‘for something completely unrelated to the first.’

Bourne will face stringent drug testing following his second suspension as the policy states that a WWE talent who tests positive will be tested a minimum of twelve times for a period of one year. According to the terms of the policy, a third violation would result in his contract being terminated. Regarding the eligibility of a talent returning to the organization following a third strike, it is possible after one year. WWE says: “A WWE Talent who is terminated by the WWE for a third violation will be prohibited from returning to the WWE for at least one year. Before a possible return, the WWE Talent must test negative for all prohibited substances under the Policy during a pre-contract screening. If they pass the pre-contract screening and are approved to return, the WWE Talent must undergo mandatory unannounced testing for at least one year after the execution of the new contract. The WWE Talent will return with two strikes on his/her record.”

In addition to Bourne, Booker T and William Regal have two Wellness strikes under their belt.

Latest Episode Of Are You Serious?, Otunga On Wendy Williams

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— The seventh episode of WWE’s Are You Serious? web series has Road Dogg and Josh Mathews reviewing a slate of classic video clips including Hulk Hogan confronting the Dungeon of Doom, the debut of Mordecai and a look at The Fabulous Ones. The infamous video of Charlie Haas inadvertently knocking Lilian Garcia to the ground as she stood on the ring apron on a 2006 episode of Raw is named the “Fail of the Week.”

— David Otunga appears as a guest Monday on the syndicated talk show The Wendy Williams Show.

“Looking forward to the @WendyWilliams show on Monday… Because I’m her guest!,” Otunga wrote on Twitter. “Set your DVR’s now. Wendy’s Show will never be the same.”

— Former WWE Superstar Rick Martel turns 56 years old on Sunday.

The Rock Has A Surprise For Raw, Cody Rhodes Now On Twitter

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— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wrote on Twitter that he has a surprise in store for Monday’s Raw SuperShow in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He wrote, “PHILADELPHIA! Damn good to be here – been too long. I have a little surprise for you on RAW. #EyeOfTheTiger.”

— Going against his word, Cody Rhodes is now on Twitter at codyrhodeswwe. His first message is a video post in which he states that unlike Big Show’s record of wins at WrestleMania, his mind can change.

— This week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection highlights WWE Hall of Famers. Matches and segments are as follows (thanks to Devin Cutting): Road Warriors WWE Hall Of Fame induction video and speech; Road Warriors vs. Doom (WCW Power Hour – February 23, 1990); Dusty Rhodes WWE Hall Of Fame induction video and speech; Dusty Rhodes vs. Big Boss Man (WWF Saturday Night’s Main Event – November 25, 1989); Edge WWE Hall Of Fame induction video; Edge vs. John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam (WWE Monday Night Raw – July 3, 2006).

Sound Off 210: Rock Concert Edged Out By Cena Rap On Monday

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More Divas At WrestleMania, Cena On ABC, Ryder, Menounos

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– John Cena will be appearing on the ABC’s talk show “The Chew” this Wednesday at 1pm (eastern). The show featuring Cena will be about “hungry guy meals.”

– The Ryder Revolution strikes again. After getting his fans to protest WWE for blocking comments on his Z! True Long Island Story YouTube videos, WWE has given the people what they want. Comments are now enabled beginning with yesterday’s video. Woo Woo Woo.

– There has been talk of getting more Divas involved in the WrestleMania 28 match of Eve Torres and Beth Phoenix vs. Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos.

– Speaking of Maria Menounos, don’t look for her to be appearing on RAW in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania. She is competing on the new season of Dancing With The Stars, which premiers this Mondy night.

– The Rock wrote the following on Twitter as he readies for WrestleMania 28:

“Rogers. Sammartino. Backlund. Hogan. Austin. These iconic @WWE champions paved the way – Thank You. 16 days away.. #WM28?

Marty Jannetty Posts “Raging Tirade” About Wrestler Deaths

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Former WWE star Marty Jannetty posted a long, rambling message about the incredibly difficult experience he’s had dealing with the deaths of so many of his fellow wrestlers.

“OK, SOMEONE JUST POSTED THIS AND BASICALLY LEAVING ME TO COMMENT, AND YOU KNOW WHAT, WE GONNA GO FROM FIZUCKING PLAYING TONIGHT AND HAVING SILLY ASS FUN TO GETTING MY ASS PISSED OFF AND BACK TO EARLIER POSTS, WHERE I’M TELLING ANY FIZUCKIN ONE WHO WANTS TO DEBUNK MY VIEW IN ANY DAMN WAY, STEP YO ASS IN LINE AND LETS GO AND SHOW WHAT YOU GOT..THIS LITTLE PIECE IMMA POST IT, BUT I JUST LIKE MANY OF MY BROTHERS HAVE LOST TO GOT DAMN MANY CLOSE ASS FRIENDS FOR ANY FIZUCKIN OUTSIDERS TO WEIGH IN WITH THEIR NO CLUES ASSHOLE OPINIONS..IN THIS PIECE, THEY DONT EVEN GOT FIZUCKING FACTS RIGHT, I FOR ONE LOST 70 FRIENDS 32 OF THEM BEING CLOSE AND ABOUT 12 BEING LIKE BEST FRIENDS…AINT TOO MANY OF ANYONE ANYWHERE OTHER THAN LIKE MY BROTHER GENO, ONES WHO SERVED IN WAR, HAVE A CLUE WHAT ITS LIKE TO LOSE THIS MANY FRIENDS AT THIS KIND OF RATE..NOW WHAT I WANT TO SAY, EVEN TO GUYS I LOVE AND RESPECT LIKE IN THIS ARTICLE RODDY PIPER, STOP f–kIN BULLs–tTING..YOU ALL HERE TONIGHT, AND YOU ALL WHO KNOW ME WELL, KNOW AINT TOO MANY PEOPLE ON THIS PLANET PARTIES MORE OR HARDER THAN I DO..BUT!!! THAT’S MY FIZUCKIN CHOICE!! VINCE MACMAHON DIDNT MAKE ME DO IT, AND HE DIDNT MAKE ME WRESTLE 300 DAYS A YEAR..I WANTED TO..IN FACT THERE WAS A FEW TIMES HE ASKED ME, AND AT TIMES SHAWN TO TAKE TIME OFF AND HEAL..NEITHER OF US WANTED TO..THE MONEY WAS TOO GOOD TO MISS OUT ON..AND, THE LOVE OF TURNING ON THOUSANDS OF FANS IN A SINGLE 15 MINUTE MATCH, IS MORE INTOXICATING THAN ANY DRUG THAT ANYONE WILL EVER DO, AND NO ONE BUT THE BOYZ, AND OTHER ENTERTAINERS CAN EVER KNOW THE FEELING..NOW, WHY ARE WE DYING AT 400% MORE THAN ANY OTHER OR AVERAGE RATE??WE ARE THE “””ONLY GENRE IN EXISTENCE”” WE ARE SPORTS..AND IF YO DONT THINK SO, STEP IN THE RING, LET ME JUST THROW YOU INTO THE ROPES..99% OF YOU WILL BUST YOU ASS WHEN THE ROPES SLING SHOT YOU OFF..PRO BOXERS, WHO ARE FRIGGIN BADD ASS ATHLETES, LOOK LIKE HANDICAPPED DUCKS WHEN THEY BOUNCE OFF THE ROPES IN A FIGHT (OTHER THAN THE MAN, MUGHAMMAD ALI)..AND WATCH MMA FIGHTS, WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ONE OF THEM GET BELLY TO BACK SLAMMED TO THE MAT..IT’S DAMN NEAR TAP OUT TIME FOR THEM..THESE ARE JUST COMMON MANEUVERS FOR A PRO WRESTLER..POINT IS..ATHLETES..NOW, ON THE OTHER HAND, IF IT WASNT FOR SHOW, YOU MAY AS WELL GO TO THE LOCAL YMCA INTER MURAL AMATEUR WRESTLING MEETS ..CAUSE UNLESS IT’S YOUR PEEPS, IT’S BORING TO WATCH..AND DONT EVEN TRY ME ON THAT, I WAS A COLLEGIATE WRESTLER AND WAS PRETTY DAMN GOOD (2 TIMES NJCAA SOUTHEAST US REGION CHAMPION) AND NOT TOO BAD WITH MMA..NOT A KURT ANGLE, BROCK LESNER OR BOBBY LASHLEY’S LEAGUE, BUT DAMN SURE CAN STILL HOLD MY OWN AT 50 WITH MOST(WHICH IS WHY I SAID EARLIER YOU AZZ CLOWNS TALKING s–t BETTER ASK SOMEBODY B4 YOU FIRST AZZ WHOOPIN IS YOUR WORST!..POINT HER, ATHLETES, AND ENTERTAINERS..A CROSS IN ITSELF THAT IS DANGEROUS TO EXCEL IN…ENTERTAINMENT WISE, WE GONNA BE PARTYING..AT LEAST I ALWAYS DID, ESPECIALLY WITH THE ROCKER GIMMICK(WHICH WAS ONLY AN EXTENSION OF MY REAL SELF, JUST MAGNIFIED A BIT..AND ATHLETICALLY, WELL HELL, SPRINTERS, BASEBALL PLAYERS, NOT DOUBT FOOTBALL, AND KISS MY ASS IF GOLFERS AINT DOING THE s–t..BUT ATHLETES FO THE MOST PART, DONT PARTY AS HARD AS THEY TRAIN AND USE SUSTANCES TO GAIN ADVANTAGES..AND ENTERTAINERS WHO , ROCK BANDS, ACTORS AND SUCH, DONT REALLY NEED ROIDS TO DO BEST..SO..THOSE WHO DO BOTH, EITHER IS BAD ON THE HEART, i KNOW MANY PARTIERS HARD CORE jAKE rOBERTS WONT BE MENTIONED AS AN EXAMPLE..ARE STILL HERE..ROID PEEPS, WARLORD WHO IS THE BEST, WONT BE MENTIONED AS TOPS IN THAT GAME..THEY ALL HERE STILL..ONES THAT ARE GONE..BURNED THE HEARTS CANDLE AT BOTH ENDS..AND WITH NO ILL WILLED OR REBELLIOUS SPITES..DID WHAT WAS BEFITTING FOR THE LIFE THEY CHOSE..BECAUSE Vince NEVER TOLD US TO DO IT..JUST LIKE BASEBALL MANAGERS, FOOTBALL COACHES, AND CERTAINLY GOLF ADVISERS NEVER SAID..”DO THIS OR ELSE”..ITS THE SPIRIT OF COMPETITION, AND WANTING TO BE THE BEST IF YOU ARE A COMPETITIVE MO FO..AND IF YOU AINT, WHY YOU BOTHER BEING HERE..I’M SO PISSED RIGHT NOW EVEN WITH YOU RODDY..YOU CANT EVEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE INTERVIEW WITHOUT STUTTERING AND TALKING OUT THE SIDE OF YOUR MOUTH, I LOVE TOO BRUH BUT YOU’RE WRONG, A MENTOR OF MINE IS WRONG..NAME ONE WRESTLER WHO WAS EVER TOLD, TAKE ROIDS OR BE GONE, DO DRUGS SO YOU CAN GET IN ENTERTAINMENT CHARACTER OR BE GONE..DO 300 SHOWS A YEAR OR BE GONE..f–k YALL..I’LL OUT PARTY ANY ONE OF YOU RIGHT NOW, ON YOU OWN..AINT NO ONE GONNA TELL ME I BETTER PARTY, AND STEROIDS, YES I DID IT ONCE AND IT DIDNT HELP ME SINCE I GAINED 20 POUINDS AD MADE ME 50 POUNDS SMALLER THAN THE GIANTS..SO WHY BOTHER..BOTTOM LINE >>>NO ONE MADE YOU DO IT<< I AGREE WITH THE UNION s–t BECAUSE JUST LIKE WHAT IS ACTUALLY LEGIT, I GOT TWO f–kED UP ANKLES FROM YEARS OF ME AND SHAWN BUMPING AND JUMPIN AROUND TOP ROPES TO THE FLOOR WITH BLANTANT DISREGARD FOR OUT BEST HEALTH INTEREST, ALL TO ENTERTAIN AND HAVE FUN DOING IT..90 % OF YOU DIDNT DO THAT..BUT SO WWE, YOU SEND SCOTT HALL TO REHAB 10 TIMES FOR DRUG ABUSE HE CHOSE FOR PARTY PURPOSES, AND PAY FOR HIS REHAB..BUT TELL ME YOU CANT REHAB A LEGIT INJURY TO MY ANKLES FOR WHAT I DID FOR YOU FOR MANY MANY YEARS, AND I AINT YOUR ASS KISSING OFFICE BOY HBK, WHO AMAZINGLY GOT FIXED FOR HIS s–t, I GOT TOLD THAT “MARTY, YES IT MAKES SENSE YOU NEED TO GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM, YOUR MANDATORY NEED FOR PAIN KILLERS TO MAKE ANOTHER BEST MATCH OF THE NIGHT AS LIKE LATELY WITH AN OPENING MATCH WITH THE BALLS MAHONEY..THAT ON A SUPER CARD WE STOLE HEADLINES..BUT POINT IS, I COULD DIE NEXT, OVER USE OF PAIN MEDS FOR PAIN, NOT THRILLS..YET YOU TELL ME, “WELL IF WE DO IT FOR YOU THEN WE’D OPEN THE DOOR TO DO IT FOR EVERYONE HURT’..WELL YEAH b—h,WE GAVE OUR BODYS TO YOU..NOW WE LAME AND DANGEROUSLY CLOSE TO OD’ING ON WHAT IT TAKES TO REMEDY THE PAIN..REHAB WITH GOD CHANTS AND PRAYERS, DOESNT FIX s–t..SURGERY DOES..SO STOP BULLs–tTING..FIX THE LEGIT s–t, AND, SAD AS IT MAY BE, LET THE FREE SPIRITS WHO CHOSE THE EXTRA FUN I LIFE, FIND A WAY AND MAYBE GUIDE THEM,,DO RIGHT YOU BILLION DOLLAR COMPANY..YOU LET ME CRASH AND BURN WHEN YOU COULDNT EVEN PAY THE SIMPLE DR BILLS OF AN ASS(LYING PHONY BINNY HINN LOVER) AND HE BEAT US FOR 10 MILLION F WHICH I WAS 5,00,00 RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE i SUDDENLY DIDNT DO THE rOCKER dROPPER RIGHT ALTHOUGH IT;S NEVER BEEN WRONG BEFORE..BS..IT’S A GENRE TO ITS OWN..NOW YOU GOT PRETTY BOYS(NOT PUTTING DOWN THE HARD WORK AND TOUGH AS BOYS THERE WHO i ADMIRE THEIR WORK, BUT YOU GOT ROOKIES NOW TEACHING ROOKIES..SO YEP THE 80’S CRAZINESS IS GONE..LOVE YOU NEW GUESS BUT YOU ‘D NEVER MAKE 300 PLUS SHOWS A YEAR WHEN i HEAR YOU COMPLAIN ABOUT 3 MATCHES A WEEK..I’M SUMMING IT UP RIGHT NOW CAUSE THIS WAS A FUN NIGHT TO THIS s–t CAME BACK AROUND..WWE, YOU REHAB PEOPLE WHO CHOSE TO DO DRUGS RECREATIONALLY..ISNT THAT KIND OF STRANGE YOU’LL FIX THEM, BUT NOW THOSE OF US WHO SACRIFICED OUR YOUTH , FOR US TOO, CAUSE WE LOVE IT, BUT MOST BENEFICIAL FOR YOU, SO WE DIDNT HAVE TO STOP.i’LL DEFEND YOU IN ALL YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT OR FALSELY ACCUSED OF..BUT DAMMIT..TAKE CARE OF ME, THEN OTHERS WHO DESERVE THE SAME, YOU STILL WILL COME OUT AHEAD OF HAVING TO DEAL WITH A UNION..AND dARREL, mR pATRIOT, YOURE MY BOY..BUT YOUR FULL OF s–t..STOP IT MAN! STOP MARRING THE VERY INDUSTRY THAT MADE YO MORE THAN A HOUSEHOLD NAME, YOUR OWN HOUSE AND NOTHING MORE!,,ENOUGH SAID..AND f–k, THIS WAS A FUN AS NIGHT TILL NOW!”

Jannetty posted a follow-up message on Sunday morning apologizing for his “raging tirade” the night before:

“I want to apologize for the raging tirade I went on last night about the death of many of my fallen brothers along with the fact that certain companies rehab recreational drug abusers but not those who carry life long injuries with from performing for years at top level work rates.The main thing I’m apologizing for is, today I just read what I wrote during that rage. I made quite a few typo errors and left a couple thoughts incomplete. Guess I was thinking way faster than I can type.Now on to Staten Island,NY for the show tonight.The card is posted below here somewhere!(along with that raging post) See ya there shortly!PARTY AFTERWARDS AS ALWAYZ!”

Final Card For Tonight’s TNA Victory Road PPV

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Here is the final card for tonight’s TNA Victory Road pay-per-view:

No Holds Barred Match for the TNA World Title:
Bobby Roode (c) vs. Sting

Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Hardy

AJ Styles and Mr. Anderson vs. Christopher Daniels and Kazarian

Bully Ray vs. James Storm

TNA X Division Championship:
Austin Aries (c) vs. Zema Ion

TNA Tag Team Championships:
Samoa Joe and Magnus (c) vs. Matt Morgan and Crimson

Robbie E. open challenge for the TNA TV Championship

TNA Knockouts Championship:
Gail Kim (c) vs. Madison Rayne

Updated Card For WrestleMania 28 (New Match)

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WrestleMania 28: 4/1/12

It was announced on Friday’s SmackDown that Randy Orton will face Kane at WrestleMania. There were also some changes made to Team Laurinaitis vs. Team Long 12-man tag match.

Here is the updated announced card for WrestleMania 28 on April 1st, 2012:

One Year In The Making
The Rock vs. John Cena

WWE Championship Match:
CM Punk (c) vs. Chris Jericho

World Heavyweight Title Match:
Daniel Bryan (c) vs. Sheamus

Hell in a Cell – “The Streak” On The Line:
Triple H vs. The Undertaker
* Special Referee: Shawn Michaels

Team Long vs. Team Laurinaitis:
Santino Marella, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth & 3 More TBA
vs. David Otunga, Mark Henry, Christian & 3 More TBA
* Winning GM controls both RAW & SmackDown

Intercontinental Championship Match:
Cody Rhodes vs. Big Show

Randy Orton vs. Kane

Divas Tag Team Match:
Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos vs. Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres

Video: Christian Returns To WWE TV At Smackdown

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Christian returned to WWE television on Friday’s SmackDown, hosting John Laurinaitis and Teddy Long on the Peep Show:

Here’s video of this week’s entire SmackDown show:

Matt Morgan On How WWE Creative Has Changed Since He Left

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TNA star Matt Morgan spoke to IGN.com this week to promote tonight’s Victory Road 2012 pay-per-view. Among the topics discussed were his tag title match at the show, his involvement with TNA’s Ring Ka King promotion and the changes to WWE’s creative process since he left the company back in 2005.

Morgan, who was saddled with a stuttering gimmick during his brief WWE run, had this to say about what’s changed in WWE since he left:

“I’ve got a lot of close friends who still work there who I regularly talk to on a weekly basis that tell me that it has changed over there,” Morgan said. “That some of these guys, the younger ones, are getting a little more creative freedom when it comes to promos or character ideas. Or things of that nature. So it’s not like it was when I was there when there was just like a freakin’ Great Wall of China of defense when trying to pitch an idea. Now they’re a little bit less reluctant and a little bit more open to hearing some of the ideas from the younger, newer guys. And I think you’re seeing that on television with certain guys.”

Morgan singled out former WWE champion The Miz as somebody who has made the most of the this new found freedom:

“I think someone like The Miz, who you saw bust his butt over the years, I have no doubt of my mind that that guy put a hundred percent of his energy and mind into those promos and ideas of his. And character development and things like that. And I think that’s what’s made him so successful over the past year.”

John Cena Posts Workout Videos & Trash Talks Rock

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John Cena posted a bunch of videos of him training for WrestleMania 28 and fired off some non-PG tweets at The Rock.:

“As smart as @therock may be… He dont know squat!  500lbs for 5 #WM28”

Making sure im clean for @therock at #WM28 315 pound clean at end of day

This is why @therock thinks i got #ladyparts cause he heard i had a strong #snatch 225lb #WM28

Cena then turned his attention to The Rock’s comments on RAW that he got .. “intimate” with Cena’s mom:

“This is best moment of my day.  All of @therock material. #cenation #fruitypebbles #cenasmom love u moms”

“Oh and @therock my mom is sweet but tough and says if yer starving for #sex that bad.. Then go f#ck yourself :) #WM28 #mymomwouldwhipya”

JR Blog: FCW Talent Getting Called Up, WM28 Feuds

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. In this entry, JR spoke about his visit to WWE developmental this week, WWE’s top feuds continuing to simmer as the Road To WrestleMania continues and much more. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

FCW Talent Getting Called Up After WrestleMania: “I’d expect that WWE will ‘call up’ several deserving talents sometime after WM28 and it will be interesting to see how these talents are introduced to the mass, TV audience and how said talents respond to their new found opportunities and the pressure that they will discover at the next level.”

“Several talents are fundamentally ready for the chance of a lifetime but none are as good as they should aspire to be. Comfort zones are the kiss of death and striving each day to get better at what ever one does is not optional but a requirement in my perspective. Those that approach their professions in such a manner greatly enhance their chances of success. Only time will tell but I’m optimistic that WWE fans will embrace several new, FCW trained talents in the coming months.”

The Rock & John Cena’s Feud: “As a result of @TheRock personal barrage on @JohnCena, Cena has become much more edgy which I have enjoyed. Both Cena and Rock are from the competitive and physical world of college football and I think those deep roots will manifest itself into a physically demanding main event at WM28. I hope that WWE saves all the physical interaction between the two stars until April 1 and, to my way of thinking, I can’t see why WWE would risk putting either man at a physical risk prior to what is expected to be the highest grossing WrestleMania event of all time. Just one man’s take.”

Chris Jericho & CM Punk’s Feud: “@IAmJericho personal assault on @CMPunk using the father of Punk as ammo has upset many fans. Certainly those who have had alcoholism touch their lives are sensitive that this delicate matter is being utilized on an entertainment show but one can’t argue that the matter isn’t reality based or that it isn’t combustible. I said long ago that Punk vs. Jericho for the coveted WWE Title is a potential show stealer as far as a traditional wrestling match is concerned at WM28 and by adding the latest, personal ingredient to the equation this bout becomes even more eagerly anticipated. I expect greatness in this bout considering the two performers and hope that they let it naturally flow and don’t overcomplicate the process.”

Latest On A-Train Returning To WWE, To Feud With Top Star?

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Matthew Bloom, who previously wrestled as Prince Albert, Albert and A-Train for WWE, denied on Twitter on Saturday that he has signed a contract to return to the promotion after WrestleMania XXVIII as he will be appearing for New Japan Pro Wrestling on their next tour. He also said that he does not know how the rumor got started, calling it “comical.” Regarding the rumor, four WWE sources have said within the past week that he is returning to the organization, with one saying it has been assumed for two months that is was happening. Furthermore, numerous WWE performers were talking about his pending return at Friday’s live event in Montreal, Quebec, Canada after being informed by management of the news.

A source close to creative says he is set for “a big push” upon his return to WWE programming in April as a villainous henchman for Raw Interim General Manager and Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis. F4WOnline.com reported that there has been talk of Bloom feuding with John Cena since the Raw Superstar does not have a post-WrestleMania XXVIII program in place at the moment. However, the note of Bloom possibly feuding with Cena has since been deleted.

Bloom, who will turn 40 years old in November, previously competed for WWE from 1999 to 2004 as a mid-card wrestler. He tore his rotator cuff in June 2004 and was released from his contract before returning from the injury. He would go on to achieve greater success in Japan as Giant Bernard in a tag team partnership with Karl Anderson.

sources: F4WOnline.com, PWInsider.com

Flight Issues For WWE Talent, High Opinion On Menounos, More

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— WWE talents’ scheduled flight today at 9:30 a.m. from Montreal, Quebec, Canada to Boston, Massachusetts for tonight’s WWE live event at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in nearby Providence was delayed for several hours due to bad fog conditions and other weather related issues. The flight took off in the early afternoon so they will be able to make it to the show on time.

Eve commented on the matter on Twitter, writing, “Meanwhile…. we had another terrrrrible travel day, courtesy of Air Canada! Fun times.”

— Following a run-in on the set of Extra this week, Maria Menounos is teaming up with Kelly Kelly to take on Beth Phoenix and Eve at WrestleMania XXVIII. The television hostess is held in high regard in WWE as it was noted to F4WOnline.com that many people in the organization deemed her better looking than nearly all of the Divas after seeing her in person backstage at past shows.

— Vickie Guerrero, who largely only appears at televised events, is working this weekend’s live event tour.

source: F4WOnline.com

Daniel Bryan Blogs On How AJ Can Make Herself A Better Diva

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World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan has posted a blog entry on his official Facebook page listing nine things AJ can do to make herself a better WWE Diva.

1. Be taller. Not sure how? How about trading in those Chuck Taylors for a nice pair of heels?

2. Adopt a strict vegan lifestyle to stay mentally and physically fit. Maybe if you stop eating eggs, you’ll stop walking on eggshells all the time.

3. Highlight your beauty through silence. Be seen but not heard.

4. Focus on inspiring others as a role model, exhibiting real beauty on the inside and outside … like me.

5. How about trading in those skulls you wear on your clothes for the butterfly of the Divas Title?

6. Remember that “gamer” really means “loser couch potato”.

7. Only champions have enough discipline to not get fat from eating vegan animal crackers. Please stop asking me to share and buy a second box.

8. Just consider that Pokemon is a silly children’s game and will prevent people from taking you seriously.

9. To create a constant glow, fill yourself with the blissful reality that you are dating the World Heavyweight Champion.

Bernard Denies Signing With WWE, Miz Bounced From Power 25

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— Matthew Bloom (a/k/a Albert, A-Train) has denied online reports stating he has signed a contract to return to WWE.

“Haha! False. Wife just had a baby. I’ll be on next tour,” he wrote Saturday on Twitter referring to New Japan Pro Wrestling’s next tour where he competes as Giant Bernard. When asked how the rumor started, he replied, “Not sure but it’s comical.”

Both F4WOnline.com and PWInsider.com reported this morning that Bloom would resurface next month as a heel.

— Joey Styles noted on Twitter that for the first time in years, The Miz did not make WWE.com’s Power 25 Rankings ranking the top 25 Superstars in WWE. The former WWE Champion has lost ten consecutive televised singles bouts and eighteen altogether.

— WrestlingFigs.com reports the wrestler formerly known as Tugboat and Typhoon will appear at Downsview Park Farmers and Merchant Market 40 Carl Hall Rd. Toronto, Ontario, on Saturday, March 31 from noon to 3:00 p.m. Call 226-600-4351 or 416-638-2525 for more information.

WWE Takes A Trip Back To The ’80s, Brooklyn Brawler, Melina

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— WWE Classics On Demand takes a trip back to the ’80s in April with the best moments and matches from the decade. Those highlighted include Hulk Hogan, Ultimate Warrior, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Dusty Rhodes, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat, Junkyard Dog, Road Warriors and more.

To see the teaser video, click here.

— WWE.com has published a photo gallery highlighting The Brooklyn Brawler’s career. He currently works for WWE in a behind the scenes capacity.

— Former WWE Women’s and Divas Champion Melina competes for Family Wrestling Entertainment on April 28 at The Hall at St Paul, 59th Street + 9th Ave, New York, New York. Though her opponent has not been announced, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis currently holds the promotion’s women’s title.

WWE Signs Former IC Champion, Returning After WrestleMania

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WWE has reportedly signed Matthew Bloom, 39, to a contract to return to the organization as a performer. He previously worked for WWE from 1999 to 2004 as Albert and A-Train, which included a brief reign as Intercontinental Champion.

Bloom has achieved great success in Japan since parting ways with WWE, having won the IWGP Tag Team Championship with Karl Anderson on two occasions (they hold the record for the longest reign and the most defenses). They were also Tag Team Champions in Pro Wrestling NOAH.

He is scheduled to return as a henchman in April for Raw Interim General Manager and WWE’s Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis.

sources: F4WOnline.com, PWInsider.com

RAW Preview For Tonight (Non Spoiler)

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WWE taped tonight’s RAW Supershow this afternoon from the O2 Arena in London, England. Here’s a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s show:

* CM Punk vs. Mark Henry in a No Count Out, No DQ Match for the WWE Title

* Santino Marella vs. David Otunga for the WWE United States Title

* Kane vs. Zack Ryder

* Kofi Kingston vs. Daniel Bryan

* Brodus Clay vs. Dolph Ziggler

* The Great Khali and Big Show vs. Epico and Primo

* John Cena vs. a mystery opponent in an Extreme Rules Match

WWE is also advertising that Brock Lesnar will have words for John Cena tonight.

* FULL SPOILERS For Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow

Video: Bret Hart Talks HOF Speech, Andre-WM2, Who He Injured

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WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart spoke with Arda Ocal of The Score this week. Here are some highlights of what Bret said about:

His speech he gave when he was inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame in 2006. Why did he dislike his speech so much, what does he think he could have done to make the speech better: “I hated it. I wasn’t out of my shell yet as far as public speaking. I was really nervous to get up and address all the things that happened with my brother Owen, me and Vince McMahon, so many things I had to talk about for the first time in front of a large crowd. I wished that I could have gone up and did it and done it over again like a second try. I just kinda rambled. I wish I could do it over again”

His appearance at Wrestlemania 2 in 1986 where he participated in the 20 Man Over The Rope Battle Royal, this marked the first time he appeared at a Wrestlemania. What was the atmosphere like at Wrestlemania 2, also speaking about Andre The Giant’s dislike of the NFL Football Players that participated in the match as well: “It was interesting. They always had something different then each one. The 3 cities, and the wrestlers watching the Pay Per View, I was in Chicago. What I always remember most was Andre and the battle royal. He (Andre The Giant ) really hated the football players. He didn’t like any of them. He kinda made a point of being more friendlier with guys like me and Jim “The Anvil”. He was always doing what he could to make us look good, which worked out of us”

The one and only guy he seriously injured in pro wrestling and how it happened: “At Survivor Series 1995, I took out the Spanish announcer (as he fell into their table), I blew [one of the Spanish announcer’s] knee out with my head. They should have took him away in a ambulance, he was all messed up, in great pain. I feel terrible about it. I hurt that poor Spanish commentator. I always felt really bad about it he was a really nice guy. I think I really messed his knee up.”

Morrison ‘Funny Or Die’ Video, Legends House, Punk DVD

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– During a recent appearance on The Wedge music show in Canada, CM Punk revealed that the band Rancid would be providing some music for his upcoming WWE DVD. Punk has stated in the past that he wants his video to be different from other WWE releases, and that he wanted good music on it.

– Roddy Piper is back on Twitter, so filming for WWE Legends House seems to be done.

– Aside from Yokozuna, there is expected to be one more name announced for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame. As of last week, Yokozuna was expected to be the final name announced.

– Former WWE superstar John Morrison has a cameo in a new video on comedy website Funny or Die. “Comedians and musicians audition to honor 30 years of Weird Al in a Broadway style cabaret review. Things get weird.”

JR & Regal Call FCW TV, Ryder Surprise On RAW & More

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– Jim Ross and William Regal did commentary at Thursday night’s Florida Championship Wrestling TV taping from Orlando. Regal tweeted this about the experience:

“A huge honour for me tonight getting to announce with JR Jim Ross at FCW.He was the first person to interview me on USA TV 19 years ago.”

– Zack Ryder tweeted the following regarding this Monday’s RAW Supershow from Philadelphia:

“I got something Zacktastic planned for my Broskis in Philadelphia this Monday! I’ll keep you posted…

– Chris Jericho recently tweeted that WWE won’t be releasing a new t-shirt for him. Knowing Jericho’s affinity for working fans online, that probably means WWE has a whole line of Jericho shirts coming out.

Updated Card For Victory Road, Contract Signing Video

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Following Impact, here’s the final card for Sunday’s Victory Road pay-per-view:

No Holds Barred Match
Bobby Roode (c) vs. Sting

TNA Tag Team Title Match
Samoa Joe & Magnus (c) vs. Crimson & Matt Morgan

TNA X Division Title Match
Austin Aries (c) vs. Zema Ion

TNA Knockouts Title Match
Gail Kim (c) vs. Madison Rayne

TV Title Open Challenge with Robbie E.

Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Hardy

Bully Ray vs. James Storm

AJ Styles & Mr. Anderson vs. Daniels & Kazarian

Here is the final segment from Thursday’s Impact, featuring the contract signing between Bobby Roode and Sting:

Video Of Divas On EXTRA, Beth & Eve Hype WM28 Match

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WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres have been going back and forth on Twitter regarding their match with Kelly Kelly and Maria Menounos at WrestleMania 28.

Eve Torres tweeted the following:

“Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands. @TheBethPhoenix & I invited ourselves to @ExtraTV tonight. #WhatEveWantsEveGets. At #WrestleMania28 there will be no security guards to hold us back from ruining @MariaMenounos & @RealKellyKelly. #WhatEveWantsEveGets”

Beth Phoenix had this to say:

“There. Now that @EveMarieTorres and I have your attention…as I was saying…it’s time for the entire world to listen…. … @mariamenounos you put Barbie dolls like @RealKellyKelly on a pedestal & push me aside…and you do it with a gleaming white smile… At #WrestleMania28 @EveMarieTorres and I will even send u an autograph @mariamenounos…after I send u to the hospital. #GlamaMania”

Here is a video of their appearance on Extra TV:

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Latest Z! True Long Island Story, JR On Punk-Jericho & More

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WrestlingFigs.com reports former WWE Superstar Virgil appears today through Sunday at WonderCon 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Ave. Anaheim, California.

– WWE.com has published a photo gallery highlighting masked wrestlers from throughout history. Besides Sin Cara and Rey Mysterio, those featured include Avatar, Battle Kat, CM Punk, Dos Caras, El Santo, Golga, Great Sasuke, Jushin Liger, Kim Chee, La Parka, Max Moon, Mil Mascaras, Mr. America, Mr. Wrestling II, Psicosis, The Destroyer, The Patriot, Tiger Mask and Ultimo Dragon.

– Jim Ross was asked on Twitter if the feud between CM Punk and Chris Jericho feud is getting personal following Jericho’s harsh words on Monday’s Raw SuperShow. He responded“That’s what sells.”

— WWE has posted the fifty-eighth episode of Z! True Long Island Story starring Zack Ryder. Dolph Ziggler appears and comments on not having a match at WrestleMania XXVIII. Meanwhile, Ryder urges his Twitter followers to write to SmackDown General Manager Theodore Long about being on his team at WrestleMania XXVIII. He also reveals being stood up by Eve on Monday night.