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Rock Advertised For Post-Mania Raw, Who Austin Wants In HOF

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— The Rock is advertised for the Raw SuperShow following WrestleMania taking place April 2, 2012 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The advertised main event is an Eight-Man Tag Team Match pitting John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton and Big Show against Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Kane and Mark Henry.

— Raw Superstars are advertised to appear at the April 3, 2012 SmackDown taping at the Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. The advertised main event is a Ten-Man Tag Team Match pitting John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Big Show and Sheamus against Chris Jericho, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Mark Henry and The Miz.

— Steve Austin says Jake “The Snake” Roberts is worthy of the WWE Hall of Fame. He wrote the following after reading Roberts’ thoughts on entering the Hall:

“JAKE THE SNAKE ROBERTS DEFINITELY DESERVES TO BE IN THE H.O.F. AND THAT’S THE BOTTOM LINE. One of my fave all time workers.”

— This week’s WWE Classics On Demand updates are as follows: Extreme Championship Wrestling (January 20, 1998), WWF Mania (January 9, 1993), World Class Championship Wrestling (February 18, 1984).

Christian & Del Rio’s Returns, WWE In Abu Dabi, Orlov’s Release

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– Fans of Christian and Alberto Del Rio should be excited to hear that both superstars are scheduled to return to action very soon.

Christian has been advertised for a match against Sheamus this weekend at WWE’s SmackDown live event from the Cow Palace in San Francisco. The Cow Palace’s preview has since been updated, with Alberto Del Rio now scheduled to face Sheamus in a special “RAW vs. SmackDown Challenge match.”

Del Rio is also advertised for Sunday’s SmackDown live event from Bakersfield, California.

As for Christian, it’s unclear whether he’ll be returning to action this weekend, but multiple sources have confirmed he’s ready to return.

– The WWE RAW crew has landed in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. for the company’s first international tour of 2012. The company will hold a press conference prior to their three-show tour, which begins on Thursday and ends Saturday. The RAW crew will then return to the US, heading to San Diego, California for RAW on Monday.

– Former WWE developmental wrestler Peter Orlov (Alex Koslov) confirmed his WWE release on Twitter:

“It is true. I have been granted free agent-ism. John (Laurinaitis) confused me when he used a variation of his infamous ‘future endeavored” line.”

Journey 2 Gets A Harsh Review, Batista Lands Big Movie Role

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– The Associated Press has issued a negative review of The Rock’s new movie Journey 2. AP movie writer David Germain wrote the following about The Rock’s performance:

“[Journey 2]  lacks the likable goof factor of Brendan Fraser, who starred in the first movie but isn’t back for the second. Dwayne Johnson steps in this time, and while he tries to yuck it up amid the nonstop action, he’s just not a goofball on the order of Fraser, who somehow can make extreme silliness palatable with that big, simpering grin of his. Johnson, on the other hand, merely simpers.”

“Johnson stars as ex-Navy guy Hank, stepfather to troublesome teenager Sean Anderson (Josh Hutcherson, reprising his role from the first “Journey”).”

“Size matters to the filmmakers here, which might be why they signed up Johnson, a co-producer as well as star, who strains for some laughs with an overdone gag about his massive pectoral muscles.”

Overall, the reviewer said the film is hampered by weak dialog and over-the-top gimmicky 3D effects. “If only the movie had the hint of a brain.”

– Former WWE wrestler Batista (Dave Bautista) has signed on to star in the third installment of the Riddick film series. The movie also stars Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi Mollà, Matt Nable and Katee Sackhoff.

The film was delayed at one point due to financial issues but Universal Studios announced that principal photography has begun. Batista is said to have a major role in the movie, which will mark his highest-profile project to date.

Batista recently wrapped production on Russell Crowe’s latest film, Man With the Iron Fists, which is the directorial debut of hip-hop artist RZA of the Wu Tang Clan.

JR Blog: Jeff Hardy Back In WWE, New Projects, TNA & More

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety over at JRsBarBQ.com.Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

New Projects In The Works: “The King and I spent about 2+ hours working on a new project that we will continue to work on over the next month or so. More info on it when the time is right.”

“I also worked on a new, DVD project, unaware of the release date, on the Top 50 Finishing Moves in Wrestling on Monday. That should be an interesting DVD and as is customary with ‘lists’ or ‘top ten’s, etc” it will likely be controversial to some fans. Nonetheless I had fun doing it and it brought back some cool memories.”

Whether He’d Like To Buy TNA: “Lord, no. I have no desire, or the funding, to attempt to manage or own any wrestling company at this stage of my life. There are too many headaches and I’m not into sports psychology or managing a day care center for wrestlers.

Does He Hate TNA? “Hell, no. Why would I hate TNA? That makes no sense. It provides fans with more product to enjoy and more importantly, to me, provides wrestlers with another place to live their dream and earn a living. Same goes for ROH or any other promotion. The healthier those companies are the better it is for the overall genre. Any one who thinks that I ‘hate’ other wrestling organizations is 100% Pet Coon Goofy.”

Will Jeff Hardy Ever Return To WWE? “I have no way of answering that question other than to speculate that answer would be a ‘not likely.’ I have no way of knowing if Jeff would even be interested or if WWE would be interested. If Jeff is happy in TNA, then my suggestion to him as a friend would be to enjoy the ride and save your cash.”

As always, check out WWEShop.com to purchase Jim Ross’ amazing line of BBQ products.

What Happened After SmackDown, HBK Talks The Streak

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– The dark match that took place after Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings from Tulsa, Oklahoma saw Randy Orton defeat Wade Barrett in a Street Fight. During the match, Daniel Bryan came down to double team Orton. Big Show made the save which allowed Orton to get the win on Barrett. Orton ended the event by hitting the RKO on Big Show.

– Dolph Ziggler’s new “It’s Not Showing Off” t-shirt is now on sale at the WWEShop website.

– Shawn Michaels was asked on Twitter if he knows of any WWE superstars that WWE could give a career boost toby having them end The Undertaker’s streak. Michaels, who tried twice to end the streak, responded, “I do not.”

– SEScoops.com reader Andy Ravens sent along the following video clip from the opening of Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings.

The Rock Talks About Entering Politics, Training For WM28 & More

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During an interview with Moviefone.com to promote his new movie Journey 2, The Rock spoke about a number of wrestling-related topics. Here are some highlights of what The Rock said about:

Finding Time To Train For WrestleMania While Shooting Movies:

“You fit it in, that’s what you do. I make sure there’s a ring on location with me, anywhere that I shoot. I had a ring down in New Orleans, when I was preparing for the Madison Square Garden event. I have a ring down in Florida, a ring down in Louisiana; there’s always a ring close by. In order to prep for WrestleMania, it’s a lengthy training camp that requires daily work inside the ring because you can’t simulate the physicality of professional wrestling.”

Whether John Cena Is In Trouble At WrestleMania:

“The only trouble he’s going to have is removing my size 15 boot from his ladyparts.”

Being Excited About Returning To WWE:

“That’s right — I’m excited about all the projects you just mentioned. I’m excited about WrestleMania; to be able to go back, team up with Vince [McMahon] and make a big vision like that come to life and create the biggest match-up of all time is very special to me. There’s countless matches that have moved me and inspired me, and we’re going to do something very special down in Miami, my hometown, sold-out Sun Life Stadium. Boots to John Cena’s ass.”

What It Would Take To Get Him Into Politics

Right now the best way that I can impact the world is through entertainment. One day, and that day will come, I can impact the world through politics. The great news is that I am American, therefore I can become President. But don’t forget: I am G.I. Joe.

Jake Roberts Talks HOF Induction, Austin 3:16, Scripted Promos

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Wrestling legend Jake “The Snake” Roberts was a guest on Wrestling Voice Radio this week and spoke about a number of topics, including the WWE Hall of Fame, today’s wrestlers having their promos scripted out for them and more. Here are some highlights of what Jake said about:

What a WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Would Mean To Him:

“A lot. A lot, because I did make a lot of mistakes in my career but if they would acknowledge what I did and what I accomplished by putting me in there, it would be something I could give to my Grandchildren, for everything I did right, I know I belong in there, a lot more than others that are in there but I don’t care about that, the WWE was very good to me. I didn’t understand a lot of things, I was not a good business man. Vince would call me say we need an idea for this and I’d give him an idea and we’d just rock and roll with it, I didn’t know I’d to go in there and fight for my money and my place and the bottom line is the squeaky wheel gets the grease and I should of recognized that. I should have done the right thing and been squeaky.”

Whether he Thought Steve Austin’s “Austin 3:16” Promo Would Take Off Like It Did:

“Oh absolutely, I told Vince from the get-go that Steve was going to be his next super-superstar and Vince said he’d ‘never be better than third or fourth match’ and I said ‘Vince, it will take him longer to get over, but once he gets over he will get so far above everybody else, you will not believe it!’, and what happened?”

Whether Scripted Promos are Good or Bad:

“Nobody knows my character like me, but the problem today is these guys don’t have any characters, they don’t know what they are, hell, they all do the same damn thing and nobodies selling anything. Never say anything and not do it, because you’ll destroy your own credibility, most important thing about that is if you ever destroy your credibility to a fan he will never believe you again, today they’re going out there and doing all this crap nobody sells anything in the ring, and the reason is these guys have not learned they’re trait. In my day you had to progress, you had evolve, to change to keep your job, there’s a little initiative to get you going and that’s the difference.”

Matches Taped For NXT Redemption, Clay Works Dark Match

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— Matches taped tonight at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma for this week’s episode of WWE NXT Redemption are as follows:

* Derrick Bateman vs. Heath Slater

* Darren Young vs. Percy Watson

* Trent Barreta vs. Tyson Kidd

* Kaitlyn vs. Maxine

* Curt Hawkins and Tyler Reks vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso

— Brodus Clay squashed WWE developmental wrestler Damien Sandow in a dark match at tonight’s SmackDown SuperShow taping in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Sandow was accompanied by Abraham Washington.

— The February 4 episode of A.M. Raw garnered a 0.59 cable rating, with 723,000 viewers.

source: PWInsider.com

RAW Ratings, Update On WrestleMania 29 Location

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— The location of next year’s WrestleMania 29 is expected to be officially announced by WWE in the next few weeks.

The frontrunner to host the event the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which is just outside of New York City. AXXESS and other WrestleMania events leading up to the pay-per-view would take place in and around city.

— Monday’s RAW Supershow drew a 3.25 cable rating, with 4.62 million viewers, down from last week’s 3.55 and 5.22 million viewers.

The first hour opened with 4.80 million viewers and then dropped off to a 4.44 million viewers in the hour two.

RAW’s numbers remain stronger than the recent average, with the past 2 weeks doing the best ratings since early November. On the other hand, 15 out of the past 16 RAW shows have lost viewership in hour two.

(Source: PWInsider.com)

WWE Signs Chris Hero, Latest “Backstage Fallout” Video

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– WWE has signed independent wrestler Chris Hero to a developmental contract. Hero was evaluated by the company in the fall and had an undisclosed medical issue that prevented WWE from signing him. Hero will join his former “Kings Of Wrestling” tag team partner Claudio Castagnoli (who wrestling as Antonio Cesaro) at WWE developmental in Tampa.

– WWE’s new YouTube channel has released the latest “Backstage Fallout” video featuring backstage footage from Monday’s RAW. This edition focuses on Daniel Bryan and A.J. following Bryan’s Raw match with Big Show, David Otunga talking about his match with Sheamus Tamina talking about winning the eight-Diva tag match for her team.

Video: The Rock’s Appearance On The Tonight Show Jay Leno

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WWE star The Rock was the featured guest on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno on Monday night. Rock talked about returning to WWE at Survivor Series, his upcoming match with John Cena at WrestleMania 28 and of course, his new movie, Journey 2. Rock also busted out the ukulele and sang a song for the live audience, which they loved.

Check out The Rock’s appearance on The Tonight Show:

The Rock Discusses His Love Life, Heenan To Make Appearance

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— CNN.com published an article on what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson looks for in a woman.

“Here’s what you’ve got to do: you’ve got to be independent, and you’ve got to have a sense of self,” Johnson says. “You’ve got to have a great sense of humor.”

But the true test? “You’ve got to laugh at my jokes,” he says. “Like, that’s the key.”

Johnson, who is currently dating a 27-year-old singer, added that he has no plans to re-marry. In a separate interview with Belfast Telegraph, he said, “I was so fortunate to have fallen in love once. To fall in love again? That’s a hard thing to do twice in the position I’m in. I’m one lucky son of a bitch.”

— WWE Hall of Famer Bobby Heenan will be making a rare public appearance this Saturday at Frank & Son Collectible Show 19649 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California. Other talent scheduled for the event include “Rowdy” Roddy Piper, Jake “The Snake” Roberts, Angelina Love, Missy Hyatt, Tatanka, Cowboy Bob Orton, Debra McMichael, One Man Gang and Paul Orndorff. Event information is available here.

— Super Crazy will be touring with Japanese wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling NOAH on February 25-28. He will face Ricky Marvin, Atsushi Aoki and Lance Bravado in separate bouts.

Video Of R-Truth’s Injury From RAW & Update On His Status

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During the Six-Pack Challenge on Monday’s Raw SuperShow, R-Truth attempted an over-the-top-rope somersault plancha onto The Miz but his fall was not broken. R-Truth landed on his back onto the arena floor, causing his head to bounce off the mat. The announce team stated that medical staff determined he was unable to continue to compete; he was assisted to the backstage area during the commercial break.

Following Raw, Joey Styles stated on Twitter that the Raw Superstar is fine following the ordeal and that he did not suffer any injuries. He wrote,

“Breaking News! Somehow, @RonKillings is OK and has no injuries after flipping over the top rope, missing @MikeTheMiz and hitting the floor.”

R-Truth is scheduled to compete in the Raw Elimination Chamber Match at Elimination Chamber on Feb. 19. He will face WWE Champion CM Punk, Dolph Ziggler, Chris Jericho, The Miz and Kofi Kingston.

Check out this footage of the nasty spot (at the 3:10 mark):

WWE’s Board Of Directors Announces John Laurinaitis’ Fate

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The WWE website has issued the following announcement regarding John Laurinaitis’ future as the Interim GM of RAW:

“Following John Laurinaitis’ presentation on Monday, the WWE Board of Directors has decided that the Executive Vice President of Talent Relations will remain as Interim General Manager of Monday Night Raw.”

Laurinaitis was moments away from being fired on the January 30th episode of WWE RAW, but Triple H was interrupted by The Undertaker last week. On this week’s show, Laurinaitis made the case for keeping his job and the Board of Directors were apparently satisfied with his defense.

Backstage Heat On The Miz After R-Truth Spot From RAW

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As we noted late Monday night, R-Truth was OK following a nasty spill to the outside during the 6-man main event.

The incident took place when Truth dove outside of the ring and completely missed the Miz, smacking the back of his head on the ringside mats.

The Miz is being blamed for the botched spot and got an earful from WWE management (including Triple H) after RAW.

R-Truth was checked out by WWE’s medical personnel and did not sustain any serious injuries, despite the fact that he was very sore.

This news comes at a time when The Miz already has heat on him due to the disappointing Survivor Series buyrate.

What Happened After RAW, Taker’s Return, JR Backstage At RAW

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– After Monday’s RAW from Oklahoma City went off the air, John Cena wrestled Kane in the scheduled dark match main event. The crowd was very hot, with the “Lets Go Cena” chants drowning out the “Cena Sucks” chants. Cena won by DQ after Kane hit him with a chair. Kane chokeslammed Cena and started to leave, but he came back when Cena was announced as the winner. Cena countered a Tombstone attempt with the Attitude Adjustment to send the fans home happy.

After the match, John Cena tweeted the following, taking yet another swipe at The Rock:

“Just finished the advertised main event in OKC. Sorry match didn’t make RAW..but sometimes..ya just gotta be there. Dwayne u know what im.. Actually…sorry. wrong guy. See you soon movie star.”

– Despite not appearing on television, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross was at Monday’s RAW. JR tweeted the following after RAW, revealing that he’s working on a new project with longtime partner Jerry “The King” Lawler:

“Enjoyed visiting w/ friends @ OKC Raw today. Worked w/ King on new project that’s still under wraps. Nice crowd of appx 7000. WWE Tulsa Tues”

– The Undertaker is being advertised locally for the February 20th episode of WWE RAW from Memphis, TN. As announced on RAW, Shawn Michaels will be at next week’s show.

(Source: PWInsider.com)

John Cena At NASCAR’s Daytona 500 (Press Release)

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WWE issued the following press release about John Cena serving as the honorary starter for the Daytona 500. The event takes place on February 26th, with Cena set to drop the green flag:

WWE Superstar John Cena Serves As Honorary Starter For The 54th Annual Daytona 500

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – WWE Superstar John Cena will wave the green flag as Honorary Starter of the 54th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race on Sunday, Feb. 26 at historic Daytona International Speedway (FOX, 1 p.m. ET).

Cena was invited to participate in this year’s big race by 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series runner-up Carl Edwards last night on WWE’s Monday Night Raw®. Edwards got out of his official No. 99 Fastenal Ford and told Cena, “NASCAR asked me to come to Monday Night Raw and personally invite you to drop the green flag and officially start the Daytona 500 on February 26.” An appreciative John Cena enthusiastically accepted with an emphatic “Yes!”

“John Cena is the greatest Superstar in WWE today,” Daytona International Speedway President Joie Chitwood III said. “We look forward to seeing him on the flag stand waving the green flag to start ‘The Great American Race’ and kick off the new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series season.”

Cena, who made his WWE debut in 2002, is a ten-time World Champion. He can be seen each week on the hit cable series Monday Night Raw on USA Network. The avid NASCAR fan will headline WrestleMania against The Rock® at Sun Life Stadium in Miami on Sunday, April 1, 2012.

Cena’s success has led to starring roles in various Hollywood films. He recently starred in The Reunion from WWE Studios and alongside Patricia Clarkson and Danny Glover in the family drama Legendary. His first theatrical film was the 2006 action-thriller The Marine from Twentieth Century Fox. Always a fan favorite with kids, Cena played himself in Nickelodeon’s popular teen comedies Fred: The Movie and Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred. A popular talk show guest, Cena has appeared on The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Talk and many more.

Cena, like many NASCAR drivers, has a long standing relationship with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. He is on pace to grant his 300th wish, making him the first celebrity wish granter ever to reach that lofty goal. The Make-A-Wish Foundation recently dedicated a room to WWE at the foundation’s headquarters in Phoenix, AZ, in honor of Cena’s unwavering dedication to children with life-threatening medical conditions.

Past Honorary Starters for the Daytona 500 include NASCAR Hall of Famers Bobby Allison and Richard Petty, actor Ashton Kutcher, comedian Whoopi Goldberg and singer Mariah Carey.

Tickets for Speedweeks 2012 events, including the 54th annual Daytona 500, are available online at www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP.

If you are unable to attend in person, be sure to tune in to the Daytona 500 on FOX on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 1 p.m. ET.

Fans can stay connected with Daytona International Speedway on Twitter (www.twitter.com/disupdates) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/DaytonaInternationalSpeedway). In addition, fans can follow NASCAR on Twitter (@NASCAR) and stay up to speed on the latest news by using hashtags #NASCAR and #DAYTONA500.

Update On Evan Bourne’s Status, Madusa Taunts Beth Phoenix

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— SmackDown ring announcer Lilian Garcia’s husband Chris Jozeph stated during last week’s AfterBuzzTV.com post-show for Raw that Evan Bourne had entered a rehab facility when the topic of tag team partner Kofi Kingston’s match against The Miz was discussed. Jozeph stated on tonight’s show that he was misinformed as Bourne did not actually enter rehab. He attributed the misinformation to “dirt sheets” and apologized for the error.

Bourne, whose real name is Matthew Korklan, is currently serving a sixty-day suspension for his second violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program.

— Madusa, who has said that she would like to defend the WWF Women’s Championship she unceremoniously trashed during a 1995 episode of WCW Monday Nitro against Beth Phoenix, continues to berate “The Glamazon” through Twitter. The women’s wrestling legend insists that Beth “fight like a champ” if they meet.

Madusa wrote, “Bite me, pull my hair, whip me w/ the strap but make damn sure @TheBethPhoenix u fight like a champ and not a pussy diva!!”

Chamber Match Set, Cena Jabs The Rock, Brodus Clay

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– John Cena vs. Kane in an Ambulance Match for the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view was announced on RAW by John Laurinaitis.

– As a result of winning the 6-man main event of RAW, Chris Jericho will be the last man to enter the RAW brand’s Elimination Chamber match.

– John Cena wrote the following regarding The Rock’s WrestleMania 28 hype video:

“Saw rock’s video. Especially liked the quote “when I left WWE…” Something u will never hear me say. WM28 I WILL NOT LOSE! #teamfilmit”

– Brodus clay was absent from RAW, but did wrestle a dark match against FCW star Damien Sandow.

Clay’s squash match over Heath Slater and post-match beatdown on Drew McIntyre was edited off Friday’s SmackDown broadcast.

Eve Suffers Broken Nose On Raw, Diva Added To FCW Roster

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— Eve Torres was rushed to the backstage area immediately after she tagged out of the ring during the Eight Divas Tag Team Match on tonight’s Raw SuperShow. Torres was hit hard by a Beth Phoenix clothesline. She was severely bleeding from her nose and it is said that she suffered a broken nose.

— The official website of Florida Championship Wrestling has added Summer Rae to their Divas roster page. Summer Raw is Danielle Moinet, a 28-year-old model and former American football player who played with the Chicago Bliss of the Lingerie Football League. Since debuting in the developmental promotion late last year, she has been trying to assume Maxine’s position as General Manager of FCW.

— Shawn Michaels stated the following on Twitter Monday: “FYI, I’ll be signing at the Big Game Forever booth (booth 140) Hunting Expo in Salt Lake City, on Saturday Feb. 11, at 10:00am.”

source: PWInsider.com

WWE To Make Decision On Laurinaitis, Morrison Heading To Qatar

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— Michael Cole announced tonight on the Raw SuperShow that WWE’s Board of Directors will render a decision on the future of John Laurinaitis’ position as Interim Raw General Manager on Tuesday morning. The decision will be announced on WWE.com at 10:00 a.m. EST.

— John Morrison will be heading to the Middle East in April to wrestle, according to his booking agency, The I.P.A. Network. He will be wrestling for Qatar Pro Wrestling on April 26-28, 2012.

— Torrie Wilson is scheduled to appear at Collectormania on April 15, 2012 from noon to 2:00 p.m. The event is located at 59 Syracuse State Fairgrounds Syracuse, New York.

Matches Taped For WWE Superstars, Clay Works Dark Match

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— Matches taped tonight at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:

* Jack Swagger vs. Santino Marella

* WWE Tag Team Champions Epico and Primo vs. JTG and Michael McGillicutty

— Brodus Clay squashed WWE developmental wrestler Damien Sandow in a dark match at tonight’s Raw SuperShow taping in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sandow was accompanied by Abraham Washington, who introduced him to the audience prior to the bout.

— A photo of Sheamus performing the High Cross on Chris Jericho at last week’s Royal Rumble is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Super Luchas.

Owens Says WWE Dropped The Ball, Latest Graduates From FCW

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— It was reported Friday that the official website of WWE developmental promotion Florida Championship Wrestling had removed Calvin Raines, Leroy Parks, Marcus Owens and Peter Orlov from their roster page. Owens, whose real name is Jay Nobles, confirmed on Facebook that he was released by WWE on Friday. He vows to show that WWE made a mistake in letting him go.

“I will now travel the world and show them that they totally dropped the ball!” he wrote Monday on his Facebook fan page.

He continued, “I just wanna say to everyone following me that this journey is not over. Sometimes you have to take a step back and analyze what is really important in order to be happy. Happiness is not determined by how much money you make but, what you truly enjoy!”

— Aksana, Derrick Bateman, Kaitlyn, Percy Watson and Titus O’Neil have been removed from the roster page of the official website of Florida Championship Wrestling. All five talents continued to appear for the developmental league after their promotion the main roster.

Former WCW Champion To Be Inducted Into WWE Hall of Fame

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Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons is slated to be inducted into this year’s WWE Hall of Fame class in Miami, Florida. It has not been disclosed when the official announcement will be made.

Among his many accomplishments, Simmons held the WWE World Tag Team Championship three times with Bradshaw, the WCW World Tag Team Championship with Butch Reed as Doom and the WCW United States Tag Team Championship with Big Josh. However, his greatest achievement occurred on August 2, 1992, when Simmons became the first officially recognized African-American singles World Champion, defeating Big Van Vader for the WCW World Championship.

Other elite Superstars scheduled for induction on March 31, 2012 are Edge, The Four Horsemen (Arn Anderson, Ric Flair, Barry Windham, Tully Blanchard and JJ Dillon), Mil Mascaras and Mike Tyson.

source: PWInsider.com

NASCAR Announcement On RAW, Punk’s Heroic Move & More

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– Friday’s SmackDown drew a 2.19 cable rating with 3,194,000 viewers, on par with what the show has been doing in recent weeks.

– WWE Champion CM Punk made a classy move over the weekend at a live WWE event from Wichita, Kansas. Prior to his match with Dolph Ziggler, Punk tried throwing his t-shirt at a kid in the front row, but a man grabbed the shirt away from the kid and walked back to his seat with it. Punk was visibly pissed off by the man taking the shirt meant for a child, so Punk left the ring, walked across the arena to the merchandise tables and grabbed a new shirt to deliver personally to the young fan.

– Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow will feature a big announcement regarding NASCAR.

Daytona International Speedway’s Twitter account posted the following, which was re-tweeted by @WWE:

“Make sure you tune into @WWE Monday Night Raw tonight for a special #DAYTONA500 announcement. #NASCAR”

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