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Punk’s Popularity, Possible Tag Match At TLC & More

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– In a sign of just how popular WWE Champion CM Punk was this summer, Business Insider has released their list of this year’s “20 Most Valuable Players in Sports” and named Punk as #16. They wrote:

“16. C.M. Punk — There was a brief stretch this summer where pro wrestling was relevant, and that’s all because of Punk. His feud with WWE felt so real that he put the entire sport back in the spotlight”

– There’s been talk this weekend of a tag team title match being added to Sunday’s TLC pay-per-view, with Epico and Primo possibly getting a shot at Air Boom.

– Hardcore legend Mick Foley is now being advertised for WWE’s RAW live events after the holidays in New York City, Washington, DC and Hartford, CT.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Booker T Interview: His Final Match, State Of The Inudstry

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Booker T spoke with The Baltimore Sun this week to promote Sunday’s WWE Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view, where he be coming out of retirement to challenge Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes.

Here are some highlights of what Booker T said about:

His Relationship With Cody Rhodes: “Dusty Rhodes [Cody’s father] and I came up in the WCW era. Dusty said something to me a long time ago and I felt this about Cody actually. I did a Saturday show once and I was the first match out. I was a green kid and I went out and I wrestled and Dusty told me, ‘They won’t put you out first no more.’ That right there told me a whole lot about how Dusty Rhodes felt about me and we became really close at that point. I was really close with [Cody’s half-brother] Goldust, too. … And now you see the third generation, Cody Rhodes, the next kid. I really like what Cody has done in the past few years in the WWE. He has grown so much. But to actually go out there with Cody, it’s going to be an honor and it’s going to be great kicking his butt.”

TLC Being His Retirement Match: “This is my last hurrah. I really understand that this is about the young guys like Cody Rhodes. It’s about those guys taking it to the next level. But if I can help them make that transition to becoming superstars, future Hall of Famers, that’s what I’m here for. But as for me wrestling full time, I can’t see that happening. I’ve got twin babies and I’m content with this stage of life.”

The Current State of the Wrestling Indusry:  “We’re in a down stage. We’re in a slow season. The sport of wrestling has always been like that. But I’ll tell you what, it’s [on the rise] again. Our young guys are really picking it up and really seeing what entertainment is all about: giving the crowd exactly what they want to see.”

Related News: Batista Trashes WWE: “Brutal & Unwatchable“

Video: Kane Attacks John Cena On Friday Night

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During a WWE live event from Ft. Myers, Florida on Friday night, Kane appeared and had a physical altercation with John Cena. Kane unleashed hell on Cena, delivering a choke slam and tombstone pile driver.

Watch below to find out how John Cena got himself out of this one:

Reason For Karen Jarrett’s TV Removal, Dixie Carter Speaks Out

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— Sunday at Final Resolution, Jeff Jarrett was defeated by Jeff Hardy in a Steel Cage Match. As per stipulation of the match, either Jeff or Karen Jarrett would be fired at Sting’s discretion on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling. Sting, however, decided to fire both Jarretts.

Many assumed that only Jeff would be fired via storyline since he’s overseeing TNA’s satellite promotion based in India, which is conducting television tapings this week and next month. Karen was written off television as well since she is scheduled to undergo surgery on her foot, which will keep her sidelined for an unspecified amount of time.

— TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter was recently profiled in The Tennessean. She spoke with reporter Bobby Allyn about the marketing and business of professional wrestling and the TV market to which it appeals. The interview is available here.

— Mickie James is a late addition to TNA Wrestling’s satellite promotion based in India, which is conducting television tapings this week and next month.

— Devon hit an important milestone Tuesday. He tweeted, “Today makes 20 years I’ve been in this business. Hope to do 20 more. thank you to the fans. For being there. With you it could not have been.”

— Eric Young, Robbie E and Winter are scheduled to compete at tonight’s Family Wrestling Entertainment event at 3 Legged Dog Studios (located on 80 Greenwich Street, New York, New York). Visit www.fwewrestling.com for more information.

source: F4WOnline.com

Dean Ambrose Makes WWE Debut, Cena Missing TLC?

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– WWE developmental wrestler Dean Ambrose competed in his first match before a WWE crowd at Friday’s SuperShow in Fort Myers, Florida. He lost to Daniel Bryan in a comedy match.

The former Jon Moxley signed a developmental contract with WWE in April and is considered one of the top wrestlers in Florida Championship Wrestling. His series of matches with Seth Rollins this year have garnered rave reviews.

– John Cena indicated Friday on Twitter that he will not appearing at Sunday’s pay-per-view event, WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs.

“I will watch and enjoy TLC. Above all I am a fan,” he wrote during a Q&A session.

– Former WWE star John Morrison is advertised to appear at Frank & Son’s Collectible Show 19649 E. San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California on Saturday, February 18, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

SmackDown Preview: Orton & Ryder vs. Ziggler & Barrett

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

* Randy Orton and Zack Ryder vs. WWE United States champion Dolph Ziggler and Wade Barrett

* WWE Intercontinental champion Cody Rhodes vs. Daniel Bryan.

* Big Show vs. Jack Swagger.

* Alicia Fox vs. Natalya.

* Epico and Primo vs. The Usos.

* Ted DiBiase vs. Heath Slater.

* Sheamus vs. Jinder Mahal

*SPOILERS* For Tonight’s Episode of WWE SmackDown

Tough Enough Diva Ivelisse Velez Joins FCW (Pictures)

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Ivelisse Velez, who signed a developmental contract with WWE last month after competing on Tough Enough, has been added to the Divas roster on Florida Championship Wrestling’s official website.

Cortez is a 23 year old blonde beauty from Ponce, Puerto Rico and will be wrestling at FCW under the ring name “Sofia Cortez.”

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Chyna Wants One More Match, Jericho’s Plans For January

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— Speaking to The Celebrity Cafe, former WWE Women’s Champion Chyna says she has not retired from the professional wrestling industry. Chyna said:

“In the wrestling world, as long as people keep me in their hearts, then I will never truly be retired from wrestling. If the opportunity arose to step back in the squared circle, I think I have one more match in me.”

Chyna also discusses her upcoming New Year’s Eve party and what’s in store for her in 2012.

— Chris Jericho tweeted on Friday that his rock band Fozzy will be recording a new album from January to March. Take that for what you will.

— Sgt. Slaughter has been announced to appear at the Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

TLC PREDICTIONS: Vote Here & Comment

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WWE’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view is this Sunday night – and we want to know who you think will win each match. Vote here – and hit up the comments below with your additional thoughts.

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Preview For Next Week’s Impact – Three Matches Announced

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Don’t miss Thursday’s holiday TNA IMPACT WRESTLING broadcast on SpikeTV at 9/8c, as the road to the January 8 “Genesis” Pay-Per-View event continues! If you can’t watch it on Thursday night, make sure to set your DVR to record it so you don’t miss any of the Total Nonstop Action!

Here is a preview of Thursday’s broadcast:

– How will IMPACT WRESTLING GM Sting react to what World Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode did to him during this past week’s main event? At the end of the broadcast, Sting hit the ring to try to help Jeff Hardy, but Roode smashed Sting with the World Title! The rumor is that Sting will hand down punishment on the World Champ, but what does he have planned for Roode? Tune in and find out!

– The number-one contender to the World Heavyweight Championship, “The Charismatic Enigma” Jeff Hardy, will be on the huge broadcast as he prepares for his shot at the gold at “Genesis” against Roode! What roadblock will Roode try to put in Hardy’s way this week – and what will Sting have to say about it?

– The Wild Card Tag Team Tournament continues this Thursday with more first-round matches: “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles & Kazarian vs. Rob Van Dam & Christopher Daniels plus Eric Young & ODB vs. Shannon Moore of Ink Inc and Anarquia of Mexican America

– Also on IMPACT WRESTLING, the Best-Of-3 Series between Zema Ion and Anthony Neese continues, with the winner getting an X Division Title shot at the “Genesis” Pay-Per-View

– Plus, now that Karen Jarrett is gone from IMPACT WRESTLING, who will manage the Knockouts Division? Will the other Knockouts rise up against Knockouts Champion Gail Kim and Madison Rayne now that Karen is out of the picture? Don’t miss Thursday’s broadcast!

source: ImpactWrestling.com

Seth Rollins To Tour With WWE, Raquel Diaz Captures Title

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– WWE developmental wrestler Seth Rollins will be traveling with the main WWE roster during the post-holiday live events beginning December 26 so producers and management can evaluate him firsthand.

Company officials have also given thought in recent weeks to calling Rollins up to the main roster permanently.

– Raquel Diaz (Shaul Marie Guerrero, daughter of Vickie and the late Eddie Guerrero), defeated Audrey Marie via Gory Bomb at last night’s Florida Championship Wrestling taping to become the new Florida Divas Champion. Vickie Guerrero commented on her daughter’s accomplishment on Twitter:

“Shaul won her first FCW championship last night and retains Queen of FCW! I’m so proud of her.”

— Randy Orton has been announced to appear at the Washington Auto Show at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, D.C. on February 1, 2012 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Video: Zack Ryder’s Z! Long Island Story (Ep. 44)

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Check out the latest episode of the Z! True Long Island Story, featuring guest appearances by Mr. Belding and Snooki:

WWE Legend Haku’s Son Debuts On Superstars (Video)

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Donny Marlow, Son of WWE Legend Haku

Florida Championship Wrestling talent Donny Marlow, son of the legendary Haku/Meng, made his WWE debut on Thursday’s episode of Superstars.

During the show, Hunico came out on the back of a lowrider bicycle, which was driven by Donny Marlow.

In the main event of this week’s show, the team of Primo and Epico (accompanied by Rosa Mendes) defeated WWE Tag Team Champions Air Boom in a non-title match.

Neither Hunico or Donny Marlow were ringside for the main event, so at this point it’s still unclear as to whether they will be aligning themselves with the Primo-Epico-Rosa trio.

You can watch Donny Marlow’s WWE debut on this week’s episode of Superstars:

Zack Ryder Interview: His Gimmick, Facing Ziggler at TLC

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Zack Ryder was interviewed by CarrollCountyTimes.com this week to hype Sunday’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view. After months of campaigning, Ryder finally gets a shot at Dolph Ziggler’s United States championship – which will cap off one of hell of a year for the Long Island native.

Here are some highlights of what Mr. Long Island Iced Z said about:

Taking Control of His WWE Career: “Earlier this year, probably January or so, I looked myself in the mirror and said this career is not where I want it to be. I had nothing to lose; I was on a path to get released. What were they going to do? Fire me? Not put me on TV? I wasn’t on TV anyway. My life was going to change one way or the other. I knew I was either going to get fired or get noticed. I got noticed.”

His Broski character: “Ninety-nine percent of that character is me. It is me — I’m a big kid living the dream, listening to boy band music, fist pumpin’ in the club, spiking my hair.”

Facing Dolph Ziggler at TLC: “If I won the United States Championship Sunday, it would be a perfect end to a storybook, roller coaster year. Starting from nothing and working my way up to being United States Champion, I don’t think it gets better than that.”

Batista Calls Today’s WWE Product Brutal & Unwatchable

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During an interview with the UK’s Daily Star to promote his new Scorpion King 3 DVD, former WWE superstar Batista had some harsh things to say about today’s WWE product.

Batista, who rose to superstardom right before WWE shifted to the current “PG Era” of programming, says today’s superstars are at a serious disadvantage compared to the previous generation of stars like Steve Austin, The Rock and Triple H.

Here are some highlights of what Batista said about:

The current WWE product: “It’s brutal. I can’t watch it. I can’t connect with it. I no longer know this business. I don’t do PG wrestling.”

The Miz and today’s Superstars: “Love me or hate me, when I was there everyone took one look at me and knew I could beat someone up. I don’t think they look at Miz that way. It’s sad. It’s not their fault. These days the guys have their hands tied, they are so limited in what they can do.”

“The difference is that guys like Rock, Austin, Triple H, excuse me, but they had to have the living sh*t beat out of them to get where they are. They went through war and the audience knows it and the audience appreciates it. The guys today will never get to that level. It’s sad, but that’s the reason for it.”

Strong words from the former WWE superstar. Hit up the comments below and tell us what you think about his views on today’s WWE product:

  • DISCUSSION: Are this generation’s superstars (CM Punk, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Cody Rhodes, Daniel Bryan, Jack Swagger) at a serious disadvantage because of the lack of violence, profanity and sexual content on WWE programming – or is it the lack of character development, rewarding storylines and overall bad writing from the creative team?

*SPOILERS* SmackDown Tapnigs Results For Tonight

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Credit to SEScoops.com reader Johnny for the following WWE SmackDown spoilers from Tuesday’s tapings in Raleigh, North Carolina:

* Booker T opened the show interviewed by Josh Matthews. Booker T talked about winning the Intercontinental Title at TLC but was interrupted by Cody Rhodes. If Booker interferes in Cody’s match tonight, their TLC match is canceled and Booker may be suspended.

* Cody Rhodes beat Daniel Bryan.

* Alicia Fox beat Natalya.

* Epico and Primo beat The Usos after interference from Rosa Mendes.

* Backstage segment with Mark Henry and Jack Swagger. Henry promises Swagger a title shot if he hurts Big Show.

* Big Show beat Jack Swagger while Mark Henry watched from ringside. Henry hit Swagger and a cameraman with a chair after the match and walked off.

* Backstage segment with Zack Ryder and Randy Orton. Ryder tries to get Orton to fist pump and WWWYKI but he won’t. They will be teaming later tonight.

* Ted DiBiase beat Heath Slater. After the match, Jinder Mahal attacked DiBiase. Teddy Long came out and announced Sheamus vs. Mahal.

* Sheamus beat Jinder Mahal with the Brogue Kick.

* Randy Orton and Zack Ryder beat Dolph Ziggler and Wade Barrett in the main event. Orton got the win on Ziggler with the RKO. Orton and Barrett had a staredown to end the show.

Former Knockout On “Biggest Loser”, Moore Comments On Neal

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— Kim Neilson, who appeared for TNA Wrestling from 2002 to 2004 as Desire, is a contestant on the next season of the NBC reality television series The Biggest Loser.

The show features obese people competing to win a cash prize by losing the highest percentage of weight relative to their initial weight. Neilson, a former fitness model who was briefly under developmental contract to WWE in 2002, is vying to shed the tremendous amount of weight she has gained since leaving the professional wrestling industry.

— Shannon Moore addressed the departure of tag team partner Jesse Neal from TNA Wrestling as well as his own future.

He tweeted, “U want my opinion on the rumor my partner is gone. I like Jesse as a friend. This Business is something I made my life about for 19 years. I m not scared to fly solo I wish him the best if it’s true but alot of hope for the new year for me in my eyes. I have the X Championship and the TV Championship in my sights. Alot of hope in my mind!!!!”

Moore added that his knee is “banged up” following this week’s Impact Wrestling tapings.

Kane Officially Changes Brands, Live Q&A With Shawn Michaels

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— WWE.com has moved Kane from SmackDown to Raw after advertising the three-time world champion for upcoming Raw live events.

At the conclusion of Monday’s 2011 Slammy Awards, Kane reemerged following a five month absence, once again masked. The Big Red Monster locked his hand around the neck of John Cena and left him laying with a devastating chokeslam.

— The pre-sale password for WWE’s 2012 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event is CHAMBER. The pre-sale kicks off Friday at 10:00 a.m. via www.ticketmaster.com.

— Shawn Michaels will participate in a live Q&A session Friday at 8:30 p.m. at www.mrahunting.com.

JR Blog: Kane’s Return, FCW’s Top Talent, Lesnar-Overeem

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

Kane’s Return On RAW: “I thought it was an excellent surprise and it made an impact. Where it goes from here is anyone’s guess but getting back a star with Kane’s name identity is viable for WWE. He also looked to be leaner and in great physical condition. I’m still amazed that many fans thought that it really wasn’t Kane but an imposter or a ‘new’ Kane. Some even thought it was the Undertaker dressed in Kane attire.”

Which FCW Stars Should Get called Up: “Who should be called up next to WWE from FCW? That’s hard to say but the cupboards aren’t bare in FCW. Lots of good prospects. It’s perhaps more important for WWE to be ready for the called up young performers as any matter in the equation. Analogy…think NFL Draft but the team selecting the player doesn’t know what position to play the draft pick. What one does from the get go with a new talent is imperative.”

His Announcing Philosphy: “What is my announcing philosophy? Short answer is that embellishing the skills of the in ring talents comes first, why said talents are in a given bout follows, and always avoid using negative/negative analogies to describe the stars. Every performer has to have their redeeming qualities re-enforced no matter their TV persona. It’s a delicate, balancing act for broadcasters. Even villains, once clearly identified as villains, have positive attributes that need underscoring. Plus, the various titles have to be made to be special because they are intended to be and that will never change. Society understands championships. ”

Brock Lesnar vs. Alistair Overeem: “Lesnar vs. Overeem prediction for December 30? I can’t pick against Brock so I won’t. I’m a Lesnar fan but I will say that if Lesnar doesn’t destroy Overeem’s vertical base quickly and aggressively, Overeem can and will knock Brock out. The former WWE Champion’s standup/striking defense has to improve. Lesnar needs to dance with what ‘brung him’ and that is wrestling. Take Overeem down and then pound. Overeem’s hand strikes and knees are toxic. Don’t see this fight making it out of round two. Another question mark is if Brock is returning to the Octagon too soon after battling illness? That question will largely be answered on December 30. I am predicting a Lesnar win via stoppage.”

As always – head on over to JRsBarBQ.com to check out Jim Ross’ amazing line of BBQ products. JR’s Chipolte Ketchup, BBQ sauce and Main Event Mustard are a regular fixture of the fridge at SEScoops world headquarters. #Sauceit!

Mark Henry Taken To The Hospital, WWE Hypes Rock vs. Cena

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— WWE producer BG James (a/k/a Road Dogg) tweeted on Thursday that World Heavyweight champion Mark Henry was en route to the hospital. He wrote:

“Mark Henry, on his way to hospital.”

After getting a ton of responses from concerned fans, James later clarified that Henry was getting his ankle scoped.

No word yet on when Henry injures his ankle, but at this time, he’s still booked for TLC this Sunday.

— The latest issue of WWE Magazine promotes The Rock vs. John Cena at WrestleMania XXVIII as both combatants are featured on the cover. The headline reads “WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON: TEAM BRING IT OR TEAM CENATION?”

— Ticketmaster.com’s pre-sale code for the February 13, 2012 Raw SuperShow at Valley View Casino Center is CENA. The pre-sale is ongoing. Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday at noon.

Melina Says She’s Has Not Joined TNA, Anderson To Face MVP

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— Former WWE performer Melina Perez denied rumors she has joined TNA Wrestling.

She tweeted Wednesday, “Everyone is so funny. I am not in TNA. If I go anywhere I would tell you all first!”

Her message is in response to a masked female combatant appearing at Tuesday’s Impact Wrestling taping in Orlando, Florida.

— Mr. Anderson is advertised face former WWE star MVP at Champions Showcase 2012, which takes place February 4, 2012 in Manila, Philippines at Smart Araneta Coliseum. More details are available here.

Other advertised talent include Carlito, Chris Masters, Shelton Benjamin, Snitsky, Luke Gallows, Shane Helms, Rhino, Daivari, Jimmy Yang, Billy Gunn, April Hunter and Jillian Hall.

— Jesse Neal’s first post-TNA appearance takes place this Saturday in Orlando, Florida for I Believe in Wrestling. He is scheduled to face J.D. Amazing.

Kane vs. John Cena Announced, Ryder Appearing With Foley

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— Kane is advertised to face John Cena at the December 30, 2011 Raw live event in Hartford, Connecticut. He has also been announced for Raw live events taking place in New York City, Pittsburgh and Washington D.C. later this month.

— Zack Ryder is advertised to appear at Mick Foley’s comedy show tonight in Long Island, New York from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The pre-show meet and greet with Ryder at McGuires Comedy Club will include a raffle for two tickets to WWE’s Saturday live event in Long Island, where Foley is advertised as special referee for the main event. Foley’s comedy performance is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. Details are available here.

— Frank and Son Collectibles in City of Industry, California holds an autograph session this Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with Candice Michelle, Maria Kanellis, Melina Perez, Torrie Wilson and Traci Brooks.

source: ProWrestling.net

Maria Discusses Unhappiness In WWE, Whether She’d Join TNA

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Maria Kanellis appeared on World Wrestling Insanity with James Guttman. Interview available at WorldWrestlingInsanity.com.

Fans who have never heard Maria outside her WWE character are surprised by her intelligence and humor. A completely different person than the ditzy interviewer fans came to expect, Kanellis has always been positive about her time with WWE, but doesn’t sugarcoat anything either. As James Guttman asks during her ClubWWI.com interview, what surprised her the most when transitioning from WWE fan to performer? Maria answers…

“I was surprised by how unhappy people were. It’s the greatest company in the world, but there are so many people within that company that still struggle with their creative abilities not being used. I think you see that in so many people that come out of it. They have motorcycle shops or they have tattoo parlors or they are designers and want to do fashion. Maryse just came out and said she wants to do fashion. Torrie wants to do fashion. Trish has her own yoga studio and her own yoga line. So many of us just feel creatively stifled.”

Maria speaks in-depth about the good and bad from working in WWE. But even the bad points have a silver lining. As many fans know, Kanellis was released just as her stint on Celebrity Apprentice began. James points out how that seems to be something that the company does regularly. Wrestlers join reality shows and just as they’re about to get exposure, they get released. Maria agrees but points out to ClubWWI.com listeners how that too had a silver lining.

“It’s funny. It happened with me. It happened with Ashley. It happened with Stacy. Jericho has left again. It’s just one of those weird things that happened. I think that it’s because WWE thinks that we get a big head about it. It’s not necessarily that we get a big head about it, it’s just we start to learn. We start to learn what’s out there. OK. This or that is going on. I want to fix it. I want to put it in my contract. I want to be able to talk about it. As soon as you start doing that, it was like you lose all leverage.

“Would I have left when I did? Yes. Would I have done it differently? Maybe. I don’t know. I think back on it now and I had a lot going on in my life that didn’t involve WWE. So, I don’t know if I was in the greatest position to make the decision that I did, but I am thankful that I’ve had so much time to see other things and do other things. I’ve had a lot of great opportunities. Plus, and I know like this is so girly, but I wouldn’t have met the guy I’m with now if it wasn’t for me being released. One door opens when another door closes.”

James points out that those who follow Maria on Twitter @marialkanellis and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/OfficialMariaKanellis) are aware that she’s currently dating Ring of Honor star “The Prodigy” Mike Bennett. JG and Kanellis go on to discuss ROH, their rabid fanbase, her thoughts on the company, attending shows with CM Punk, Sinclair, and more. But, of course, there’s another non-WWE company people probably ask her about a great deal – and Guttman is no exception. TNA? Is that something in the cards for the Slammy Award Winning Diva? Could we see Maria in the Impact Zone anytime soon? As the ClubWWI.com interview continues, Kanellis responds.

“I would say never say never. But, at the same time, I don’t see myself going there. I’m kind of a WWE girl. They brought me in. They are the ones that gave me all the publicity I’ve had so far. Getting on Celebrity Apprentice was from that. Doing Playboy was from that. Doing all the other little shows here and there was from it, so I just don’t see myself going there. But that doesn’t mean it’ll never happen.”

The interview doesn’t end there. James Guttman’s in-depth 45 minute interview with the legendary Maria is just one of hundreds available on ClubWWI.com the moment you join up. From Samoa Joe to Haku, you can hear them all along with thousands of hours of audio from show hosts Paul Roma, Glacier, and World Wrestling Insanity staff.

*SPOILERS* Impact Wrestling Tapings Results For 12/29

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TNA taped the December 29th, 2011 Impact Wrestling on Tuesday and Wednesday night. Thanks to Eric for the following spoilers:

Taped Tuesday:

* Gail Kim and Madison Rayne call out Tara and Miss Tessmacher. Madison fires them both but Sting comes out and says Madison has no power. Sting makes Gail vs. Mickie James for the Knockouts Title tonight.

* Gunner with Ric Flair wrestled Douglas Williams to a no contest. Gunner hit the referee. Gunner DDT’d Williams on the concrete and he was stretchered out.

* Magnus and Samoa Joe beat ODB and Eric Young in the Wild Card Tournament.

* Rob Van Dam beat Kurt Angle by DQ when James Storm interfered.

* Kaz and AJ Styles beat Abyss and Scott Steiner in the Wild Card Tournament. Abyss turned on Steiner and laid him out in the match. Bully Ray came out to talk with Abyss. They will wrestle in Monster’s Ball at Genesis and if Abyss loses, he will re-join Immortal.

* Gail Kim defeated Mickie James to retain the Knockouts Title in a solid, long Knockouts match. While Gail was down on the outside and the referee was checking on her, a masked woman ran in and hit Madison Rayne’s finisher, laying Mickie out. Gail took advantage and got the pin on Mickie. There was lots of chatter in the crowd that Melina was the one who appeared.

Taped Wednesday:

* Bobby Roode did a segment where he attacked an old friend from outside of TNA. Jeff Hardy made the save.

* Zema Ion beat Tony Nese in the third match of the Best of 3 Series. A contract was on a pole and Ion will face Austin Aries for the X Division Title at Genesis.

Steve Austin Talks One More Match, Hero Update, Snukka

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– WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Snuka is reportedly in need of ankle replacement surgery, which will cost over $20,000. ECW original Dawn Marie is organizing a series of fundraisers to help pay for Snuka’s medical bills.

– To update the status of Chris Hero, there was reportedly an issue that came up when he was undergoing a series of physicals prior to WWE signing him to a developmental deal. He is still expected to join his former tag team partner Claudio Castagnoli at FCW early next year.

As we reported a few days ago, Chris Hero appeared at a Pro Wrestling Guerrilla show over the weekend and told fans it might be the last time they see him in a PWG ring, as he’s got a big announcement he’ll be making shortly.

– Steve Austin continues to keep the possibility open that he’ll wrestle another match. When asked by a fan if he’ll wrestle again, Austin said there’s one major condition that would need to occur in order for him to wrestle again:

“I wouldn’t even consider stepping back in the ring for one more match unless @JRsBBQ was calling it. #bestannouncer.”

(Partial source: f4wonline.com)

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