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Bobby Roode Responds To The Rock Putting Him Over

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TNA Champion Bobby Roode has responded to The Rock endorsing him on Twitter over the weekend.

The Rock tweeted on Saturday:

“@REALBobbyRoode I dig your work. Keep movin’ the crowd and kicking that ass. (tell Bubba his calves still aren’t as big as mine)”

Roode responded with the following:

“@TheRock Thanks for the kind words, means a lot. I will make sure that I remind Bubba about the calves!”

  • DISCUSSION: Do you think Bobby Roode would fit in well as a main eventer in WWE? Should he stay in TNA, jump to WWE, or build himself up more in TNA before jumping to WWE?

Video: The Debut Episode of “Are You Serious?”

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WWE’s relaunched YouTube channel has posted the debut episode of a new show featuring BG James and Josh Matthews titled, “Are You Serious?” The show features the hosts looking at wacky moments in WWE history.

“Injured” RAW superstar Zack Ryder wrote the following on Twitter regarding “Are You Serious?” –

“There is a show called Are You Serious? on WWE’s YouTube channel? Um…#areyouseriousbro?!”

Here’s episode #1 of “Are You Serious?”

RAW Preview For Tonight, Jericho & Punk’s Feud Continues

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– The Chris Jericho vs. CM Punk storyline continued at Saturday’s RAW live event in Wichita, Kansas, another sign that the two are headed for a showdown at WrestleMania 28.

Jericho appeared during the Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler match and tried to cost Punk the match twice, nailing him with a Codebreaker when the referee was laid out.

– Tonight’s WWE RAW Supershow takes place from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma from the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Following his return to WWE television last week, we can confirm that Triple H is scheduled for tonight.

Matches advertised locally for tonight are John Cena vs. Kane and WWE Champion CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler.

Oklahoma native Jim Ross appeared the “Oklahoma Ford Sports Blitz” radio show last night after the Super Bowl to promote tonight’s RAW. Ross was still sporting his gray goatee, so if he does appear on RAW tonight it will be with the new look.

Shaq Update, HBK On RAW This Month, Booker T-Khali

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– NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal  is still expected to wrestle the Big Show at WrestleMania 28. WWE is planning to hold a press conference in Miami to announce Shaq’s involvement at WrestleMania and Shaq is scheduled to appear on WWE television shortly after Elimination Chamber.

– WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is scheduled to make an appearance at the February 13th RAW Super show from San Diego, CA. HBK has been rumored to be the special guest referee for the Triple H vs. Undertaker match at WrestleMania.

– Booker T was back in action this weekend at the SmackDown live event from Spokane, Washington. He lost to Cody Rhodes, but Hornswoggle helped him get revenge after the match. Booker T and Hornswoggle did spin-a-roonie’s to celebrate.

– The Great Khali also returned to live event action at the SmackDown show from Spokane, defeating Jinder Mahal.

(Partial Source: f4wonline.com)

Mark Henry Update, Heyman & JR Joke About Vince & More

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— To update the status of Mark Henry on SmackDown, he has been “suspended indefinitely” after putting his hands on Teddy Long during last week’s show. The suspension is being used to allow Henry time off to deal with various injuries and rest up in time for WrestleMania 28.

– During Saturday night’s UFC 143 pay-per-view, Paul Heyman tweeted to Jim Ross and mentioned Vince McMahon’s dislike for the word “belt” when referring to championship titles. Jim Ross responded with “LOL” to Heyman’s comment:

“@JRsBBQ Can you imagine Vince sitting at home watching #UFC143, losing his mind everytime some1 says “BELT””

– Several fans who watched Sunday night’s NFL SuperBowl game noted that the New York Giants came out to the song “Written In The Stars,” which was the theme song to WrestleMania 27.

– During the half time of the SuperBowl, MTV2 featured the annual Lingerie Football League’s Lingerie Bowl.

The Los Angeles Temptation defeated the Philadelphia Passion – and the Temptation’s quarterback Ashley Salerno was awarded with a replica Attitude-era WWE Championship belt. The belt had their team logo over the WWF logo.

– Speaking of the Lingerie Bowl, several past and present wrestling divas have participated in the event. TNA’s Christy Hemme was in the 2nd and 4th Lingerie Bowl, former WWE Diva Joy Giovanni was in the 2nd and 3rd Lingerie Bowl games, while FCW Diva Summer Rae (Danielle Moinet) played for Chicago in the LFL from 2008-2011.

The Miz Talks About Getting Into Acting, His Character

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During an interview with GulfNews.com, WWE star The Miz says he will be the latest pro wrestler to cross over into Hollywood and plans to appear in a movie this summer. When asked if he’s interested in making movies fulltime, The Miz said:

“I did a movie. I just filmed a cameo in a movie that will be coming out in August. So definitely look out for that, because I’m amazing in it. I’m a method actor. I’m like Christian Bale and Daniel Day Lewis all wrapped into one. I really feel my characters, I really get into it.”

He also talked about the difference between his wrestling character and Mike Mizanin:

“As you can see I’m The Miz right now but when I leave here, I just tone down into Mike. But you know, you always got to feel your character and really understand him and where he comes from. Just the art of acting, you got to understand these type of situations.”

Does The Miz hae the potential to cross over into acting? His up the comments below and tell us what you think.

Honky Tonk Man On WWE Hall of Fame, Legends’ House, More

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The Honky Tonk Man spoke to Off the Top Rope Radio last Wednesday on a variety of topics. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

Declining WWE’s offer for WWE Hall of Fame enshrinement: “I turned down the WWE Hall of Fame because I was booked somewhere else and it’s the indies that put food on my table. They didn’t call until early March, it was just left too late.”

Why he did not appear the “Old School” episode of Raw in 2010: “I nearly went back for the WWE Old School Raw, but I was booked on a 6:00 a.m. flight there and 6:00 a.m. flight back. I wouldn’t have even had time to check in the hotel.”

WWE Legends’ House: “I’ve had no contact from WWE about the Legends House TV show.”

Returning to WWE: “It’s as simple as this. I don’t want to be treated any better than anyone else (by WWE), but just as good and have a nice time.”

The interview is available here.

Sound Off 204: Undertaker Return Makes For A “Hairy” Situation

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Sting Says He Almost Joined WWE, Wants To Face Undertaker

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Sting appeared on 97.9/105.5 KISS-FM on Thursday to promote Impact Wrestling at Wembley Stadium. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

Which wrestler he’d like to face that he hasn’t yet: “I’d have to say the top one… Undertaker. I think wrestling fans have wanted to see Sting vs. Undertaker for years. I think between his gimmick and mine, it could be pretty cool. We could do some pretty cool stuff.”

If he has any regrets over not joining WWE: “Yes and no. Who wouldn’t want to say that they’ve done at least one WrestleMania? I’m not going to lie to you, I wish I had done one of those. I’ve had great conversations with him [Vince McMahon] over the years and been real close on three or four different occasions. There was always a need met or desire of mine met with WCW or with TNA, so I stayed.”

When was the last time he almost joined WWE: “Last year… we were very, very close.”

The audio interview is available here.

Pope Vows To Bring Change To TNA, Stars Give Their SB Picks

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— “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero has vowed to bring “change” to TNA Wrestling.

He wrote on Facebook, “Pope’s tried for 3yrs to be the “Obama” of TNA, to be new and unique, cause CHANGE is needed, and CHANGE will come, one way or another!”

Dinero’s status with the organization is currently in limbo as he has not appeared on television since the culmination of his several month feud with Devon at last month’s Genesis pay-per-view. Devon’s sons turned on Dinero to assist their father to victory.

— With the Super Bowl taking place tonight between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants, many of the TNA Superstars are divided on who will reign victorious. ImpactWrestling.com asked them who will come out on top in the big game, including Sting.

He said, “I think the Patriots are going to win it because Tom Brady is going to be on top of his game… he’s built a rep for pulling out all the stops in big games. Although Eli is a roll and the Giants have a great defense, Brady and the Patriots are going to be so confident going into it, it’ll be tough for the Giants to come out winners.”

Madusa Continues Taunting Beth, Says She Will Take Her Title

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Madusa revealed last week that she remains in possession of the WWF Women’s Championship she unceremoniously trashed during a 1995 episode of WCW Monday Nitro and that she’d like to defend it against Beth Phoenix. The legendary women’s wrestler tweeted an image of herself wearing the belt with a challenge to Phoenix reading “Are u woman enough?”

Madusa has continued taunting the WWE Divas Champion via Twitter. She wrote again to “The Glamazon,” “You will be the only one with mud on your face… And everyone laughing!”

Phoenix responded, “Bring the hate. It fuels me. #divaschampionforever.”

Madusa than vowed to take her Divas Championship.

She wrote, “No hate…only love when I stomp that ass and take the diva title too! Let the schooling begin!”

Natalya Tells Her Fans To Not Worry; Does She Watch TNA?

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For the second consecutive week on SmackDown, WWE suggested that Natalya Neidhart had farted during a backstage segment. As Natalya and Beth Phoenix were warming up for their match against Aksana and Tamina, sound effects simulating farting were heard. Santino Marella then walked into the area and displayed an alarmed reaction to the foul scent.

The angle has drawn the ire of many of the third generation wrestler’s fans on Twitter, who feel it’s doing her no favors. Natalya, however, thinks they should lighten up.

“I love to respond to all of you and answer your q’s but some of your comments are Debbie Downer-esque! Settle the tea kettles would ya?!” she wrote.

“What I’m trying to say to some of you is that life is too short to be so negative! So chin up, go for a jog or save a puppy! :)

“To everyone who is positive- I’ve got nothing but love for you… Like Tupac said! And thank you from the bottom of my heart. Goodnight!”

She then specifically responded to a message saying a lot of people are worried about the passing gas segments. She responded, “No one needs to worry about me:) except for the people at Louis Vuitton!”

Meanwhile, Neidhart responded to a question asking whether she watches TNA Wrestling. She said, “I watch all wrestling! What do you expect from a Hart?!”

Michaels Scheduled For Upcoming Raw, Edge’s Greatest Matches

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— WWELiveTour.com is advertising Shawn Michaels for the February 13, 2012 Raw SuperShow at Valley View Casino in San Diego, California.

It will mark as his first appearance on the program since the June 27, 2011 show.

— Many of WWE Hall of Famer Edge’s greatest matches are currently available for $1.99 via Comcast On Demand. The offering includes: Edge vs. John Cena vs. Rob Van Dam (July 3, 2006 Raw), Edge and Hulk Hogan vs. Billy and Chuck(July 4, 2002 SmackDown), Edge vs. Kurt Angle (Judgment Day 2002) Edge vs. Batista (Vengeance 2007), Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio (Wrestlemania XXVII), Edge vs Eddie Guerrero (Unforgiven 2002), Edge vs. Rob Van Dam (February 19, 2007 Raw), Edge vs Rey Mysterio (Royal Rumble 2008), Edge vs. Lance Storm (SummerSlam 2001), Edge vs. Test (Survivor Series 2001).

— The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, have been announced for the annual NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest weekend. The event takes place August 2-5, 2012 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ryder On Fans Saying He Sold Out, FCW Star Works Live Event

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— Zack Ryder has drawn complaints from fans over his YouTube show Z! True Long Island Story being transferred to WWE’s auspices under their revamped YouTube channel. The WWE Superstar took to Twitter to respond to fans saying he “sold out.”

“I’m confused…Doesn’t one need to receive money to “sell out”?” he wrote.

— WWE developmental wrestler Kenneth Cameron lost to Santino Marella in a singles matches at Friday’s Raw live event in Topeka, Kansas. Cameron is 6’3″, 216 pounds and billed from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

— Spike TV will air The Marine 2 starring Ted DiBiase immediately following Impact Wrestling at 11:00 p.m.

— New Dolph Ziggler T-Shirts are set for release soon.

Mick Foley Praises Three TNA Stars, Knockout Heading To Japan

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— Mick Foley went on Twitter to compliment TNA Wrestling stars James Storm, Bobby Roode and Bully Ray for their performance on Thursday’s episode of Impact Wrestling.

“Well done – @Cowboy_J_Storm , @REALBobbyRoode, and Bully Ray all worked their butts off!” he wrote.

Storm faced Roode and Ray in separate matches.

— Sarita, who is known outside of TNA Wrestling as Dark Angel, is heading to Japan in March for women’s wrestling promotion Stardom. She will partner with Io Shirai in the main event of the March 4 event against Nanae Takahashi and Miho Wakizawa. (Article link)

The TNA Knockout said of the upcoming bout on Facebook, “I’ll be spending my birthday and celebrating my 10th anniversary as a wrestler in Japan this year. No better way to celebrate!”

— Madison Rayne turns 26 years old Sunday.

Cut Wrestler Happy To Be Free From WWE, ESPN Profiles DiBiase

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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 his Facebook account that he was released by WWE on Friday. He was pleased over the developmental.

Nobles wrote Friday of his release from WWE’s grip, “Thank god! The Handcuffs are off!! Free at Last, Free at Last, Thank God All Mighty, I’m Free at Last!!!”

— ESPN.com published an article on SmackDown talent Ted DiBiase concerning the “DiBiase Posse Party,” a Twitter-fueled get-together with tailgating fans outside WWE events.

“Instead of sitting in line for an autograph and getting a handshake and that’s it, I sit around, I tell stories, and they ask questions,” said WWE Superstar. “It’s just like my sitting around with my buddies on the back porch cooking steaks.”

— The latest issues of National Enquirer and Globe feature articles on former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler’s relationship with actor George Clooney.

Jericho Responds To Online Critics, WWE Remembers SuperBrawl

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— Chris Jericho posted a message on Twitter in response to online critics.

“Funny how some of u never stop complaining and think u know it all,” he wrote. “Just sit back and enjoy the ride…you’ll have a lot more fun!”

— WWE highlighted World Championship Wrestling’s annual February pay-per-view event SuperBrawl on this week’s episode of Vintage Collection. Matches featured include The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Young Pistols (WCW SuperBrawl), Billy Kidman vs. Vampiro (WCW SuperBrawl 2000), Scott Steiner vs. Diamond Dallas Page (WCW SuperBrawl Revenge), Steve Austin, Paul Orndorff and Rick Rude vs. Sting, Dustin Rhodes and Brian Pillman in a Thundercage Match (WCW Superbrawl IV).

The 1998 edition is currently airing its entirety on WWE Classics On Demand.

— Tommy Dreamer will be holding a wrestling seminar on March 8 in Winnipeg. Cost is $35 and spots are limited. E-mail [email protected] for more information.

Melina On Posing For Playboy, Update On Alex Koslov, The Rock

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— Promoting today’s World Wrestling Fan Xperience Champions Showcase Tour event at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines, former WWE Women’s Champion Melina was asked at a press conference Friday if she planned to follow the footsteps of other WWE Divas who have posed for Playboy.

“Never say never, but as of now, no,” she said, much to the disappointment of the predominantly male media contingent.

Melina faces fellow former Diva Jillian Hall at the event. Click here for a recap of the press conference.

— It was reported Friday that the official website of WWE developmental league Florida Championship Wrestling removed Calvin Raines, Leroy Parks, Marcus Owens and Peter Orlov from their roster page, which indicates they have been released. The wrestler known was Peter Orlov has changed his Twitter handle to @AlexKoslovCom as well as name, Alex Koslov.

He also commented, “Please everyone vait in great suspense for first vords from mouth of horse, sanks!”

— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will appear on mtvU on Monday to promote Journey 2. He will be appearing in a segment called “5 Questions With Dwayne Johnson.”

The Rock Puts Over TNA Champion Bobby Roode

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Today TNA Champion Bobby Roode got a strong endorsement from WWE star The Rock on Twitter today.

The Rock tweeted @TheRock:

“@REALBobbyRoode I dig your work. Keep movin’ the crowd and kicking that ass. (tell Bubba his calves still aren’t as big as mine)”

Comment below and tell us who you’d rather see in WWE one day – Bobby Roode or Samoa Joe.

John Morrison Wrestling First Post-WWE Match Tonight

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John Morrison will make his first post-WWE wrestling appearance tonight in The Philippines. He is set to face Shelton Benjamin in the main event of a stacked World Wrestling Fan Xperience (WWFX) card.

WWFX is promoting a handul of former WWE superstars including MVP, Chris Masters, Carlito Gene Snitsky and more. Colt Cabana is also at the show and will be the special guest announcer for the evening.

Here is the advertised card for WWFX:

  • WWFX Championship: John Morrison vs. Shelton Benjamin
  • Shane ‘Hurricane’ Helms vs. Shawn Daivari
  • Jimmy Yang vs. Billy Gunn
  • Luke Gallows vs. Rhyno
  • Carlito vs. Gene Snitsky
  • Melina vs. Jillian Hall
  • MVP vs. Chris Masters

 

Matt Hardy Court Update, TNA Impact Rating Disappoints

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– Thursday’s special Impact Wrestling show from the UK drew a 1.15 cable rating, with 1,613,000 viewers. This is down just a bit from last week’s 1.17 rating and 1,680,000 viewers.

The show was about even with the 2012 average of 1.62 million viewers and ranked #28 among cable TV shows last night. In the various demos the show ranked #23 among males 18-34, #13 among males 18-49, and #40 among adults 18-49. The demos were down all the way across the board except with young male viewers, where the 12 – 17 demo was the highest since December.

– Matt Hardy’s court cases from his various arrests last summer have been continued to March 1, according to court records.

Hardy was scheduled for court in Moore County, North Carolina yesterday on charges including driving while impaired & exceeding safe speed, felony possession with intent to distribute, felony possession, felony maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for drugs, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia and misdemeanor violation of court order.

Video: New “WWE Backstage Fallout” Show

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The official relaunch of WWE’s YouTube channel continues – with the debut of “WWE Backstage Fallout.”

Backstage fallout is similar to TNA Reaction, featuring in-character interviews with WWE superstars and divas following their segments from Friday’s Smackdown episode.

In the debut episode – Natalya, Sheamus and Cody Rhodes:

Four Wrestlers Removed From WWE Developmental Roster

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FCWWrestling.info, the official website of WWE developmental league Florida Championship Wrestling, has removed four talents from their roster page:

  • Calvin Raines
  • Leroy Parks
  • Marcus Owens
  • Peter Orlov

Removal from the FCW roster page is generally a sign that said talent has been released from his or her developmental contract with WWE.

Calvin Raines, who formerly competed as Pat Brink for Maryland Championship Wrestling, signed on with WWE again in 2010 after being released the previous year in a disciplinary measure. He competed in his one and only WWE match last month in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, tag teaming with Drew McIntyre against Ezekiel Jackson and Trent Barreta.

Little is publicly known of Leroy Parks, a 6’3″, 310 pound wrestler who donned blue overalls and was billed from Lester, Alabama. He sparingly competed for Florida Championship Wrestling after signing a developmental contract last year.

Marcus Owens got a second shot with WWE in 2010 after being released the previous year but was infrequently used.

Peter Orlov earned international acclaim while competing as Alex Koslov in Mexico, ultimately leading to a developmental contract with WWE in 2010 in spite of his relatively small stature—billed at 5’9″ and 190 pounds. Though Orlov regularly competed for Florida Championship Wrestling, he usually lost.

JR Blog: Bryan As Champion, WrestleMania 28, Superbowl

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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:

Monday’s RAW & Daniel Bryan As Champion: “Loved the TV bouts Monday on Raw featuring Orton vs Ziggler and Punk vs Bryan. Both were right in the wheel house of any broadcaster and one that any commentator could easily emotionally invest. Four, very talented men bringing it on free TV. Impressive. ”

“For the record, informed fans who feel that Daniel Bryan is inadequate as World Champion in WWE have more than likely never had their ass whipped by a smaller guy. I can say this, on college campuses around the country and where amateur wrestling exists, the football players usually want nothing to do with the wrestlers especially the smaller wrestlers who carry enhanced chips on their shoulders.”

Whether He Will Call WrestleMania: “Been asked dozens of times if I’m broadcasting at WrestleMania 28. The honest answer is that I don’t know. I don’t find it newsworthy that I ‘want’ to broadcast WrestleMania because anyone in WWE who does any job in connection with the event and who doesn’t want to be a part of WrestleMania should be future endeavored. That would be the equivalent of a NFL player NOT wanting to play in the Super Bowl. WrestleMania remains very special to me and I will be in Miami for WrestleMania week and will enjoy every minute of the experience no matter what I do. ”

Kharma’s WWE Status: “I am anxiously awaiting Kharma’s full time return which I assume will be in time to prep for a hopeful WM28. However, let’s let the lady enjoy her baby and get 100% ready before everyone soils the sheets on why Kharma isn’t back on TV full time just yet.”

JR’s Superbowl Prediction: “Going with the New York Giants and the points thanks to their defense, the team’s overall momentum, and the hot hand of Eli Manning vs the New England Patriots in Sunday’s Super Bowl. If Tom Brady can stay vertical, then the Pats have a much better chance but with TE Rob Gronkowski not at 100%, the Giants and the points seem to be the better option. I have no dog in the fight so watching Sunday will be stress free unless the damned phone starts ringing.”

Title Changes At FCW & Video Of Zack Ryder’s Latest Show

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– Thursday night’s Florida Championship Wrestling live event from the FCW Arena in Tampa, Florida featured two big title changes, according to the official FCW Twitter account.

Mike Dalton is the new Florida Heavyweight Champion, defeating Leo Kruger, who has been rumored for the main WWE roster. Dalton has previously competed as Mattias Wild and Mike McGrath. He was trained by Lance Storm and signed by WWE in 2010.

Bo Rotundo and Husky Harris , the sons of Mike “IRS” Rotunda, defeated Brad Maddox & Briley Pierce for the belts. Bo recently returned to action after being out for months with a lacerated kidney.

– Episode 51 of Zack Ryder’s Z! True Long Island Story is now online – check it out here:

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