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Sound Off 110: Don’t Tell Kane, But We’re Celebrating May 19th!

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A rare weekday edition of the Sound Off celebrating MAY 19TH (!!!) with thoughts on a pretty good edition of Raw, Bret Hart and The Outsiders as champions in 2010, Michael Cole getting his ass handed to him on NXT, the future of Jim Ross and your questions!

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Update On Batista vs. Cena, More On Cena As WWE Champion

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source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— Batista’s match with John Cena at Over The Limit was originally scheduled to be a “Loser Leaves WWE” match, but changed to an “I Quit” match in large part as a result of TNA holding the very same bout in Tara vs. Madison Rayne this past Sunday at Sacrifice. Company officials also felt that a “Loser Leaves WWE” match wouldn’t be good in case Batista decided to return sooner than expected.

Regarding Batista’s future with WWE, it is being kept a secret from almost everyone in the organization.

— To correct a story from last week, John Cena only passed 1,000 days as champion if you include his two World Heavyweight title runs with his WWE title runs. As of today, Cena sits at 915 days as WWE Champion and 105 days as World Heavyweight Champion. He would be in sixth place on the all-time list, not fifth, as Triple H has 1,148 days when both titles are included. Including both titles, Cena will pass Pedro Morales into fifth place on May 27. Morales held the WWE title for 1027 days.

— Creative writer Ed Koskey was the straight man in the mock Geico commercials promoting WWEShop.com on Monday’s Raw.

Bartie Professes Innocence Over Sexual Harassment Allegations

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(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

As reported earlier, WWE denied last week a report from wrestling author Irv Muchnick that the company fired general counsel Jared Bartie over a sexual harassment claim. Rather, WWE stated Bartie parted from the company amicably. It should be noted that WWE did not actually deny the sexual harassment claim.

In an update on Bartie’s situation, the story going around is that he was in fact not fired, as WWE stated. He was said to be upset when WWE suspended him, professing his innocence in the matter and feeling they were taking someone’s word that wasn’t true. At that point, both sides agreed to part ways.

Bartie was suspended after a female co-worker from the company’s sales department accused him of making unwanted advances on her at a WrestleMania XXVI after-party in late March. However, the victim in question was later fired after she was reportedly caught performing an oral sex with a subordinate male employee inside the company’s offices during work hours. The male employee was also fired.

Backstage Update On Orlando Jordan, Madison Rayne Note, More

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— During a recent edition of Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer said there were a number of wild stories going around concerning the openly bisexual Orlando Jordan. While he would not expound on the circulating gossip, he did say that stories relate to Jordan hitting on various people backstage.

In related news, there are numerous people within the company trying to kill off the character and are said to be unhappy that they have not yet succeeded.

— It’s worth noting that Madison Rayne’s triumph over Tara at Sunday’s Sacrifice pay-per-view was her first singles match victory in her entire TNA career. She joined the organization over a year ago.

— Jeff Hardy has designed a special ‘TNA Truck’ for Hermie Sadler, which will debut at this weekend’s NASCAR Camping World Truck Series North Carolina Education Lottery 200 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

“I was asked to create a design for a race truck. When I asked, ‘what kind of design?’ they said ‘just something like your paintings,’ and that’s exactly what they got. After seeing the final design, I was blown away!,” Hardy cried.

For more details on Hardy’s endeavor, click here.

TNA Officials Recommend Dixie Carter Fire 15 To 20 People

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(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

TNA is reportedly going through a lot of cost-cutting measures although nothing has been specifically said other than they are happening. Only one person has been let go at this point, ring announcer David Penzer, and it wasn’t cost-cutting as much as just him having heat.

What is known is that those close to TNA president Dixie Carter recommended an extensive list of talent — 15 to 20 names — to be cut. Thus far, Carter has refused to cut those requested since she doesn’t want talent who have been loyal to the organization be unemployed in these uncertain economic times.

Nonetheless, the company has greatly increased its payroll since last year, and most business aspects are either the same or down, with the exception of a huge increase in merchandise sales at live events.

Russo Wants Jim Ross In TNA, JR Comments On Going To TNA

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– One of the people in TNA pushing the hardest to bring in Jim Ross is Vince Russo, reports the Wrestling Observer Newsletter.  Russo is telling people that he is looking to leave the creative team and work on other areas of the company’s operations.

— Jim Ross answered another round of reader questions at JRsBarBQ.com and responded to a fan who said he would be an “invaluable piece of the puzzle” in TNA, both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.  JR responded with the following:

“I don’t know what I’m going to be broadcasting in the future but I don’t plan on getting into to any thing whereby I can’t be myself and that doesn’t mean I’m going to yell for the duration of the show but passion is passion and it’s sorely lacking in many areas of broadcasting these days. The old school guys had passion which is why that are always mentioned in a variety of genres.”

Randy Savage Marries Girlfriend Lynn (Wedding Pictures)

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Congratulations to former WWE & WCW Champion Randy Savage, who recently married his girlfriend Lynn. This is Savage’s second marriage.

Check out these pictures from the wedding, courtesy of TimBoylesPhotography.com:

WWE Regrets Cutting Mickie James, Searching For Assistance

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(sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Pro Wrestling Torch)

Beth Phoenix’s injury two weeks ago during a Superstars taping was significantly worse than originally let on. During a bout with Rosa Mendes, she jumped off the turnbuckle, resulting in her left knee giving out. She was diagnosed with a bone bruise, a torn and displaced meniscus — a sprained MCL and a torn ACL — which required surgery. She underwent the surgery yesterday in Birmingham, Alabama under Dr. James Andrews and is expected to be out of action for approximately six months.

Initial reaction to the seriousness of her injury is that a lot of people within WWE now regret cutting Mickie James loose last month, since the company is left with marginal depth on the SmackDown babyface side. It’s said that James’ behavior on the European tour was the deciding factor in letting her go. However, her release had been brewing as there was talk of cutting her prior WrestleMania due to her behavior. Notably, James had a few run-ins with Batista with things becoming so heated that he threatened to quit if she wasn’t fired. Undertaker had to step in to calm him down.

There was talk this week of moving Gail Kim over to SmackDown, or signing someone outside the company who can work. With Lisa Marie Varon’s contract with TNA expiring this week, there is a chance the company may re-sign her. However, her age is a huge question not to mention that she said some things disparaging the company after she left that could possibly hurt her if people remember them. Most notably, she took part in a pseudo-shoot segment last December railing her previous employer, emotionally saying she broke her two-year contract with WWE to come to TNA. She also said she left WWE because she didn’t want to be remembered as a ‘joke’.

Miami’s Sports Commissioner Pushing For WrestleMania 2012

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Miami Sports Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz is working hard to bring WrestleMania to his city in 2010, according to the Miami Today Newspaper. The paper writes that Diaz has been “relentless” in his efforts to secure the big event.

“Whether it be the Super Bowl or WrestleMania, any sporting event will be significant in creating revenue and jobs for the people. What’s important to our community is extremely important to us,” Commissioner Diaz said.

Economic impact studies have found that WrestleMania brings an estimated $50 million to the host city’s economy and roughly 65% of the fans who attend are from outside a 100 mile radius of the host city.

He added. “We have hosted 10 Super Bowls thus far. No one has yet to accomplish this feat. The bid to host the WrestleMania experience will persist until we are chosen.”

14 cities were in the running to host WrestleMania in the next two years. Atlanta won for 2011 and we’ll find out next February which of the other 13 cities will host WrestleMania 2012.

Ultimate Warrior Shoots HARD On Ted DiBiase Sr.

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The Ultimate Warrior has posted another (very long) blog on his website firing back at the “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase’s comments that he doesn’t belong in the WWE Hall of Fame because he was a terrible worker and a didn’t appreciate what the industry did for him.

Read More: Ted DiBiase Sr. Talks Trash About The Ultimate Warrior

Warrior shoots HARD on DiBiase .. Here are just a few quotes from Warrior man:

DiBiase’s Christianity & Past Sins: “Let’s be honest, here, Father Teddy. (What irony, having to instruct a man-of-the-cloth to be honest.)  It was never guilt that made you change your ways to become a man of God. It was gluttony — and your dark desire to continue getting away with it. You’ve never had the discipline, in your whole life, to restrain your appetites for anything — and you still don’t. All you’ve done is substitute vices and indulgences. When you were in the business and your ego was powered by your gimmick and your fame and celebrity, you were gluttonous for sluts and salacious thoughts and living. When it was all over, the superficiality of celebrity was gone and you had nothing to cling to anymore to cover up your natural repulsiveness. Even the worst whores have standards. Once you were nothing, without the TV and the Million Dollar Man gimmick (which WWF footed the entire bill for), they wanted nothing to do with you anymore. You crawled home on your knees to your wife and God, all seemingly in the desire to be forgiven. But all you’ve truly done is use religion as an excuse and means to continue getting away with other forms of self-indulgent gluttony.”

DiBiase Calling Himself a Warrior: “Let’s get real, Teddy. You certainly never, ever came close to looking or acting like a warrior at any time during your life. On some level, it seems to me and I imagine many others, associating oneself with the concept “warrior” should or would have something to do with self-discipline, meaningful sacrifices, inner strength, digging deep within oneself to be the best one can be, integrity, honor, etc. More especially so in your case, now, since your goal as a man-of-the-cloth is to guide people away from the forces that lure them to be the worst they can be. And to do this you use the Bible’s inspiring stories of warrior-like individuals who practiced these honorable virtues, right?”

Warrior’s Success vs. DiBiase’s: “You say the only time I had a great match was when someone was leading me around by the nose. Once and for all, let’s stop the bullshit and put things in no uncertain terms: without guys like me, Ted Dibiase, you never would have worked a Main Event match in the WWF.

“You were so smart about the business, Teddy, you were too stupid to figure out how it really works. Guys like you funded petty cash. Guys like me — and Hogan and Savage at the time — paid the mortgages and the travel bills and the production costs of the whole operation. Your profit making contribution was like hitting three cherries on a nickel slot machine. Mine was like hitting the Powerball Jackpot. I earned my limousine. Yours was provided as part of your silly gimmick. Reality check: my quarterly royalty checks were for more money than you made in a whole year. It was never about who could draw money with a guy like you — it was always about who could draw money with a guy like me. Guys like you were one-of-many. Guys like me were one-of-a-kind.”

Satan’s Pig: “I really think this is where you fail the best in being a fraud, a hypocrite — a real snake-oil salesman. In fact, you fail so successfully at gluttony, I think you missed the calling of what would have been your best gimmick. The one that truly fits: Satan’s Pig. You are the embodiment of Satan’s Pig. Your face, body, mind and spirit provide the perfect image of it. Amazing, isn’t it? After all these years of stumbling around to squeeze yourself to a gimmick, you finally come face to face with your best gimmick — the real you.”

This stuff is just the tip of the iceberg – Warrior goes in-depth on his relationship with Vince McMahon as well as paragraph after paragraph of why he thinks DiBiase is a complete hypocrite and a fake Christian.

To read Warrior’s full blog entry, visit UltimateWarrior.com.

TNA Set To Release Talent – Who Should They Let Go?

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Update: TNA Officials Recommend Dixie Carter Fire 15 To 20 People

TNA Wrestling is at another “turning point.” With the Monday night experiment over, iMPACT! returns to Thursdays and we begin another new chapter for the company. TNA has incurred a great deal of expenses this year – from acquiring talent (Hogan, Bischoff, RVD, Jeff Hardy, Ric Flair, Scott Hall, etc.) to going live on Monday nights.

As we reported here on SEScoops.com last week, TNA’s budget needs to be reeled in and as a result – talent will need to be released in order to cut costs.  We’ve heard that several wrestlers were told on Monday that they’re being released, but we need further confirmation on exactly who is being let go before we can report it.

TNA has over 64 superstars and knockouts on their roster – much more than the RAW and SmackDown brands, which have about 40 each.

With many releases on the way, we want to hear from you – who should TNA let go??

TNA’s got a wide range of superstars on their roster and a chance to redefine their product. Should TNA stick with established (and expensive) household names? Many of them have big money contracts and do little to draw fans or elevate young talent.  Should they focus on keeping just a few big stars and build around today’s breed of developing stars (Desmond Wolfe, Pope, Samoa Joe)? What about cutting all of the legends (Hogan, Flair, Sting, Jarrett, Nash), saving a ton of money and focusing solely on young talent? How about tag teams and the X-Division?

Comment below and tell us what you think about who TNA should cut and what their strategy should be moving forward.

(To view the entire TNA superstar roster, click here.)

JR Blog: Another Update On His Future, Sting In WWE

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsBarBQ.com.

Here are some highlights of what JR said about:

Sting In WWE: “Will Sting ever wrestle in WWE? Damned if I know. Does he really ‘need’ to wrestle in WWE? I wonder why Sting at this stage of his life is even wrestling in TNA. I do think that Sting can make significant money when he fulfills his TNA obligation by participating in a DVD covering his career that WWE can produced using the multiple hours of tape from Crockett and WCW of Sting. I actually called some of his earliest matches in his career,I mean very early, when he teamed with ‘Rock’ aka Ultimate Warrior as the Bladerunners that were going to be Bill Watts’ counter to the Road Warriors. Those tapes are owned by Ene Watts and family but WWE should continue to try and buy this timeless library.”

Working With Jerry Lawler Again: “The King and I are brainstorming about doing some appearances together in the upcoming months to put the old, Raw broadcast team back together and have some fun.”

His Professional Future: “We’re having an interesting week on the professional front. Not much more I can say than that but multiple things are in motion and somewhere soon I want to fish or cut bait. I apologize if this insane ordeal seems to be dragging on endlessly but I am in a very unique position not only as it relates to opportunities outside my usual areas of expertise but the option to not do any thing full time and work on the book and make a few appearances which has been suggested to me by those close to the situation. That feels like semi retirement and I really dislike the ‘retirement’ word. Then on the other hand, there are areas of interest that I have that would be new and likely invigorating. Sitting in the back yard by the pool working on my first book does have some merit. Or moving to another locale IE Hawaii and doing more writing is another thought. I kinda like that idea.”

Updated Card For ROH’s ‘Death Before Dishonor’ Online PPV

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Here’s the updated lineup for Ring of Honor’s upcoming Death Before Dishonor online pay-per-view on June 19th from Toronto:

* ROH Champion Tyler Black vs. Davey Richards.

* ROH Tag Team champions The Kings of Wrestling vs. The Briscoe Brothers

* Christopher Daniels vs. Kenny Omega

* Kevin Steen vs. El Generico

Check out ROH’s video preview of the Black vs. Richards main event:

For more information, visit ROHwrestling.com.

Jericho Says He’s In His Prime With No Plans To Retire

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WWE RAW superstar Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy did an autograph signing in Canada on Monday to promote their new album Chasing The Grailir?t=se0e6 20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0034E6GCU.

Jericho was interviewed by the Fight Network and said he’s at the peak of his wrestling career right now with no plans of retiring or taking time off. Jericho said:

“I never intended on retiring five years ago when I left. I just needed a break and I wanted to come back and be better than I had ever been,” Jericho said. “I think the work I’ve done over the last few years is the best of my career. There’s no reason to retire at this point. I’m still enjoying it and I’m in great physical condition. More importantly, I’m in great mental condition. That’s the most important thing.”

Here’s some video footage from the signing:

WWE RAW Rating, Miz Talks About His Locker Room Heat

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– Monday’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW from Toronto, Ontario, Canada featuring Buzz Aldrin as guest host and John Cena vs. Sheamus in the main event scored a 3.4 cable rating and averaged4.9 million viewers. The show did hours hourly ratings of 3.37 and 3.50.

– In an interview with ToledoFreePress.com, RAW superstar The Miz says he got very little respect in the WWE locker room when he first came to the company – despite (or maybe because of) his reality TV past:

“I never considered it a free pass, but everyone in the locker room couldn’t stand me. I’ve always been hated, just because I’m an outsider. And I kinda like being an outsider. I’d rather be an outsider than be just like everybody else.”

Shelton Benjamin To Return To WWE?, “Superstars” Preview

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— One WWE source indicated that it would not be surprising to see the recently released Shelton Benjamin return to the organization.

Just before his termination last month, Benjamin returned to college. He will be receiving his degree at the end of this semester from the University of Minnesota.

— Matches taking place on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America are as follows:

* Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler
* Cody Rhodes vs. Chris Masters
* William Regal vs. Goldust
* Santino Marella vs. Vladimir Kozlov

— The latest issue of WWE Magazine is on sale now and features John Cena on the cover. Inside is a feature article determining whether there is any stipulation match he is vulnerable to.

WWE In 3D, Animated Show WWE Show On Nickelodeon?

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– WWE is planning a 3D special for next year, likely to take place at a SmackDown on SyFy show, reports f4wonline.com.

– WWE COO Donna Goldsmith said yesterday at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Telecom Conference that WWE has had talks with Nickelodeon about bringing an animated TV series to the network.

– Goldsmith also said she recently talked with Vince McMahon about how WWE has walked away from their older audience in recent years and talked about new ideas to get that audience back. Goldsmith said McMahon suggested a “Legends” show featuring WWE superstars from the 80s and 90s.

— NXT Rookie David Otunga will be appearing on VH1’s Behind the Music for his fiancee Jennifer Hudson. The show premieres on Monday, June 28th at 9pm.

– SmackDown’s Shad Gaspard and former WWE star Mark “Muhammad Hassan” Copani are currently working together on a graphic novel titled “Assassin & Son: Path of Vengeance”.  The series will be published by Black Line Comics.

Beth Phoenix Has Surgery, Punk Misses Weekend Shows & More

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– WWE Diva Beth Phoenix had successful ACL surgery this morning in Birmingham, Alabama. She wrote on Twitter today:

“All done!! They said they used extr parts from RoboC op’s knee surgery and spare tissue from a Liger. I feel great!!”

Related: Pictures Of A Young Beth Phoenix (Pre-WWE)

– With Beth Phoenix out of action, there’s a major shortage of female talent on the SmackDown brand. Phoenix is considered one of WWE’s best in-ring female workers, so the company is seeking a skilled wrestler [not just another barbie doll diva] for the SmackDown brand.

– Raw returns to Mexico with a four-night tour this October.

– CM Punk was given a rare weekend off this past Saturday and Sunday, reports f4wonline.com. Company sources indicate it was a planned weekend off and not due to him being injured.

Luke Gallows and the mystery man recently seen assisting the Straight Edge Society on television worked while he was a away. The mystery man’s name was not indicated as he was still treated as a mystery member of the Straight Edge Society.

TNA Reportedly Cuts Talent, Kurt Angle Upset Leaving Mondays

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— TNA officials have reportedly cut a few performers since yesterday. While a few names have begun circulating, they have not yet been 100% confirmed. (source: pwinsider.com)

— Regarding Impact’s move back to Thursdays, an upset Kurt Angle commented with the following:

“I was upset that TNA is going back to Thursday nights. I know in time we could have had the Monday Night Wars. I have mixed feelings about this. I can’t wait to come back. The Monday Night Wars were one sided, and rightfully so. But TNA deserves an applause for trying. Maybe it was too early, but TNA tried, and TNA will try again when the time is right. Remember WWE wasn’t built over night and in time TNA will be right up there.”

Major Setback For Linda McMahon’s Senate Opponent

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Linda McMahon’s chances of becoming a United States Senator in November are looking a lot better today after a report in the New York Times reveals that Richard Blumenthal, the Democrats’ nominee front runner, lied about being a Vietnam war veteran. The NYT’s Raymond Hernandez wrote yesterday:

At a ceremony honoring veterans and senior citizens who sent presents to soldiers overseas, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut rose and spoke of an earlier time in his life.

“We have learned something important since the days that I served in Vietnam,” Mr. Blumenthal said to the group gathered in Norwalk in March 2008. “And you exemplify it. Whatever we think about the war, whatever we call it  — Afghanistan or Iraq  — we owe our military men and women unconditional support.”

There was one problem: Mr. Blumenthal, a Democrat who is now running for the United States Senate, never served in Vietnam. He obtained at least five military deferments from 1965 to 1970 and took repeated steps that enabled him to avoid going to war, according to records.

McMahon’s Republican opponent, Rob Simmons, issued a statement saying he is “deeply troubled” by the allegations against Blumenthal.

“As someone who served, I respect Richard Blumenthal for wearing the uniform, but I am deeply troubled by allegations that he has misrepresented his service,” Simmons said. “Too many have sacrificed too much to have their valor stolen in this way. I hope Mr. Blumenthal steps forward and forthrightly addresses the questions that have arisen about this matter.”

Political blogger Kevin Rennie sheds more light on how the story broke – it was apparently the result of a $16 million effort on Linda’s part to dig up dirt on Blumenthal, the man who would most likely be her Senate race opponent, should they both get nominated by their respective parties:

“The Blumenthal Bombshell comes at the end of more than 2 months of deep, persistent research by Republican Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign.  It gave the explosive Norwalk video recording to The Times.  This is what comes of  $16 million, a crack opposition research operation and an opponent who, in the words of the president Blumenthal worked for on a draft deferment, who gave them the sword.”

What Happened Before & After RAW From Toronto

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Here’s a recap of what took place before and after Monday’s WWE RAW from Toronto:

Dark Match

– Primo Colon

WWE Superstars Tapings:

– Vladimir Kozlov beat Santino Marella.

– Goldust beat William Regal.

Dark Match Main Event:

– WWE Champion John Cena retained his title against Batista. Batista was delivering a beatdown on Cena as RAW was going after the air and put the champion in his modified-STF submission hold. When the cameras stopped rolling, Batista released Cena, grabbed a microphone and demanded a title match right then and there. During the match, Batista went for his submission hold again but Cena powered out of it. Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment for the pin. Cena celebrated his victory with fans outside the ring.

Hulk Hogan Has Medical Scare Before Having Back Surgery

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Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan had a big medical scare this week after doctors thought they found an abnormality with his heart.

Hogan is set to undergo another back surgery in the coming weeks and has been going through the usual battery of pre-op medical tests to insure he’s healthy enough to go under the knife. According to TMZ.com, doctors discovered a problem with his Electrocardiography (EKG), which monitors a patient’s heart function.

Sources close to Hulk tell TMZ.com that Hogan was sent to a cardiovascular specialist in Florida for further testing. After another extensive round of medical tests, doctors were able to medically clear Hulk who was understandably “very worried” during the whole process.

Hogan’s heart has been deemed healthy and he’s scheduled to undergo back surgery soon.

ROH Taping 6 Weeks Of TV From The ECW Arena

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Ring of Honor returns to the former ECW Arena this Friday and Saturday to tape the next six episodes of ROH on HDNet.

Already announced for the Friday taping:

TV Main Event #1
Colt Cabana vs. Steve Corino.

TV Main Event #2
Delirious & Jerry Lynn vs. Rhett Titus & Kenny King.

The entire ROH roster will be appearing at the tapings as well, including:

-ROH World Champion – Tyler Black
-ROH World Tag Team Champions – The Kings of Wrestling
-ROH World Television Champion – Eddie Edwards
-Roderick Strong
-Austin Aries
-“Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels
-Davey Richards
-Kevin Steen
-Cheech and Cloudy
-El Generico
-”Skullcrusher” Rasche Brown
-Dark City Fight Club
-Erick Stevens
-Daizee Haze
-Rayna Von Tash
-Jamilia Craft
-Sara del Rey

For ticket information, visit ROHwrestling.com.

New RAW GM Next Week, Brett DiBiase Has Surgery & More

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– It was announced during Monday’s WWE Raw that a new general manager will be introduced on next week’s show. Vickie Guerrero pleaded with Buzz Aldrin and insisted that she resigned last week under duress, but Aldrin said WWE headquarters informed him of the news and her [brief] time as RAW GM is over.

– Brett DiBiase had knee surgery on Monday in Alabama with Dr. James Andrews, reports f4wonline.com. The damage to his knee wasn’t as bad as originally thought and he will likely make a full recovery. Before the injury, DiBiase was scheduled to be called up to the RAW roster with his brother Ted.

– In an update to the earlier injury post on John Morrison, it sounds like he wasn’t hurt in the match with Vladimir Kozlov after all, a match that only lasted a minute or two. Morrison was seen outside of the arena before the show greeting fans and was noticeably limping around and moving slower than usual.

List Of RAW Segments Cut Out For Commercials In Canada

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Monday’s episode of WWE RAW was commercial free in the United States, but not in Canada, where the show took place. Canadian fans watching WWE RAW on cable network The Score missed several segments of the show while commercials aired. Those segments include:

– The WWE Commercial spoofs (WWE Shop, Great Khali’s rental car, Ted DiBiase & R-Truth priceless.)

– The segment with Maryse getting her makeup done, talking about Trish Stratus and her catfight with Eve.

– The backstage segment with Buzz Aldrin, his wife, Vickie Guerrero, and the Bella twins.

– Miz’ backstage segment with Josh Mathews before his match with Bret Hart.

Thanks to Devin Cutting for providing this information.