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Angelina Love Hopes To Get Belt Soon, Sarita Returns To Ring

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— Angelina Love, who holds the record for most TNA Women’s Knockout Championship reigns with five, hopes to add another reign to her supreme record.

“Deff hoping soon!” she tweeted in response to when she will get another championship run.

Love has not held the title since dropping it to Tara on October 10, 2010. Once arguably the company’s premiere female star, Love ended 2011 in a slump. She has not won a televised singles match in over seven months—her last victory taking place at the May 30, 2011 Impact Wrestling taping. Her television role was also deemphasized in favor of Gail Kim, Madison Rayne, Mickie James, Velvet Sky and Winter. However, a return to prominence could be on the horizon as she competed in three matches at this week’s television tapings in Orlando, Florida—following almost two months of inactivity.

— Sarita competed in a tag team match at Friday’s Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre event in Mexico City, Mexico, her first bout since taking a scary fall during a two out of three falls tag team match on November 22, 2011. According to TheCubsFan.com, she looked fine during the match.

Meanwhile, Sarita was left off this week’s TNA television tapings.

WrestleMania Not Coming To Dallas, Maxine Back In Black, More

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— Dallas Observer asked Dallas Cowboys spokesman Brett Daniels if WWE’s signature event, WrestleMania, will be held at Cowboys Stadium within the next two years.

He said, “We can’t host WrestleMania the next two years because of NCAA Regional in ’13 and Final Four in ’14. We’ve talked with them and gave it a shot but couldn’t make the schedule work.”

— Maxine has dyed her hair back to its natural black color. She wrote on Twitter, “Back to the real me.”

— The March 13, 2012 SmackDown taping will be held at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio.

— WWE will hold a Raw live event at Lakeland Center in Lakeland, Florida on March 23, 2012

Sting Joins Twitter, Hulk Hogan Confirmed For TNA’s UK Tour

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— Sting is now on Twitter at twitter.com/sting. The account has been confirmed by TNA Wrestling president Dixie Carter. “The Icon” says she encouraged him to get on the website.

Sting writes, “Hello Fans – I’m finally on Twitter! Plenty of news coming soon about IMPACT, my website and more. I’ll try to post as my schedule permits! I appreciate the quick and positive feed back from all! Finally coming out of the dark ages! I think it is only fitting to give a public “Thank You” to Dixie Carter. She has been a huge help getting me up and running / tweeting.

— The official Facebook page of TNA Wrestling UK has confirmed that Hulk Hogan will appear at their shows in Manchester and London on January 27 and 28.

“The Immortal” Hulk Hogan will make his return to the UK after 18 years to appear on the TNA IMPACT WRESTLING television taping at London’s Wembley Arena on Saturday January 28,” the statement reads.

“Hulk will also be a part of the huge MAXIMUM IMPACT Tour live event in Manchester, which takes place on Friday January 27.”

— Angelina Love is scheduled to appear with Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Missy Hyatt at Frank & Son Collectible Show 19649 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California on February 11.

Noble Competes At WWE House Show, Upcoming Show Canceled

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— Jamie Noble, who now works in a backstage capacity for WWE, faced World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan at Friday’s Raw live event in Yakima, Washington. Noble has not competed before a WWE crowd since November 2009.

The two combatants have past history as Noble lost the ROH World Heavyweight Championship to Bryan in September 2005.

— WWE has canceled a Smackdown live event scheduled for Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Reed Arena in College Station, Texas. It was originally scheduled as the only Smackdown house show on next weekend’s tour, joining two “World Tour” events and a Raw house show on Jan. 22. WWE’s listing for the canceled event currently reads, “Access denied – You are not authorized to access this page.”

— WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan turns 58 years old Saturday.

CM Punk Pulled From UFC Appearance

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Next Saturday night (1/28), UFC presents its second live event on the FOX network from Chicago, Illinois.

Champion CM Punk was scheduled to appear at the show and accompany Chael Sonnen to the octagon for his fight against Mark Munoz. That is – until WWE Chairman Vince McMahon stepped in.

The news of WWE’s champion appearing at a major UFC event the night before the Royal Rumble got a lot of people talking and was reportedly an arrangement set up between Punk and Sonnen themselves. Punk confirmed to MMAfighting.com on Friday that Vince squashed the appearance.

WWE is holding a Supershow live event from Evansville, IN that night, although Punk is not advertised for that show.

Next weekend’s UFC on FOX show will be headlined by Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis, with Sonnen vs. Munoz serving as the show’s co-main event.

Hulk Hogan Says He’ll Be At UK Impact Tapings This Month

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Earlier today – we reported that TNA President Dixie Carter told the UK’s Daily Star magazine that she was unsure whether Hulk Hogan would be attending TNA’s first-ever Impact Wrestling tapings from the UK later this month. Carter said:

“The truth is I haven’t heard from Hulk in a while. He knows what’s going on – he’s a businessman, and he knows that it’s an important date for us. He will be eyeing that very carefully. He’s been gone from the scene. My goal would be to have him there. You’ll be the first to know if he is.”

Hogan tweeted the following on Friday afternoon, confirming that he will be in attendance for the historic taping:

“There is gonna be some IMPACT in the UK,HULKAMANIA is coming and you know what happens we it’s running wild Brother!!!   HH”

Dixie Carter responded with the following tweet:

“@HulkHogan coming to be a part of Impact in the UK? Good or bad — it’s going to interesting.”

Ryder Being Kept Off TV, Belding-RAW, SmackDown Roulette

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– Following the attack he sustained at the hands of Kane on RAW, there has been talk of keeping WWE United States Champion Zack Ryder off television for a few weeks to sell his injuries. Ryder had been booked to defend the US title against Jack Swagger on RAW – we’ll see if that match actually happens. Ryder hasn’t been tweeting since the attack to keep in with the storyline.

Ryder was reportedly at Lucasfilm studios in California on Thursday, according to pwinsider.com. No word yet on what he was doing there .

– WWE will be bringing back the “Roulette wheel” gimmick for next week’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Las Vegas’ Thomas & Mack Center.

Advertised locally for the tapings is Big Show vs. Mark Henry vs. Daniel Bryan.

– Actor Dennis Haskins, best known as Mr. Belding on the mid-90’s television show Saved By The Bell, says he will be at Monday’s RAW Supershow from Anaheim, California. Haskins tweeted:

“2 be clear, don’t know IF I will be on. Going as a fan. Friends in and out of the ring! :) it’ll be great! @ZackRyder @mikethemiz”

– WWE’s SmackDown tapings on April 3rd at the Amway Center will go head-to-head in Orlando, Florida with the TNA Impact Wrestling tapings at the Impact Zone.

UFC: Rio Fight Day Live Video Special (Aldo vs. Mendes)

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BRAZIL – The UFC returns to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with a massive card featuring a featherweight title fight between champion Jose Aldo and challenger Chad Mendes. Aldo is riding a 13 fight win streak while Mendes enters the fight a perfect 11-0 in his mixed martial arts career. Also on the card is hometown favorite Vitor Belfort battling Anthony Johnson. Johnson moves up to middleweight after fighting his UFC career at welterweight. The action begins on PPV at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT.

UFC 142 pre-show Fight Day Live is back on Saturday, January 14, at 6pm ET/ 3pm PT. Hosts Dave Farra and Megan Olivi will guide you through the full fight card and all of the biggest news in the UFC. Top MMA journalists Brett Okamoto of ESPN and Larry Pepe of Pro MMA Radio will join HeavyMMA Editor Matt Brown on an expert roundtable that will analyze and break down the entire night’s fighting action. UFC heavyweight Frank Mir will be live on set for a one on one interview as well as an inside look into Anthony Johnson’s training camp.


More FIGHT DAY Video clips!

Stephanie McMahon Featured In Magazine, Why Jericho Cried

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— Stephanie McMahon is profiled in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, which WWE.com says “offers a compelling look at the hard work it takes being one of the most powerful and tireless women in entertainment.”

Regarding the piece, WWE.com writes: “WWE’s Executive Vice President of Creative allowed the weekly magazine into her life for a jam-packed 14-hour workday. From dropping two of her daughters off at school with her husband, Executive Vice President of Talent Triple H, to discussing Sundance Film Festival plans with WWE Studios execs, to revealing what she and her father, WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, discuss during one-on-one meetings, McMahon gives readers a fascinating peek into a typical busy Wednesday at her Stamford, Conn.-based office.”

McMahon is featured in the “What Did You Do Today?” section of the January, 20, 2012 issue of Entertainment Weekly, which is currently on newsstands.

— On Monday’s Raw SuperShow, Chris Jericho was overwhelmed with emotion and left the arena speechless. Jim Ross explained on Twitter why Jericho cried on Raw.

“To get you to NOT like him!” he wrote.

Hogan Teasing Return To Impact, Young Has Throat Surgery

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— Hulk Hogan, who has not appeared for TNA Wrestling since the episode of Impact Wrestling following Bound For Glory, suggested on Twitter that he will be on hand for the January 28, 2012 double taping at Wembley Arena in London, England.

“There is gonna be some IMPACT in the UK,HULKAMANIA is coming and you know what happens we it’s running wild Brother!!!” Hogan tweeted Friday.

— Eric Young underwent surgery on his throat Thursday, his fifteenth operation since 2004. He noted on Twitter that he plans on working out at the gym today.

— Robbie E appears at Pro Wrestling World in the Merchants Square Mall 1901 S.12th St. Allentown Pennsylvania on Saturday from noon until 2:00 p.m. For more information contact [email protected].

Dixie Carter On Her Relationship With Hogan, Sting’s Retirement

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During an interview with the UK’s Daily Star magazine to promote TNA’s upcoming Impact Taping from the Wembley Arena later this month, TNA President Dixie Carter revealed some interesting details on her relationship with Hulk Hogan and Sting’s plans for retirement this year. Here are some highlights of what Dixie said about:

Sting Retiring This Year & His Final UK Appearance:

“In his mind, I think this is his last year as far as the wrestling is concerned. When we booked this, that’s the way he was talking about it – ‘I haven’t played there in a decade, and before I retire I need to come back there and wrestle.’ Based on where he’s at and what he’s saying, barring something extraordinary this is the last time.”

“And for me it’s great to be able to bring him back there. He’s spent such a big part of his career helping to build our company, I’m very proud we can bring him over. It feels very final. It’s going to be an emotional night.”

Her Relationship With Hulk Hogan:

“The truth is I haven’t heard from Hulk in a while. He knows what’s going on – he’s a businessman, and he knows that it’s an important date for us. He will be eyeing that very carefully. He’s been gone from the scene. My goal would be to have him there. You’ll be the first to know if he is.”

SmackDown Preview For Tonight: Daniel Bryan vs. Big Show

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WWE SmackDown on Syfy

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

Sheamus vs. Jinder Mahal

Justin Gabriel vs. Heath Slater

Cody Rhodes vs. Ezekiel Jackson

Drew McIntyre vs. Ted DiBiase

David Otunga vs. Santino Marella

Brodus Clay vs. Tyson Kidd

Tamina vs. Natalya

Big Show vs. Daniel Bryan (No DQ, No Count Out match for the World Heavyweight Title)

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

Latest On Randy Savage In WWE HOF, Former Diva On Nat Geo

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— Lanny Poffo appeared on a podcast hosted by Steve Wilton and commented on the possibility of Randy Savage being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Poffo said he did not hear from WWE after his brother passed away last May and that he has not heard from them regarding enshrinement into the Hall.

Lanny claimed last year during an interview that Randy would have only accepted enshrinement into the WWE Hall of Fame if the Poffo family (Angelo, Lanny and Randy) went in together like the Von Erichs. Randy pulled a similar power play in 1995 as Angelo was inducted into the WCW Hall of Fame as a favor from management. Legendary wrestling announcer Gordon Solie objected to Poffo’s induction because he did not consider him to be a notable wrestler.

— Former WWE performer Shelly Martinez appears with her sister Danielle on this Saturday’s episode of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan. The reality program, which features Millan working with “problem dogs,” airs at 8:00 p.m. on Nat Geo WILD.

— Dan Severn and WWE Hall of Famer Ivan Putski have been announced for WrestleReunion, which takes place January 27-29 at the Westin Los Angeles Airport 5400 West Century Blvd. Los Angeles, California.

Flair Says He’ll Be At WWE HOF, Ex-WWE Star Releasing Book

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— Ric Flair told fans during an autograph appearance Thursday at a Walmart in Burlington, North Carolina that he will be “on stage” for WWE’s Hall of Fame induction ceremony WrestleMania weekend (March 31, 2012). Flair, who is under contract to TNA Wrestling, was advertised by WWE this week as one of the Four Horsemen to be inducted at the ceremony.

— Former WWE talent Jacques Rougeau has plans to release his autobiography in English next month. The book was originally released in French last month.

— Chris Masters, who considered Ultimate Warrior his favorite wrestler as a child, says he would like to see him face Kevin Nash in a mixed martial arts match.

“Id love to see warrior Vs. Nash mma style.How old are they again?Warrior practically needed a cain to get to the ring in Barcelona,” he tweeted.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

McMahon Ripped Over WWE Deaths, Ignores Subject In Response

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Christopher Shays, a former member of the United States House of Representative who is running as a Republican against Linda McMahon in the 2012 United States Senate election in Connecticut, took the former WWE CEO to task over the numerous WWE performers to pass away before the age of 50: who McMahon made part of her campaign narrative of corporate success and economic prosperity.

“Let’s think about it. She’s got over 41 people 50 years and younger who’ve died in her jobs. That’s quite a job record that she’s created,” Shays said Wednesday.

In response, McMahon campaign spokeswoman Erin Isaac released a statement saying that the two-time Senate contender is focused on finding solutions for unemployment. No mention was made of WWE or the numerous wrestling deaths.

“Nearly 160,000 people woke up in Connecticut without a job this morning,” Isaac wrote. “Linda spent her day talking with folks about her plan to put them back to work. This positive message and Linda’s proven record of job creation are exactly why she is endorsed by more than 1,800 hardworking families and small business owners and nearly 130 grassroots leaders across the state, including 20 Republican State Central Committee members and 60 Republican Town Committee chairs.”

More details on the story are available at CTPost.com.

Raw Segment Draws Lowest Rating In Years, Keibler On Fallon

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— On Monday’s Raw, Eve made her way to the ring ready to battle Divas Champion Beth Phoenix, but instead of The Glamazon’s entrance theme playing, the arena went red and Kane’s music played. United States Champion Zack Ryder ran to the ring to try and help her escape to his car, which suspiciously had a flat tire. The segment lost 544,000 viewers to score a 2.39 cable rating. F4WOnline.com adds that it marks as the lowest-rated quarter hour for a non-holiday episode of Raw “in perhaps a decade.”

— Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler is scheduled to be a guest on Friday’s edition of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The talk show program airs at 12:35 a.m. Eastern/11:35 p.m. Central on NBC.

— WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase appears alongside Mickie James at Frank & Son Collectible Show 16549 San Jose Ave. City of Industry, California on January 14 from noon to 2:00 p.m.

source: F4WOnline.com

JR Blog: Edge & Flair HOF News, Brodus Clay’s Debut, Undertaker

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

Edge In The Hall of Fame: “Is Edge going into the WWE HOF ‘too early?’ Not in my view. I don’t know that a waiting period even exists, I’d suggest there is none, for going into the WWE HOF after retirement. It certainly didn’t apply to the King and I who both went in the HOF in 2007 while both still active. Edge is extremely deserving and when one examines his total body of work, it is incredible.”

Brodus Clay’s Debut: “Thought on Brodus Clay’s Raw debut? It certainly wasn’t what many fans obviously thought it was going to be. I think much too much has been made of it from a negative point of view. It was only week one and we were exposed to the new, updated ring persona for what, 6-8 minutes? I’m not smart enough to stamp something yeah or nay after 6-8 minutes but I do like Clay’s physicality and big man athleticism. How he is ‘gift wrapped’ is subjective but what he does bell to bell is always what counts most in my eyes. I’d suggest fans exhale and see how the persona evolves before continuing all the knee jerking. For the record, I am a fan of Brodus Clay.”

Flair At The Hall of Fame: “Do I think that Ric Flair will attend the WWE HOF Ceremony to join the Horsemen? Absolutely. I’d bet on it. This is merely my personal opinion but knowing Naitch as well and for as long as I have, I don’t see him missing this night no matter if he works elsewhere or not.”

Undertaker At WrestleMania: “I still feel Taker will defend his Streak at Wrestlemania in Miami. I still feel that the Streak will be next to impossible to end. I don’t know when Taker will return to WWE TV but I’d merely suggest 4-6 weeks before WM28 would be a viable window…but I do not know. I also don’t know who will face the Deadman but remain steadfast that The Streak is as big an element as any thing that can or will be booked at WM28 so one could assume that the opponent will be significant.”

Dallas Page Comments On WWE Run – Says He Dropped The Ball

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Speaking to The Sun, Diamond Dallas Page says he has no regrets over the failed 2001 angle that saw him play a stalker who creepily tracked The Undertaker’s wife.

“It’s amazing to me how many people it bothered. They knew that I was a top guy and they didn’t use me correctly, but I agreed to it originally and that was a mistake,” Page says.

“Vince and Shane McMahon told me coming in that they had this great idea and I was going to be working with their number one babyface. I didn’t really like it because it was about me stalking someone else’s wife. I would look across the table at Kim [Page’s ex-wife, who posed for Playboy] and nobody could compare. It was ridiculous, it took out the believability factor.”

He continues, “I get fans telling me they were upset with how WWE treated me but I say, ‘Dude, let it go!’ I already achieved everything I ever dreamed of.”

After retiring from the squared circle, Page developed the wildly successful Yoga for Regular Guys Workout. The three-time World Heavyweight Champion says he recently cut a marketing and distribution deal with Warner Brothers that “would blow your mind.”

“But I’m only smart enough to cut that deal because I dropped the ball with WWE when I came in,” Page adds. “I dropped it, I don’t blame Vince. I’ve got a lot of respect for Vince and everything he has done for the business.

“There are so many guys that have negative, bad feelings after they retire. You’ve heard them. I’m not living that as I lived a dream on so many different levels.”

The full-length interview is available here.

Grisham Says He Has A Kidney Stone, Final Raw Before ‘Mania

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— Former WWE announcer Todd Grisham, who now works as television anchor for ESPN, opened Wednesday night’s Highlight Express program on ESPNews by alerting viewers that he has a “yet to be passed kidney stone.”

“I’m not joking,” Grisham adds. The clip is available here.

— The March 26, 2012 Raw Supershow will be held at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. This is the final Raw before WrestleMania XXVIII.

— Former WWE star Luke Gallows stated Thursday on Twitter that he’s undergoing surgery on his broken nose today.

“Ready for surgery on my broken nose….Ill release my “Brother Rating” afterward….regardless, Ill rock SC this wknd!” he wrote.

WrestleMania Possibly Coming To NJ, CM Punk At Comic Con

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— Triple H attended New York Giants’ practice Wednesday as they prepared for their NFL Playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. According to PopTheCrowd.com, Triple H was in town with WWE officials to finalize a deal to bring WrestleMania 29 or WrestleMania 30 to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

— CM Punk has been announced to appear at Wizard World’s Philadelphia Comic Con on June 2, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Former WWE Diva Melina, WWE Hall of Famer “The Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase and TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Gail Kim are also scheduled to appear at the event.

— The 16th annual ECWA Super 8 tournament takes place on April 7, 2012 at the Greater Newark Boys and Girls Club in Newark, Delaware. Tommaso Ciampa won last year’s event.

*SPOILERS* TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings Results For 1/26

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TNA taped the January 26th episode of Impact Wrestling on Tuesday night from Orlando. Here are the spoiler results, courtesy of reader Eric:

* Tara beat Mickie James and Velvet Sky in a three-way to become the #1 contender to the Knockouts Title.

* Alex Shelley beat Zema Ion.

* We go backstage where Jeff Hardy and Bully Ray are fighting. Bobby Roode pulls up in his truck and attacks Hardy. James Storm appears and goes at it with Roode. Sting runs everyone off.

* Eric Young and ODB beat Angelina Love and Winter.

* Sting, James Storm and Jeff Hardy come to the ring as does Roode and Ray. A brawl breaks out. Sting announces Ray & Roode vs. Storm & Hardy in a Tables Match for tonight.

* Matt Morgan beat Samoa Joe. Magnus and Joe attacked the champions after the match.

* AJ Styles comes out but is interrupted by Daniels and Kazarian. AJ vs. Kaz is made for Against All Odds.

* Jeff Hardy and James Storm beat Bully Ray and Bobby Roode in a tables tag team match. Ray attacked Storm and Hardy with a steel chair after the match and brought a table in. Impact ended with Ray putting Hardy through the table from the top rope.

Hogan Says He’s Shaving His Head and Mustache For Film Role

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Speaking to TMZ, Hulk Hogan says he plans to shave off his trademark facial hair and skullet for a film role.

“I’m getting ready to go on some auditions. I’m getting ready to shave my head and my mustache. So that should be scary,” he told a TMZ cameraman who was waiting outside his Florida residence Wednesday.

The wrestling legend also said he feels better after undergoing dental surgery Tuesday night, which resulted in doctors removing a metal tack from his mouth and cleaning up the surrounding infection. In October he went in for dental surgery to get implants. The doctor performed a sinus graft, placing a donor bone in the mouth to support the implant. The TMZ cameraman asked Hogan where he got the donor bone.

“I think I got it from some dead… you know one of my dead ex-wrestling… aww I shouldn’t say it,” Hogan jokes.

The video and story is available here.

Shaq WrestleMania Update, Britani Knight News, Attendance

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– Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal made headlines several weeks ago when he revealed during a radio appearance that he was in talks with WWE to wrestle the Big Show at WrestleMania. The latest is that Shaq is very close to signing or has already signed a deal for WrestleMania 28. WWE creative has been told to come up with ideas for him.

– WWE’s new developmental diva Britani Knight, wrestling at Florida Championship Wrestling under the new ring name as Saraya, may be held off the WWE main roster for some time because of her age.

WWE has had an unofficial policy of late to not put anyone on the main roster until they turn 21 – and Knight is currently 19 years old. The “Over 21” policy is one of the reasons why Bo Rotundo, who recently turned 21, wasn’t featured on the earlier seasons of NXT.

– Here are some recent WWE attendance figures:

* December 12th Slammys RAW from Norfolk, VA drew 6,369 fans for $202,240

* RAW on January 6th in Jackson, MS drew 7,000 fans for $200,000.

* RAW on January 7th in Tyler, TX drew 4,500 fans for $120,000.

* RAW on January 8th in San Angelo, TX drew 4,500 fans for $140,000.

* SmackDown on January 7th in Montgomery, AL drew 3,500 fans for $110,000.

* SmackDown on January 8th in Baton Rouge, LA drew 3,500 fans for $120,000.

(Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Updates On WWE Network’s Delay & Heat On Evan Bourne

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– As we reported earlier this week, the launch of the WWE Network has been delayed several months. The talk in WWE this week is that nobody knows the launch date yet, but it will be some time in the fall.

Vince McMahon is looking to get more Legends involved with the Network and has reportedly reached out to people who in the past he wouldn’t have. A reality show, presumably Legends House, will begin filming soon and will go for 21 weeks, including post-production. The house will be in the Palm Springs area and 10 episodes will be shot.

– To follow up on our report from last week about there being major heat on Evan Bourne for leaking details about R-Truth’s suspension, we’re now being told the heat on Bourne is unrelated to the R-Truth situation.

Regarding last week’s story, one source is saying it was actually Evan Bourne who went to Triple H and apologized for failing the drug test – not Triple H confronting Bourne.

Rock’s Status After WM28, Rumble Matches, Hall Update

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– Jim Ross was asked on Twitter this week whether The Rock will be done as an in-ring performer after WrestleMania 28. JR said it’s “absolutely” realistic that The Rock will be done after his match with John Cena.

– Matches booked but not yet announced for the Royal Rumble pay-per-view include: John Cena vs. Kane and a triple threat match between Daniel Bryan, Big Show and Mark Henry for the World Heavyweight title.

Cody Rhodes vs. Goldust was also discussed for the Rumble, but it’s still up in the air as to whether WWE will go through with this one.

– A new video on Scott Hall’s YouTube channel features a message about Hall’s status in rehab:

“Quick update on Scott Hall, he’s doing very well in rehab and will be evaluated for his release soon. WWE has been monitoring his stay so you may see him on another channel soon.”

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

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