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Vince McMahon Said To Be Very High On The Miz

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WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is said to be very impressed with The Miz in recent weeks, which many insiders are believing will lead to a big push for the former WWE champion.

“Vince really liked Miz’s promo last week on Raw, which sold SummerSlam even though Miz didn’t have an opponent named,” a reliable insider informed us, “and Vince thought Miz came across as a top heel at SummerSlam.”

The source continued, “But what Vince loved the most was Miz’s performance tonight endorsing Subway, because he did it in such an entertaining fashion, and Vince kept telling people that Miz’s performance is exactly what he’s looking for from WWE Superstars. Miz really raised his stock in WWE in the past week.”

With McMahon high on The Miz’s recent work, expect to see Miz elevated back into the main event picture in the coming weeks and months.

VIDEO: MVP Checks In From Japan’s G-1 Climax Tournament

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The Ballin’ Superstar From The 305 Posts A Fantastic Video From New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Annual Summer Tourney!

IWGP Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion MVP has posted a brand new video as part of his “Sessions” series, as the former WWE United States Heavyweight Champion updates his fans from the G-1 Climax Tournament in Japan.

Check out the video here:

New Jack Barred From Selling Sexually Explicit Photos Of Terri

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The Orlando Sentinal reports that a judge in Sanford, Florida has temporarily ordered Jerome Young, professionally known as New Jack, to stop selling nude photographs of former partner Terri Runnels.

The former WWE Diva filed a lawsuit against Young on Aug. 8, accusing him of libel by posting comments on Facebook about her appetite for alcohol and pain medication following their recent break-up. The suit also alleges he’s defamed her by accusing her of exposing partners to sexually transmitted diseases.

Runnels also asked Circuit Judge Linda Schoonover to permanently ban Young from distributing sexually explicit photos of her. The judge issued a temporary ban on Friday and set a hearing on the situation for Aug. 24.

Young told the newspaper last week that he took the photos with his cell phone, that they belong to him and he should be free to distribute them to whomever he pleases.

“Sending somebody naked photos, that’s not a crime,” Young said.

He also said that he spread no false information about Runnels.

To read the full article, click here.

Mick Foley Explains Why He Is A Big John Cena Fan

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Wrestling legend Mick Foley, who is rumored to be on his way back to WWE, went to bat for John Cena on Monday night, tweeting several matches endorsing the former WWE champion’s work inside the ring and his model behavior in the locker room. Foley tweeted the following on Monday night:

“I really enjoyed the angry, serious tone of @johncena . Might be about time more fans started recognizing his legacy of amazing matches.

Sorry to disagree with so many of you, but go through your archives and look at how many good/great/amazing matches @johncena has had on PPV

You may not like the character, but @JohnCena is a workhorse, and hasn’t been in a bad PPV (that I’ve seen) in a long time. He CAN wrestle!

Come on, someone find me a bad @johncena PPV. He’s been a part of classic stuff with regularity for years. It’s NOT just the opponents guys.

Look, I was clearly more of an @WWE fan even when I was with TNA. I just call them like I see them…and I see Cena favorably.

I really appreciate all the feedback from everyone. I’ll grant you that his last Mania wasn’t great, but his match with @therock will be.

Good conversation, everyone. Remember when @johncena wrestled 10 minutes with Orton AFTER tearing his pec off the bone? THAT is HEART!”

Foley also posted recent a blog on his website titled, WHY IS MICK A MARK FOR JOHN CENA?” Foley explained that Cena is one of the best workers in the business today – having great matches with everybody from world class workers like Triple H, Edge and Kurt Angle to big-man slugs like the Great Khali and Bobby Lashley. Beyond what he does in the ring – Foley said the main reason he’s a John Cena fan is because Cena treats every wrestler on the roster with equal respect, something you don’t always see in the wrestling business.

What Happened After RAW & Other Live Notes

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The following live notes are compiled from several live reports sent in from fans who were at Monday’s WWE RAW from San Diego. If you attend a live WWE event, send an email to SEScoops [at] gmail.com.

– There was no dark match prior to the Superstars tapings

– Matches taped for Superstars:

Santino Marella vs. Primo

Zack Ryder vs. Drew McIntyre

– After RAW went off the air,  John Cena called out Alberto Del Rio, who tried to leave the ringside area – but was caught by CM Punk (in street clothes), who chased the new WWE champion back into the ring. Both CM Punk and John Cena hit their finishers on Del Rio.

Ricardo Rodriguez tried grabbing the WWE championship and leaving the ring, but he was caught by Punk and Cena, who both gave him their finishers.

Punk gave the belt the Cena. A “Cena sucks” chant broke out and Punk received a huge pop and a “C.M. Punk” chant. Cena and Punk left the title belt in the ring to close the show.

Yang Says He Still Hasn’t Been Paid By TNA After Check Bounces

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Jimmy Yang angrily stated Monday night on Twitter that he still has yet to be paid by TNA Wrestling after appearing for the organization seven weeks ago. He also states that an office employee called him unprofessional after revealing on the microblogging website last Thursday that the check he was issued two weeks prior bounced.

“Seven weeks and still no check. Somebody called me and said I was being unprofessional. Not paying somebody for a job is UNPROFESSIONAL,” Yang wrote.

Yang, reviving his Elvis impersonator character, made a one night return to TNA at the June 27, 2011 Impact Wrestling taping. He lost to Low Ki in a three-way match also featuring Matt Bentley.

In February, Mike Mooneyham of The Post and Courier said in an interview that friend Ric Flair was owed a significant amount of money by TNA. Wrestling Observer editor Dave Meltzer commented on TNA’s financial situation weeks later and revealed that the company is bleeding money and therefore behind at times in paying talent.

“They are 4-6 months behind at times in paying talent for out dates,” he wrote on F4WOnline.com. “They are often months behind in paying vendors.

“When the CFO has recruited different people to work for the company he talks about how they are bleeding money.

“When they universally have the best atmosphere at TV, their top priority, last week in Fayetteville, they then cancel the idea of future monthly non-Impact Zone tapings for months because of the cost involved. The first sign of the company getting finances to where at least they aren’t losing too much where they are worried about short-term spending would be when the tapings away from Orlando become monthly, because everyone accepts that is the next move that has to be made.

“Multiple people who know telling me.

“The entire role of Janice Carter in TNA.

“Aside from that, we have no evidence at all.”

Celebrity Breaks Unwritten Rule At WWE Event, Cole-WWE ’12

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— Reuters has published an article stating that actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who attended WWE’s SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party last Thursday at the Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles, California, broke one of Hollywood’s unwritten rules: No dancing.

The article notes that the Hollywood starlet danced for over an hour at the event. She was also seen dancing with Hornswoggle.

— Though not officially announced, Michael Cole will be a playable character in THQ’s upcoming WWE ’12 video game.

Money in the Bank is released today on DVD. Click here to view the artwork, which is an image of CM Punk celebrating his championship victory over John Cena.

— D.H. Smith (Harry Smith), who was recently released by WWE, is now accepting bookings for independent wrestling events. Requests can be sent to Kirk White of Big Time Wrestling via e-mail at [email protected] or via phone at 510-494-9648.

Melina Says She Can’t Be Blamed For Other People Anymore

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An article was posted Sunday on BleacherReport.com in defense of recently released WWE Diva Melina regarding her history of rumored backstage indiscretions. The author of the article feels people shouldn’t scrutinize the former Women’s Champion so harshly since she’s only human. The author adds further that many of disparaging things written about her online are merely rumors.

Melina wrote in response, “It’s the price of being in the public eye I guess. But I still wish it would stop. It’s refreshing to see people realize that things don’t add up. They don’t because it’s not true. I just want to be able to live a happy life. Have others around me be happy as well.”

“There are always going to be bad things happening. Bullies, rumors and heaven forbid, tragedies but now I can’t be blamed for others… At least not for pushes and stuff. At least there shouldn’t be. I just want a good and happy life with the one I love. That’s all I ever wanted. I still pray for the happily ever after. Always will. I may not get handed the most simple & perfect cards in life but I’ll keep on going… I know it will get better. If only life was as perfect & clean cut like the movies.”

Melina, meanwhile, continues to travel with John Morrison. She was near the venue of tonight’s Raw in San Diego, California and indicated on Twitter that she hung out with a fan before the event.

Lilian To Shoot Music Video, Subway Jared Scheduled For Raw

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— Former WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia announced Sunday during the Afterbuzz TV AfterShow for Entourage that she will be celebrating her birthday this Friday by shooting her first music video. The video will be for a pop rock song.

Garcia released her debut music album, ¡Quiero Vivir!, in 2007. She has had a second album in the works since her departure from WWE.

— The official Facebook page of WWE has announced that Jared from Subway will appear on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw.

Their statement reads: “Jared from Subway will be on WWE Monday Night Raw tonight. Tune in to see what happens. Also, click COMMENT to let us know what your favorite Subway $5 Footlong Sandwich is.”

— Tonight’s episode of Showbiz Tonight on CNN Headline News with feature a segment on Brooke Hogan’s nude pictorial for PETA. The program airs at 11:00 p.m.

Andy Leavine Reportedly Suspended Due To Drug Test Failure

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PWInsider.com reports that Tough Enough winner Andy Leavine, who is currently training in Florida Championship Wrestling, has been suspended for 30 days due to a violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program.

Leavine’s suspension has yet to be publicly announced by WWE. He is believed to have failed a drug test.

The organization announced earlier today that referee Mike Chioda had been suspended for 30 days due to a violation of their Talent Wellness Program.

Triple H To Deliver Address On Raw, Rating For SmackDown

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— WWE.com has announced that Chief Operating Officer of WWE, Triple H, will issue an address tonight on Raw.

Their statement reads: “After Summerslam’s controversial main event outcome, Triple H addresses the WWE Universe live tonight on Raw. Will he apologize for his bad call (affecting John Cena)? Will he discuss (Kevin) Nash’s involvement? Might the WWE COO reveal a coup that crowned Del Rio champion?”

— The August 12 episode of SmackDown scored a 1.81 cable rating, the same number as the previous week.

The program averaged 2,640,000 viewers over the course of two hours, up from 2,570,000 the week before.

— In a battle of WWE Hall of Famers, Jerry Lawler will wrestle Dory Funk Jr. at the September 10 !BANG! TV taping in Ocala, Florida. Visit www.dory-funk.com for more information.

source: PWInsider.com

Kevin Nash Teases Appearance On Raw, Update On Ricky Ortiz

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— Kevin Nash teased on Twitter that he will be appearing on tonight’s episode of Raw. Nash wrote on Monday:

“Rumor has it a tall, dark haired dude is going to be on Raw tonight. You better watch. He has a tendency to disappear for months.”

Nash appeared last night at SummerSlam to assault CM Punk following his WWE Championship victory over John Cena. Following the attack, Alberto Del Rio cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase and defeated Punk for the belt. Freedom Pro Wrestling announced two days earlier that Nash had suffered a neck injury and would miss their Saturday event. He was replaced by “Diamond” Dallas Page.

— Ricky Ortiz, who was released two years ago from his contract with WWE, now competes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He regularly competes in tournaments for the Florida Federation of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, where he reigns as champion in his weight class. He still wrestles as he recently joined the Urban Wrestling Federation, which is described as an “intense fusion of pro wrestling and hip hop music.” The former WWE star is also looking to head to Japan to both wrestle and fight.

— Sheamus is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Inside Wrestling.

WWE Suspends Referee Due To Wellness Policy Violation

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WWE announced Monday that referee Mike Chioda has been suspended for 30 days due to a violation of their Talent Wellness Program.

The full statement reads:

Referee Mike Chioda suspended

In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended referee Mike Chioda for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s policy.

Punk Reveals Offers He Received While Away From WWE

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CM Punk says he received some of the “most ridiculous offers from the most unbelievable sources” during his brief time away from WWE last month after the Money in the Bank pay-per-view.

During a radio interview with Mark Madden from last week, Punk acknowledged that he was brought back to television too soon and there were a “billion” scenarios that could have played out prior to his return. After acknowledging that WWE brought him back sooner than expected to give a jolt to business, Punk said:

“Now you’re getting into the numbers side of the business. Sure, I would have loved to drag it out. There’s a billion different scenarios you could have done. I could have went and worked indies. I had the most ridiculous offers from the most unbelievable sources. I’ll write a book some day and it’ll be a hell of a chapter.”

“It would have been fun to go do commentary for like Titan Fighting Championship, it would have been fun to maybe show up at a ROH show, or go bother Gabe at Evolve, do all kinds of fun stuff. The bottom line is we have a TV show and a pay-per-view to sell. Basically it’s the hottest thing and you just kind of ride it until the wheels fall off.”

Could it have been done in a more entertaining way? If everything is selling out and business is awesome, then yeah, maybe. Maybe.”

Del Rio Makes History With Title Win, Nash’s Role In WWE

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– With his big WWE Title win last night at SummerSlam, Alberto Del Rio becomes the first Mexican-born wrestler to hold the WWE Title. The late Eddie Guerrero was born in El Paso, Texas while Hall of Famer Pedro Morales was from Puerto Rico.

– Kevin Nash made a surprise return to WWE television a SummerSlam and destroyed CM Punk following his win over John Cena, allowing Alberto Del Rio to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and leave SummerSlam as WWE champion.

It’s worth noting that Nash’s official website lists several apearances for the Awesome Wrestling Entertainment promotion in September and October. It’s unknown at this time whether Nash will keep those dates, now that he’s a key piece in WWE’s top main event storyline.

New Age Outlaw BG James tweeted the following on Monday about being with Kevin Nash this weekend when he may have got the call from WWE to appear at SummerSlam:

“We were w/Nash this weekend and he did get a phone call at one point friday night that Billy and I thought was suspicious.”

Mysterio vs. Del Rio Tonight On RAW, Rey Injury Update

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Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takse place from the Valley View Casino Center in San Diego, California and will feature fallout from Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view.

On last week’s RAW, it was announced that San Diego native Rey Mysterio would receive a WWE title shot against whoever the champion was after SummerSlam, which is Alberto Del Rio.

As for Rey Mysterio’s knee injury, f4wonline.com is reporting that Rey was scheduled to face The Miz at SummerSlam up until this weekend.

The decision was made at the last minute to make it a 6-man match with Alberto Del Rio, R-Truth, Kofi Kingston and John Morrison as a way to get Rey on the card without him having to

Brooke Hogan Denies “Perverted Relationship” With Hulk

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Last week, a new PETA campaign was unveiled featuring Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke, who posed nude (and in a cage) for the animal rights group’s latest ad.

The portrait was unveiled on Thursday night in Miami at Cafeina Lounge – and Brooke has gotten a lot of negative press after her father Hulk was photographed next to his daughter’s nude picture.

Brooke is fed up with the tabloid gossip about her and her father Hulk having an inappropriate relationship and says Hulk was there simply to show parental support.

Brooke tweeted over the weekend:

“[I’m] SO sick of people saying me and my dad are in some perverted relationship! Go home and do your own thing! Stop picking on me!”

During a recent interview with the Miami New Times, Brooke also explained why she is working with PETA for this controversial new campaign.

“I’ve always had a love for animals, and I’ve seen abuse firsthand. It ignited my passion for saving them even more … The worst part is that they are voiceless in our world, so it’s our job to stand up for them.”

In case you missed it from last week:

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Lots Of Live Notes From WWE SummerSlam

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– Cee-Lo Green was said to be very well liked with the WWE talents backstage at SummerSlam.

– WWE used several local independent wrestlers as “plants” during the ringside spot where Mark Henry and Sheamus crashed through the barrier into the crowd. The wrestlers, who work for the Pro Wrestling Guerilla promotion, were used to actual fans were not injured.

– WWE posted a backstage video of Sheamus following his loss to Mark Henry at SummerSlam, where Sheamus declares that his feud with Henry is “far from over.”

– The following WWE terms were trending worldwide on Twitter last night during SummerSlam: Alberto Del Rio, Kevin Nash, Big Daddy Cool, Big Sexy, Beth Phoenix, Stephanie McMahon, Kelly Kelly, Daniel Bryan, Ron Artest, Jimmy Hart, No Holds Barred, Christian, Edge, Justin Roberts and Sheamus vs. Mark Henry.

– The man that Kelly Kelly kissed at ringside last night during SummerSlam was NHL player Sheldon Souray, who plays for the Dallas Stars. Kelly noted on Twitter that Souray was in town with her mother and word is that the two are now dating. Kelly previously dated WWE star Justin Gabriel.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

Hulk Hogan Regrets Passing On Endorsing Foreman Grill

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Hulk Hogan continues to claim that he missed out on a lucrative endorsement deal several years ago when he snubbed the idea of endorsing a grilling machine, instead opting for a meatball maker.

The TNA Wrestling Superstar told Avatar star Sam Worthington about his great business regret when the two stars met at last month’s Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California.

Worthington says, “He gave me some investment advice because his manager said to him, ‘You should get into these things, kitchen appliances, put your name on something’.

“The Hulk said, ‘Well, what have you got?’ The manager said, ‘Well, I’ve got this meatball maker… It pounds the meatballs when you (clench arm muscles and press fists together). The Hulk went, ‘That’s fantastic, I want the Hulkamania Meatball Maker!’

“The manager goes, ‘What about the other thing (investment opportunity)?’ He goes, ‘Ah, give that to your other client.’ The other client turned out to be George Foreman, it was the grill! So George Foreman’s made $300 billion and how many people own a Hulkamania Meatball Maker?”

Hogan’s claim differs from the one he made years ago on Hogan Knows Best, where he said he was offered the contract for the grill first, but missed his agent’s phone call because he was “picking up the kids.”

source: ContactMusic.com

Alberto Del Rio Says He Plans To Retire In 5 Years

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Newly crowned WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio has finally reached the top of the mountain in the world of professional wrestling – but it appears that Mexican superstar already has his plans for retirement in place.

During a recent interview with Mexican news agency Notime, Del Rio says he plans to retire in five years time – following a farewell tour that would finish in his home town of San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Del Rio said (translated):

“I already decided. I want to retire in five years and will make a farewell tour but not as many who do 250 fights. Seek a dignified farewell to a fight in San Luis Potosi, my native land and in the Arena Mexico, my home.”

“I decided to go full power and thus having managed to be the best Mexican fighter in this difficult race. I’m tired because it takes great dedication and sacrifice but also left me enormous satisfaction.”

Del Rio also talked about the significance of leaving a legacy in this business and representing his family with honor:

“To where I have arrived I have taken fully the name of my dynasty and know that my family is proud than I have done, so when the moment arrives for hanging the boots I will continue enjoying the place that I deserved myself.”

Pictures Of CM Punk At Charity Event, Brooke-PETA Update

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WWE Champion CM Punk arrived at a WWE charity event in Hollywood tied in with the promotion for Summer Slam, and WWE Chairman Vince McMahon must have been surprised by Punk’s attire. To check out the controversial photos of CM Punk at the event with the WWE Title, check out Paul Heyman’s Heyman Hustle blog.
– Hulk Hogan posed with daughter Brooke by a big poster of Brooke’s controversial nude photo as the Hollywood paparazzi clicked away on Thursday night. Of course, even wilder was the fact Hulk was joined by his Brooke-A-Like wife Jennifer,whose hot dress left very little to the imagination. You can check out the hot photos of Brooke (and the pics of Hulk with Brooke. and the near-upsirts of the busty Mrs. Hogan as well), visit PopWrecked.com

Stephanie McMahon, Kevin Nash & Edge At SummerSlam

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Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view saw the surprise returns of several notable names.

– Jimmy Hart did a backstage segment with R-Truth, where he offered Truth his managing services. After almost convincing him, R-Truth questioned with Jimmy was a Little Jimmy and stormed off before the deal could be made.

– Stephanie McMahon had a heated backstage segment with CM Punk, was shown consulting with husband Triple H prior to the main event and was seen exiting the dressing room of former WWE champion John Cena.

– Edge was announced as Christian’s surprise prior to his No Holds Barred match against Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. After getting a tremendous response from the crowd, Edge ripped into Christian for the way he won his championship (by disqualification) and the way he’s carried himself as champion. Edge bailed on Christian right before the match began.

– Kevin Nash made a surprise appearance, storming the ringside area through the crowd after CM Punk defeated John Cena for the WWE Championship. As Punk was celebrating, Nash attacked him – destroying him with a jackknife powerbomb and allowing Alberto Del Rio to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase and leave SummerSlam as WWE champion. It should be interesting to see whether Alberto Del Rio had a hand in Nash taking out Punk and opening the door for an easy title win.

We will have tons of backstage news regardingt he returns of Stephanie McMahon and Kevin Nash here on SEScoops.com during the week – stay tuned!

Sound Off 173: Hulkster Wants To Shoot? Too Bad It’s Only Blanks

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What Happened After SummerSlam, Dark Match

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– In a dark match that took place prior to Sunday’s WWE SummerSlam pay-per-view, Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) defeated Alex Riley with the Zig Zag.

– After SummerSlam went off the air, Ricardo Rodriguez announced Alberto Del Rio as the new WWE Champion and put the belt around his waist. C.M. Punk was in the ring with the briefcase. He looked confused and sad. Punk got up and walked out to a mixed reaction. He picked up the case, set it down on the ring stairs, and walked up the ramp.

Punk’s music played as he walked up the ramp in disappointment. Punk saluted the crowd and headed to the back.

Justin Roberts then thanked everyone for coming to end the show.

Jim Ross Comments On Not Calling WWE SummerSlam

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter on Sunday night regarding why he was not ringside for WWE’s SummerSlam pay-per-view:

“I’m at Summer Slam on Twitter duty & not broadcasting. Booker’s working w/ Cole & King.

I am at SUMMER SLAM but backstage and not at ringside. Booker adds Smackdown representation not that Cole wouldn’t have. I’m twitter man.

I’m tweeting tonite..not broadcasting. Just happy to be here. :)

Game time decision to use Booker to rep Smackdown on tonite’s Summer Slam & to work with King & Cole. I’m happy for Booker.”