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HBK, Bret, Matt Hardy, Jericho & More Salute Edge (Updated)

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The wrestling world is still reeling from the announcement that WWE superstar Edge is being forced into retirement due to ongoing issues with his neck. Here is what some of Edge’s peers are saying about the end of his storied career:

Christian: “I’ve shed my tears..And from here on out I choose 2celebrate 1 of the greatest careers in WWE history..Cant wait2 induct u in the HOF #Edge.”

Bret Hart: “I remember training w/both Edge & Christian in a ring @ my house back in ’97 & he’ll always be one of my guys. Such an abrupt end to a great career saddens the entire wrestling world. Cheers to the rated-R Superstar.”

Shawn Michaels: “Have had contact w/Edge & he is looking 4ward 2what the future holds. It will b great, good things happen 2 good people & he is just that.”

Kurt Angle: “It’s sad to see my friend Edge Retire from WWE. Edge was one of the Best. Your Fans will miss You dearly. I know I will. Luv u Edge!!!!”

Jim Ross: “Edge will always be one of my favorites. I’m so grateful I was in a role to help him launch his wwe dream. Dreams do come true. Edge=HOF!”

“Gonna miss Edge. Have 2 think WWE will utilize Edge’s mind & teaching abilities. Great integrity.”

Matt Hardy: “Heard Adam is retiring because of physical issues that won’t allow him to safely continue wrestling. He’ll be missed, we’ve certainly had our fair share of issues.. Both good and bad. But I tip my hat to Edge who is one of the greatest I’ve ever been in the ring with. Adam resides in NC now-sure I’ll run into him down the road. Glad that him & I are in a good place. We came in as friends, & went out that way.”

Chris Jericho: “Edge is a great performer and 1 of my favorite opponents. He’s also got an incredible MIND for the business. Congrats on an amazing career”

Samoa Joe: “A Little late but I just heard about Edge’s Retirement. Good People, GREAT wrestler, and will sorely be missed in the ring.”

Tommy Dreamer: “My motto has always been I wrestle every single match like it is my last, cause 1 day I know it will b. Thanks Edge 4 everything u hav done”

Charlie Haas: “EDGE will be missed. It was an honor to share the ring with him, and compete against him. Truly one of the best. Stay in touch Edger”

Hulk Hogan: “if any of the guys like me,Flair,Hardy,Andre,AA,Blanchard,orndoff,Henning would have listened to doctors we would have quit15yrsago, but I don’t know Edges working environment because they are a media company not a wrestling company. HH wrestlers work hurt!”

“What about Foley!   I bet EDGE still wants to keep wrestling,he’s one of the boys big time!!!   HH”

“my take is with a unfixable neck injury it’s over ,but he’s one of the boys and it will be hard to keep him down,he’s 4life HH”

“I’m not saying anything bad about Edge but he’s a real wrestler,Stone Cold and Cena had neck surgery and u couldn’t stop em,Or Edge it’s in Edges blood,he lives for this business he’s a real wrestler,he a lifer,he’s one of the real boys,he’s hard to hold down,that’s all. HH”

Kevin Nash: “the loss of Edge is a sad day 4 the WWE great in ring,but such a special guy out,he still has years left to give.”

Taz: “Edge, 1 of the GREAT guys in the biz. Awesone talent & awesome guy! I live the numbness in arms due to neck issues also, scary.Be well bro.”

Kelly Kelly: “Thank you Adam for everything.. you’ve been such a great friend your an amazing person, n inspiration and I had the honor of working with u!”

Joey Styles: “In wrestling you make many acquaintances and few friends. Edge is a friend. My friend, seeing you was always a pleasure and never a chore.”

Eric Bischoff: “Best of luck to Edge. Class guy and a great talent. He will find success in anything he pursues.”

Wade Barrett: “I have a tremendous amount of respect for Edge. A great career and a great human being.”

Gail Kim: “Thank u Edge for everything u have given to the business and ur friendship. We r sad 2 c u go but grateful 4 ur health.also can’t wait 2 c christian induct u to the HOF”

Howard Finkel: “Thank you Edge for everything that you gave and meant to this industry, and personally speaking, thank you for your friendship!”

Yoshi Tatsu: “I can’t believe it. I’m very sad. But thank you very much Edge.”

Eve Torres: “An emotional night for sure. #ThankYouEdge. One of the most creative, hard working, passionate, & helpful men in the WWE. We’ll miss you!”

Vickie Guerrero: “I’m so sad to see Edge leave…I’m honored I got to learn so much from him. He will be missed.”

Natalya Neidhart: “My thoughts are with Edge, and thank you so much for the wonderful memories. You’re a real, true friend and ill never forget it.”

Michelle McCool: “Didn’t catch raw but heard about most important part. I love you Edger! Thank you all you’ve given to a biz I have always loved! Mad respect. Goes out to all you’ve done not only for your fans, but for us as well. I am so blessed to call u a friend! Thx for always helping me!”

VIDEO: Edge’s Retirement Speech From RAW

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The Rated R superstar Edge announces that injuries are forcing him into retirement:

The Miz Interview: WM28, The Rock, Fans Liking Him

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WWE Champion The Miz spoke with The Miami Herald this week and had this to say about the following topics:

Fans’ reaction to him: “The fans always cheer me at events like Axxess or the press conferences. Then at live events they boo me, but show me the respect I deserve. They didn’t do that three years ago, when they literally hated me and couldn’t stand me. They changed the channel, when I was on TV. Now I think I’m starting to earn their respect, which is good.”

The Rock: “The Rock was my favorite growing up. He has always been my favorite. I was able to get in there and upstage him and literally show him that I’m better. It’s like when you see an icon or someone you idolize when you are younger. Then you are in the ring with him and are able to show him up. To show everyone you are better than your idol, there is nothing better than that.”

WrestleMania 28 in Miami: “I will still be the main event. I plan on still being the WWE champion. I plan on being the longest reigning WWE champion of all time. It’s just the type of person I am. I am always aiming to be number one and the best. So I will be the champion, the main event and everything everyone else isn’t.”

Laurinaitis Open To Joining WWE If The NFL Lockout Continues

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St. Louis Rams linebacker James Laurinaitis indicated to TheLantern.com that he would consider joining WWE if the ongoing NFL lockout continues, which has lasted more than a month.

“I should take up pro wrestling,” Laurinaitis said. “It’d be a natural transition. I might have to try to get in the ring a little bit, take on John Cena or Randy Orton.”

“I’d consider it,” Laurinaitis added. “You don’t want to mess around and get hurt. But if it’s just a few run-downs here and there or something, I’d maybe at least get some of the training done.”

Laurinaitis is the son of WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal and nephew of WWE executive John Laurinaitis.

The article is available here.

Latest “Tough Enough” Elimination, Maryse To Answer DiBiase

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— Matt Capiccioni (a/k/a Matt Cross) was eliminated from last night’s episode of WWE Tough Enough because Steve Austin didn’t like the fact that Capiccioni had been on the independent wrestling scene for nine years and hadn’t “broke free from the pack.” This, as well as his general reluctance to take risks, led to him being cut.

— WWE.com is advertising the following for tonight’s episode of WWE NXT: “On WWE NXT, host Maryse was told by her boyfriend, Ted DiBiase, that she must pick him or the show. Is the beautiful and witty Diva’s Tuesday night fun over?”

— Edge is advertised to surrender the World Heavyweight Championship at tonight’s WWE SmackDown taping in Albany, New York. In a trivia note, Edge will be vacating the title in the same building he won his first WWE Championship, which took place in 2006 at WWE New Year’s Revolution. After John Cena won the Elimination Chamber Match, he cashed in the Money in the Bank briefcase and subsequently won the strap.

Update On World Heavyweight Title, Christian On Edge, More

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— It was announced during a commercial on Raw that Edge would surrender the World Heavyweight Championship this Friday on SmackDown.

— Christian and Natalya commented on Edge announcing his retirement tonight on Raw. Both wrote on Twitter:

Christian: “I’ve shed my tears..And from here on out I choose 2celebrate 1 of the greatest careers in WWE history..Cant wait2 induct u in the HOF #Edge”

Natalya: “My thoughts are with Edge, and thank you so much for the wonderful memories. You’re a real, true friend and ill never forget it.”

— Adam Copeland, Awesome Kong, Brie Bella, Edge, Jack Swagger and Mason Ryan, among other WWE terms, were trending tonight on Twitter.

WWE’s Official Statement On Edge’s Retirement: He’s Done

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Here is WWE’s official announcement on Adam “Edge” Copeland being forced into retirement due to injuries:

Less than a week after his successful title defense against Alberto Del Rio at WrestleMania XXVII, World Heavyweight Champion Edge has been forced to retire from in-ring competition due to injury. The unexpected news brings to an end a storied WWE career spanning 13 years and consisting of 11 World Title reigns.

The Rated-R Superstar had been suffering numbness and uncontrollable trembling in his arms and hands. This is not the first time Edge has experienced these symptoms of nueropraxia. An MRI in Atlanta last Monday was sent to Dr. Joseph Maroon, a renowned neurosurgeon and professor of neurosurgery at The Pittsburgh School of Medicine. After careful examination of the MRI, it was determined that Edge would never be cleared to compete again, and thus, he is forced to retire.

In 2003, Edge underwent a two level spinal fusion of the discs between his C5, C6 and C7 vertebrae. After being cleared to compete, The Rated-R Superstar returned to the ring, resulting in stenosis of the spine, or a narrowing of the spinal column, above and below the fused discs. This narrowing resulted in less and less of the vital fluid needed to protect the spinal cord. Medical professionals cannot clear Edge to compete ever again in WWE since doing so could result in paralysis or even death.

This is what’s being said about Edge on Twitter:

Edge Announces That He’s Retiring From WWE

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On Monday’s episode of WWE RAW, World Heavyweight champion Edge announced that he is retiring from the squared circle.

According to sources in WWE, Edge’s retirement announcement is 100% legitimate and not a television storyline.

Edge said that he recently had his neck checked out and the results were not good. This is also a legitimate issue and not a storyline.

From what we’re hearing – Edge was told he could go out in the ring and say whatever he wanted.

It was announced on RAW that Edge will forfeit the World Heavyweight title on Friday’ SmackDown. At this time – there’s no word on what will happen with the belt.

We’ll have a lot more on this story during the week, new details are coming in already. Stay tuned.

(Credit to pwinsider for some of the information used in this report)

Gail Kim Shoots Down Exit Rumors, SmackDown Rating Improves

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— Gail Kim shot down rumors that she is departing from WWE.

“Can people stop talking about me supposed leaving or my personal life here? It’s really annoying guys,” she wrote on Twitter. “I’m not going anywhere last time I’m saying it. It makes me want to avoid twitter. Let’s talk about more positive and interesting things. Happy raw day… Hopefully us divas will be in action 2nite!”

— The April 8 episode of WWE SmackDown scored a 2.1 cable rating and averaged 3.2 million viewers.

Viewership was up from the previous week’s telecast, which drew a 1.94 cable rating and an average of 3.0 million viewers.

— The April 8 episode of WWE SmackDown featured 35 minutes and 58 seconds of wrestling action. The previous week’s show featured 6 minutes and 4 seconds.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

Video Trailer & Preview For “Knockout” Starring Steve Austin

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The following press release was issued today:

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“KNOCKOUT” family action film stars Steve Austin
Release Date: April 26, 2011

Phase 4 Films is pleased to announce the Blu-ray, DVD and VOD release of “Knockout” on April 26, 2011. “Knockout” stars wrestler-turned-movie-star Steve Austin (“The Expendables,” “Damage,” “The Longest Yard”), a pop culture icon with a huge fan following from his vital role in the World Wrestling Entertainment arena.

The direct-to-DVD and VOD film brings Steve Austin back to the ring to train a rising boxing star, played by Daniel Magder (“Life with Derek”). “Knockout” is an inspiring story in the vein of under-dog classics such as “The Karate Kid” and “Rocky.”

Outsider and new kid Matthew (Daniel Magder) desperately wants to join his high school´s boxing team, but resident bully and boxing champion Hector stands in his way. Facing constant torment, Matthew finds an unlikely ally in Dan (Steve Austin), the school´s janitor and one-time amateur boxer. Despite Matthew´s overprotective parents and unimposing size, Dan sees potential in him. Together, they train for the biggest boxing match of Matthew´s life and discover what it truly means to be a winner.

Phase 4 Films will release “Knockout” on April 26, 2011. The Blu-ray and DVD are available for $29.99 SRP at all major retailers.

Recap Of The Rock’s Monday Appearance On “Ellen” (VIDEO)

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Credit to SEScoops.com reader Kevin McGuffy for this recap of The Rock on Ellen:

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a guest on the Ellen DeGeneres show today. She began by asking him, “Is it Dwayne or are you still The Rock.” He said both, “I will always be The Rock but I am Dwayne too.”

They talked about Wrestlemania 27 Rock says it was incredible because he had 70,000 people chanting “If you smell what The Rock is cooking.” Rock says there is no other platform to get that kind of response.

Ellen asked since it had been 7 years were you rusty. He said no it is just like riding a bike you slip right back into it. There is nothing like performing in front of a live audience.

She mentioned you are getting in the ring again, he said in his hometown of Miami next year at Wrestlemania 28 he will be kicking ass and taking names. The funny thing is he never mentioned John Cena.

They showed a clip of Snooki and he said celebrities always want to be a part of Wrestlemania but she took it seriously and trained her butt off.

She asked about Team Bring It, he explained the concept behind it saying Regardless of whatever challenge you face, you always take it head on and never be afraid. Ellen read three responses from Rock’s Twitter says how the Team Bring It had helped them

After a commercial they talked briefly about Fast 5 and then played a True or False game.

Question 1: I am afraid of spiders, roller coasters and miniature horses- Ellen said False and the answer was True

Question 2– I appeared in an episode of Star Trek- Ellen said False but again that answer was True

Question 3– I appeared in the first video of Lady GaGa- Ellen said False and it is False

Question 4– I wanted to join the FBI- Ellen said True and it is True

Question 5– I am fluent in both French and Hebrew- Ellen said False and it is False. Although Rock said he does kiss that way.

Question 6– I can tap dance- Ellen said True, however the card said False but Rock said of course he can tap dance.

Question 7- I am a New York Times Best Selling Author- Ellen said False and of course that answer is True.

Question 8: I can make my pecs dance- Ellen said Yes and Prove It. So Rock does just that. (Video below)

Overall great interview where they actually talked more about wrestling than his new movie.

Check out this video clip of The Rock’s appearance on Ellen:

WWE Unhappy With WM27 Booking (Cena-Miz & Lawler-Cole)

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WrestleMania 27 is in the books and the overall feeling we’ve been hearing is that the show had the “big time” WrestleMania feeling, but the booking of several of the top matches was executed poorly.

We reported shortly before and in the days following WrestleMania that Vince McMahonwas said to be “frantic” backtage and several aspects of the show were re-written just hours before it went on the air.

WWE has been examining the broad from top to bottom in hopes of  and taking a look at what could have been done better – and two matches in particular are standing out – John Cena vs. The Miz main event and the Michael Cole vs. Jerry Lawler special attraction match.

Many think that the double countout finish of the WWE title match was a disaster and not a satisfying finish for the main event of WrestleMania, despite the fact that the entire thing was approved by Vince McMahon the day of the show.

There is also some heat on WWE agent Dean Malenko for the way he laid out the Michael Cole vs. Jerry Lawler match. While this one seemed like a no-brainer to book, anybody who saw the match would agree that Michael Cole’s was given way too much offense, which killed the energy of the live crowd.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

National Wrestling Champ Derek Foore Headed To WWE

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Notre Dame collegiate wrestling champion Derek Foore recently told The Medina Gazette that he’s been offered a chance to train at WWE developmental. WWE talent scout Jerry Brisco recently saw Foore wrestle at a national competition back in March and invited him to be evaluated at Florida Championship Wrestling.

Foore told Ohio’s Medina Gazette that he’s very excited at the prospect of becoming a future WWE superstar:

“Of course I’m going to jump on the opportunity. When I get down to Tampa, though, it’s business, straight business. I’m going there to get a contract. I’ll do whatever it takes to sign on the dotted line. I’m willing to learn. In order to walk, you have to crawl. I think the chances are really good, but I won’t count my eggs before they hatch. I’ll take nothing for granted. I’ll expect the worse, but I’ll be confident I can work toward what I want. They’re not allowing me to ride my bike with training wheels. I’ll take my bumps and bruises along the way. I never thought it would happen. Words can’t describe what I’m thinking.”

Check out this video of Derek Foore competing:

Larry Sweeney Dead At 29

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Pro wrestling manager Alex Whybrow, who performed as Larry Sweeney for Ring of Honor and numerous American independent promotions, has died at the age of 29.

F4WOnline.com reports that he committed suicide either late last night or this morning. It is believed that he hung himself.

Whybrow suffered from bipolar disorder and had a breakdown in 2009, which he described as “the absolute worst event” of his life. He went through a long recovery process the following year.

He made sporadic appearances on the independent scene after parting ways with ROH in 2009.

Independent wrestler Chris Hero, a friend of Whybrow, commented on his passing on Twitter.

“We lost a dedicated friend and an overwhelmingly talented performer this morning,” he wrote. “Alex Whybrow aka ‘Sweet & Sour’ Larry Sweeney has passed.

“We spent a few yrs together on the road & Alex was gifted beyond measure. He could enthrall you with colorful stories from his personal life or he could captivate thousands with his undeniable charisma. I loved him & my heart is with his family, friends & his countless fans. First he was my student & he transcended that almost immediately. I will forever cherish our in depth conversations & time spent together. Love you man. Miss you. Rest in Peace.”

Morrison Acknowledges His Backstage Heat & Beef with Trish

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— John Morrison is not shying away from online reports that he has heat within the WWE locker room. On Monday afternoon, he made light of Trish Stratus alleging during an interview last Friday that he cold-shouldered her following their contest at WrestleMania. Trish suggested Morrison was “not smart” for the way he handled himself at the big event.

Read More: Trish Stratus Talks About “Incident” With John Morrison At WM27

Morrison tweeted on Monday:

“American Airlines is not smart RT @RealMelina: Our bags took over an hour to get to baggage claim.”

“Raw in Bridgeport today- Lookout @HEELZiggler… I got a mean punch, a furious kick, and a cold shoulder!”

Morrison tweeted the following remark on Friday shortly after Stratus’ allegations surfaced online:

“If you don’t have enemies, you don’t have character.”

— David Otunga has launched a Facebook page. He confirmed the page last week on Twitter.

— WWE Hall of Famer Tony Atlas no-showed the K&S Wrestlefest “Super Saturday” event in Essington, Pennsylvania, in addition to former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro.

— A really badass desktop wallpaper of Triple H from the new WWE All Stars video game has been posted online in various resolutions – check ’em out below:

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Previews For Tonight’s RAW, Tough Enough & DWTS

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– WWE Tough Enough will move to it’s permanent timeslot tonight at 8PM (Eastern)  on the USA Network, one hour before RAW. John Cena will be featured on tonight’s show, which is titled “Five for Flinching.”

Steve Austin wrote on Twitter over the weekend that Bill DeMott “totally destroys everthing in his path” on tonight’s show.

– Tonight’s episode of WWE RAW takes place from the Webster Bank Arena at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport, Connecticut. As of early Monday afternoon, no matches have been announced yet for the show. With WWE’s next pay-per-view, Extreme Rules, just 3 weeks away, there’s a good chance we’ll find out that show’s RAW brand main event tonight.

The advertised dark match main event will see John Cena and Randy Orton teaming up against WWE champion The Miz and Nexus leader C.M. Punk.

WWE United States Champion Sheamus likely will not be on RAW tonight, as he was overseas in Qatar on Sunday promoting WWE’s upcoming show there. Considering the WWE crews are flying out for Europe later this week, it would be unlikely for them to make him fly back from Qatar to the United States for RAW tonight and then back out to England this week.

Unfortunately for fans of The Rock, he won’t be at RAW tonight, as he’s currently in Brazil promoting his new movie, Fast Five.

– Chris Jericho will continue on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars tonight. He wrote the following on Sunday:

“Had the best week of rehearsals w @cherylburke yet! Really stoked for tomorrows performance. In otherwords, it’s time for maximum DANSOSITY!”

Shane McMahon Update, Jericho Makes Love Connection

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– WWE announced on Monday that WrestleMania XXVIII travel packages will go on sale “during the summer months.”

– A number of gossip websites are reporting that former WWE Star Chris Jericho is responsible for the latest reality television romance between former American Idol contestant Pia Toscano and Dancing With The Stars contestant Mark Ballas. Jericho and Toscano are said to be friends and it was Chris Jericho who passed along a note from Ballas to Toscano, which led to their first date last week.

– As we reported yesterday, Shane McMahon appeared at Sunday’s Masters golf tournament and was briefly shown on camera during the broadcast. For those wondering what Shane was doing there, he is currently sits on the Board of Directions for International Sports Management – which represents several top golfers, including Ernie Els and Rory McIlroy.

Check out this picture of Shane McMahon from The Masters:

(Partial source: pwinsider.com)

Update On Ashley Massaro, WrestleMania Trivia Note, More

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— It was reported earlier that former WWE Diva Ashley Massaro no-showed the K&S Wrestlefest “Super Saturday” event in Essington, Pennsylvania. She was also scheduled to film a “shoot” interview for Highspots.com.

The former Playboy was in regular contact with event organizers until the week of the show, at which point both of her contact numbers were disconnected. She posted a few messages on her Twitter account yesterday and made no mention of the situation. She did, however, reveal that she is engaged.

— No match at WrestleMania XXVII went over 15 minutes sans Triple H vs. The Undertaker, which lasted approximately 30 minutes. John Cena vs. The Miz went 14 minutes and 43 when it was ruled a draw. The restarted match lasted 35 seconds.

— Goldust celebrates his birthday today as he turns 42 years old. Also celebrating birthdays are WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race (68) and Balls Mahoney (39).

source: PWInsider.com

Scott Hall Speaks, Miss USA Apologizes, FCW Title Change

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— Scott Hall has made his first public comments since his latest public incident on Friday night. Hall tweeted on Monday @ScottHallNWO:

“At the hospital in New England! Doing good. Thanx for all your well wishes & support! The Bad Guy!”

– WWE Tough Enough contestant Miss USA Rima Fikah told The Detroit Free Press this weekend that she regrets using so much colorful language during last week’s premiere episode. Fikah said:

“I don’t want younger girls to think it’s OK to say bad words. But I do want younger girls to know you have to stand up for yourself.”

– Former WWE NXT Rookie Aksana defeated AJ Lee to become the new FCW Divas Champion at this past Thursday’s WWE developmental tapings in Florida.

The Rock On Jimmy Kimmel, Jericho On Leno & More

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– The Rock is scheduled to appear on Jimmy Kimmel on April 19th.That night’s show will also feature that week’s eliminated contestant from ABC’s Dancing With The Stars show – so there’s a chance that Chris Jericho could be appearing on that same show with The Rock, should he be eliminated that week.

– Hulk Hogan tweeted on Monday that former WWE star Chris Jericho will be appearing on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Wednesday night. Hogan wrote:

“HULKAMANIACS watch Chris Jerhico Wednesday night on the Tonight Show he’s going to tear it up.”

– NFL star and former RAW guest host Ben Roethlisberger tells Pittsburgh’s Post-Gazette.com that is looking for a new place to host his wedding reception after unsuccessfully trying to rent the Consol Energy Center – due to a live WWE event being booked for the venue that same day.

Sound Off 154: Real Story on Why Billy Graham’s a Bitter Old Man

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Est. Runtime: 2 hours, 21 minutes

It’s time for a special WRESTLEMANIA-sized edition of the Sound Off, breaking down the biggest show of the year and backstage controversy coming out of the event. Did it live up to expectations? Plus, more on “The New WWE” and Triple H’s role in talent development, thoughts on the Hall of Fame and the debut of Tough Enough, announcing the WM28 main event a year in advance, and finally… Solomonster has some ranting to do on Kurt Angle, “Superschmuck” Billy Graham (oh does he have something to say), Larry Zbyszko and the sad state of affairs that is Scott Hall. This is not an episode you want to miss!

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Graham Wants To Beat Up Jericho, Wants Out Of WWE HOF

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“Superstar” Billy Graham stated in an interview with the Ottawa Sun that he wants out of the WWE Hall of Fame. The former wrestling star, now 67, is demanding he be removed from their list of inductees because he is appalled at the inclusion of Abdullah the Butcher.

“It is a shameless organization to induct a bloodthirsty animal such as Abdullah The Butcher into their worthless and embarrassing Hall of Fame and I want the name of Superstar Billy Graham to be no part of it. WWE and their Hall of Fame is disgustingly embarrassing, I want out,” Graham said.

Graham, who was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2004, sold his ring on eBay two years ago.

Graham is also upset with Jericho, who, in his book, Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps, took issue with comments made by the WWE Hall of Famer following Chris Benoit’s double murder suicide.

“Jericho, you have made a huge mistake. You call me an egotistical idiot. If you walked by right now, I would beat the living hell out of you, then spit on your grave for trying to destroy my reputation in your phony little book,” Graham said.

When contacted for a response, Jericho said: “God bless him and best of luck in all he does in the future.”

The article is available here.

Randy Orton’s First Movie Reviewed, Cena-WM28 & More

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– The Hollywood Reporter has posted a review of the latest WWE Studios film That’s What I Am, starring Ed Harris & Amy Madigan, and featuring Randy Orton in a supporting role. Regarding Orton’s big screen debut, THR wrote:

“The film was produced by WWE Studios, which explains the casting of third-generation wrestling personality Orton in a decent acting debut as Carl’s manipulative dad. That this meathead is such an able negotiator, even with someone as sharp as Madigan’s principal, stretches plausibility. Too often, Pavone’s screenplay slaps contemporary perspective onto characters whose behavior doesn’t seem entirely true to their time.”

– John Cena wrote the following on Twitter over the weekend regarding his announced match against The Rock at next year’s WrestleMania:

“CeNation. This is a new year. From 26 to 27 wasn’t exactly a banner year. Which means it time to dominate the whole f+cking game. NEVER GIVE UP. Miz. Id watch yourself if I were you. It may not be tomorrow …but u will NOT defeat me again.”

– WWE reached a milestone on Facebook this weekend – as the company’s official fan page has over 5 million “likes.” Less than 50 companies have that many fans “liking” them on Facebook.

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Indy Fed Blasts Scott Hall For Friday Night Incident

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Top Rope Promotions owner Steve Ricard sent us the following statement regarding the Scott Hall incident on Friday night:

Top Rope Promotions has been holding family oriented wrestling shows for 30 years now, and on our 30th Anniversary event, we brought in one of the biggest names in pro wrestling, Scott Hall (aka Razor Ramon).

We drew a packed house and a good majority of them were there to see Hall. Hall and his people down in FL had all claimed he was clean and good to go. His flight and hotel were pre paid, and his appearance fee was demanded upon arrival at the airport (which he asked for within 3 min of being picked up).

Hall had arrived in a wheel chair with 3 bottles of prescription pills in his posession. Hall had performed an interview with our local newspaper The Herald News around 6 PM on Thursday night, saying how much he was looking forward to coming to the show, and how he was clean. Less then 24 hrs later, he showed up in the state he was in, demanding his appearance fee. Right off the bat, we were in a bad situation.

Having Hall at the building, already pre paid with his appearance fee, hotel, flight, etc. He even harassed my driver in the process. Hall was persistent to appear on the show. His heart was in the right place, unfortunately I can’t say the same about his mind or his body.

Throughout the night he made threats to numerous members of my staff, as well as myself demanding more money, demanding to go to the ring when he wanted to etc. He was also threatening to kill me if I “screwed” him over. I’m 31 years old and I should be in no circumstances, babysitting someone in there 50’s.
Hall made at best, an embarrassing performance in the ring and for the fans who came to see him, trashing matches that were on the show before him and addressing the crowd as if we were in England.

Neither Hall, nor anyone who helped line up the date, or any of his close friends or agents have called to apologize or offer a refund for his “less then stellar” appearance. He showed his true colors and who he was this past Friday night. If he’s upset that we’re airing a stream of this atrocious appearance, maybe he should issue an apology to the fans, the promotion, and the workers of the company. One would only assume that no one that night got what they paid for, myself included.”

Awesome Kong Heading To FCW, Bail Enforcers Premiere Notes

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— A vignette teasing the arrival of the wrestler formerly known as Awesome Kong aired during tonight’s episode of FCW Wrestling on the Bright House Sports Network in Florida.

The promo was brief and showcased her eyes.

It was reported late last year that she had signed a contract with WWE. The internationally renowned wrestler has not competed since that time.

— Bail Enforcers, starring Trish Stratus, premiered yesterday at the Actionfest Film Festival in Asheville, North Carolina. Edge, as well as Tara of TNA Wrestling, were on hand for the festivities. Edge, who resides in Asheville, was trying to be low key and didn’t seem to want attention. Tara, however, seemed to enjoy the attention she received. The theater was about 40% full and consisted of fans of wrestling and action movies. According to an attendee, the storyline isn’t original and some of the acting is wooden, but the action is decent and Stratus presents herself well. The movie is not for children as the dialog is profane.

Following the premiere, Stratus participated in a Q&A session with the cast and director. She was asked if she garnered heat within WWE for participating in a movie not affiliated with the organization. Status said no, and that WWE had agreed to promote the film.

source: f4wonline.com

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