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UFC President Dana White Visits WWE Headquarters

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UFC president Dana White recently wrote on Twitter that he visited WWE headquarters in Stanford, Connecticut for a meeting with Vince McMahon.

During an interview with USA Today to promote the UFC’s return to the Philadelphia market, White said that he looks up to Vince McMahon in many ways.

While he did not divulge specific details as to the nature of the meeting, White said that he emulates WWE’s business model and called Vince “the guy that basically created the pay-per-view market.”

There has been recent talk that WWE and the UFC would be working together in some capacity on a merchandising deal involving Brock Lesnar, so its possible this is one of the matters discussed during the meeting of the kings of the pay-per-view industry.

White also spoke about Brock Lesnar’s condition in the interview, saying the former UFC heavyweight champion is recovering from his latest bout with diverticulitis and expects to see him fighting again next January.

Sin Cara Explains How He Could Have Failed A Wellness Test

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Earlier this week, it was announced that WWE star Sin Cara has been suspended for 30 days due to a violation of the company’s Wellness policy.

  • To catch up on all the news regarding Sin Cara’s suspension, head over to our Sin Cara news page.

During an interview with Mexican newspaper The Record, Sin Cara has made his first public comments regarding the situation.

According to Sin Cara, WWE management recently informed him that he had a drug test and tested positive for steroids. Sin Cara said he asked WWE for more information. He added that many medications contain steroids and could result in a violation – and he believes that it’s possible an injection given to him by a doctor is what resulted in the failed drug test.

He stated he would be meeting with Vince McMahon to discuss the issue.

JR Blog: McMahon Angle, Sin Cara’s Suspension, WWE Title

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross is back with another blog update, which you can read it its entirety over at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR wrote about:

The Vince McMahon Angle On RAW: “It certainly sets up numerous, new, storyline opportunities which will hopefully be capitalized upon in the near and long term future. What changes will be made under HHH’s watch, if any, and how will those assumed changes affect the presentation of WWE’s top TV priority?”

“As a fan and after working with and for Mr. McMahon for many years, I simply can’t see the sports entertainment visionary “going quietly into the night.” That’s TBD I assume and will be one of the catalysts that encourage fans to tune into Raw Monday night. ”

The Vacant WWE Championship:  “At least we do know that a new, WWE champion will be crowed Monday night between Rey Mysterio and the Miz. Tough spot for both to be in considering that CM Punk won the WWE Title in the ring against the former champion John Cena. Whoever wins between Mysterio and Miz or even the MITB winner Alberto Del Rio, will be standing in the shadow of Punk who has left the company and apparently has zero plans to return in the immediate future of which I am aware.”

Sin Cara’s Wellness Violation & Suspension: “What happened to Sin Cara? According to the WWE website, Cara violated the rules of the Wellness Program which resulted in him receiving a 30 day suspension. Some fans didn’t even know what the Wellness Program is and the best way that I can explain it is that the Wellness Program is essentially WWE’s drug policy. Very unfortunate for the fans, WWE, and especially for the Talent. I like and endorse ‘2nd chances’ if they are deserved and desired by all parties. Time will tell on this one.”

Sin Cara Update, WWE Working With ROH, Punk-Ebay

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– As we’ve been reporting, Sin Cara’s Wellness violation actually occurred back in June, despite the fact it took almost a month for WWE to announce his suspension. One story going around is that Sin Cara told WWE that he could produce a prescription for the substance he tested positive for, but was unable to do so after several weeks. As you can imagine, management is said to be very disappointed with the situation.

– Some of the commemorative CM Punk t-shirts that sold out at Sunday’s WWE Money in the Bank pay-per-view are going for over $500 on eBay this week.

– There are many people in both WWE and Ring of Honor that suspect that the two companies have some sort of a working agreement in place,.

Sources insist that some of the things CM Punk spoke about in his infamous RAW promo a few weeks back will start finding their way onto WWE TV soon. For example, Punk talked about Triple H taking over and he began that storyline on this week’s RAW. Punk also mentioned John Laurinaitis and Colt Cabana, both who appeared on WWE TV in the past week. While Cabana wasn’t named by the announcers, he was shown at ringside on Money in the Bank and was photographed with Punk and the WWE Title in Chicago after the pay-per-view.

For what its worth, Cabana has told at least one indy promotion that he’s worked regularly with that he’s not taking any more bookings with them after next month.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

Update On Sarita’s Facial Paralysis, Sky Wants To Get On DWTS

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— TNA Knockout Sarita is still feeling the effects of facial paralysis as she donned a protective mask at this past weekend’s World Wrestling Council Aniversario 2011 events in Ponce and Bayamón, Puerto Rico. The mask was specifically designed to protect her face as it entirely covered her mouth and left eye.

Sarita competed against Puerto Rican women’s wrestler Black Rose at both events as a heel. She won Friday in Ponce but lost Sunday in Bayamón.

Meanwhile, TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James was advertised to compete at Aniversario 2011 but scratched days before the events.

— The producers of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars are giving fans the opportunity to cast the upcoming season. Velvet Sky is asking fans via Twitter to show their support by voting for her to appear on the reality show. To vote for the TNA Knockout under the athletes category, click here.

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

Big Update On Vince McMahon’s Role In WWE

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On Monday’s episode of RAW, Triple H returned to announce that WWE’s board of directors has voted to relieve Vince McMahon of his day-to-day corporate duties. Although McMahon remains WWE’s Chairman and CEO, the storyline of Triple H taking over WWE is reality-based.

While nothing is set in stone, the current plan is for Vince McMahon to remain in his role until WrestleMania 28 – when his son-in-law Triple H really would take over Vince’s position as the ‘top dog’ in WWE. Even after Vince turns over the reigns to Triple H, he will obviously remain very influential, overseeing the corporate and creative aspects of the company’s operations.

If it seems like we’ve seen Vince McMahon written out of WWE storylines in dramatic fashion before – that’s because Monday’s angle marks the fifth straight year that it’s happened. Back in 2007 he was blown up in a limousine, but that angle was dropped a week later due to the Chris Benoit tragedy. In 2008 saw the RAW set fall on top of him. In 2009, he sold WWE to Donald Trump in the storylines but was back on television within a few months. Last year, Vince was brutally attacked by Nexus and put into a coma.

(Source: f4wonline.com)

Pictures Of John Morrison & Melina Out Partying

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JBL Calls Vince Russo A Clown, Launches YouTube Channel

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John “Bradshaw” Layfield posted a blog on his Facebook which concludes with the former WWE Champion comparing Vince Russo to a clown not good enough to work for Ringling Brothers Circle, thus explaining why he’s still involved with the wrestling industry.

He wrote: “For those that have said they would like JR and I to do commentary together, thanks but probably will never happen-though I would love it. You never know, but I am happy living in Bermuda and JR is happy living in Oklahoma not traveling. However, it has never been brought up so the option isn’t there.

“And, for JR-greatest play by play guy ever (though I have a ton of respect for Michael Cole, working with him I realize how good he is) and myself who had a decent run as a commentator. Makes you wonder why Vince Russo, former WWE creative, would say about those with a southern accent, and specifically about JR-“How can anyone take anything they say seriously with that accent?”.

“I actually was told to try and talk without a southern accent by Russo so I could be taken seriously. I guess Stone Cold was never taken seriously and JR was just average? Amazing guys who stay in this business year after year, maybe another example of a clown not good enough for Ringling Bros?”

JBL has also launched a YouTube channel.

The Rock Planning Second Book, Mahoney Banned From NWS

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— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed this morning on Twitter that he has a second autobiography in the works.

“On flight to NY to meet w publishers for my next book. (2nd autobiography),” he wrote. “The goal: Inspire. Share. Entertain.”

His first autobiography, The Rock Says…, was released in 2000 and debuted at number one on The New York Times Best Seller list.

— New Jersey based independent wrestling league National Wrestling Superstars announced that they would no longer work with promotion regular Balls Mahoney due to the former WWE star’s penchant for “self destructive childish behavior.”

Their statement reads: “WWE Alumni and Samoan superstar Manu will take the place of John “Balls” Mahoney on the National Wrestling Superstars Saturday, July 23rd Island Heights Fire Company card. The change, due to Balls Mahoney’s penchant for self destructive childish behavior and non cooperative and just all out assinine nature has become over the past two years more the norm rather than not. NWS as always wishes to please its many fans but washes its hands dealing with Mr. Mahoney on all future engagements. A sad statement indeed as Balls was always a welcome addition to the NWS roster for many many years.”

source: F4WOnline.com

What’s Advertised For Raw, Christian Beats Randy Orton Again

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— A commercial aired during tonight’s episode of NXT: Redemption promoting next week’s episode of Raw as the first show of the “post-McMahon Era.”

Also advertised is the final round of the WWE Championship Tournament as Rey Mysterio and The Miz will face off to determine the new title holder.

— Two days past his title victory over Randy Orton, Christian defeated The Viper once again in a dark match at tonight’s SmackDown taping in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The eight minute long championship match concluded with Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase distracted Orton, allowing Christian to roll up his opponent.

— Former WWE talent Sean Waltman stated last night on Twitter that the final few minutes of Triple H and Vince McMahon’s segment on Raw was “the real deal.” Waltman has since clarified his remarks.

— The July 16 episode of A.M. Raw on the USA Network garnered a 0.67 cable rating, with 821,000 viewers overall.

source: PWInsider.com

Original Plans For Sunday’s Money In The Bank PPV

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According to a new report, the plan for Money in the Bank as recent as a few days before the pay-per-view was to have Alberto Del Rio cash in his briefcase and leave the show as the new WWE Champion, regardless of what happened between John Cena and CM Punk.

There had been several ideas tossed around for the Punk-Cena storyline and WWE decided over the weekend to give Punk the WWE Title and go from there.

As previously reported the WWE Locker Room Didn’t Know The Cena-Punk Finish in advance.

*Spoiler* On Daniel Bryan’s Money In The Bank Title Shot

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– At Tuesday’s WWE Smackdown tapings from Minneapolis, Minnisota, SmackDown’s Money in the Bank briefcase holder Daniel Bryan announced that he will be cashing in his contract at … Wrestlemania 28.

– In a dark match prior to Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings, Michael McGillicutty defeated Trent Barreta.

– Matches taped tonight in Minneapolis, Minnesota for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars are as follows:

* Justin Gabriel vs. Tyson Kidd

* Natalya vs. Alicia Fox

RAW Rating Is In For Monday’s Post-MITB Show

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– Monday’s episode of RAW, the night after WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view, drew a 3.2 cable rating with 4.83 million viewers. The show did hours of 3.15 and 3.29.

While Monday’s rating is up from last week’s 2.9 number, a 3.2 is still not a great number considering the incredible amount of buzz WWE has received in recent weeks and the overwhelmingly-positive reviews coming out of Sunday’s PPV.

– The July 16th episode of WWE’s AM RAW did a 0.67 rating with 821,000 viewers.

Snitsky Says His Twitter Account Was Hacked Following Outburst

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Former WWE star Gene Snitsky claimed Tuesday afternoon that his Twitter account was hacked after a homophobic diatribe was posted minutes earlier in response to widespread criticism over his unfavorable view of The Miz. He claims the account fell into the wrong hands and that he actually has the utmost respect for the WWE Superstar.

“It’s come to my attention someone has hacked my acct!!! Some people just have way too much time on their hands! Ill b deleting this acct,” he wrote.

“Sorry if this acct has fallin into the wrong hands! Thanks to all my wonderful fans!!!!! Keep an eye out for new acct coming soon!

“I personally have the utmost respect for mike and enjoyed workin w him! Im sure he will say the same! Sorry again for twitter hackers!

“Ill do my best to find out who is Responsible, im truely sorry to those who were offended! Thanks again! From the REAL Snitsky.”

He deleted the account shortly after his post. Coincidentally, the hacker’s diatribe and Snitsky’s apology both originated from an iPhone in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania.

Gene Snitsky Responds To Miz Fans With Homophobic Remarks

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Former WWE talent Gene Snitsky posted multiple inflammatory remarks this afternoon on his Twitter account in response to widespread criticism over his unfavorable view of The Miz.

“Love the haters on twitter!!!! I beat the miz in 30 secs and he could nvr hold my jockstrap! Im a div 1 athelete, former NFL player! Fags,” he wrote.

“Do your research you fuckin no life pieces of shit! Lmao… Anyof you mommys boys ever accomplish nethin b sides sniffin ur moms panties.

“Get out of your mommys basement and stop jerkin off to gay porn u wanna beez!!!!! Rotflmao at these nerds!!!!

He also called a follower of his a “retard” in response to a remark that The Miz has a job. The former Heat Superstar then boasted that he’s featured in WWE’s upcoming video release, OMG! The Top 50 Incidents in WWE History, while The Miz isn’t.

“Oh and dont 4get im on the top 50 omg moments in WWE!!! Haha jackasses! Dont c miz on there!!!!! You DMF’s,” he wrote. “My time is money…. You idiots arent worth either! Lol peace out to all my beloved fans!!!! Have a wonderful day.”

Snitsky capped off his diatribe by saying The Miz couldn’t carry his jockstrap and that fans of the WWE Superstar are “Mizarks.”

Morrison Injury Update, The Latest On CM Punk’s WWE Future

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– Monday’s RAW featured a promo video hyping the return of John Morrison, who tweeted the following regarding the video package and his medical status:

“watching RAW, @WWE – thanks for the amazing video –  damn I’ve got a lot of goofy nicknames!”

“I’ve been working hard to rehab my neck, and nerve damage. I’m hoping to get cleared soon.”

peaking of Morrison, he and Drew McIntyre have been added to this Friday night’s FCW event at the Melbourne Auditorium in Melbourne, Florida.

– According to one of our WWE sources, the current plan for CM Punk is for the storyline to play out off television for the next few weeks – ie. on CM Punk’s Twitter account, the WWE website, etc. Expect some newsworthy tweets and interviews from Punk.

Several ideas have been thrown around WWE in regards to the CM Punk storyline – including WWE using Punk’s kidnapping of the spinner belt as a way to finally get rid of it in favor of a new WWE championship belt.

Jeff Hardy Court Update, Generation Me’s TNA Departure

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– Jeff Hardy’s next scheduled court date in North Carolina is September 8th. The case was believed to be coming to an end in late June but has been pushed back another three months. Hardy was arrested back on September 11th of 2009.

– Former TNA star Max Buck of the Generation Me tag team had this to say about his team’s recent departure from the company:

“Simply put: If we weren’t wrestling, we weren’t making money…And a guys gotta eat. Obviously, if you’re a fan of the show, you probably hadn’t seen us for quite sometime. Aside from the television program, TNA also runs live events around the country. In 2011, we’d only been on a handful of those, as well. Now, don’t get me wrong. When you’re booked a bunch, you’re making pretty good money, which was the case for us in our first year with the company. Not so much, this year.”

Mysterio In Line For A Big Push, SummerSlam Match, Vince

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– With Sin Cara’s future in WWE unknown, Rey Mysterio is expected to get a huge push this summer. Apparently there is something big planned for Mysterio at Summerslam and the following night’s RAW in San Diego.

– According to Bryan Alvarez, Vince McMahon is expected to be backstage at Summerslam although it’s unknown if he will appear on camera.

– Randy Orton vs. Christian in a no-disqualification match for the World Heavyweight championship is being discussed for SummerSlam next month.

(Source: F4WOnline.com)

Tayla Undergoing Surgery, Theme Song For SummerSlam, More

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— Tenille Tayla, a 22-year-old Australian women’s wrestler who signed a developmental contract with WWE earlier this year, announced this morning via Facebook that she will be undergoing surgery on her shoulder tomorrow due to the numerous dislocations she’s incurred throughout her wrestling career.

She wrote, “To give you all a quick rundown, I have decided to undergo surgery on my shoulder after the many dislocations I’ve incurred throughout my career. The surgery will take place tomorrow (Wednesday). Looking forward to getting it over with, rehab and hoping to pick up where I left off at the end of the year!”

— “Bright Lights Bigger City” by R&B artist Cee Lo Green is the song that was used during last night’s promotional advertisement for SummerSlam. The pay-per-view event takes place August 14 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

— Chris Jericho’s second autobiography, Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps, will be released via paperback next February.

Video: Sean Waltman Reviews MITB, Talks About Vince Leaving

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In his latest video blog, former WWE star Sean Waltman reviews Sunday’s critically-acclaimed Money in the Bank pay-per-view. Waltman also clarifies his tweets from Monday night, where he stated that the storyline from RAW with the board of directors forcing Vince McMahon into retirement is legitimate.

Snitsky Continues To Take Shots At The Miz, Calls Him ‘A Putz’

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Former WWE star Gene Snitsky, who took shots at The Miz throughout his reign as WWE Champion via Twitter, continues to belittle his former colleague.

During Chavo Guerrero’s Twitter diatribe of John Cena on Saturday, the third generation grappler took a potshot at The Miz. He wrote, “And frankly no one believes it anymore. If Miz can kick your ass then the clerk at the store can kick your ass, so please deliver if you say that..”

The former Heat headliner wholeheartedly agreed with Chavo’s critical assessment of The Miz.

“Well said chavo!” Snitsky typed. “Wtf is seriously scared of the fukn Miz? Ru kiddin me!!!!”

A follower of Snitsky’s said The Miz “is awesome,” to which he replied, “RU fukn kiddin me? Heez a putz and i mean that.”

He also ripped WWE Monday night for trying to insult the fans’ intelligence by implying that John Cena would be dismissed from the organization.

“Well here we go again with the wwe trying to insult our intelligence!” Snitsky wrote. “Does anyone really think John Cena is gettin fired? Wtf cmon rukidinme.”

Snitsky was backstage looking for work at last month’s SmackDown taping in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He revealed recently on Twitter that he was not offered a contract to return.

Recent Pictures Of Goldberg Looking Very Skinny

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Check out these recent pictures of former WWE & WCW star Bill Goldberg looking much skinnier than he was back when he was wrestling:

The Rock Tells Cena To Stick His Apology Straight Up His …

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On Monday afternoon, former WWE champion John Cena posted a message on Twitter apologizing to The Rock for all the remarks he’s made regarding The Rock’s absence from WWE television. Cena wrote:

“I would like to take a moment to publicly apologize to Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson. In an effort to make WM28 as big as possible I tried to expose rock for his flaws. Very childish and immature on my behalf. My comments about the rocks absence were both unprofessional and childish. I am sorry.”

The Rock responded with a message on Twitter, asking WWE to keep John Cena on the roster so he could whoop his candy ass at WrestleMania.

It was announced on RAW that Cena would not be fired (despite losing the WWE title to CM Punk at Money in the Bank), which prompted another anti-Cena tweet from The Rock after RAW:

“Cena – get back on your tour bus, call up your favorite yum rocket, take your apology and stick it straight up your phony ass.”

If anybody knows what a “yum rocket” is … Well, if you do – maybe it’s best that you keep it to yourself…

TNA Wrestler Takes Shot At Sin Cara, Morgan Undergoes MRI

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— Kazarian took a shot at Sin Cara, who was suspended yesterday for 30 days due to a violation of WWE’s Talent Wellness Program.

“The Flux Capacitor is what makes time travel possible,” Kazarian wrote regarding the name of his finisher. “If you STEAL it, you violate the Wellness Policy and get suspended 30 days. Just sayin’.”

— Matt Morgan underwent MRIs on his lower back yesterday. The TNA star has been dealing with spasms of late that have been increasingly painful.

He is expected to receive the results within the next few days.

— Jeremy Borash celebrates his 37th birthday today.

— Abyss is advertised to appear for Pro Wrestling Destination on Saturday, August 20 in Reno, Nevada. Visit www.pwdwrestling.com for event information.

McMahon Angle On Raw An SEC Violation?, TE Contestant Spotted

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— Darren Rovell, a sports business reporter for CNBC, noted on his Twitter account that last night’s angle on Raw in which Vince McMahon was relieved of his duties of WWE chief and replaced by his son-in-law, Triple H, may cause issues with WWE stock.

“The No. 1 material risk against WWE stock is Vince McMahon leaving the business,” Rovell wrote. “Tonight’s plot could be an SEC violation.”

— Tough Enough contestant Ivelisse Velez was among those backstage watching Vince McMahon’s announcement on a monitor at the start of Raw. It is not publicly known if she has signed a contract.

WWE developmental wrestler Percy Watson was also spotted amongst the crowd.

— Former WWE star Eric Escobar has launched a Twitter account.

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