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Wade Barrett Talks WrestleMania 27, Triple H, Jericho

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Corre leader Wade Barrett was recently interviewed by Sky Sports to promote WrestleMania 27. Here are some highlights of what Barrett said about:

Whether He’ll Wrestle at WrestleMania 27:

“It’s not officially set-up but in some capacity, I’m definitely going to be performing on the show. I can’t confirm anything. I’ve been feuding with the Big Show for some time now so I’d love to do something with him. I think I’ve got a score to settle with him and hopefully that will be at WrestleMania. But if not, I’ll be involved in some capacity.”

Triple H Saying He’s Got Nothing Left To Do In WWE:

“Yes, I think so. I think a lot of people heard that and maybe were a bit disgruntled by it. Triple H certainly has beaten everybody there is to beat. He really is one of the best in history. But there really are a lot of young lions coming through at the moment. Triple H has certainly never beaten me. We’ve never been in the ring together. I would like to do battle with him one day.”

Keeping In Touch With Chris Jericho, His NXT Season 1 Pro:

“Even though he’s not in the WWE at the moment, who gives me a lot of advice. We’re constantly texting and calling each other,” Barrett said. “As soon as I do something right or do something wrong, he’ll let me know pretty quickly. I’m hopeful that in some point in the future he’ll be back in the WWE.”

To read more from Wade Barrett, including what he thought about Nexus’ memorable debut on RAW last year, visit SkySports.com.

Backstage Pictures Of Trish Stratus From RAW

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On Monday’s RAW, Trish Stratus returned to action in a match against Vickie Guerrero that resulted in a beatdown from LayCool. Vickie Guerrero proposed a mixed tag team match at WrestleMania, and the match is set – Trish Stratus will team with Jersey Shore star Snooki and John Morrison against LayCool and Dolph Ziggler.

Trish posted a bunch of pictures from her RAW apperance, including pictures of Trish with Snooki and John Cena. Check out these pictures Trish posted on her Twitter page from backstage at Monday’s RAW:

“Top Model” Contestant Confirmed For WWE’s “Tough Enough”

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Reality television star Michelle Deighton, 25, has been confirmed as a contestant on Tough Enough. She appeared a contestant on America’s Next Top Model in 2005 and is the wife of Survivor star Jonny Fairplay. Deighton is a trained wrestler who made an appearance on the November 11, 2005 episode of SmackDown.

While Fairplay declined to comment on the matter when reached, he alluded to his wife’s involvement with the show during a video posted on GeekWeek.com. The video features Fairplay, Deighton and Gregory Helms participating in a Ric Flair chop contest and the former TNA Wrestling personality says at one point that she is “tough enough.”

Sources within WWE have confirmed that Deighton is a contestant on the USA Network show.

source: prowrestling.net

Ross Comments On Appearance, Wrestler Removed From FCW

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— Jim Ross appeared on Raw last night to come to the defense of Jerry Lawler, who was being discredited by his WrestleMania opponent, Michael Cole. A war of words commenced which resulted in Ross challenging Cole to a duel. However, Jack Swagger attacked Ross and slapped an ankle lock on the WWE Hall of Famer before imploring Cole to do it him himself.

Ross commented on his return to Raw, writing on Twitter: “I’m sure u enjoyed Raw more than King & I. Appreciated SO much the reception I received in St. L. My leg is a mess. Swagger’s a beast. Thnx 4 overwhelming support 2nite. Over 108,000 followers. Very Humbling. Felt great being back @ ‘home’ on Raw. Ankle looks nasty 4 real.”

— Kenny Li was removed from the Florida Championship Wrestling website’s roster page, which would indicate that he has been released by his developmental contract with WWE.

— WWE developmental wrestler Peter Orlov has launched a Twitter account.

Daffney Confirms TNA Departure, Files Workers’ Comp Claim

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Daffney issued a statement today on her Twitter account concerning her status with TNA Wrestling and she confirms that she has parted ways with the organization. Her contract expires today and company officials opted not to renew it. The “Scream Queen” claims she is unsure if her contract not being renewed is tied to her filing a workers’ compensation claim against the organization due to injuries she sustained working for them.

“Yesterday my picture was taken down off of the TNA roster page. My contract expires today and TNA did not renew it,” she wrote. “I do not know if it has anything to do with it, but I’ve made a Worker’s Comp claim against them due to injuries I’ve sustained in the ring and my lawyers said to not go into anymore details.”

At the April 20, 2010 iMPACT! taping, Daffney was injured during a dark match against a novice performer, Miss Betsy (a/k/a Rosie Lottalove). She was taken to a hospital, where she was diagnosed with a deeply bruised sternum, a severe stinger and a concussion. Daffney made her return to TNA at the June 14 Xplosion taping, but would not resurface again until the December 9 episode of iMPACT!. This marked her final appearance for TNA.

Knockout Added Back To TNA Roster, Dinero Returns Home

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— It was speculated that Miss Tessmacher has parted ways with TNA Wrestling considering her pictures were removed from their website on Monday. However, they were added back today, as well as a profile to the roster page.

Daffney and Kiyoshi, however, were not added back to the site.

— Jacksonville.com has an article on “The Pope” D’Angelo Dinero, who returns to the city where he used to work as a corrections officer at this Friday’s TNA Wrestling live event in Jacksonville, Florida.

“Talk about coming home. One of my childhood houses … is literally under the Veterans Memorial Arena parking. You could stand in the back of the coliseum where you pull in the back and that is my house or it was,” Dinero reminisces. “We are standing on sacred ground when you stand there. So much happened there.”

— Douglas Williams beat James Tarr in a dark match prior to last night’s iMPACT! taping.

source: PWInsider.com

Hulk Hogan Apologizes For Insensitive Tsunami Comments

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At Monday night’s TNA iMPACT! tapings from Orlando, Hulk Hogan made some comments to the live crowd about members of the TNA roster wanting to join his “tsunami” – which is of course in ridiculously bad taste following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan that has claimed upwards of 10,000 lives.

Hulk Hogan posted the following on his Twitter account, apologizing for the remarks:

“The tsunami of wrestling wasn’t cool,it will never air,it’s already cut out,but when your cuttin promos old school and not following a Script like the other robots will no skills, sometimes you make mistakes. I’m sorry,I was on a roll and made a mistake.nothing but love and Total respect for Japan, but you guys already know that. I totally apologize. keepin it real HH4Life.Much respect,love for Japan HH”

Based on what we’re hearing, the line was not scripted by TNA’s writers and was a sample of the improv stylings of Hulk Hogan. Hogan knocks script writers in his apology, but appears pretty oblivious to what happens when wrestlers go “old school” and say the first thing that pops in their head. D’oh!

What Happened After RAW, Dark Matches, Superstars Tapings

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– R-Truth beat Tyson Kidd in a dark match prior to RAW.

– Matches taped tonight in St. Louis, Missouri for this Thursday’s episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America are as follows:

  • Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso
  • Eve, Gail Kim, Natalya and Tamina vs. Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Melina and Nikki Bella

– After Monday’s episode of WWE RAW went off the air, Triple H came out and worked the dark match main event.

Triple H teamed with Randy Orton in a match against Nexus leader CM Punk and new United States champion Sheamus. Triple H and Randy Orton got the win in a match that was said to have a lot of exciting moments.

Triple H and Randy Orton celebrated at ringside for a few minute after the match before making their ways up the ramp together and sending the crowd home happy.

Two More Wrestlers Removed From TNA Roster

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In addition to Daffney, Miss Tessmacher and Kiyoshi were also removed from the TNA Wrestling.com website roster pages Monday. This would indicate that they have parted ways with the organization.

Kiyoshi has been sparingly used in recent months, having only competed in a single match as the mysterious character since being dismissed as the man under the Suicide costume in October. He joined the organization during the later half of 2008 and would notably form alliances with the tag team No Limit (Yujiro and Naito) as well as the World Elite faction.

Tessmacher was never listed on the company website’s roster page. However, she was featured on its Knockouts photo section, which were removed Monday. She debuted last March as Eric Bischoff’s assistant and would transition to a wrestler role by the end of the year. Her burgeoning wrestling career, however, came to an abrupt halt as she claimed to have suffered a broken jaw on Christmas Day. She has not appeared for TNA since the incident.

Identity Of “Boy Cena” From RAW & Video Of Him Rapping

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The boy who appeared in the segment with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson that kicked off Raw is YouTube sensation MattyBraps. He is eight years old. Check out this video of him rapping:

WWE Touts “Snooki Mania”, Update On Brian Christopher, More

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— World Wrestling Entertainment issued the following press release touting Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi’s appearance at WrestleMania XXVII, proclaiming “Snooki Mania.” The Jersey Shore star will team up with John Morrison and Trish Stratus to take on Dolph Ziggler and LayCool.

“I’ll be snooking for some action at WrestleMania,” said Polizzi.

— Former WWE Superstar Brian Christopher (also known as Grandmaster Sexay) appeared on tonight’s episode of Raw and accused his father, Jerry Lawler, of being absent from his life growing up. The former Tag Team Champion proclaimed that he was the bigger Superstar of the two and that the reason he didn’t use the Lawler name during his time in WWE was because he was ashamed of him.

Christopher’s appearance was just a one time cameo to build Lawler’s feud with Michael Cole.

— Drew Carey, LayCool, Vickie Guerrero, Brodus Clay and Trish Stratus were all trending worldwide terms on Twitter tonight.

source: PWInsider.com

Match Announced For SmackDown, Update On Orton vs. Punk

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— The WWE Tag Team Championship will be on the line this Friday on SmackDown as Edge joins forces with Christian to take on Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel. The duo has won the WWE Tag Team Championship on seven occasions.

— No members of Nexus will be in CM Punk’s corner for his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania XXVII. Just as Michael McGillicutty and David Otunga, “The Viper” punted Ryan in the skull following his victory tonight on Raw, which would indicate that he has been written off television for the time being. The Welsh grappler was stretchered out of the arena during the commercial break.

— Evan Bourne’s family as well as Randy Orton’s daughter and wife all sat ringside at tonight’s Raw taping in St. Louis, Missouri. Bourne, however, did not appear make a live appearance.

source: PWInsider.com

Daffney Gone From TNA, Red Running Wrestling School, Foley

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— Daffney was removed from TNAWrestling.com’s roster page today, which would likely indicate that she has parted ways with the organization. Reportedly, she has been used sparingly in recent months because organization officials were waiting for her contract to expire.

— The Amazing Red and his cousin Joel Maximo are running the House Of Glory Wrestling School located in Ridgewood, New York.

— Mick Foley was spotted at a Boston University basketball game on Saturday.

— Former TNA personality Jonny Fairplay is scheduled to appear at Dragon Gate USA’s upcoming show in Burlington, North Carolina.

source: PWInsider.com

Snooki & Trish Stratus To Team Together At WrestleMania 27

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A huge match for WrestleMania 27 was announced on Monday’s episode of WWE RAW ..

After LayCool interfered with Trish Stratus’ match with Vickie Guerrero and helped Vickie earn a spot on the RAW roster, LayCool began attacking Trish .. RAW guest host Snooki came to Trish’s aid, with John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler also getting involved.

After the heels got chased off by Trish, Snooki and Morrison, Vickie Guerrero grabbed a microphone and issued a WrestleMania challenge ..

Vickie challenged Jersey Shore star Snooki, Trish Stratus and John Morrison to face LayCool and Dolph Ziggler at WrestleMania.

Snooki accepted the challenge on behalf of her team and we’ve got another big match added to the WrestleMania card.

The Rock Reveals His Plans For Raw, SmackDown Rating Drops

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– Several cable companies are advertising Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ‘firing back’ at John Cena on tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw. “The Great One” revealed his involvement with tonight’s show on Twitter.

He wrote, “I won’t be live on RAW.. BUT, John Cena and I had a much needed heart to heart talk this weekend at my home. U will see it tonight on RAW…”

— The March 11 episode of WWE SmackDown on Syfy scored a 1.93 cable rating, slightly down from the previous week’s 1.97 figure. The show averaged 3,072,000 viewers over the course of two hours.

— WWE.com has added Drew Carey to its Hall of Fame inductees section. The Price Is Right host was announced today via press release as the latest inductee into the Hall.

source: PWInsider.com

HOF Announcement Delayed, Helms Comments On Bar Incident

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— Abdullah the Butcher was originally scheduled to be announced as the latest inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2011 tonight on Monday Night Raw, but said plans were changed last week due to WWE officials reaching an agreement with Drew Carey. The organization issued a press release today touting the celebrity’s induction into the Hall.

Speaking of the Hall of Fame, Sunny is being pushed as the “Original Diva.”

— Former WWE talent Gregory Helms commented on the story of being cited by police for allegedly engaging in a fight at a bar last night in Smithfield, North Carolina.

“Can’t let Jeff have all the heat! LOL But I didn’t get arrested at all. Got a citation for defending my woman. No regrets, no apologies.” He later wrote, “All u dirtsheets, why don’t u just ask me what happened instead of stretching the truth? I’m super easy to get hold of.”

— Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi appears as a guest star on tonight’s episode of Raw. The best-selling author has been well-received amongst the WWE talent as a few them have been getting photos taken with her backstage at tonight’s show in St. Louis.

— A Shawn Michaels autograph session promoted by Northeast Wrestling in Middletown, New York on Saturday is believed to have drawn 2,000 to 2,500 fans

sources: PWInsider.com, F4WOnline.com

Steve Austin Interview: Tough Enough, Retirement & More

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Here are some highlights of IGN.com’s recent interview with WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin:

Working Last Week’s RAW: “I didn’t get a chance to do exactly everything that I wanted to do because I wanted to give the fans so much more, and they expected more.”

Staying Retired & Working Tough Enough “I’m close enough — I’m as close as I want to be and can get to it right now by being the host and watching Bill (DeMott) and Booker and Trish (Stratus) put them through their paces .. The days of lighting up 20,000 people every single night of the week, no matter what day it was, and 90,000 on a big show like WrestleMania, that was a blast, but those days are over, and I’ve had some great times in this ring. And when I think back, I’ve got a lot of great memories, and this is about as close as I want to be.”

Matt Hardy Comments On Jeff’s Situation – “He’s Fine”

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Following reports that TNA star Jeff Hardy has been sent home from TNA due to his “condition” backstage at Sunday’s Victory Road pay-per-view, Jeff’s brother Matt has issued his first public comments regarding the situation.

Matt tweeted on Monday afternoon:

“Well, today has been quite the interesting day to say the least. And yes, Jeff is fine. I’m (definitely) fine. Just sore from busting my ass last night.”

As previously reported, Jeff Hardy tweeted on Sunday night that “Things are op,” which apparently means “things are okay.”

Gregory Helms Receives Police Citation After Bar Fight

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Former WWE performer Gregory Shane Helms has been cited by police for allegedly engaging in a fight at a bar in Smithfield, North Carolina.

Gregory Shane Helms, 36, and Kevin Wayne Creech, 38, were both cited for simple affray following an altercation at approximately 10:00 p.m. last night at a bar called The Rehab.

Police said Creech reportedly touched Helms’ girlfriend, which led to the confrontation. The touch was “not inappropriate” but it reportedly led to an argument then a brief struggle between the two men. Both men were released at the scene but were ordered to appear in court on April 28 to answer charges.

In May 2008, Helms was charged with assault following an alleged incident at another club in Smithfield. Those charges were dismissed in July 2008.

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Update: Helms has since responded reports that he was actually arrested:

“Can’t let Jeff have all the heat! LOL But I didn’t get arrested at all. Got a citation for defending my woman. No regrets, no apologies.”

Rock Advertised For RAW, Bret Comments On Jeff Hardy

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— Several cable companies have the following preview listed for tonight’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW:

“Guest star Snooki from the ‘Jersey Shore’; The Rock fires back at John Cena & The Miz.”

– The Rock has made no mention of appearing on tonight’s RAW, but has wished his Twitter followers a happy Pi day:

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Team Bring It – today is “Dominate Pie Day” (or strudel pending your gender or preference..)..nothin’ like warm pie though..

– WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart tweeted this about Jeff Hardy’s situation:

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Getting asked a lot about Jeff Hardy. Know very little about it. I will say that TNA fans deserve better than what they got last night.

– Trish Stratus tweeted the following on Monday in anticipation for her WWE return tonight on RAW:

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Can’t wait to go cougar hunting… after looking forward to delivering Stratusfaction tonight!!! ~T

Val Venis Talks About Jeff Hardy’s Situation (Video)

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Former WWE & TNA star Sean Morely (Val Venis) has posted a video clip where he shares his thoughts on Jeff Hardy’s latest incident .. Morley does not comment specifically on Jeff Hardy’s “health” – but clearly did not like the way Jeff Hardy no-sold Sting’s Scorpion Death Drop finisher at the pay-per-view.

Jeff Hardy’s TNA Future, Backstage Reaction To His Behavior

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As reported earlier, TNA Wrestling officials made the decision to send Jeff Hardy home from this week’s iMPACT! television tapings. Reports from last night’s show were that Hardy was in no condition to perform and management decided to cut his match with Sting short.

Unlike the last time there was a question about Hardy’s condition (prior to the Final Resolution pay-per-view in December, company officials were going to strip Hardy of the World Heavyweight Championship due to his condition backstage at the event, but then changed their minds) no one within the company has attempted to defend him. Many company employees are very upset about the situation, especially with the decision to allow Hardy to go out in front of the audience considering he stumbled on the ramp and nearly tripped over the ring steps. Others were surprised that an audible wasn’t called to “make it up” to the audience.

While Hardy has been sent home from this week’s iMPACT! tapings, no further decision has been made regarding his future in the organization.

Hardy tweeted last night that “things are op.” His next court date in Moore County, North Carolina is scheduled for Wednesday.

source: PWInsider.com

Hogan Comments On Hardy, Hardy Advertised For Shows

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— Hulk Hogan responded to a fan on Twitter who suggested that TNA Wrestling get rid of Jeff Hardy because he has a “problem that needs to be sorted out.”

“Brother, we’re trying to get everything straightened out,” Hogan replied. “I feel bad about some of the situations that have to be dealt with.”

— Following this week’s iMPACT! tapings in Orlando, Florida TNA Wrestling is back on tour on Friday in Jacksonville, Florida, and Saturday in Savannah, Georgia. Jeff Hardy is billed as the top star for the event. Other talent scheduled to appear include Jeff Jarrett, Matt Hardy, Mick Foley, AJ Styles and Scott Steiner, among others.

— Mickie James is scheduled to appear at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville, Tennessee in June, according to her official website, MickieJames.com.

UFC’s Parent Company ZUFFA Purchases Strikeforce

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UFC president Dana White announced over the weekend that UFC’s parent company Zuffa had purchased UFC’s rival promotion, Strikeforce. UFC issued a press release on Monday officially announcing the sale.

UFC President Dana White maintains that Strikeforce will continue to operate on its own, all Strikeforce fighter contracts will be honored and Strikeforce’s television deal with Showtime will be honored.

“We have worked hard to make mixed martial arts the fastest growing sport in the world,” UFC President Dana White said in the press release. “We’ve spent countless hours getting this sport regulated and taking the Octagon® all over the world. Acquiring the Strikeforce assets allows us to continue to develop this sport into a global force.”

Strikeforce currently runs 16 events per year and will continue to do so under the new arrangement. The press release states, “While there are currently no plans to bring Strikeforce fighters to the UFC, a new strategy to strengthen Strikeforce’s talented roster is being developed.”

Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker, who has signed a new longterm deal with Zuffa is quoted in the press release as saying “This is an important day for the sport of mixed martial arts. We are excited to work with Lorenzo Fertitta, Frank Fertitta, Dana White and everyone at the UFC on the quest to make MMA the biggest sport in the world.”

“Fans can continue to expect quality Strikeforce shows and we look forward to giving our athletes an even broader platform on which to perform.”

For more on this huge story, check out the full press release at UFC.com.

Jeff Hardy Sent Home By TNA: Lots Of New Details

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To follow up on our previous report that the main event of TNA Victory Road between Sting and Jeff Hardy was cut short due to Jeff Hardy being in “no condition to perform” – we can report that TNA management held a meeting on Monday morning and it was decided that Jeff Hardy should not appear at this week’s iMPACT! tapings. (Source: pwinsider.com)

Jeff Hardy was never booked to win the TNA championship at Victory Road, but Sting was supposed to retain the title after an actual match.

Late Sunday night, Jeff Hardy wrote on Twitter that “Things are op” .. He presumably meant “Things are okay,” but who knows at this point.

Regarding Jeff Hardy getting squashed in one minute at Victory Road, Joey Styles joked on Twitter, “Last night, I was watching a 15 year old match of Jeff Hardy as enhancement talent on wweclassics.com. That was wweclassics.com, wasn’t it?” He later followed up with, “No hateful replies to my Jeff Hardy tweet this morning. I guess I reconciled with all of you TNA fans and we agree on last night’s debacle.”

As of Monday afternoon, nobody in TNA has publicly commented on the incident.

Check back during the week for more on this developing story.

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