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The Rock Ready For Cena Tonight, More On Snooki Hosting RAW

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— Tonight on RAW, John Cena has promised a “final knockout” in his ongoing feud with The Rock, who will not be at the show in person. The Rock tweeted the following on Monday afternoon about what Cena has planned for tonight:

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to “the MILLIONS..”. Cena and CeNation is delivering their “final knockout blow” to us tonight. We cant wait YABBA DABBA BITCHES BRING IT!!

— WWE announcer Todd Grisham incorrectly tweeted the following on Monday, saying Jersey Shore star Snooki will be on RAW tonight:

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Snooki and Stone Cold on Raw tonight? Wonder if he’ll stomp a grease hole in her.

Both WWE and Snooki have confirmed that the reality star will be hosting RAW NEXT week, not tonight.

— Following the announcement that Snooki will be hosting RAW next week, Zach Ryder has challenged her to a tanning contest:

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I challenge @Sn00ki to a TANNING CONTEST on Raw. I was WOO WOO WOOing long before MTV’s Jersey Shore…thus, I have the experience advantage

— Zach Ryder isn’t the only person who wants a piece of Snooki. Natalya Neidhart tweeted:

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Snooki hosting Raw? I smell a sharpshooter!!!!!

Bret Hart Talks Cole-Lawler, Russo, Sunny-HBK & More

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After going on a scathing tirade against Hulk Hogan last week on Twitter, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is back with another batch of fan Q&A … Here are some highlights of what Bret said about:

Lawler vs. Cole at WrestleMania: “I hope Lawler rag, bags, and shags (that’s british slang) him royally at WM.”

Shawn Michaels and Sunny In The Same Hall of Fame Class: “It’s kind of ironic. We’re all enjoying sunny days again. haha ;)”

Whether He Watched Laycool’s Parody Of Him A Few Weeks Ago: “Yes, I did. They did a good job. Michelle McCool is such a pro. Despite her beauty, she can stay heel which is difficult”

His Favorite WWE PPV: “The SummerSlam PPV has always been a favorite. Almost always had a good match at that event.”

Least Favorite WWE PPV: “Survivor Series. The initial concept was lame.”

Vince Russo’s Involvement In His Canada/USA WWE Storyline (1997): “Zero input from Russo for Canada/USA storyline. He wasn’t much more than a pencil holder till I left.”

Five TNA Originals Who Would Be Good in WWE: “AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, Abyss, Kazarian, Jeremy Borash”

Pictures of Bret Hart’s New Wife (She’s Only 27)

Chris Jericho Discusses New Book, Plans To Reinvent Himself

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Show: Interactive Wrestling Radio
Guest: Chris Jericho
Date: 2/23/11
Your Hosts: Patrick Kelley, James Walsh, & Nick Noel
Transcript By: Patrick Kelley

Back in 2005, Chris Jericho joined us for the very first time. That interview was a landmark interview for us as it was the first interview that saw James solo from his former co-host and that interview was used as a demo to land a spot on “The Blaze” 1260 AM where The Interactive Interview, now Interactive Wrestling Radio, got perhaps its most exposure ever.

Fast forward 6 years, we’re still here! And, Chris Jericho is back with us for another round. This time, we are splitting from our former show station which we were on for over 2 years. So, it seems like when Chris Jericho comes knocking, the Epicenter starts shaking things up, puns fully intended.

To listen, visit www.WrestlingEpicenter.com and click either the Interviews tab on the left or the link below the cover of Chris Jericho’s new book on the right. A WMA file and a YouTube video can be downloaded to hear this great interview. If you like this interview, please check out our Store/Merchandise section and help keep us going 100% free!

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– Jericho joins TII once again to plug his new book “Undisputed” which chronicles his time in the WWE, picking up right where the first book left off.

– Chris has fun with the hosts as he jokingly refers to Patrick sounding like a midget & James being a nerd!

– He is pleased with the early success of the book. Presales alone led to it making the New York’s Best Seller list. This leads into a lighthearted discussion about Mick Foley & whether or not Chris will make the list more times than him.

– It is also brought up that Jericho’s book was published by the same company that also published Mick Foley’s “Countdown to Lockdown” & Bret Hart’s “Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling”. Jericho was the first to work with that company, as he worked with them on his first book “A Lion’s Tale” and joked that he was “Breaking down the walls at Grand Central Publishing”

– The reason both of his books were written outside of the WWE is that they never asked him to write one. When he left originally in 2005 and was approached about doing a biography, he thought that it would be all one large biography. After realizing that he had a lot of good stories to tell, he decided to split it into two. He originally only signed the one book deal, but after the success of “A Lion’s Tale”, he got signed up to do another. He also left the door open for a third book.

– The discussion shifts towards his band Fozzy. “Undisputed” also goes into detail about the creation of the band. He has always dreamed of being both a wrestler & a musician. He has enjoyed success at both. He also comments that he’s never thought of himself as just a wrestler but as a showman and a fully rounded performer.

– He goes into his big announcement which he could not make at the time of the interview. It was later revealed that he would be the host of the Golden God Awards Show where he will also perform with Fozzy. He swore here that his announcement would NOT be wrestling related and that he will have no role to play at Wrestlemania XXVII. This also leads into Chris telling a funny story about a wrestling fan that ran into him at an airport and insisted he was going to be at the Elimination Chamber PPV.

– Working with Steamboat was a heavily talked about feud from 2009, and Jericho was very happy with how it turned out. He puts Steamboat over as a natural talent, and was amazed at how well Steamboat performed after being away for so long. Originally, the match at Wrestlemania XXV was supposed to be him against Snuka, Piper, & Valentine. He thought that match would be tough to carry, but the idea was that Jericho would face participants from the first Wrestlemania and also a Hall of Famer. Jericho then suggested Steamboat take one of the spots, and after some planning, Ricky was inducted to the Hall of Fame that year. He also says that he had matches with Ricky in Japan & South Carolina that were untelevised but “really, really good”.

– When asked about possibly suffering some of the same backlash as The Rock for “leaving” wrestling to pursue other interests, Jericho says that everything he does is something that he wants to do and he wants to grow to become the best all around performer he can be.

– When comparing the two books he’s written, he says that the positive feedback he got on “Lion’s Tale” is that it was mostly information that most people were unfamiliar with, so it was fascinating. However, with “Undisputed”, the information is very current & familiar, so fans are excited to get more details behind the stuff they’ve already seen.

– He admits to being his own worst critic and what he has written in both of his books are very honest & true to how he feels, both good & bad.

– When talking about the change of character he did in 2008, he says that it was perfectly natural for him to play. He created the character and wanted to be something completely different from what he had done before. He also notes that most heels in the WWE now are trying emulate that character. When he returns, he’ll want to reinvent his character again. “I never look back to the past”.

Jersey Shore’s SNOOKI To Appear On WWE RAW Next Week

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Jersey Shore star Snooki will be appearing on next week’s episode of WWE RAW, according to a report on TMZ.com.

Snooki and RAW star John Cena have traded messages on Twitter in recent wees, with the reality star talking about how much she wanted to meet Cena. Next week, from St. Louis, Missouri, it looks like she’ll get her chance.

According to a WWE source, Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, has been in talks with WWE in recent weeks and a deal was made late last week.

Update: WWE and Snooki wrote the following on Twitter on Monday morning, confirming her appearance next week:

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Yes I will be at Monday nights #RAW ! Ugh ohhhh
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It’ll be a “Shore” thing March 14, as reality TV star @Sn00ki guest hosts @WWE Monday Night Raw! Details coming on WWE.com!

We’ll have more details on this story soon, stay tuned.

JR Blog: Mistico’s Debut, Batista vs. Shamrock, Cyborg

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

Batista vs. Ken Shamrock: “Yes I would watch a rumored Batista vs. Ken Shamrock MMA fight that is making the rounds on the ‘net. However, I’d love to see Kenny hang ’em up and simply train fighters but the name identity that Batista and Shamrock bring to the table would provide more than ample sizzle for any promoter. I’d watch this train wreck I’ll honestly admit. ”

Cyborg Santos To WWE? “Is Cris Cyborg leaving MMA/Strikeforce to migrate to WWE? Beats the hell out of me just as she would if she chose to but it is an interesting internet rumor. Seeing more athletic, hard hitting women compete in WWE is intriguing for me as a fan. Cris Cyborg is arguably the baddest women on the planet but she would need to learn better English and the art form of pro wrestling or she would run out of opposition in WWE just as she has seemingly done in MMA. Cyborg would be huge draw on a WWE event in Brazil, for example, or so I think. ”

Sin Cara’s WWE Debut: “The Mistico name is owned by the wrestling promotion CMLL in Mexico City which is why the athletes formerly known as Mistico is now known as Sin Cara. I expect Sin Cara to debut after WM27 so as to not get lost in the Wrestlemania shuffle so to speak. Right now it’s all about WM27 and not about introducing new people. Makes sense to me.”

* VIDEO of SIN CARA’s Best Wrestling Moves From Mexico

X-Pac Taken To The Emergency Room, Party With Former Divas

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— Former WWE talent Sean “X-Pac” Waltman was taken to the emergency room last night at Jamaica Hospital in Queens, New York Saturday after landing his chest on a guard rail during a Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Lake Ronkonkoma.

As Waltman was going through security at a nearby airport following the show, the wound, which had been glued shut, opened and blood started gushing out. An ambulance was called and he was rushed to the hospital. Waltman has since been released and was expected to fly home Sunday.

— Ashley Massaro, Maria Kanellis, Tiffany and Katie Lea kick off the “DivaMania Tour” on Saturday, March 19 at Starters Riverport 17 West 2nd St. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The autograph signing takes place from 3 to 5 p.m. The former WWE Divas will then host a party at Starters beginning at 11:30 p.m. For more information call 610-625-2300. Admission to each event is $10.

Jillian Hall was due to appear at the event, but canceled after announcing her pregnancy. She has since been replaced by Ashley Massaro, who will be making her first wrestling related appearance since 2009.

source: f4wonline.com

Wife Of Shad Gaspard Alleges Racial Profiling In Arrest

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Shad Gaspard, who rose to fame as a member of Cryme Tyme in World Wrestling Entertainment, was arrested Saturday in Columbus, Ohio on charges of resisting arrest and obstructing official business.

Gaspard’s wife Siliana stated to TMZ.com that her husband was a victim of racial profiling by police, who arrested him for jaywalking as he was heading to the Arnold Fitness Expo. She says Gaspard submitted into a kneeling position to indicate he was not resisting, but cops nonetheless shoved his face into dirt.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Josh Barnett, who accompanied Gaspard, backed up his version of events on Twitter.

“Shad Gaspard arrested because a Columbus officer abuses his authority,” he wrote last night. “False jaywalking charge + attitude turns to handcuffs and tackling.”

Gaspard is pursuing an acting career after parting ways with WWE in November. He continues to wrestle as he signed with Japanese wrestling promotion Inoki Genome Federation (IGF) last month.

The Rock’s Status For Raw, Christian Works Live Event, Netflix

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— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said on Twitter he won’t be on hand for tomorrow’s Raw due to his film schedule.

“Won’t be at Raw tomorrow in Dallas cause I’m still shooting,” he wrote. “Can’t wait to watch my man Stone Cold raise hell..it’s his night and I’m fired up.

— Christian worked last night’s SmackDown live event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his second match since undergoing surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Partnering with Kane, the duo defeated Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater.

— WWE Studios’ The Chaperone will be available on Netflix Streaming starting Tuesday. Twist of Fate: The Matt and Jeff Hardy Story will be available on the site beginning March 15.

source: PWInsider.com

Next WWE HOF Announcement, WWE Highlights Tag Teams

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— Sunny, considered by many to be the first Diva in World Wrestling Entertainment history, will be revealed as the next inductee into the WWE’s Hall of Fame Class of 2011.

The announcement is scheduled to take place tomorrow night on Raw.

— This week’s episode of WWE Vintage Collection highlights tag teams. The program featured The Rock and Mankind vs The Undertaker and Big Show for the WWF Tag Team Championship from the August 30, 1999 episode of Raw; Midnight Express vs Barry Windham and Ron Garvin for the NWA United States Tag Team Championship from May 1987; and Demolition vs The Rockers from October 1988. Also featured was The Rock and Mankind’s “This is Your Life” segment that aired on the September 27, 1999 Raw.

— CM Punk is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

source: PWInsider.com

Former WWE Star Shad Gaspard Arrested Saturday

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Former WWE talent Shad Gaspard was arrested Saturday in Columbus, Ohio. His wife claims he was arrested for ‘crossing the street’.

She wrote on Twitter:

“This is Shad’s wife everyone. I want to address the rumors that are going on around the Internet right now about Shad’s arrest. He was indeed arrested today, in Columbus. No use denying it. But Shad did nothing wrong, he was trying to attend the Arnold Classic, and can you guys believe that the Columbus police department has nothing better to do than arrest him for crossing the street????!! That’s what they got him for “pedestrian in roadway” I think we should all stand up and be heard! Too many cops abusing their authority!! Apparently they even decided that it was necessary to tackle him…. I am very disappointed in those who “serve and protect” right now.”

She later added that Gaspard’s bail has been posted and a lawyer has been hired. She noted that footage of Gaspard ‘being mistreated and arrested for nothing’ will be surface online today.

Cena Promises ‘Final Knockout’, Wrestler Removed From FCW

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— John Cena promised on Twitter a ‘final knockout’ for Monday’s Raw.

“And I will come to raw for bizzness,” he wrote. “Final knockout this monday on raw. HUSTLE. LOYALTY. RESPECT.”

— WWE developmental wrestler Jarrod Locke has been removed from the Florida Championship Wrestling website’s roster page, which would indicate that he has been released. He formerly appeared on the UK version of Gladiators as Warrior.

— The beginning of a recent NXT broadcast in New Zealand features a message from John Cena dedicating the show to victims of the recent earthquake. He praises the firefighters, Red Cross and rescue workers.

source: f4wonline.com

Sound Off 149: Talking The Good, The Bad … and Charlie Sheen!

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Est. Runtime: 1 hour, 10 minutes

Solomonster’s headed south, but before he departs, he brings you a gift in the form of Sound Off 149! We’ll talk the good, the bad and the ugly from Monday night, news on Michael Cole’s guest referee, who the Rock/Cena feud is hurting the most, Dixie goes all stupid again, Jericho goes dancing on ABC, Cyborg’s supposed offer from WWE, a mea culpa from last week regarding a certain Japanese star and THE MAILBAG! Oh yeah, and he’s fat!

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Christian Returns To SmackDown, Cole Hypes His Mania Referee

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— Out of action for six months due to an attack by Alberto Del Rio, Christian made his return to SmackDown last night. When Del Rio attacked Edge at their WrestleMania contract signing, “Captain Charisma” came to the aid of his former tag team partner. It was announced earlier that Christian would be returning to SmackDown on next week’s show.

— Michael Cole disclosed on SmackDown that he would announce the special guest referee for his match against Jerry Lawler at WrestleMania XXVII this Monday on Raw. He described the person as “flamboyant, simply awesome and one of the all-time greats in WWE.”

— The March 3, 2011 episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America drew a 0.57 cable rating, with 596,000 viewers. The midnight replay did a 0.14, with 128,000 viewers.

source: PWInsider.com

WWE Officials Deny Cris “Cyborg” Santos Negotiation Report

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Dave Meltzer of Yahoo! Sports reports that World Wrestling Entertainment officials have denied an online report that Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Champion Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos is negotiating to join the promotion.

An article on the Brazilian MMA-based Tatame.com said Santos and her fighter-husband, Evangelista Santos, were at a WWE event in California two weeks ago and that she was offered a contract.

Santos has a “champion’s clause” in her contract, which binds a champion to the promotion until they lose. Because of the clause, Santos would need the permission of Strikeforce to appear in a WWE ring.

The story may be contract posturing, since Santos has not fought since a June 29 victory over Jan Finney due to negotiations for a new deal.

“We’re negotiating Cristiane’s contract,” said Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker. “We hope to finalize something soon.”

Coker indicated he first heard about the report Thursday night and didn’t know if it was serious or just an attempt to leverage the current talks.

WWE Signs Ziggler’s Younger Brother, Punk’s Second At ‘Mania

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— World Wrestling Entertainment has signed Ryan Nemeth, the younger brother of Dolph Ziggler, to a developmental contract. He has been working in Ohio Valley Wrestling for the past year.

— CM Punk is expected to have one Nexus member in his corner for his match against Randy Orton at WrestleMania XXVII. His second would be Mason Ryan.

— “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan will be appearing at the Great North Wrestling events in Napanee, Ontario, Canada on May 13, 2011 and Hawkesbury, Ontario, Canada on May 14, 2011.

sources: PWInsider.com, F4WOnline.com

TNA Impact Draws Highest Rating In Over A Year

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Last night’s heavily hyped episode of TNA iMPACT! drew a 1.36 cable rating (not including the overrun), the program’s highest mark since January 4, 2010. The first hour drew a 1.32, while the second hour garnered a 1.41. iMPACT drew 1.8 million viewers over the course of two hours. The show’s overrun featuring Sting vs. Jeff Hardy drew a 1.48.

Here are the quarter hour numbers:

Q1 – 1.52 rating – In-ring segment featuring Dixie Carter, Hulk Hogan, Immortal and Fortune

Q2 – 1.26 rating – Backstage segments featuring Bart Scott, Immortal, The Jarretts, AJ Styles, Kazarian, Matt Hardy, Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff; Beer Money, Inc. vs. Gunner and Murphy

Q3 – 1.32 rating – Beer Money, Inc. vs. Gunner and Murphy; backstage segments featuring The Jarretts and Angelina of Jersey Shore; Velvet Sky vs. Sarita, post-match with The Shore and Angelina

Q4 – 1.17 rating – In-ring segment featuring The Shore, Angelina, Sarita and The Beautiful People; backstage segments featuring Mr. Anderson, Eric Young, Orlando Jordan, Jeff Jarrett, Ric Flair, Kurt Angle and Hulk Hogan

Q5 – 1.36 rating – The Jarretts’ wedding; backstage segments with Hulk Hogan, Jeff Hardy, Eric Bischoff and The Jarretts; Scott Steiner vs. Rob Terry

Q6 – 1.43 rating – Scott Steiner vs. Rob Terry; backstage segments with Ric Flair, Bart Scott and Kurt Angle; Matt Morgan vs. Hernandez

Q7 – 1.37 rating – backstage segment with Hulk Hogan and Mr. Anderson; The Jarretts’ wedding

Q8 – 1.42 rating – The Jarretts’ wedding, limo shot of boots, Jeff Hardy and Sting ring entrances

Overrun – 1.48 – Sting vs. Jeff Hardy

source: prowrestling.net

MAILBAG: Mickie James, Trish Stratus and a Cold Shower?

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SEScoops Mailbag for March 4th

(submit YOUR questions to [email protected])

Q: I was wondering why WWE always visits the smaller Allstate Arena when it visits Chicago, rather than the larger United Center? It’s the biggest arena in the United States and can easily seat nearly 6,000 more fans for a wrestling event for a capacity of 23,000. The Allstate Arena only gets 17,000 when extra seating is made available. Chicago is always a huge draw for WWE and I have always wondered [why they do] this. – Alex

A: WWE ratings and overall interest are on the rise with the return of The Rock and the buildup to WrestleMania. However, up until the last two weeks or so, their house show business continues to struggle. Chicago is no exception to this. When they are able to do so, WWE will run the smaller venue because they’re likely not selling out the bigger arena. It’s just a sign of the times.

Q: Assuming HBK gets involved with the Triple H/Undertaker storyline, how would you feel if Taker was screwed over by Michaels? I can’t see the point; WWE has spent years building up this undefeated streak and Taker has gained a lot of respect along the way. Don’t you think it would be disrespectful for Michaels to screw him over and have the DX duo telling him to “suck it” as he lies defeated in the ring? [Thing is,] I don’t know how else you could end the streak. – Chris M.

A: It’s a work, brother. If Michaels were to screw Taker and dance on his dead carcass, it’s hardly a sign of disrespect. That said, there would be absolutely no point to this whatsoever. Unless HBK agrees to come to back and wrestle another match against the dead man, which is not going to happen (nor should it, Taker may wither away to dust any day now), what is gained by having him assist in ending the streak? You’d get more mileage out of having someone on the active roster, not named Triple H, do the deed and get some rub from it. Even then, it would be foolish to end the streak. It’s a great marketing gimmick for as long as Taker wants to continue wrestling and the only thing keeping his Mania matches interesting at this point, assuming you have him in there with the right opponent who fans might actually believe has a shot at beating him. Triple H is not that guy, but John “Super” Cena would be.

Q: It has been a while, and I mean a while, since I’ve seen a SWEET Intercontinental title match. If I recall, the (then) Johnny Nitro vs. Jeff Hardy saga was a nail biter! But now, we have a title match here, a little confrontation there and worst of all, we got dudes like ‘Ziggles’ with the title. I can hear the ratings drop. So, my question is, can we please get Vince to see that he’s got young dudes with their thumbs up their asses and so much wasted talent in the back begging for a fight? – Adrian R., Trinidad

A: Let’s be honest, the Intercontinental title hasn’t really meant anything for about a decade now. The last great IC title feud featured a series of fantastic battles between Benoit and Jericho in 2000. The fact that from 2003-2008, there was not a SINGLE match for the title at WrestleMania speaks volumes. There’s a plethora of great, young talent who, if given the chance, could put on some classic matches that help build up the value of the belt (oops, sorry Vince). Kofi Kingston is a great babyface, but having 632 matches with Jack Swagger when neither guy is really pushed as anything special won’t accomplish that goal.

Q: Do [you realize] that when commentating, Booker T is kind of trying to make mid-carders look strong? – Mohammad

A: What a novel concept. Having your announcer go on TV and make the talent in the ring look good instead of going into business for yourself and making them seem completely inferior. The fact that they have Booker, a color guy (no pun intended), out there doing this while their primary play-by-play voice tears down talent at every opportunity (calling them boring, fat and nerdy among other gems) just shows how ass backwards that company operates when it comes to announcing.

Q: Any idea what’s going on with [Awesome] Kong? She’s been with WWE a while now and there is no sign of her! – Owen Hamilton

A: No sign of her in Florida either, but that’s a good sign. That means she may hit the main roster any day now. Far more people end up in FCW and flounder there for months before (and even if) they are brought up to TV. With the rumors of MMA female fighter Cyborg Santos possibly signing with WWE, I wouldn’t mind seeing both women beat the hell out of one another, or team up to wipe out the rest of the Divas division.

Q: Do you think that there will be a draft, and if so, when? Or do you see the brand extension coming to an end? Thanks! – Rachel

A: In the past, draft specials have been three hours in length. With Tough Enough premiering the night after WrestleMania and stretching for 10 weeks, that creates a weekly 3-hour block of WWE programming, and I take that to mean no draft until at least the summer. I don’t see the brand extension coming to an end, but I don’t see the need for a draft either. Why bother when we see Smackdown stars on Raw every week anyway? To steal a phrase from Chris Jericho’s first book, the comedy never ends. Just the mere thought of having a draft now is laughable.

Q: I just wanted to ask how do Buried Alive matches work? Do the wrestlers get buried alive or do they somehow escape? – Adam

A: There is a side door that allows for the person being buried to escape unharmed. If they were actually buried alive, I don’t think they could hold their breath for that long, nor do I think the weight of all that dirt would do their internal organs any favors.

Q: Do you think WWE will do what TNA did and give the Divas tag team belts? – Charles

A: They won’t and they NEVER should. As it is, those belts in TNA are overkill. I mean, they released one half of their Knockouts tag champs while she still had the title! What does that tell you about how well they are valued? Hell, WWE should probably just retire their existing tag belts, as well. Cut the dead weight.

Q: Why doesn’t WWE use the canvas and/or the padded barricades for advertisements, as the UFC and other organizations do? – Gavin

A: This would be a great idea. WCW did this many times for their PPV shows, often promoting Slim Jim as a sponsor. UFC, as you mentioned, does it all the time. Then again, I’m not sure how well-received a giant Kmart logo on the mat would be. On occasion, WWE has branded their event logo on their canvas, as they did at WrestleMania 12 back in 1996. I mention this because I actually own a piece of that canvas.

Q: Back in 2006, when Trish Stratus was with Mickie James, there was a backstage segment where Trish was in the shower and Mickie took her towel. When Trish went to get it, it was gone and she stuck her head out and asked Mickie for it. Mickie told Trish to come and get it, then Trish stepped out and Mickie said wow Trish, nice boobs. Did Mickie actually see Trish’s boobs when she came out of the shower? – Keith

A: What a disturbing question. Sadly, I wasn’t there, so I have no idea what Mickie actually saw. Now if you’ll excuse me, YouTube and I need some quiet time alone.

Keep those questions coming to [email protected] and remember to include your name!

Trish Stratus Reveals Number Of Contestants On “Tough Enough”

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Trish Stratus sent out an email to her “Stratusphere” yoga studio clients regarding her whereabouts. The former WWE Women’s Champion says she has not been at her Toronto based yoga studio as of late because she is in Los Angeles, California filming WWE’s Tough Enough. She will be appearing as the program’s female trainer and mentor. Stratus notably reveals that the show will feature fourteen contestants (the first three seasons featured thirteen) and that she’s on a personal mission to have them and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin give yoga a try.

Here is her message:

Have you noticed something is missing from the studio… me!

Well, you may not have noticed but I have been in Los Angeles filming a new TV show! I have been asked to join host Stone Cold Steve Austin as the female trainer/mentor for 14 contestants all competing for the chance to become the next WWE Superstar or Diva. WWE is bringing back the show Tough Enough, which is set to debut Mondays at 8pm EST starting April 4. It has been quite the experience out here, the kids are giving their everything and boy are we dishing it out to them!

For any of you familiar with my former career – the WWE world, I am joined by Booker T and Bill DeMott and we are kicking these kids’ butts into shape – I, of course have been introducing them to yoga! And I have a personal mission to try to get Stone Cold too to give yoga a try! I’ll keep you updated on that.”

Stratus added yesterday on Twitter that she had the Tough Enough contestants do yoga. However, it was not her brand of relaxing “Stratusphere” yoga as she says they were left shaking and sweating.

Content Listing For WWE’s “The Very Best of Nitro” DVD Set

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Silvervision.co.uk has disclosed the complete content listing for WWE’s upcoming three-disc DVD set highlighting WCW’s Monday Nitro program, The Very Best of Nitro—scheduled for release May 24.

Disc 1

WCW History Lesson

Flyin’ Brian Pillman vs. Jushin Thunder Liger
4th September, 1995

Hulk Hogan vs. Big Bubba Rogers
4th September, 1995

“Macho Man” Randy Savage & Hulk Hogan vs. Ric Flair & Arn Anderson
8th January, 1996

“Rome wasn’t built in a day.”

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
Sting and Lex Luger vs. The Road Warriors
5th February, 1996

Parking Lot Brawl
Lord Steven Regal vs. Belfast Bruiser
29th April, 1996

Eddie Guerrero vs. Ric Flair
20th May, 1996

Scott Hall Nitro Debut
27th May, 1996

Kevin Nash Nitro Debut
10th June, 1996

Migrating to Hot’Lanta

WCW World Tag Team Championship Triangle Match
Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Steiner Brother vs. Harlem Heat
24th June, 1996

nWo is Taking Over
8th July, 1996

nWo Awoke a Sleeping Giant

The Outsiders attack WCW Superstars
29th July, 1996

Sting & Lex Luger vs. The Outsiders Scott Hall & Kevin Nash
12th August, 1996

nWo takes Over
26th August, 1996

“Sting” attacks Lex Luger
9th September, 1996

The Enigmatic Sting

Sting walks out on Nitro
16th September, 1996

Rowdy Roddy Piper confronts Eric Bischoff
18th November, 1996

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Dean Malenko
30th December, 1996

Disc 2

Badda Bang!

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Mark Starr
13th January, 1997

Harvey Schiller suspends Eric Bischoff
3rd March, 1997

Sting attacks the nWo
17th March, 1997

The High- Flying Cruiserweights

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Syxx vs. Rey Mysterio Jr.
21st April, 1997

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Lex Luger
4th August, 1997

Disregard for Tradition & Authority

nWo mocks the Four Horsemen
1st September, 1997

Diamond Dallas Page vs. Buff Bagwell
29th September, 1997

Sting Saves DDP from the nWo
27th October, 1997

Sting vs. “Macho Man” Randy Savage
2nd February, 1998

Jericho’s 1004 Holds
30th March, 1998

Who’s Next?

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Hollywood Hulk Hogan vs. Goldberg
6th July, 1998

WCW World Tag Team Championship Match
Kevin Nash & Sting vs. Scott Hall & The Giant
20th July, 1998

Non-Title Match
Rey Mysterio Jr. vs. Chris Jericho
3rd August, 1998

WCW Cruiserweight Championship Match
Juventud Guerrera vs. Billy Kidman
14th September, 1998

Tradition Returns!

Ric Flair Returns to the Four Horsemen
14th September, 1998

WCW United States Championship Match
Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Diamond Dallas Page
26th October, 1998

Ric Flair vs. Eric Bischoff
28th December, 1998

Disc 3

Cracks in the Armour

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Kevin Nash vs. Hollywood Hulk Hogan
4th January, 1999

Goldberg Spears The Hitman
29th March, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sting vs. Diamond Dallas Page
26th April, 1999

Solidifying a Legacy

Eddie Guerrero vs. Juventud Guerrera
21st June, 1999

Hulk Hogan & Goldberg & Sting vs. Kevin Nash & Sid Vicious & Rick Steiner
9th August, 1999

Billy Kidman vs. Diamond Dallas Page
16th August, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Goldberg
20th December, 1999

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Kevin Nash vs. Sid Vicious
24th January, 2000

Last Ditch Effort

The Bischoff & Russo Era Begins
10th April, 2000

Steel Cage Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Jarrett vs. Diamond Dallas Page
24th April, 2000

Tag Team Ladder Match
3 Count vs. Jung Dragons
18th July, 2000

WCW World Heavyweight Championship Match
Booker T. vs. Lance Storm
7th August, 2000

Triple Cage War Games Match for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship
4th September, 2000

Vince McMahon Buys WCW
26th March, 2001

Sting vs. Ric Flair
26th March, 2001

Celebrating WCW

Special Features

Rey Mysterio Jr. vs Mr. JL
26th August, 1996

Diamond Dallas Page Monday Nitro Highlights

Update On Cyborg’s Negotiations With WWE, Phoenix Reacts

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News broke last night that sources close to Strikeforce Women’s Middleweight Champion Cris “Cyborg” Santos indicate the Brazilian mixed martial artist is in negotiations with World Wrestling Entertainment to permanently join the promotion. In an update on the situation, BloodyElbow.com reports that according to a source, talks are in the “advanced” stage as a deal could soon be reached. However, the MMA news site also speculates that those affiliated with Cyborg could be using the claims for leverage with Strikeforce to have a fight scheduled.

Santos has not been offered a fight since her June 26, 2010 match against Jan Finney. It is largely assumed the promotion has been unable to find any willing participants over the course of the past nine months.

Meanwhile, former WWE Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix took to Twitter to comment on the rumors of Cyborg possibly joining WWE.

She wrote, “Rumours of Chris Cyborg coming to WWE are…..Interesting…its easy to dominate in any fighting division without the Glamazon. In WWE? Prepare to humbled by yours truly.”

Jim Ross Comments On The Bret Hart – Hogan Drama

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross commented on the Twitter beef between Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan in the Q&A section of his JRsBarBQ.com website. Here’s what Jim Ross wrote:

“Two strong, outspoken personalities who obviously, or seemingly, don’t care for one another. Not my hill to die upon. I like Bret very much and know him much better than Hulk who I have no personal issues with whatsoever. My health and my life are both in a much better place after I detached myself from matters such as this. I read them and simply move on and consider it one day closer to college football season”

To follow all the back and forth shenanigans between Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan from this week check out:

The Latest On Bret Hart & Hulk Hogan’s Twitter Beef

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The war of words between WWE Hall of Famers Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan is heating up. To recap, Bret Hart was asked by one of his Twitter followers on Wednesday night what he thought about Hulk Hogan. Hart tweeted:

BkIpSPtft0jdAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC HitmanBretSHart
Hogan’s nothing but a two-faced, backstabbing, steroid freak who deserved everything he got.

It didn’t take long for Hulk Hogan to respond to those harsh words. Hogan tweeted on Thursday morning:

8LHPWGe7lA8YkAAAAASUVORK5CYII= HulkHogan4Real
Listen to where Bretts speaking from,it’s funny he’s done everything he’s saying I did. HH

Bret Hart has responded to Hulk Hogan once again with the following:

BkIpSPtft0jdAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC HitmanBretSHart
@HulkHogan4Real That’s not what John Graziano thinks, dickhead.

John Graziano is the young man who was a passenger in Nick Hogan’s car during Nick’s August 2007 car wreck that left Graziano permanently brain damaged. Hulk Hogan was sued by the Graziano family and settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount of money last February.

Hulk Hogan later decided to be the bigger man in the situation and forgave Bret Hart for the comments he made.

8LHPWGe7lA8YkAAAAASUVORK5CYII= HulkHogan4Real
Want to thank all the maniacs that really get it ,it feels right on track. Good night. HH
8LHPWGe7lA8YkAAAAASUVORK5CYII= HulkHogan4Real
What a crazy day yesterday,I want to say I’m sorry for getting sucked into responding to all the people that have no love,no lives,and only Hate because their negative losers that are bitter because their own lives are going nowhere,I feel so bad for them and I pray they  find Joy and real happiness some day

UPDATE: Jim Ross comments on the Hart-Hogan Twitter beef

VIDEO: Sting Returns To TNA & Wins Hardy’s World Title

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On Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT!, the meaning behind “3/3/11” was revealed to be STING, who recently re-signed with the company after much speculation that he was WWE bound to wrestle the Undertaker at WrestleMania.

Sting returned as the challenger to Jeff Hardy’s TNA World title and made quite the iMPACT! in his first match back:

SmackDown Preview For Tonight: Contract Signing

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The following is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of SmackDown on SyFy:

– WrestleMania contract signing between Edge and Alberto Del Rio.

– The Undertaker will appear to address his Wrestlemania match with Triple H

– World Champion Edge vs. Drew McIntyre (Non-title match)

– Big Show vs. Kane

– Jack Swagger vs. JTG

– WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel vs. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov

– Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes vs. LayCool

Also scheduled to appear on the show are Michael Cole, Wade Barrtt, Ezekiel Jackson and Cody Rhodes.

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

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WWE SmackDown on Syfy

WWE taped this week’s SmackDown television show on Tuesday night from the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Credit to Wrestling News World to these results:

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge is out first to open the show. He talks about his match at Wrestlemania XXVII against Alberto Del Rio and his problems with Vickie Guerrero but is interrupted by Drew McIntyre. Smackdown General Manager Teddy Long comes out and makes a match between the two after a small altercation.

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge b. Drew McIntyre after locking in the Sharpshooter.

* Rey Mysterio is attacked by “Dashing” Cody Rhodes and Cody officially challenges him to a match at Wrestlemania XXVII. They also showed the attack last week on Rey and Cody said he will expose Rey’s face at Wrestlemania.

* Backstage, The Corre offer help to Kane in his match later tonight against Big Show.

* WWE Tag Team Champions Heath Slater & Justin Gabriel w/Ezekiel Jackson & Wade Barrett vs. Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov. Jackson and Barrett get on the apron and Wade ends up getting hit with Santino’s Cobra. However, the distraction allows Slater to hit his finisher and get the three count.

* It’s announced in a video that airs on the titantron that Christian will return to Smackdown next week.

* The Undertaker comes out and says “The Streak” cannot be broken and hypes his upcoming Wrestlemania XXVII match against Triple H. He entered and exited to “Ain’t No Grave” by Johnny Cash.

* LayCool b. Beth Phoenix & Rosa Mendes. While the referee was distracted, Michelle McCool kicked Beth in the face which allowed Layla to get the pinfall victory.

* Big Show b. Kane when The Corre came to ringside and handed Kane a chair and he hit Big Show with it. Show pushes Justin Gabriel into Kane and Kane swings the chair at The Corre. The Corre retreats.

* Jack Swagger comes out and Michael Cole talks about his match against Jerry Lawler at Wrestlemania XXVII. Cole says he’s going to announce his special guest referee on Raw and teases he is “flamboyant” and “awesome.”

* Jack Swagger b. JTG via submission in the ankle lock. Very quick squash match. After the match, Michael Cole gets in the ring and celebrates with him.

* World Heavyweight Champion Edge defaces a portrait of Alberto Del Rio that was being worked on throughout the show as the contract signing for the World Heavyweight Championship match at Wrestlemania XXVII is up next.

* The contract signing is moderated by Teddy Long. Alberto Del Rio sang the Mexican National Anthem but was interrupted by World Heavyweight Champion Edge. Long asks for there to be no violence but Edge warns him it was about to get chaotic. Things break down and Teddy bails. Edge gets his nosed bloodied as Christian comes out and gets involved and the show goes off the air.

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