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Lashley Wrestling This Weekend, WWE Opening Turkey Office

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— Former WWE & TNA wrestler Bobby Lashley will make his return ot the ring this weeeeknd in Japan for Antonio Inoki’s IGF promotion against Eric Hammer. Hammer is the protege of fellow wrestler/MMA fighter Josh Barnett.

Former WWE superstar Harry “D.H.” Smith will be wrestling on the same card, which takes place from Tokyo.

— WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race will be “guest-hosting” this weekend’s Smackdown house show tour in his home state of Missouri

— WWE announced on Thursday that it will be opening a new international office in Turkey. To read the company’s full press release on the new office, head over to MarketWatch.com.

Jim Cornette Talks ROH’s New TV Show, Matt Hardy & More

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Ring Of Honor Executive Producer Jim Cornette was one of the featured guests on this week’s live edition of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem.

You can listen to an MP3 of the audio show by clicking here.

Cornette Discusses Ring Of Honor’s First Set Of TV Tapings For The Sinclair Broadcast Group, Why He Believes The Way Sinclair Is Rolling ROH Out On Its Stations Will Work And Be Effective, Why People Will Be Surprised At What They See From The ROH Product Beginning On September 24th, The Level Of Excitement For Ring Of Honor’s Debut On SBG This Fall, His Reaction To Those Fans That Are Upset That Davey Richards Will Not Be Defending The Ring Of Honor World Title At “Death Before Dishonor IX” In New York City, His Response To Eric Bischoff’s Recent Comments Against ROH, Whether Or Not He Has Interest In Matt Hardy Coming To Ring Of Honor, How Important The Return Of Nigel McGuinness Is To ROH As The Promotion’s New Color-Commentator, The Impact That Delirious Has Made In Front Of The Camera & Behind The Scenes In Ring Of Honor, Plus Much More In His Exclusive Monday Night Mayhem Interview!

Here are some highlights of what Jim Cornette said about:

His thoughts about Ring of Honor’s first TV tapings for the Sinclair Broadcast Group, the level of excitement for ROH’s debut on SBG this fall, & why people will be surprised at what they see from the Ring of Honor product beginning on September 24th:

“It only seems like a couple of days ago, because I’ve slept about twice since then. This wrestling show, and I should emphasize this wrestling show, I’m so excited about it. It’s going to be so different and look so different from anything else on the air. We had a lot of guys in their 20’s & 30’s who work there (at Sinclair) walk past the edit suites as we were editing, and they would stop & look. To paraphrase, they said ‘Wow, this is the kind of wrestling we would like if it wasn’t so silly.’ That’s why people are going to be so pleasantly surprised with this product. It’s a great television program, and it’s different from the other programs, because they are sports-entertainment programs. We’re going to treat wrestling as a serious competition. We have great athletes, and we are going to showcase that. We are going to tell their stories, and we are not going to make any up for them.”

Whether or not he and/or the ROH office/locker room would have interest in Matt Hardy coming to Ring of Honor, now that Matt has been released by TNA:

“I’ve known Matt & Jeff since they started in the business, when Matt was 18 and Jeff was 16. They used to come to the WWE TV tapings in the Carolinas. I like those guys, and they have been tremendous stars, but A.) I don’t know if their salary expectations fit in with Ring of Honor’s budgetary limitations and B.) I haven’t talked to these guys, and I don’t know what their side of the story is, but there always seems to be controversy swirling around The Hardys right now. I believe Ring of Honor would once again take the standpoint that we are going to try & find the young undeveloped talent and expose them to the world, rather than to look to be the place where people come to have a warm place to curl up when they leave the big leagues.”

His reaction to those fans that are upset that Davey Richards will not be defending the ROH World Title at Ring of Honor’s next iPPV, “Death Before Dishonor IX,” on September 17th in New York City:

“There are a number of matches that are going to knock the socks off of people, and truthfully I don’t want to give out any scoops, but I know we did talk about the Eddie Edwards & Roderick Strong ‘Ringmaster’s Challenge’ Match, which is going to be fantastic & off the charts. And a lot people went ‘Oh Davey (Richards) is going to Japan…oh my god.’ The reason quite simply is we encouraged Davey to go to Japan, because he has something great lined up over there. With the television taping having a title match, we couldn’t have a title match on September 17th anyway, so we gave Davey the opportunity to go to Japan. The match between Eddie & Roddy (Strong) will determine his challenger when he comes back.”

Jonathan Coachman Talks About Grisham’s Jump To ESPN

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ESPN commentator and former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman wrote the following on Twitter about Todd Grisham following in his footsteps and leaving WWE for ESPN:

“Imagine getting 2 dream jobs in one lifetime.And then your best friend works with you at both.It’s about to happen with @todd_grisham at espn.

can’t tell you how excited I am for this.One thing about WWE I will always say.Vince and Kevin Dunn treat you like a grown man.That is fact.

Many wonder why?Family and travel.After so many years it gets to be to much.you have to make choice.Only place I would have left for-ESPN.

Trust me.Grish will have to earn spot like anyone else.No free rides at the worldwide leader.Top of the food chain-fight for your meal.”

Update On The Rock’s NBC Show, New FCW Talent, Bo Rotundo

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2222w- Earlier this week it was announced that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and television/Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer will be working with NBC to create a new drama series based on the professional wrestling industry during the 1980’s. To follow up on that story – the pilot that will be filmed will be a “put pilot” – which means NBC has contractually agreed to air at least the pilot once it is produced. Typically, a show getting a ‘put pilot’ is a strong indication the show will be picked up for a full season.

The Rock wrote the following on Twitter about the show on Wednesday night:

“Kickin’ Ass! Excited to partner up w @BruckheimerJB & @NBC to create 1980’s wrestling TV drama.”

– WWE has signed Sterling James Keenan (real name Matthew Polinsky from Pittsburgh, PA) to a developmental contract. He’s been working in FCW since last week.

– Wade Barrett beat WWE developmental wrestler Bo Rotundo in a dark match at Tuesday’s SmackDown taping in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

For those keeping score – Bo Runtundo was one of 3 developmental talents that John Cena recently put over after a visit to Florida Championship Wrestling. To read more on that story – hit the link below:

Pictures: Trish Stratus Photo Shoot For Sweat Equity Magazine

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Former WWE diva is on the cover of the latest issue of Sweat Equity Magazine ..

Check out these candid pictures from Trish’s photo shoot for the magazine:

Matt Hardy Rushed To Emergency Room, Reports TMZ

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Matt Hardy was rushed to an emergency room in North Carolina this morning after falling down in his home, according to a report on celebrity news site TMZ.com.

Sources close to the wrestling star told TMZ that Matt hadn’t been feeling well, however, it’s unclear as to what caused him to fall down.

The extent of his injuries are unknown at this time, but he is expected to be released from the hospital tomorrow.

On Saturday, Hardy crashed his convertible into a pipe and tree driving between 55 and 70 MPH. He was subsequently arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated. According to the officer, he appeared to have taken an “impairing substance.”

Hardy, who was suspended by TNA Wrestling at the time of his crash, was released from his contract shortly after news broke of his arrest.

Reby Sky Answers Questions About Boyfriend Matt Hardy

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– The phone number Matt Hardy posted last night on Twitter isn’t his, but rather, is registered to a man that lives near his residence in Cameron, North Carolina. Hardy wrote to Reby Sky, his girlfriend, that his cell phone stopped functioning and for her to call him through his home phone number.

-Reby Sky has answered numerous queries related to Hardy’s recent troubles on her Formspring account.

Will this get Matty to stop tweeting/txting and driving?

“I don’t think that’s the problem …”

You seriously must have the patience of a saint. Kudos and respect to you.

“I’m really, really trying here. Thank you.”

How are you feeling about this whole thing going on ? I really hope you are well. Only you know whats right to do.

“Hurt / exasperated / exhausted / furious / tired of being lied to / tired of enablers. Just tired.”

Why did you get Matt drunk?? Now he’s arrested because of you!!

“The only reason he’s still alive is because of me. Asshole.”

What did you say to Matt after his accident?

“Which one…”

Has Matt Hardy gone insane?

“I’m the wrong person to ask…”

Shane Helms Talks Motorcycle Accident & DUI, Matt Hardy

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Between The Ropes interview with Shane Helms
Host: Brian Fritz
Interview available at BetweenTheRopes.com
Subscribe to Between The Ropes on Itunes.

Shane Helms has been through a lot over the past year and a half. He spoke with Brian Fritz of BetweenTheRopes.com about his recovery from his motorcycle accident and the legal issues he must now deal with, the pros and cons of social media, the Shane Helms app, what is going on with both Matt and Jeff Hardy, leaving the WWE, if and when he may return to the ring and more.

What he has been doing lately as he recovers from his motorcycle accident:

“I got the go ahead from the doctor to go ahead and start putting weight on my foot. The bad news with that is I have to start getting into the legal ramifications of the accident. I got charged when I got in the accident but because I was under doctor’s orders, I had to be at home. I haven’t left the house unless to go to a doctor or something like that and then I had to be assisted.

“But I told the authorities that – and they’re very cool with me, they know I’m not a flights risk – I told them whenever I go the OK to move, I’ll come over there and we’ll take care of this. I just got off the phone with my lawyer and we’re going over there tomorrow to go over there and get that out of the way. So there’s your exclusive before it hits the air.”

On the legal charges he faces which includes DUI:

“It’s not something I want, I don’t want to drag it out. I kind of just want to go and have it done. That’s why I said as soon as I got the clearance from the doctor I called (my lawyer). It’s something that’s kind of been on my mind and I want to get out of the way. I’ve never been above facing up for any mistake I’ve made. I just want to go ahead and knock it out and move ahead, move forward with it. I learned a huge lesson from this.”

If he has spoken with Matt since his recent arrest and how he is doing:

“Matt is going through a time right now. I can’t get down there and I can’t move as much. I wish I was there to talk to him in person so I could get a better gauge of what’s going on. I worry about Matt … a lot. It’s kind of flipped because Jeff is now … Jeff has everything together now. He’s really a good father, a really great person.

“And now it just seems like the shoe is on the other foot and Matt is having his difficulties. I’m not even sure what they are. I have an idea but that’s not for me to say. He’s my friend so it’s probably something that, honestly, I wouldn’t say anything. But I do worry about him as I would worry about any friend or loved one.”

Pictures Of The Miz & Goldberg Together At Dell Event

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The Miz and Bill Goldberg appeared together on Tuesday atthea “It’s Symantec, Sucka” event at the Dell Computers facility in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Former WWE & WCW star Bill Goldberg posted a photo of himself and The Miz on Twitter – and told WWE officials not to give Miz any problems for appearing with him at a publicity event.

Goldberg tweeted on Tuesday:

“To be fair, neither one of us had ANY idea the other was going to be there.”

“WWE, if you’re listening, it was not his fault so leave him alone.”

Here are two pictures of Goldberg and Miz together:

Foley Confirms WWE Negotiations, Morale Low At WWE HQ

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– During a recent interview with the Wrestling Voice radio show, hardcore wrestling legend Mick Foley confirms that he is in fact in talks with WWE about returning to the company. Foley stated that whether or not he returns to WWE will depend on the schedule WWE wants him to work and how much he’s willing to be away from home.

Foley wrote on Twitter this week that he has been working out and losing weight so he’ll be ready to wrestle for WWE should everything come together.

– At this time, it does not appear that Jim Ross will be doing commentary in the new WWE ’12 video game. While its possible that Ross could be in the game as a downloadable character, so far there have been no indications from THQ that he will be included in the game.

– Following the recent corporate shakeup in WWE, morale is said to be very low at WWE headquarters, with many employees are fearing that WWE is on the verge of letting go a lot of people as a cost cutting measure.

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

Matt Hardy Posts Another Very Strange Video

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Matt Hardy has posted the latest video to his YouTube channel and it really does not seem like Matt is in a good place right now.

Matt claims to have suffered “two unbearable tragedies” recently ..

Matt says he saved a school bus full of kids and takes us on a tour of his trashed apartment, where he says inanimate objects are looking at him and laughing at him.

Matt ends the video by saying, “I’m afraid of what’s going to happen next” and quite frankly – so are we.

We have to ask … what the is going on with Matt Hardy?

TNA Advertising Hardy For Taping, Sky In Support Of Marijuana

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— TNA Wrestling is officially advertising Jeff Hardy for tomorrow’s Impact Wrestling taping in Huntsville, Alabama. The top item on the company website is a graphic of Hardy with the accompanying text: “Jeff Hardy returns at Thursday’s taping.”

Hardy previously announced late Monday night via Twitter that he would be on hand for the event, which airs Sept. 1. It will mark as his first appearance for the organization in over five months.

— Velvet Sky posted a message on her Twitter account supporting the use of marijuana. The TNA Knockout relayed an informational picture Tuesday night explaining how marijuana benefits each part of the human body.

— Christy Hemme and Traci Brooks are advertised to appear at this Saturday’s K&S Wrestlefest & Highspots Present “A Hot Summers Night” event in Essington, Pennsylvania. Visit www.kandswrestlefest.com for more information.

Joey Styles Vents On Twitter About The Never Ending NXT Season

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Joey Styles wrote the following on Twitter on Tuesday night regarding this season of NXT:

“Tyson Kidd lost to Trent Barreta tonight on NXT when he was distracted by a Japanese symbol on the Tron. Being that this is week 25 of would should have been a 13 week season, the Japanese symbol probably meant “apathy”. #howmuchmoreheatcaniget

Next week, Season 5 of NXT reaches week 26,twice as long as every other season. Can we just give Titus and Darren WWE contracts and move on?

While we’re at it, let’s find Percy Watson who should have been on this season instead of Darren Young and sign him and Derrick Bateman too! As a bonus, we have Maxine who would look phenomenal on any WWE or any TV show and Naomi who looks great inside and outside the ring.

Derrick Bateman’s distraction allowed Maxine to defeat A.J. Afterward, Titus O’Neil tried to restore order, threatening Bateman. No, really. That was the main event. Next week is week #26 of NXT Season 5. Is it bad manners to request a wine list a week in advance?”

Matt Hardy Teases Scoop On His Car Wreck, Posts Cell # Online

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We’ve got another update from Matt Hardy, who has posted his real phone number online and is promising an exclusive “scoop” regarding his weekend car wreck that resulted in him getting arrested for DWI.

Hardy tweeted the following message to his girlfriend Reby Sky, which includes his personal cell phone number:

“@RebySky Can u call me at home 910 245 4749 plz. My cell feel in the hottub and is shot. Thx baby. Hope you’re doing ok.”

Hardy also promised a scoop about his “state of mind” during the time of his car accident:

“U wanna found out the scoop about my state of mind during corvette crash in the car accident from Sat, stay tuned to thehardyshow.com RT”

Live SmackDown Preview, Vince Turns 66, Bret Hart News

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– The following matches are confirmed for next Tuesday’s special live edition of WWE SmackDown on Syfy:

  • WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Sin Cara (Non Title Match)
  • World Heavyweight champion Randy Orton vs. Christian in a Steel Cage Match.

– WWE Chariman & CEO Vince McMahon turns 66 years old today.

– The dark main event that took place after Tuesday’s WWE SmackDown tapings from Calgary saw World Heavyweight champion Randy Orton defeated Christian in a Street Fight – with Bret Hart as the special guest referee.

Triple H brought out Bret Hart prior to the match, which got a tremendous pop from the live crowd. Christian refused to enter the ring, but was thrown into the ring by Triple H. After the match, Bret Hart put Christian in the sharpshooter to end the show.

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Friday

WWE Announcer Leaving For ESPN

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Todd Grisham is leaving WWE to take a job with ESPN.

He finished up with WWE at Tuesday nights NXT taping and tweeted the following quote:

“Celebrate endings for they precede new beginnings.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie

William Regal wrote the following on Twitter regarding Grisham’s decision to leave:

“I would like to thank @todd_grisham for all his help get me through NXT.Best wishes for your new career at ESPN.”

Grisham had been announcing SmackDown recently but more recently was doing only backstage interviews.

Raw Rating Drops Below 3.0, Lilian Garcia Recalls WWE Debut

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— The August 22 episode of Raw scored a 2.97 cable rating, down from 3.29 the week before. The first hour drew a 2.93 before increasing to 3.01 in the second.

It is the program’s lowest mark since a 2.90 rating on July 11. Other than the Fourth of July episode, which drew a 2.4, it was the second-lowest rated episode since October 11, 2010.

Last night’s program averaged 4,637,000 viewers viewers over the course of two hours, down from 5,055,000 viewers.

— Twelve years ago today, Lilian Garcia debuted as the ring announcer of Raw. She would eventually become the first Diva to remain with WWE for ten years. She remarked the following today on Twitter regarding the anniversary: “Wow, hard to believe it was 12 years ago today that I started with WWE!! So much has happened since then, yet it also feels like it was just yesterday.”

WWE signed Garcia as a result of the addition of SmackDown to their television taping schedule; the company needed a second person to handle ring announcing duties on a weekly basis. She was given the role despite having no previous announcing experience.

source: PWInsider.com

Bret Hart Advertised For SmackDown, Kelly Kelly To Appear

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— WWE announced via Twitter that WWE Hall of Famer will appear on this Friday’s episode of SmackDown.

Their statement reads: “This Friday on @WWE #SmackDown, WWE Hall of Famer @BretHart will be SmackDown’s GM from his hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Canada!”

He is also locally advertised to appear at tonight’s taping at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta as the special guest referee for a Street Fight between World Heavyweight Champion Randy Orton and Christian. This will be a post-show dark match.

— WWE Divas Champion Kelly Kelly indicated on Twitter that she will be on hand for tonight’s SmackDown taping.

She wrote, “At smackdown baby… let’see what booty whippings I can give out tonight.”

— Trish Stratus is advertised to appear at this Sunday’s Fan Expo Canada at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre South Building 222 Bremner Blvd. Toronto, Ontario. She will be on the Anchor Bay Panel beginning at 5:30 p.m. Click here for event details.

Edge Advertised For SmackDown, AP Mentions Andre the Giant

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— Multi-time WWE Champion Edge is advertised to appear at the Sept. 13 SmackDown taping in Toronto, Ontario.

The official website of the Air Canada Centre states: “Witness the return of Toronto’s own The R-Rated Superstar EDGE to SMACKDOWN!!”

— The Associated Press published a story today noting that the World Wide Web is older than incoming college freshman, with WWE Hall of Famer Andre the Giant receiving a brief mention. It reads, “Consider this: Andre the Giant, River Phoenix, and Frank Zappa all died before these students were born.”

Andre died in his sleep due to congestive heart failure on the night of January 27, 1993, in a Paris hotel room. At the time, he was in Paris to attend the funeral of his father.

— Sheamus is advertised to appear at Slackers CD and Games at the St Louis Mills Mall 5555 St. Louis Mills Blvd Hazelwood, Missouri on Sunday, Sept. 18 beginning at 5:00 p.m. Call 314-227-5950 for more information.

The Rock To Executive Produce 1980’s Wrestling Drama On NBC

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WWE star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be teaming with television and Hollywood mega-producer Jerry Bruckheimer on a new television project based on professional wrestling industry during the 1980’s.

Johnson and Bruckheimer, along with Jonathan Littman (CSI) will be Executive Producing the fictional 1-hour drama series.

According to the Deadline.com and the Hollywood Reporter, Jerry Bruckheimer Television in association with Warner Bros. Television have already sold the drama series to NBC, which will help produce the poliot episode.

This is absolutely huge news for The Rock, who has already established himself as a bankable leading man in Hollywood. Working behind the scenes on a major television project with Jerry Bruckheimer is going to further establish Rock as a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.

Maryse Undergoing Hernia Surgery, Foley Denies Death Rumors

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— Maryse announced this afternoon on Twitter that she will be undergoing abdominal hernia surgery on Wednesday. The former Divas champion wrote on Tuesday afternoon:

“Pre-Op appointment today, blood work, MRI, ects. lots of fun especially cause im waiting here eating a cupcake and drinking a latte! i am getting my my abdominal hernias repair tomorrow, finallllyyyyy!!!!”

Maryse last competed on the July 25 episode of Raw. She was advertised to compete in the following week’s No. 1 Contender’s Diva Battle Royal, but bowed out after determining days earlier that she would undergoing surgery.

— A rumor originated on Mick Foley’s Wikipedia bio that he had passed away. The Hardcore Legend went on Twitter to comment on the matter.

“There is no truth to the rumor that I am dead,” Foley stated. “Maybe one of you who is familiar with Wikipedia can have that rumor removed.”

WWE Asks Who Is Kevin Nash?, Scott Hall No-Shows Indy Event

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— WWE.com has posted a ninety-one second video retrospective highlighting the influential career of Kevin Nash. Titled “Who Is Kevin Nash?,” the video package features clips of Nash as “Big Daddy Cool” Diesel, his memorable exploits with the New World Order, his appearances for WWE in 2003, and his surprise returns at this year’s Royal Rumble and SummerSlam.

“Kevin Nash, he’s one of the top players without question,” Jim Ross said of the legendary grappler. “He was the catalyst. You can’t look at the top stars without including Kevin Nash. And you really can’t do it honestly without putting Kevin Nash toward the top of the list.”

The highlight video can be accessed here.

— Scott Hall no-showed Saturday’s I Believe in Wrestling event in Orlando, Florida. According to the organization’s official website, www.ibelieveinwrestling.com, he was advertised to host the show with former TNA star Desmond Wolfe.

— Former WWE star Rob Conway has launched an account on Twitter. He announced Monday that he will be competing in the NPC Kentucky Muscle Mens Physique Division this November, noting that he is 98% fat free.

Hardy Lashes Out At Fan On Twitter, Cookie Wants To Wrestle

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— Amidst his thank you messages to friends and family offering their support in recent days, Matt Hardy lashed out at a fan on Twitter who called him a “washed up joke.”

Hardy, whose contract with TNA Wrestling was terminated Saturday immediately following his arrest for driving while impaired, wrote in response:

“PLEASE best against me & insult & have fun at my expense-you you’ve never done anything, & never will. While I sit at home with enough money to last 2 lifetimes. SO later, you’re BLIZZACKBALLED!”

— Cookie, who has sparingly competed since joining TNA Wrestling last year, indicated Tuesday on Twitter that she would like to wrestle more frequently for the organization.

A fan asked her if she was ever going to wrestle, to which she replied, “I’ve been wrestling since 2003, just waiting for a shot in TNA!” When asked which Diva or Knockout she would like to face, she exclaimed Winter. “Want a shot at that (Knockouts) title!” she added.

— Angelina Love appears in the upcoming horror film Dark Rising 2: Summer Strikes Back as the character Rosemary Black. She and the film’s cast, which includes Canadian actress Brigitte Kingsley, will be appearing at a public screening this Saturday at The Royal 608 College St. Toronto, Ontario. Event details are available here.

Young Bucks Trash TNA, Talk About Their Backstage Heat

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The Young Bucks tag team (formerly Generation Me) recently spoke to Canada’s Slam Wrestling about their decision to quit TNA Wrestling several months ago. Matt Jackson expressed a great deal of frustration with the way TNA is run – largely due to the fact that TNA creative did not have a clear vision for them:

“I don’t think everyone’s on the same page. I know that a lot of guys don’t know where to go when they have a question about something, because nobody knows who’s exactly in charge of what.”

“One week we were running with Tara and the next we’re not. One week Nick and I have heat with each other, and the next we’re in a stable together. Towards the end, people in the office didn’t know if we were heels or faces, so we flip-flopped. We knew then, we had to get out.”

“One thing, though, from my time with them that I would have never guessed was, how unorganized the ‘big leagues’ were.”

Nick explains that despite all the turmoil behind the scenes in TNA, their departure from the company came down to money – or lack thereof.

“We asked for our release because we were not being used enough to budget money for our families. We simply weren’t making enough money. We asked for help and they didn’t really want to do anything for us. So, it obviously wasn’t going to work out.”

Matt added:

“We knew we were going to quit for a while. The writing was on the wall. Overcrowded locker rooms, we hadn’t been seen on TV regularly in months, and no continuity with our characters led us to wanting out.

The Young Bucks have received several complaints from veteran performers in the both the TNA and WWE locker rooms for the way they’ve handled themselves behind the scenes.

The Bucks have developed a reputation for being aloof and disrespectful to their superiors – and do not put all the blame on TNA for why their run there did not work out:

“I’m sure they could have done more with us, but I’m also not going to stick the blame completely on them. I’m sure there are things that we could have done differently too. All in all, we are proud of our run there and feel like we did have the capability to show what we could do, at least a couple of times.

“We could of ‘played the game’ a bit more. In professional wrestling, you need to do this to survive. We may have been a little too passive and let things happen to our characters that probably shouldn’t have. Maybe we could have been a little more protective? You live and learn.”

To check out the full article, including what’s next for the young tag team, head on over to Slam.Canoe.Ca.

Mysterio Out Until WM28? Hart Family Invited To SmackDown

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– Rey Mysterio announced Monday on Twitter that he will be undergoing surgery this Friday after sustaining an injury to his knee. The masked performer blew his knee, believed to be his ACL, while attempting a baseball slide during his match against Alberto Del Rio on last week’s episode of Raw.

There is talk that he may not be able to return to action until WrestleMania XXIII.

– Smith Hart, the eldest brother of the legendary Hart family, stated on his Facebook account that they will be out in “full force” for tonight’s SmackDown taping in Calgary, Alberta. He wrote,

“Boarding a flight to Calgary shortly. Hart Family in full force tonight on Smackdown.”

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart is scheduled to appear at tonight’s show at the Scotiabank Saddledome as he will be special guest referee for a Street Fight between Randy Orton and Christian.

(Partial Source: PWInsider.com)

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