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Flair Claims To Wrestle 100,000 Matches, TNA Cancels Events

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— Ric Flair claimed during an endorsement for the Tampa Orthopedic and Pain Clinic that he has wrestled 100,000 matches—which equates to one match per day for 274 years.

He said, “I broke my back in a plane crash, wrestled 100,000 matches and been world heavyweight champion 16 times. Thanks Tampa Orthopedic & Pain for keeping The Nature Boy Stylling and Profiling, Whooo!!!”

— TNA Wrestling announced the following today:

The TNA Live! event scheduled for Friday, June 3 at the Rapids Parish Coliseum in Alexandria, Louisiana has been canceled. Refunds will be available at point of sale.

The TNA Live! event scheduled for Saturday, June 4 at the CenturyTel Center in Bossier City, Louisiana has been canceled. Refunds will be available at point of sale.

— Former TNA star Rhino has launched a Twitter account.

source: F4WOnline.com

Update On Chris Jericho’s Return, Upcoming PPV’s On Blu-ray

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— With the WWE roster growing increasingly thin due to retirements, injuries and people taking time off, you can be sure that WWE is aware of the situation and looking at ways to strengthen the RAW and SmackDown rosters. Aside from elevating younger talent and building new stars (which the company has done a much better job of doing recently) – WWE is also interested in bringing back several superstars who are currently working on other projects outside of wrestling.

We reported earlier this week that WWE’s creative team regularly discusses how to incorporate former superstar Dave Batista into storylines .. Another superstar who is expected back with WWE in the coming months is Chris Jericho. Now that Jericho’s run on Dancing With The Stars has concluded, most within WWE believe his return is imminent. The recent neck surgery of John Morrison is seen as a factor that could result in Jericho returning to WWE television sooner than later.

— The following pay-per-view events are confirmed for release on Blu-ray:

* Over the Limit, 1 disc – June 21
* Capitol Punishment, 2 discs – July 19
* Money in the Bank, 2 discs – August 16

— Recent WWE attendance figures are as follows:

* Raw live May 6 in Dothan, Alabama – 2,500 attendees
* Raw live May 7 in Macon, Georgia – 4,400 attendees
* SmackDown live May 7 in Pensacola, Florida – 3,500 attendees
* Raw live May 8 in Greenville, South Carolina – 5,500 attendees
* SmackDown live May 8 in Tupelo, Mississippi – 3,600 attendees
* Raw live May 10 in Highland Heights, Kentucky – 2,000 attendees

(source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Ric Flair Wants To Wrestle Sting, Talks Euro Tour Incident

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TNA star Ric Flair Ric a few radio appearances this week and as usual with the Nature Boy, there are some newsworthy items to report.

During an appearance on Mark Madden’s radio show on Tuesday, Flair said he wants a shot at Sting’s TNA World Heavyweight title some time this summer. This comes just days after reports that Hulk Hogan is training for an in-ring return and wants to challenge Sting at Bound For Glory later this fall.

Flair also appeared on radio station WFNZ’s afternoon show “The Drive” on Tuesday and discussed a number of wrestling-related topics , including his decision to attend Shawn Michaels WWE’s Hall of Fame induction in Atlanta last month. Flair said TNA had “no problem” appearing at WWE’s Hall of Fame ceremony and he plans on attending next year’s ceremony in Miami.

Flair also spoke about his highly-publicized meltdown that took place during TNA’s European tour earlier this year. After widespread reports that Flair was left behind by TNA following a dispute over TNA being unwilling to advance Flair money. Here’s what Flair said about the situation:

“When you work for WWE, you are used to funds being available for you, if you think I am going to spend my own money, you are out of your mind. With Vince…like any other company that grows, you have growing pains, financial growing pains.”

“When you agree to go overseas, you assume you are going like any other company and very simply, I wasn’t informed differently. I said, ‘Hey I need some money while I’m here. I’m not blowing up my credit card. Just pay me what you owe me every night’ and they don’t do that. I wasn’t told in a very nice way so I stayed in the hotel for another day. I’m not knocking. I think TNA is great, just they have growing pains.”

iMPACT! Preview: The Night Of Big Reveals (VIDEO)

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Tonight’s highly anticipated episode of TNA iMPACT! is just hours away – and we’ve got a spoiler-free preview of what to expect tonight. The show is being dubbed a night of “big reveals” – and based on the spoilers, TNA actually delivers this time. Here’s what’s confirmed for tonight:

– The Network’s representative in TNA will be revealed.

– Kurt Angle’s mistress will be revealed. Angle will team with her this Sunday at Sacrifice in a mixed tag match against Jeff and Karen Jarrett.

– A Battle Royal will be held to determine the next #1 contender for the TNA championship.

– TNA Knockouts champion Mickie James & Miss Tessmacher vs. Madison Rayne & Tara.

– Suicide vs. Sangriento

– Samoa Joe vs. Crimson vs. Abyss

Also scheduled are Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, AJ Styles, Bully Ray, Tommy Dreamer, the Jarretts and more.

*SPOILERS* TNA iMPACT! Tapings Results For Tonight

*SPOILERS* TNA iMPACT! Tapings Results For Tonight

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Credit to Jacob Jones and PWInsider.com for these spoiler results:

* The Jarretts come out and offer a truce to Kurt Angle as Jeff doesn’t want her to be put in harm’s way at the Sacrifice PPV on Sunday. The crowd is chanting for Angle. Karen says that Kurt’s been hurt too many times and now that’s made him believe that she’s out to get him. She says they have a restraining order out for his own well being and asks Angle to come out. Kurt comes out and says he can’t believe he stayed married to her. Angle announces a mixed tag match between himself & “his business partner” against the Jarretts for the PPV. He says that Jarrett knows who she is and she’s real, damn real.

* Mickie James & Miss Tessmacher defeated Madison Rayne & Tara.

* Beer Money cut a promo and pretty much intimate that they are waiting for Matt Hardy to call Jeff Hardy to face them at Sacrifice without using Jeff’s name. Matt comes out and says they showed guts when they dared call out Hulk Hogan, but they still make him sick and are worthless. Matt says he and Jeff Hardy were raised to be champions and he and his partner are going to take the belts at Sacrifice. But, his partner isn’t Jeff Hardy. Out comes, I swear to God, Chris Harris. It’s Harris and Hardy vs. Beer Money.

* Sangriento pinned Suicide.

* Eric Bischoff, Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair come out immediately after the match. Flair kicks Suicide low. Hogan says that he runs the show and he’s tired of waiting. He wants to know who is running games for the network right now or else. Out comes Mick Foley. Foley said that Hulk may have conned his way into the company and they might think that they were the smartest men in wrestling, but now things are going to start to unravel. He said that on 3/3, Jeff Hardy was the champ but then the Network saw what what happening and brought Sting back to TNA and now he’s the champion. Foley said that Hogan won’t be able to ruin this show and more because this show is called “Impact Wrestling” because it’s supposed to be about wrestling. He announces a Battle Royal to determine the number one contender to the TNA title and then says he’d like to introduce Kurt Angle’s partner at Sacrifice. A video appears, eventually spelling the word CHYNA and she comes out on the stage with Foley. She got, seriously, a MONSTER pop. Everyone chanted her name.

* Crimson defeated Abyss and Samoa Joe. Abyss attacked Crimson and left him laying.

* They re-tape the ENTIRE segment with Mick Foley coming out to confront Immortal. Crowd was dead for this. There were a few small line changes, including Mick saying this show wasn’t “TNA” but “Impact Wrestling” so there’s the marketing stuff you guys wrote about last week or so.

* Mr. Anderson wins the Battle Royal. Chyna ran out and tossed out Jarrett. She went after Karen but Jeff saved her and they ran away. Dreamer got tossed by Bully Ray even though they are now partners. Steiner and Morgan eliminated each other. Hardy and Beer Money eliminated each other. In the end, Anderson tossed Ray out.

New Rey Misterio To Be Introduced, Triple H’s First Ring For Sale

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— Rey Misterio, Sr. (Miguel Lopez, uncle of WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio) is scheduled to introduce a new Rey Misterio, Jr. at a CMLL live event on Friday, May 27 in Tijuana, Mexico. Misterio, Sr. has trained the young upstart and is said to have a lot potential. Rey Mysterio, the original Rey Misterio, Jr., has given the wrestler his blessing.

Often times in Mexico, a famous wrestler will allow a junior to assume his persona in exchange for a percentage of their earnings.

— The original wrestling ring from Killer Kowalski’s Institute of Pro Wrestling in Massachusetts is up for auction on eBay. A number of notable wrestlers learned the ropes in this ring including Triple H, Chyna, Perry Saturn, Kazarian, A-Train and John Kronus.

The auction can be seen here.

— The Nasty Boys, Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags, are scheduled to appear on an upcoming episode of Man v. Food on the Travel Channel.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WWE Looking To Revive Managers, Kevin Dunn’s Income, More

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— Tyson Kidd was accompanied by SmackDown head writer Michael Hayes at last night’s WWE Superstars taping in Nashville, Tennessee. He faced Trent Barreta.

WWE officials have discussed reviving the manager role for some heel performers who can’t speak at a main event level.

— WWE Executive Vice President of Television Production Kevin Dunn’s compensation for 2010 was $746,154 in salary, $608,400 in stock grants and $359,000 in other income for a total of $1,713,554.

— Former WWE Superstar The Honky Tonk Man is scheduled for an autograph signing this Sunday at Legendary Ink in the Marley Station Mall in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The signing begins at 2:00 p.m. For more information, call 410-787-2002.

— Billy Kidman, who currently works for WWE in a producer role, celebrates his 37th birthday today.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Batista-WWE Update, Plans For SummerSlam, NXT Eliminations

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– As we recently reported, plans for former WWE superstar Dave Batista to make his professional MMA debut for the Strikeforce promotion fell through when the company was purchased by UFC earlier this year. With Batista’s MMA career still not off the ground yet, there has been speculation as to whether a return to WWE would be in the cards for him.

According to a reliable source, WWE’s creative team does still talk about Batista and how he would fit into current and future storylines. No matter what happens with Batista doing mixed martial arts, the general feeling is that he has not wrestled his final match in a WWE ring.

– With SummerSlam just three months away, WWE is working on the top feuds that will make up the card.

The current plan for WWE Champion John Cena is for him to defend against RAW newcomer Alberto Del Rio. Despite coming up short in title matches at the last 2 pay-per-views, Del Rio is still seen as a top talent by management and is almost certainly a future world champion.

Rey Mysterio vs. R-Truth was talked about as well, but with John Morrison recently undergoing neck surgery, the Mysterio-Truth match was moved up to Over the Limit. John Morrison and R-Truth could now take place at SummerSlam.

– Next week’s episode of NXT: Redemption will see the first elimination of this season. Voting is underway at WWE.com. Here’s a look at the current standings:

  • Titus O’Neil: 19 points
  • Darren Young: 7 points
  • Jacob Novak: 6 points
  • Byron Saxton: 3 points

(Partial Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

Hogan vs. Sting Discussed, Dixie Carter’s Role, Abyss’ Teeth

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-With Hulk Hogan currently training for a possible return to the ring later this year, word out of the TNA locker room is that Hogan is looking to wrestle Sting in the main event of TNA’s biggest show of the year – Bound For Glory, later this year. Yeah we know, that same match headlined WCW’s biggest show of the year (Starrcade) back in 1997.

While a Hulk Hogan vs. Sting match is still a match some fans would pay to see again – it all depends on whether Hogan is physically able to work a match after undergoing more than a half dozen back surgeries in the past year or so.

Related News: Hulk Hogan Says It’s 50/50 That He’ll Wrestle This Year

– Dixie Carter remains the president of TNA Wrestling, despite online reports the contrary. As many know, TNA is funded primarily by Panda Energy, which is owned by Dixie’s  father, Bob. Dixie’s mother Janice began working behind the scenes in TNA earlier this year overseeing the company’s finances. After the tremendous amount of money TNA has spent in recent years signing household names to big contracts and the failed attempt at going live on Monday nights, major changes to TNA’s operations are expected in the coming months to save.

– Abyss’ front teeth are still missing after getting kicked in the face by Rob Van Dam several weeks ago on iMPACT!

Steve Austin Comments On Rumors He Will Wrestle Again

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Several weeks ago, WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin made headlines when he said that he is healthy enough that he could wrestle a full-time schedule for 2 more years if he really wanted to.

During a recent interview with the UK Sun, Austin stomped a mudhole in our hopes and dreams – saying he has no intention getting back into the ring as an active competitor:

“I’m happy being gone and out of the business to the degree I am, that’s why the Tough Enough thing was such a great opportunity between my other projects. I can be as hands-on and as close as I want to be. I’m not attempting to come back and I have a load of memories from a business I love.”

“I got up there and took some bumps with one of the contestants and worked around with one of the guys and I had fun getting in the ring and bouncing around again.”

“But it doesn’t mean I want to go and do it again on a night in, night out basis.”

Austin said that he plans to continue focusing on his acting career.

Health Update On Ken Shamrock, X-Pac To Interview Paul Bearer

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— Former WWE star Ken Shamrock appeared very sickly and haggard at last Saturday’s “Legends of the Ring” convention in Monroe, New Jersey. The reason for this is because he recently came down with MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) while taking care of his son, who had been hospitalized for a week due to the same bacterial infection. For the safety of himself and others, the 47-year-old was asked by doctors to withdraw from his scheduled mixed martial arts fight for World Extreme Fighting last month. He was also placed on antibiotics for several weeks.

— Former WWE manager Paul Bearer is Sean “X-Pac” Waltman’s guest on tonight’s episode of X-Pac TV. The show airs at 8:00 p.m. on CowheadTV.com.

— WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal will sign his new book The Road Warriors: Danger, Death And The Rush Of Wrestling starting at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday at Book Revue 313 New York Ave. Huntington, New York.

— Daizee Haze celebrates her 28th birthday today.

source: prowrestling.net

VIDEO: John Cena Sings After RAW Goes Off The Air

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After Monday’s RAW from Knoxville, TN went off the air, The Miz came out and challenged John Cena to a match for the WWE Championship. Cena accepted and won the match. Cena then sang the song “Rocky Top” – which was popular with the Tennesse crowd. Michael Cole came out to insult the crowd and caught an Attitude Adjustment from Cena to end the show.

Footage has been posted online of John Cena singing for the live crowd after RAW went off the air – check it out:

WWE Kicks Off Mexican Tour, Rhodes Hosting Weekend Events

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The Raw brand kicks off a four-event tour in Mexico tonight in Hermosillo. Shows are also scheduled for tomorrow in Guadalajara, Friday in Mexico City, and Saturday in Monterrey. Advertised matches for all four events are as follows:

* John Cena vs. The Miz for the WWE Championship

* Sin Cara vs. CM Punk in a Smackdown vs. Raw Challenge Match

* Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio

Other talent advertised for the tour include Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, R-Truth, The Bella Twins and Eve. John Morrison was pulled from the tour after undergoing surgery Monday to alleviate pain caused by a pinched nerve in his neck.

Raw will be back in the United States for a Monday Night Raw taping in San Antonio, Texas.

The Smackdown brand tours Lake Charles, Louisiana on Saturday and Austin, Texas on Sunday. Matches announced for the events are as follows:

* Randy Orton vs. Sheamus vs. Christian in a Triple Threat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship

* Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes

WWE Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes is advertised as the special host for both events.

source: PWInsider.com

Mickie James Heading To Mexico, Latest “Spin Cycle” Episode

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— Asistencia Asesoría y Administración (AAA) vice president Dorian Roldan announced on his Twitter account that TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James will be competing at the organization’s biggest show of the year, TripleManía XIX, which takes place on Saturday, June 18 at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City.

Roldan held a poll on his Twitter account on which women’s wrestler AAA fans wanted for the show, and James garnered the most votes.

— In the latest edition of the Spin Cycle, host Jeremy Borash welcomes panelists Bully Ray, Immortal member Matt Hardy, Mexican America member Rosita, and Beer Money, Inc. member James Storm.

Topics discussed on this edition of the Spin Cycle include Sunday’s Sacrifice, Osama Bin Laden, the royal wedding, and surprising revelations.

The episode is available here.

— MLB Network program Intentional Talk featured a discussion of which baseball players would make the best professional wrestlers. Footage was displayed of Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen delivering a steel chair shot to the back of Simon Diamond in 2006 after the former wrestling talent arrived at their spring training facility in Tucson, Arizona.

*Spoiler* Updated Lineup For Sunday’s TNA Sacrifice PPV

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Warning – the following contains *SPOILERS* for Thursday’s episode of TNA iMPACT!:

This Sunday, TNA Wrestling presents SACRIFICE live on pay-per-view.

We encourage you to BE HERE for our LIVE COVERAGE of the event! On Sunday night, we’ll be posting live results of the show as it happens – so you won’t miss a minute of the action. If you are not ordering the event on pay-per-view, this is bar none THE best way to experience TNA Sacrifice .. We’ll see you here Sunday night!

Here is the final card for Sunday’s TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view:

TNA Championship Match
– Sting (c) vs. Rob Van Dam

TNA X Division Championship Match
– Kazarian (c) vs. Max Buck

Singles Match
– Abyss vs. Crimson

TNA Tag Team Championship Match
– Beer Money (c) vs. Matt Hardy & Chris Harris

TNA Knockout Women’s Championship Match
If Mickie wins, Tara’s contract with Madison gets voided and Tara is free to work in TNA.
– Mickie James (c) vs. Madison Rayne

Mixed Tag Team Match
– Jeff Jarrett & Karen Jarrett vs. Kurt Angle & Chyna

Tag Team Match
Mexican America vs. Ink Inc.

VIDEO Highlights From Monday’s Episode Of WWE RAW

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Check out these video highlights from Monday’s episode of WWE RAW from Knoxville, Tennesse – courtesy of the WWE Youtube channel:

Michael Cole announces his intent to retire from ring action

Kelly Kelly & Eve vs. The Bella Twins

Kane vs. Mason Ryan

R-Truth reasserts his belief in a conspiracy against him

John Cena vs. Alex Riley

Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz vs. Alberto Del Rio – No. 1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match

Ratings Are In For Monday’s WWE RAW & Tough Enough

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The ratings are in for Monday’s WWE Tough Enough and WWE RAW

– The 5/10 episode of WWE Tough Enough scored a 1.64 rating with 2,471,000 viewers.

The Tough Enough replay that aired after RAW scored a 1.14 rating with 1,631,000 viewers.

– The 5/10 episode of WWE RAW did a 3.2 rating with 4,942,000 viewers, a drop from recent weeks. This week’s show did hours of 3.09 and 3.27.

* PICTURE of JOHN MORRISON In The Hospital After Surgery

*Spoiler* Two More Titles Matches Set For WWE Over the Limit

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It was announced at tonight’s SmackDown taping in Nashville, Tennessee that Randy Orton will be defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Christian at WWE Over the Limit on May 22.

Later during the show, Wade Barrett challenged Ezekiel Jackson to an Intercontinental Championship Match at the event.

The announced card is as follows:

“I Quit” Match for the WWE Championship
John Cena (c) vs. The Miz

World Heavyweight Championship Match
Randy Orton (c) vs. Christian

Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole
(Jerry Lawler will give up his WWE Hall of Fame ring to Michael Cole in the event of a loss.)

Intercontinental Championship Match
Wade Barrett (c) vs. Ezekiel Jackson

Tyson Kidd Gets A Manager, NXT Elimination Date Set, More

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— Tyson Kidd was accompanied by Michael Hayes during tonight’s WWE Superstars taping in Nashville, Tennessee. He faced Trent Barreta.

Hayes reigns as the head creative writer for the SmackDown brand.

— It was announced tonight on NXT: Redemption that the first elimination of the ongoing season will occur on next week’s show, which emanates from Corpus Christi, Texas.

— WrestleMania XXVII is officially released today on DVD and Blu-ray. A clip of The Undertaker vs. Triple H match can be seen here.

— WWE Hall of Famer “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is scheduled for an appearance at Pulp Comics in Niagara Falls this Thursday from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.

Matt Hardy “Don’t Believe Everything You Read” About Helms

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Matt Hardy posted a video yesterday concerning Shane Helms and his girlfriend Karen following their motorcycle accident last Thursday.

The TNA Wrestling Superstar said Helms is due for multiple surgeries on his leg, but both are not facing life-threatening issues. He visited them at the hospital and said they are getting better.

He also commented on TMZ.com reporting that Helms is under investigation for Driving under the influence.

“There’s a lot of stuff that just actually came out in the news today on TMZ, and all I can say is don’t believe everything you read,” he said. “You never know what your getting, whether it’s the truth or not the truth through the internet.”

TMZ, however, cited the actual police report as the source of their information regarding Helms being under investigation for DUI.

Hardy’s video post is available here:

Murdoch Works Second Dark Match, Watts Comments On Cut

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— Former WWE Superstar Trevor Murdoch worked a dark match prior to tonight’s SmackDown taping in Nashville, Tennessee, losing to Jey Uso.

Murdoch received minimal reaction from the audience and and cut a brief promo on Tennessee prior to the bout. The WWE World Tag Team Champion controlled the match’s early going, but Uso came back with a flurry of offense and won in approximately three minutes with the Snuka splash.

Murdoch also worked a dark match prior to last night’s Raw taping in Knoxville, Tennessee, losing to Evan Bourne.

— Eric Watts, who was eliminated on last night’s episode of WWE Tough Enough, commented on the result on Twitter.

“Thanks to everyone for supporting me up to this point. We’re just getting started,” he wrote. “I know EXACTLY what I have to do. KEEP WATCHING THE SHOW!”

— SmackDown Superstar William Regal turns 43 years old today while WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana turns 58.

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

JR Blog: John Morrison’s Surgery, Christian’s Short Title Reign

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

John Morrison’s Neck Surgery: “Good news on John Morrison’s surgery to repair a neck issue. Not major or overly invasive and Morrison should be back in the ring in a month or two or so we assume. John would be best served to return later rather than sooner, make sure that he’s 100%, at a minimum, not to mention it would be cool seeing him on Raw rehabbing himself back into ring shape which builds anticipation for his return. One suggestion to Morrison is to watch various Shawn Michaels bouts from different times of HBK’s career to see how Shawn kept reinventing himself in route to becoming the best in the business.”

UFC Offering Fighters Health Insurance: “A tip of the hat to UFC for their new fighter’s insurance referendum. Many fighters seem to need ample help in managing their lives and this aspect of their life is imperative to address. Very strategic maneuver by UFC notwithstanding it is the right thing to do.”

Monday’s RAW: “Monday Night Raw was an interesting, two hour broadcast. Thought the Lawler stuff was the most compelling content of the night other than Cole invoking the Mother’s Day dialog that I found to be uncomfortable. Having been to the rodeo a time or two, I realize that was obviously Cole’s intention. The Triple Threat Main Event was executed very well. Really good, TV main event.”

Christian’s Short Title Reign: “WWE promoting Smackdown inside Raw was strategic and timely. Nice positioning. It also tells me that Christian losing the World Title wasn’t any where near his ‘professional, death knell’ as some fans declared and that Christian just may be set for a significant period of time of his career especially considering the overall lack of depth within the business, as we speak.”

“I see Christian becoming much more viable than he has been in the past and it seems that him losing the World Title has ignited that theory.”

McMahon Reportedly Furious With TNA Angle (Contains Spoilers)

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Outspoken celebrity blogger Perez Hilton posted an article on FitPerez.com concerning Chyna’s return to the squared circle.

“The Ninth Wonder of The World” debuted for TNA Wrestling at last Tuesday’s iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Florida. The former WWE Diva was revealed as Kurt Angle’s “mistress” and will be competing in a mixed tag team match with Kurt Angle against Jeff and Karen Jarrett at TNA Sacrifice this Sunday.

According to Hilton, Vince McMahon was considering placing Chyna in the WWE Hall of Fame, but has since dismissed the idea due to her association with the rival promotion. Hilton adds McMahon is furious with her decision to join TNA.

TMZ.com reported last week that Chyna has not signed a contract with TNA Wrestling as she is currently working on a “handshake deal” with a “very, very short leash.”

Chyna is off to a good start so far as sources within TNA Wrestling say she exceeded expectations in regards to how she handled herself backstage at the event.

“Chyna was very well liked,” said one TNA source. Another source added, “She was great.” It was also noted that she has mellowed out.

Chyna made a second wrestling related appearance at last Saturday’s “Legends of the Ring” convention in Monroe, New Jersey. She appeared healthy and in good spirits.

Two TE Contestants Gone, Divas Appearing On Next Week’s Show

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— Eric and Ivelisse were cut from this week’s episode of Tough Enough. Ivelisse was eliminated due to an injury she had difficulty working through, while Eric was sent home due to substandard performance.

The other contestant in the Bottom Three was A.J., who was nearly cut over Eric.

— Advertised for next week’s episode are the WWE Divas guest-starring and joining the contestants for a “night out on the town.” The preview teased multiple injuries and one trip to the emergency room.

The synopsis for next week’s show is as follows:

The Injuries Pile Up on the Next Tough Enough, Monday at 8/7C!

And then there were six. Stone Cold Steve Austin enlists the help of four sexy WWE Divas and THQ video games to teach the remaining contestants all about creativity. In the ring, a tough training session leads to a serious injury that puts one contestant’s dreams in jeopardy.

Hulk Hogan Says It’s 50/50 That He’ll Wrestle This Year

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TNA’s Hulk Hogan was one of the featured guests on this week’s live edition of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem radio show.

“The Immortal” Hulk Hogan Discusses His Return To Canada For This Saturday Night’s CWI’s “Brawl At The Bush II” Event In Brantford, Ontario, Why He Holds A Special Place In His Heart For His Canadian Fans, His Recovery From His Latest Back Surgery & Rehabilitation, The Odds Of Seeing Him Step Back Into The Squared Circle For TNA, The Biggest Thing He Has Learned Thus Far In His Time With TNA, How He Was One Of The Last People In TNA To Find About Jay Lethal’s Release From The Company (And What He Had Planned For Him If Lethal Stayed With The Roster), The Current Condition Of Scott Hall, The WWE’s Attempts At Rebranding Their Company, Plus Much More In His Exclusive Monday Night Mayhem Interview!

You can listen to an MP3 of Hogan’s appearance on The Mayhem by clicking here.

Here are some highlights of what Hulk Hogan said about:

The biggest thing has learned thus far in his time with TNA:

“The first thing I learned was to slow down. I thought right away go to Monday nights, do this, do that, make some changes. Number one, it doesn’t happen that way. Dixie Carter owns the company. Her family put their life & blood into this thing, and I’m the ‘Johnny Come Lately’ who’s trying to help them. They have given me an upper hand creatively to help with the direction. We’re trying to make wrestling not the way it used to be, We’re trying to make wrestling like it should be. We are just going to slow down and make sure we are real consistent.”

Returning to Canada (for the first time in nearly ten years) for CWI’s “Brawl at the Bush II” event & why he holds a special place in his heart for his Canadian fans:

“The last time I was in Brantford I can’t even remember who I wrestled, but I’m sure the fans can tell you. The building is electric. The fans are electric. It’s a dream come true to come back, and I’ve been around the block a couple of times, and you guys know all the craziness, but at the end of the day, when you talk about loyal fans & fans that stick up for you and show a promoter who they love: You can’t make them boo somebody they don’t wanna boo, such as what happened the last time I wrestled in Canada against The Rock. The fans in Canada are so loyal, and nobody tells them what to do, and who to love, and who to hate, and that’s why I’m digging coming back.”

Having gone through his latest back surgery & rehabilitation, what are the odds that we will see him step back inside the squared circle to wrestle with TNA:

“That’s a tough question, but as honest as I could be, because I don’t know the answer yet, from four & a half months from back surgery number eight, I would say it’s a 50-50 chance. If you would have asked me this two months ago, I would have said no way. If I could get six & a half months under my belt, I’d pretty much know the answer to that. If I did land wrong or something, I just don’t know if all this hardware & stuff would hold together.”

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