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Stacy Keibler Comments On Possible Return To WWE

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Monday Night Mayhem with Stacy Keibler
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Her thoughts on guest-starring on this week’s episode of WWE Tough Enough & whether or not she sees this as the first step in returning to the WWE in the near future: “For right now, this is something I did with them, but I don’t have any plans for wrestling officially and coming back & being on the road every week. It was so great to be back in the family, and seeing everybody, and to watch these kids. It’s really fun to see them so eager to become a part of this business.”

The experience of working again & teaming up with Trish Stratus on Tough Enough: “It was so fun, and it brought back a lot of memories. It’s been a couple of years since we worked together. We spent so much time on the road together traveling & working. It was just really great to catch up and just have fun with each other.”

How she defines the era she was a part of in the WWE Divas division & why she would “like to do something together” in the future with her fellow WWE Diva alumni: “I feel like we were all part of an era that was a really special time in wrestling, and I feel so lucky to be there then. It was just so much fun, with excitement & energy going on. With Vince buying WCW, it was an important transitional moment for the business, and I’m very lucky I was a part of it. I saw Torrie (Wilson) the other day, and I think we would all like to do something together. It would be so fun to feel that energy, and be together, and do something fun.”

Kevin Nash Says Scott Hall Is In Very Bad Shape

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Kevin Nash has updated his blog on Tumblr.com with an update on the heath of his longtime friend, Scott Hall. We wish there was better news to report here ..

According to Nash, Scott Hall is going through a very dark period, one of his worst ever. Nash explains that Scott’s problems are a lot deeper than substance abuse and asks people to see Hall as a human being like all of us, with feelings and problems that might ultimately take him down for good.

Here’s part of what Nash wrote:

“Over the last few weeks, since the horrifying New England appearance of Scott Hall, my Twitter page has blown up with plea’s to help Scott. First of all, nobody has to ASK me to help Scott Hall. I consider Scott like a brother. He’s much more than a friend. I have spent more time with Scott Hall in the last 18 years than I have with my wife in the 23 years we’ve been married. We have no secrets between each other. This is ‘real life’. Nobody knows what Scott has gone thru since early childhood to what he has gone thru up unto this point, except for me. I can tell you Scott Hall has neither a drug or alcohol addiction, Scott’s problem is he suffer’s from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Drugs and alcohol aren’t the problem, to Scott they are the solution. He is a fragile and broken human being, not a race horse that you take a whip to to perform. Scott Hall is in bad shape and each time I talk to him I feel it may be the last. It’s gotten to the point where I save his voice mails, much like I would’ve saved Andrew’s (Test), because I knew sometimes when I heard his message it could be the last. The media will want to blame wrestling when Scott passes. Scott was broken way before he broke into the ring for the first time.”

To read the full blog, visit Tumblr.com. Please keep Scott Hall in your thoughts and let’s pray he pulls through this.

Jay Lethal Parts Ways With TNA Wrestling

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It has been confirmed that Jay Lethal has parted ways with TNA Wrestling. His profile was removed from the organization’s website Wednesday night.

Details regarding his departure have yet to be disclosed.

Lethal’s departure surprised some people within TNA. One company source who was on hand for this week’s television tapings was not aware Lethal was leaving the company.

Lethal worked Tuesday’s iMPACT! television taping after competing in the X Division Ultimate Xscape Match at TNA Lockdown.

Lethal has been sparingly featured since dropping the X Division Championship to Kazarian in January at TNA Genesis.

(source: Pro Wrestling Torch)

Former WWE Star Says Morrison Should Apologize To Stratus

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Former WWE star Sean “X-Pac” Waltman feels John Morrison should apologize for his unprofessional conduct towards Trish Stratus at WrestleMania XXVII.

“I think he should be ashamed,” Waltman wrote on Twitter. “I think he owes Trish a public apology, and deserves to be in doghouse. Total bullshit.”

He continued, “I lost a lot of respect for Morrison over that. He may not care, but he f’n should.”

The former WWE Women’s Champion stated during a radio interview two weeks ago that Morrison gave her the cold shoulder during their post-match celebration. She also said that he rejected her suggestions during pre-match planning.

Company sources indicate that he and/or his girlfriend Melina believe Stratus took the WrestleMania spot away from the Diva regular, hence Morrison’s behavior towards her.

Those on Morrison’s side say as he was laying out the match with Stratus, she was insisting that her trademark spots be featured, which led to his resentment. The complaint was that Stratus wanted to be the “star” of the match when its intention was for Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi to garner mainstream attention for WWE. Also, the match was also under extreme time constraints and Morrison should have been treated as a rising star as opposed to “just another guy.”

While Stratus is generally regarded well behind the scenes, she has had her share of detractors over the years. She was not popular during her early years in the promotion and there have been complaints of her being arrogant, self-centered and phony. Former WWE announcer Kevin Kelly, who worked with Stratus from 2000 to 2003, was particularly negative towards her during a 2007 “shoot” interview and alleged that she engaged in a sexual relationship with Vince McMahon. Stratus also received a lot of heat from WWE officials for refusing to participate in the 25-Diva Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXV. She reportedly declined working the match because she was not guaranteed she would win. More recently, Stratus drew the ire of numerous Divas as they believe she “took their spots” at WrestleMania XXVII.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

David Hart Smith Looking To Cross Over To Mixed Martial Arts

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Seldom seen WWE talent Harry Smith (a/k/a David Hart Smith) apparently has plans to cross over from professional wrestling to mixed martial arts. His mother, Diana Smith, wrote on Twitter that he plans on following his father and grandfather’s trail as a shoot fighter.

“My son Harry Smith is quite the shoot fighter, does everyone know that?” she wrote. “He is following in his dad Davey’s and Grandfather Stu’s footsteps.”

Diana also believes he is good enough to compete in a premiere mixed martial arts organization today.

“I actually think my son Harry Smith could compete in Pride, MMA/UFC now as a high level wrestler, he’s honestly that good! Ask Josh Barnett.”

Barnett, a former UFC Heavyweight Champion, said last year in an interview that he has been training the WWE Superstar in catch wrestling. Smith can be seen sparring with Barnett in the DVD seminar W.A.R. Catch Wrestling: Lessons in Catch-As-Catch-Can with Billy Robinson.

CagesideSeats.com reported last month that Smith became an assistant coach in the Scientific Wrestling certification program under Catch-As-Catch-Can-Wrestling legend Billy Robinson. Smith earned the designation after logging over 100 hours of training with Robinson and receiving his approval to teach his concepts.

Robinson stated to Wrestling Observer Newsletter editor Dave Meltzer that if he personally trained Smith for 18 months, he could win the UFC Heavyweight Championship—he was that impressed by him in the time they sparred.

Smith, however, remains under contract to WWE, which prohibits him from joining a mixed martial arts organization. While no indication has been given that the third generation wrestler is leaving WWE, his future prospects with the entertainment empire appear grim as he finds himself in a bigger rut than his 2007-2008 stint on the main roster where he primarily competed on WWE Heat. Sans an appearance in the 22-Man Battle Royal at WrestleMania XXVII, Smith has not competed in over two months; his last match occurred on the February 17, 2011 episode of WWE Superstars. Even further, Smith has not competed in a match on Monday Night Raw in nearly six months. He last appeared on the program on December 6, 2010, which saw him lose to former tag team partner Tyson Kidd in a blow off match. He was then laid out by Kidd’s short-lived bodyguard Jackson Andrews.

source: F4WOnline.com

TNA Debuts New Masked Wrestler, Injury Update On Jeff Jarrett

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— Sangriento, a masked wrestler hailing from Tijuana, Mexico, made his TNA Wrestling debut on last night’s episode of TNA Xplosion on Challenge TV.

Sangriento participated in a Three-Way Match against Chris Sabin and Jay Lethal. The masked luchador pinned Lethal after hitting the former X Division Champion with a springboard cutter.

Jeremy Borash stated over commentary that Sangriento means “Blood Sport” in Spanish.

— A doctor has diagnosed Jeff Jarrett with badly bruised ribs, not broken as originally stated by Kurt Angle on Twitter following their “Ultra Male Rules” Two Out Of Three Falls Steel Cage Match at TNA Lockdown.

— TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Mickie James is advertised to appear for Covey Promotions’ “All or Nothing 5” event on Saturday, April 30 in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia (located at BSHS Gym, 149 Concorde Avenue, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411).

source: F4WOnline.com

Knight Says She Hasn’t Signed With WWE, Raw Returning To GB

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— Britani Knight, a women’s wrestler from the UK, is denying online reports that she has signed a contract with WWE.

Knight wrote on her Facebook page today: “Woahhh thanks the congratulations but i dont even know whats going on yet! Hopefully though guys fingers crossed!”

Knight, who currently reigns as the Pro-Wrestling: EVE Champion, participated in a tryout before WWE officials this week. She also had a tryout with WWE last November.

— WWE Monday Night Raw on July 18, 2011 will be held at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

— WWE is holding a live event on July 22, 2011 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Tickets go on sale May 21, 2011.

source: PWInsider.com

Neidhart Says He Wasn’t Arrested, WGTT’s Next Title Defense

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— Representatives of Jim Neidhart state that the former WWE star was not arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on April 18.

Neidhart realized he missed a date in traffic court on charges of driving without a license and operating an unregistered vehicle. He turned himself in to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and made a desk appearance. He then paid the $750 surety bond and was released. He was not incarcerated or taken into police custody.

— Ring of Honor has announced that ROH World Tag Team Champions Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin will defend their belts against Jay and Mark Briscoe on May 7 in Toronto, Ontario in a rematch from 9th Anniversary Show. (Tag Title Defense Set For Toronto!)

— Former WWE star Johnny Stamboli celebrates his 34th birthday today.

source: PWInsider.com

Jeff Hardy’s Drug Possession Case Postponed Again

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Jeff Hardy’s court case on drug possession charges was postponed again today after his lawyer asked for time to have a drug treatment assessment done.

Jim Van Camp told Senior Resident Judge James Webb this was only an option under consideration.

“There has been no assessment yet,” Van Camp said. “Becky Carlson … needs some time.”

Carlson, the district administrator for the 19-B J.D. Sentencing Services Program, will form her own judgement as to whether Hardy needs drug dependent therapy, get another view from an expert and recommend a treatment plan. She said “that takes time.”

The case has been continued until June 27.

On September 11, 2009 Hardy was arrested on charges of trafficking in controlled prescription pills and possession of anabolic steroids, after a search of his house yielded 262 Vicodin prescription pills, 180 soma prescription pills, 555 milliliters of anabolic steroids, a residual amount of powder cocaine, and drug paraphernalia. A Moore County grand jury later indicted Hardy.

The cases against Hardy have been continued several times, including three times this year. He has remained free on bail pending his day in court.

More information on the case is available here.

Kurt Angle Sentenced For Reckless Driving, Lockdown Attendance

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— Kurt Angle, who was found apparently intoxicated behind the wheel of his vehicle in a ditch in Grand Forks, North Dakota on March 25, has been sentenced for reckless driving.

The TNA Wrestling Superstar was sentenced Friday to a year’s probation, fines, and a 10 day jail sentence, which was suspended.

More information on the case is available here.

— Sunday’s TNA Lockdown pay-per-view at the U.S. Bank Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio drew 3,500 to 4,000 fans. It was speculated that the event drew 6,000 fans, but F4WOnline.com confirmed the number as incorrect.

— Brother Devon and Tommy Dreamer vs. The British Invasion was taped Tuesday in Orlando, Florida for next week’s episode of TNA Xplosion.

sources: PWInsider.com, F4WOnline.com

Bret Hart Comments On WWE Banning The Word “Wrestling”

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The UK Sun has published a new interview with WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart, which you can read here in its entirety. One of the more interesting quotes was about WWE eliminating the word “wrestling” from the company name and on television.

Hart explains that no matter what you call the company – WWE will always be about wrestling – and takes a swipe at Hulk Hogan in the process (it’s hard to resist):

“I’m kind of scratching my head about that. I don’t know that it makes any difference. Wrestling is wrestling. Call it whatever name you want, it’s still wrestling. I think WWE is synonymous with wrestling. If WWE doesn’t stand for World Wrestling Entertainment then what does it stand for?”

“It may be a case of Vince trying to monopolise wrestling even more than he has. I think a lot of the wrestlers today, judging by the styles they have, they are wrestlers. They are not bodybuilders or powerlifters or strongmen like in the days of Hulk Hogan, where it was more the look. The young stars today don’t want to be Hulk Hogan. They want to be Bret Hart or Shawn Michaels.

For MUCH more on WWE banning the word “wrestling” (and many other words) from their vocabulary, check out: The Language Of WWE: Complete List Of Banned & Allowed Terms

    John Morrison Talks About His Character Evolving, WM28

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    John Morrison was interviewed by The Miami Herald this week. Here are some highlights of what Morrison said about:

    Recent Changes to His Character: “I think the main reason people take me more seriously now is my beard. I think that is the thing that has made the John Morrison character turn the corner and become looked at as a title contender. As someone people see or could see me in the ring with John Cena, The Rock and Steve Austin, even The Miz. I can’t believe I just said that, but The Miz is there. He is the WWE champion. All those guys were or are at the top for a reason. The more serious attitude, the aggression and the anger is something Johnny Nitro never had and John Morrison had been lacking prior to this year. I think I tapped into some very real things as would any method actor would.”

    Climing The Ranks in WWE: “When you get into sports entertainment, your goal is to become WWE champion. How do you get that? That is like asking someone how to get a promotion. There are a lot of answers, but there is no clear cut, ‘This is what you got to do.’

    “It’s frustrating. I see myself as a perfectionist, an almost obsessive compulsive workout fiend. The things I can control I give a hundred percent all the time. I workout, pay attention and study. I do all that stuff. To not be able to achieve the level of success I want, dreamed of as a kid and feel I deserve is part of what really led me to show that aggressive streak and show that anger and frustration in the ring. It’s something that is real. It’s something that is really happening to me.”

    WrestleMania 28 from Miami: “I love Miami. I’m stoked that we are going there next year. If we are not going to be in Los Angeles, we may as well be in Miami. I love the sun. Next year I hope and expect to be main eventing WrestleMania. I want to come in as WWE champion or world champion or be involved in a WWE championship or world championship match.”

    *Spoilers* TNA iMPACT! Tapings Results For Thursday

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    Credit to John Benoit and PWInsider.com for this live report:

    TNA iMPACT! (Airing This Thursday)

    *Impact with a AJ Styles promo, coming down from the roof. He talks about Lockdown and asks Bully Ray for a match now in the cage. Bully Ray comes out cuts a long promo on AJ from the stage, teases getting in the cage until Daniels comes down and throws Bully in the cage and locks it. AJ beats up Bully and teases jumping off the top of the cage. Bully escapes.

    *Gunner and Rob Terry come out and wants to face Beer Money in the cage for the TNA Tag Team champions and of course Beer Money accepts.

    *Hulk Hogan cut a promo saying RVD missed his chance to join Immortal. Rob Van Dam comes out and they go back and forth talking about respect. Sting comes out and they announce it’s Sting vs. RVD at Sacrifice Sting said the Network gives him a clause that allows him to pick his challengers. Hogan got angry and said he’s going to find out who is running the Network soon enough.

    *Later tonight, it will be Matt Hardy vs. Sting and Rob Van Dam vs. Abyss with Hogan in Abyss’ corner.

    *TNA Knockout Tag Team champions Rosita & Sarita defeated Madison Rayne & Tara. Rayne and Tara were fighting amongst themselves.

    *The Jarretts come out. Jeff is going to crown Karen the Queen of the Mountain since Jeff is the King. The fans chant “Sloppy seconds.” Kurt Angle comes out and Angleslams Jeff through a chair. He tells Karen it will never be over.

    *Abyss defeated RVD after Hulk Hogan interfered. Crimson made the save.

    *Matt Morgan came out and cut a promo about wanting a World title shot. Scott Steiner comes out and wants a title shot as well. Matt proposes a match and Steiner accepts, then beats up Morgan.

    *TNA champion Sting defeated Matt Hardy. Post match, Anderson hit the Mic Check on both and cut a promo on Sting to end the show.

    Ratings Drop For Monday’s Taped UK RAW & Tough Enough

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    The ratings are in for Monday’s episodes of Tough Enough (Week 3) and WWE RAW from London, England.

    – Monday night’s episode of WWE Tough Enough scored a 1.53 rating with 2,196,000 viewers. This is down from the previous week’s 1.81 rating and is the lowest rating for Tough Enough so far.

    – This week’s episode of WWE Monday Night RAW scored a 3.1 cable rating with 4.7 million viewers. This is down from last week’s 3.45 rating.

    Overall, Tough Enough could be alright settling in around a 1.5 .. RAW is back down to pre-WrestleMania numbers, a sign that some of the excitement has died down – especially with much of the big name talent (Rock, Austin, Trish) that helped RAW inch closer to the elusive 4.0 mark around ‘Mania time.

    Serena Works Impact Taping, Injury Update On Mickie James

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    — Former WWE Diva Serena worked a dark match prior to tonight’s TNA iMPACT! taping.

    Mickie James wrote the following on Twitter, “Bout to watch my siz @SerenaDeeb in a Lil TNA Knockout action! I can’t wait!”

    — Mickie James, who won the TNA Women’s Knockout Championship at TNA Lockdown, is expected to resume wrestling at the next set of TNA iMPACT! tapings in two weeks.

    James separated her shoulder last month at a house show in Jacksonville, Florida during a match against Madison Rayne. It was explained on television that the injury was caused by Rayne and Tara running over her with a motorcycle.

    — Christy Hemme and her band HEMME are playing at the Revolution Night Club in Orlando, Florida on Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. The club is located on 375 South Bumby Avenue.

    source: F4WOnline.com

    WWE Confiscating Zack Ryder Signs, WWE Draft News, Maxine

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    — WWE ordered O2 Arena security to confiscate all signs from fans relating to Zack Ryder at yesterday’s Monday Night Raw taping at in London, England.

    The Raw Superstar has been encouraging fans to bring Ryder related signs to WWE events, such as “Broski of the Week.” He often goes on Twitter acknowledging Ryder signs shown on television. He asked for an image of the “Zack Ryder = Ratings” sign that briefly appeared on Raw. That too was confiscated.

    Ryder was backstage at last night’s show, but was not used.

    — Regarding next Monday’s 2011 WWE Draft, changes are not expected to go into effect until May 2, the night after Extreme Rules.

    Creative has overhauled the script for the May 2 Raw due to panicking and bumping the annual Draft from June to next week.

    — WWE developmental wrestler Maxine celebrates her 25th birthday today. The former NXT contestant currently reigns as the General Manager of FCW.

    source: F4WOnline.com

    Anti-Smoking Group Demands Apology From WWE After RAW

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    On Monday’s episode of RAW, John Morrison called out R-Truth for being out of shape due to his habit of smoking cigarettes. Morrison defeated Truth and took his spot in the WWE title match at Extreme Rules, leading to a beat on Morrison by R-Truth. R-Truth then got a pack of cigarettes from a fan at ringside and lit up a cigarette, blowing smoke on the beaten body of John Morrison.

    According to TMZ.com, the largest anti-tobacco organization in the world is now demanding an apology from WWE for the segment, which they call borderline evil.

    Patrick Reynolds, Executive Director of TobaccoFree.org, is demanding a public apology from R-Truth for smoking in front of children on a broadcast that’s promoted as family entertainment. Reynolds told TMZ.com:

    “For him to smoke in front of [children] is irresponsible. At best, it’s thoughtless, and at worst, if he calculated appealing to kids by posing as a bad-boy outlaw, it’s evil.”

    In response, WWE issued the following statement to TMZ.com:

    “The negative effect smoking has on one’s health and physical performance was a part of a storyline on last night’s Monday Night Raw. Negative depictions of tobacco use on television are not unusual and can be seen on other TV-PG shows.”

    What do you think about the situation? COMMENT BELOW and tell us if WWE should apologize for R-Truth’s smoking on RAW.

    Horses Backstage At Impact Taping, Hemme On Facebook

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    — TNA Wrestling is taping this Thursday’s episode of iMPACT! tonight in Orlando, Florida and there are two big white horses and a carriage backstage.

    — Kurt Angle remarked the following on Twitter today: “Separated my shoulder at Lockdown. Much pain. May have lost but I broke Jarrett’s ribs. All of a sudden My pain is gone. Lol. Heading to TV.”

    — TNA Knockout Christy Hemme has launched a fan page on Facebook.

    — Magnus and Jeremy Borash will be in Nottingham, England this Saturday for an exclusive free meet and greet session with fans. The duo will be signing autographs and promoting the company’s latest range of Jakks action figures at The Entertainer toy store in Nottingham’s Victoria Centre beginning at 2:00 p.m. They will also be holding a Q&A session and taping footage for TNA Xplosion.

    (source: prowrestling.net)

    John Cena Advertised For SmackDown After The Draft

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    WWE issued a press release on Monday afternoon announcing this year’s WWE Draft will be taking place next week on RAW. As part of the announcement, WWE speculated about the ramifications of possible talent trades we could see next Monday night – including John Cena moving to SmackDown and Rey Mysterio on RAW.

    This week, an email was sent out by North Carolina’s Greensboro Coliseum to fans who are attending the April 26th SmackDown taping (the night after the WWE draft) – and John Cena is being advertised for the show.

    Cena does make occasional appearances on SmackDown, so there might not be bigger implications to Cena appearing on SmackDown the night after the Draft.

    However – with WWE looking to build up the SmackDown roster following the departure of Edge, John Cena getting drafted SmackDown next week is not entirely out of the question.

    More On Sting’s WWE Negotiations, WWE Releases Digital Mag

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    — Sting surprised a lot of people by stating during a recent interview with The Daily Star that he was offered a match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVII as well as a spot in the WWE Hall of Fame. People within WWE have said that there were no formal talks between Sting and the organization. They also say that Sting was not offered a match against The Undertaker, but there was informal talk regarding a legends contract and a spot in the Hall of Fame.

    Meanwhile, TNA Wrestling sources believe Sting was telling the truth on WWE’s interest level.

    — WWE has released the first-ever digital issue of WWE Magazine. It features exclusive wallpapers, vintage vignettes, an interactive quiz and a real-time fan poll. It costs 99 cents and features The Undertaker on the cover. A preview is available here.

    — WWE returns to the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas on Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 4:00 p.m.

    sources: Pro Wrestling Torch, PWInsider.com

    Match Announced For Extreme Rules, R-Truth Smoking Segment

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    — WWE announced Tuesday morning via Joey Styles that Randy Orton will face CM Punk in a Last Man Standing Match Sunday at Extreme Rules.

    Orton cleanly defeated Punk in a fifteen minute match last night on Raw. It was a re-match from their bout at WrestleMania, which was also won by Orton.

    — After R-Truth mercilessly attacked John Morrison last night on Raw, the WWE Superstar grabbed cigarettes from an audience member and blew smoke in Morrison’s face. Earlier, The Shaman of Sexy derided his former tag team partner for his smoking habit and challenged him for his position in the title match at Extreme Rules, which he won.

    R-Truth’s bit with the cigarettes did not air during the Raw broadcast in the UK.

    — Kofi Kingston’s was advertised for yesterday’s SmackDown live event in Liverpool, but did not compete. He did, however, appear alongside the SmackDown roster, who entered the arena to congratulate Edge after saying farewell.

    Jim Neidhart Arrested Again, Jillian To Face Winter, The Rock

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    — Former WWE star Jim Neidhart was arrested yesterday for driving without a license and for operating an unregistered vehicle after being pulled over at 1800 Orient Road in Tampa, Florida. He was released after paying a $750 surety bond.

    — Former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall returns to the ring for Family Wrestling Entertainment in Brooklyn, New York on May 14 at St. Finbar’s Gym. She will face TNA Knockout Winter in her return match. Tickets are on sale at fwewrestling.com. Eric Young will also be on hand for the event.

    — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson” appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight on ABC.

    — WWE is holding an event on November 11, 2011 at the O2 Arena in London, England. Tickets go on sale April 20, 2011.

    source: PWInsider.com

    What Happened After RAW, UK Talent Getting WWE Tryouts

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    – Teenage independent wrestlers Zak and Britani Knight are getting tryouts with WWE at the SmackDown tapings from London today. They are brother and sister and their parents have been involved in the UK wrestling scene for years. This will be the second evaluation for Britani, who had a tryout with WWE back in November of 2010.

    – WWE announced today in a press release that they will reveal their 2011 first quarter financial results on May 5th. Vince McMahon will host a conference call that morning at 11am.

    – After yesterday’s RAW tapings from London, John Cena and Randy Orton beat CM Punk and The Miz in the dark main event. A fan who was at the show said that Punk and The Miz goofed off for most of the match, with Punk hiding in the Cole Mine and doing a splash ala Earthquake.

    – WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is now available through Encore Sports for acting, commercials, print ads, endorsements, licensing deals, autograph signings, public speaking, corporate events or other appearances. For serious business inquiries, e-mail Luke Munson at [email protected].

    – WWE Hall of Famer Sunny has changed her Twitter name to @WWEHOFerSunny.

    – WWE’s shop website has released a new Tough Enough Shielded t-shirt and new Bring It elbow pads for The Rock.

    – WWE is holding an event on November 11th, 2011 at the O2 Arena in London, England. Tickets go on sale April 20th, 2011. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

    New Details On Edge’s Final Days In WWE

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    With the dust starting to settle following Edge’s surprise retirement, new details are coming in regarding Edge’s final days as an active competitor and what’s next for the Rated R Superstar.

    In the months leading up to WrestleMania 27, Edge had been suffering increasing numbness in his arms and hands as well as periods of uncontrollable trembling. Based on the findings of the medical tests that ultimately led to Edge’s career being cut short, it’s nothing short of alarming that Edge was booked for a ladder match in 2 weeks when doctors now say that one bad bump could have left him paralyzed or worse.

    Very few people knew of the severity of the situation and virtually nobody had any idea that WrestleMania 27 would be the end of Edge’s storied career.

    From what we’re hearing, WWE creative had storylines written for Edge through and beyond Extreme Rules on May 1st. The announcement of Edge’s retirement came as a shock to almost everyone in the company. The news of Edge’s MRI results and mandatory retirement was not public knowledge until the crew showed up for RAW last Monday, just hours before Edge broke the news on live television.

    Edge’s final WWE match came after the April 5th SmackDown tapings in Charlotte, North Carolina. Edge, in street clothes, teamed with Christian, Big Show, Rey Mysterio and Triple H to defeat the team of Alberto Del Rio and The Corre.

    Edge is currently with the WWE crew overseas for the WrestleMania Revenge tour and has been doing retirement speeches at the live events. Edge has been telling fans that when the decision was made for him to retire last week, WWE wanted to pull him from the tour but he insisted that he go anyway to say goodbye to the fans.

    SmackDown Preview, R-Truth Spoils RAW, JR’s Thoughts

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    – WWE will tape Friday’s epiosde of SmackDown this afternoon from the O2 Arena in London, England. Confirmed for SmackDown is a WrestleMania Rematch with Cody Rhodes vs. Rey Mysterio and a retirement party for Edge hosted by Alberto Del Rio.

    WWE will also tape NXT today from London. We will have live spoiler coverage around 3pm EST today.

    – Prior to Monday’s taped episode of WWE RAW aired on the USA Network, R-Truth post the following spoiler on his Twitter account:

    “Being mr nice guy got me no where! I lost my chance to become WWE champion! Wait’al they get a load of me!”

    When his Twitter followers began complaining that he spoiled RAW, Truth deleted the deleted the tweet. Oops! Spoiling a big angle on RAW is a good way for Truth to get heel heat.

    – Jim Ross wrote the following comments on Twitter after last night’s RAW:

    “Well….not exactly what I had in mind tonight from London. However, paybacks are hell. Ham & egg announcers knocking me are laughable.

    “As Chris Farley said in Tommy Boy, ‘Me need sleepy.’ Extreme Rules tag will be bowling shoe ugly but it will be fun…I hope.”

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