SEScoops was at the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony and got some awesome pictures of all the inductees .. Plus – the KLIQ reunites!
VIDEOS: The Kliq Reunites At The Hall of Fame Ceremony
Check out these awesome videos of the Kliq (minus Scott Hall) reuniting at the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony:
More Exclusive Interviews From WWE AXXESS
Checking in once again with another update from WWE AXXESS ..
CBS radio’s Noah Mark conducted a bunch of exclusive audio interviews with various WWE superstars on Friday and they’re now online.
This latest batch includes interviews with Christian, Sheamus, Jimmy Hart and Natalya Neidhart.
To hear all of the exclusive interviews, head over to Buzz103.radio.com.
Superstars & Legends Comment On The HOF Ceremony
Below are comments from several WWE Superstars and Legends about the 2011 Hall of Fame ceremony last night in Atlanta:
Shawn Michaels: “At the Philips Arena w/all the fellow inductees telling stories. AWESOME!!!”
Diamond Dallas Page: “It was a very Emotional HOF Triple H and Michaels Awesome Dusty LOD and Ditto Bullet Bob Road Dog Double Diitto”
John Morrison: “Lay-Cool’s induction speech at Hall of Fame = the Situation at the Trump roast”
Kofi Kingston: “wow, as expected, that was awesome! Can’t wait for y’all to see when its broadcast!”
Ricardo Rodriguez: “My first hall of fame was amazing! Very emotional”
Paul Bearer: “Many don’t realize that tonight was my first HOF in my 20-years with the company. It was indescribable. Made so proud to do what I do.”
Jim Ross: “Drew McIntyre wearing a kilt. Piper in tux. JR in hat. Flairs in house. HOF about to begin. Hosted by multi-tasking King. Sauce it!”
“HOF was fun. Full house @ Phillips Arena. Congrats to all & welcome to our little club. Humbled to be a member since 07.”
Battle Royal To Take Place During PPV, Carey Not Bothered
— As of late last night, plans call for the annual Battle Royal to take place during the WrestleMania XXVII pay-per-view broadcast.
The United States Championship Match between Sheamus and Daniel Bryan is also still slated for the broadcast. It’s been speculated that it could be pulled from the show due to time constraints.
— Drew Carey, who was heavily heckled during his WWE Hall of Fame Induction, says the jeers don’t bother him.
“Didn’t bother me at all,” he replied to a fan on Twitter commenting on the jeers. “Fans have got to have their say, good or bad. Unconditional love to all at the WWE event.”
He added, “Heartfelt thanks to the WWE for letting me in to the celebrity wing of their HOF. Many blessings to all of you.”
source: F4WOnline.com
J.R. To Call WrestleMania, Former WWE Diva Appears At Axxess
— It has been confirmed that Jim Ross will call a few matches tonight at WrestleMania XXVII. Some fans claimed he said at WrestleMania Axxess on Friday that he would be calling the event.
— Former WWE Women’s Champion Lita made a surprise appearance at yesterday’s WrestleMania Axxess event in Atlanta, Georgia. She resides in the area.
— WWE referee John Cone has launched an account on Twitter.
— Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Lance Storm celebrates his 42nd birthday today.
source: F4WOnline.com
Piper Teasing WrestleMania Surprise, Kozlov Bruised During Angle
— WWE Hall of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper is teasing a surprise for WrestleMania XXVII. He posted the following on his Twitter account today:
“OK..I HAVE A LITTLE SUPRISE FOR WM 27..NEVER A DULL MOMENT IN MY LIFE. KICK ME PUNCH ME,BUT DON’T BORE ME!!”
The last time Piper teased a surprise for a pay-per-view event, WWE officials nixed his appearance.
— Following Vladimir Kozlov’s victory over Tyler Reks this morning at WrestleMania Axxess, The Corre attacked the Raw Superstar. The faction used the steel steps to crush The Moscow Mauler’s shoulder against the ring post.
Kozlov’s arm was severely bruised during the sequence. Click here to see a photo.
source: F4WOnline.com
Triple H Using New Theme At WM, Lex Luger Attends WWE HOF
— The official program for WrestleMania XXVII is billing the Triple H vs. Undertaker match as “Nothing Else Matters.” That is also the name of a Metallica song. The official Twitter account of the heavy metal band tweeted yesterday that Triple H would be using one of their songs at Wrestlemania XXVII.
— Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Lex Luger is in attendance at tonight’s WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Atlanta, Georgia. It is his first appearance at a WWE event since bolting for World Championship Wrestling in 1995.
Former WCW stars Diamond Diamond Dallas Page and Nikita Koloff are also on hand for the event.
— WWE Hall of Famers Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Jimmy Hart are scheduled to appear on Hillbilly Jim’s “Moonshine Matinee” show at 2:00 p.m. on Channel 63 on Sirius Satellite Radio.
source: F4WOnline.com
WWE AXXESS Live Report (Saturday Afternoon)
Here’s a recap of the day’s festivities at the WWE AXXESS fan fest:
– Shawn Michaels and Sheamus both did in-ring interviews.
– There was a wrestler imitation contest in the ring.
– Vladimir Kozlov defeated Tyler Reks and after the match was the angle where The Corre jumped Vladimir Kozlov. They hit his arm with the steps. Later on they said that he was “injured” and might not make it to WrestleMania.
– Drew McIntyre defeated Chris Masters.
Talent on hand included Triple H, Jim Ross, Kane, Cody Rhodes, Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez, Yoshi Tatsu, Goldust, Paul Bearer, Vickie Guerrero, Laycool, JTG, Great Khali, Ted DiBiase Jr and Sr, Sgt Slaughter, Mark Henry, William Regal, Zack Ryder, Jerry Lawler and more.
The Diva photo booths had Melina, Alicia Fox, The Bella Twins, and Tamina.
We’re going again tomorrow – and will be posting tons of pictures tomorrow afternoon – stay tuned!
Axxess Intervies With Santino, Wade Barrett & Gabriel
Checking in once again with another update from WWE AXXESS ..
CBS radio’s Noah Mark conducted a bunch of exclusive audio interviews with various WWE superstars on Friday and they’re now online.
Hear what they had to say about their upcoming appreaence at WrestleMania 27, how they got their start what it’s like to be infrot of 70,000 people and more!
To hear all 3 interviews, click here.
List Of Wrestlers Not Booked For WrestleMania, Update On Riley
— Though not advertised by WWE, Alex Riley told a fan at yesterday’s WrestleMania Axxess event that he would be accompanying WWE Champion The Miz for his match against John Cena tomorrow night at WrestleMania XXVII.
— The following wrestlers are not advertised for tomorrow night’s WrestleMania XXVII pay-per-view event. However, a dark match battle royal is expected to take place, featuring male wrestlers not booked for the telecast.
Raw: Alex Riley, David Hart Smith, David Otunga*, Evan Bourne, Goldust*, Husky Harris*, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Mark Henry, Mason Ryan*, Michael McGillicutty, Michael Tarver*, Primo, R-Truth, Skip Sheffield*, Ted DiBiase, The Great Khali, Tyson Kidd, William Regal, Yoshi Tatsu and Zack Ryder
SmackDown: Chavo Guerrero, Chris Masters, Curt Hawkins, Drew McIntyre, Hornswoggle, JTG, Kofi Kingston, Trent Barretta and Tyler Reks
Divas: Alicia Fox, Beth Phoenix, Brie Bella, Eve, Gail Kim, Kaitlyn, Kelly Kelly, Maryse, Melina, Natalya, Nikki Bella and Rosa Mendes
* David Otunga, Goldust, Husky Harris, Mason Ryan, Michael Tarver, Skip Sheffield are currently inactive.
source: ProWrestling.net
Match Possibly Being Bumped Off ‘Mania, Location Of WWE Hotel
— Figure Four Weekly editor Bryan Alvarez reports that there’s a good chance that a match could be bumped off tomorrow night’s WrestleMania XXVII pay-per-view broadcast. In that case, it would be a dark match.
A battle royal is scheduled to take place featuring male wrestlers not booked for the pay-per-view.
— All WWE employees are staying at the Hyatt Regency (located on 265 Peachtree Street NE) this weekend for WrestleMania XXVII. This is according to the official Twitter account of the 1,260 room hotel, which announced that WWE is staying there this week.
— Should WWE Champion The Miz main event tomorrow night’s WrestleMania pay-per-view, he would be the third wrestler, behind Chris Jericho and Edge, to be appear in the show closing match after being in the opener the year before.
source: PWInsider.com
Checking In From Atlanta (Saturday Afternoon)
What’s up everybody – we are checking in from Atlanta – site of this weekend’s WrestleMania 27 festivities. Here are some quick notes from the first few hours in town:
– The entire city is buzzing with the WrestleMania hype. There are WrestleMania billboards around town, the street lights have posters of various WWE superstars and everywhere you turn, it’s wrestling fans wearing all sorts of WWE merchandise.
– The WWE crew is staying at the Hyatt here in downtown Atlanta. The place is crawling with WWE superstars and divas from past and present. In the hotel gym, we saw CM Punk, Beth Phoenix and Kane.
Walking around, we saw The Miz, Edge, Christian, Ric Flair, Melina, Primo Colon, Mae Young, Road Dogg, Terry Funk, Larry “The Axe” Hennig and more. Skip Sheffield was walking around, he put on a lot of weight. Most were very friendly and took pictures / signed autographs for everybody.
– This afternoon, we are headed to AXXESS.
– Tonight of course is the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.
We’ll be posting tons of exclusive pictures from the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony late tonight – so make sure to check back later for those! Stay tuned!
*Spoiler* On Change To ‘Mania Match Following Injury Angle
As reported earlier, WWE conducted an injury angle at this morning’s WrestleMania Axxess affecting the Eight-Man Tag Team Match at WrestleMania XXVII featuring Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett.
Following Kozlov’s victory over Tyler Reks, The Corre attacked the Raw Superstar. The faction used the steel steps to crush The Moscow Mauler’s shoulder against the ring post.
WWE acknowledged the attack on the company website: “Twitter and YouTube has since erupted with photos and videos of the incident. The footage only serves to leave the WWE Universe wondering about Kozlov’s condition, or what condition he’ll be in for the Eight-Man Tag Team Match at WrestleMania.”
The angle will play out with Kozlov being removed from the Eight-Man Tag Team Match and replaced by Kofi Kingston. The announcement is not expected to made until the match takes place.
Kingston dropped the Intercontinental Championship to Barrett last week on Smackdown.
source: PWInsider.com
HBK Teases Interference In Undertaker vs. Triple H Match
At this morning’s WrestleMania Axxess Q&A session, Shawn Michaels teased involving himself in The Undertaker vs. Triple H match at WrestleMania XXVII tomorrow.
When asked about Triple H ending “The Streak,” Michaels said, “I’m not sure I can let him do what I couldn’t.”
He then commented on whether he plans to interfere in the match, saying, “I’ll do everything I can not to stick my nose in. Maybe.”
He added, “Do you ever find that you’re meanest to the people you love the most? If I ruined his chances of ending The Streak, I’m sure he’d beat the tar out of me at that moment, but I’m sure he’d forgive me eventually.”
Michaels’ role in the match has not been announced by WWE.
source: Pro Wrestling Torch
Probable Change To ‘Mania Match, WWE Star Attends ROH Event
— An angle was conducted at today’s WrestleMania Fan Axxess event where The Corre attacked Vladimir Kozlov following his victory over Tyler Reks, apparently injuring his shoulder. This would likely take him out of the Eight-Man Tag Team Match at WrestleMania XXVII, pitting Big Show, Kane and Santino Marella against Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett.
— CM Punk was backstage visiting friends at yesterday’s Ring of Honor event, “Honor Takes Center Stage,” in Atlanta, Georgia.
— Former WWE talent Armando Estrada announced on Twitter yesterday that he plans on reopening his restaurant, Baby’s Steak and Lemonade.
— Yahoo! Sports has published an article on Rip Rogers training the likes of John Cena, Randy Orton and Brock Lesnar at Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Flair Attending WWE HOF Induction, J.R. Calling WrestleMania
— TNA Wrestling Superstar Ric Flair is staying at WWE’s hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. It is said that he will be attending tonight’s WWE Hall of Fame induction ceremony, to witness Shawn Michaels’ enshrinement.
— Jim Ross told fans at Friday’s WrestleMania Axxess event that he would be calling some matches at WrestleMania XXVII.
— Former ECW talent The Sandman, Tod Gordon and Gary Wolfe (a/k/a Pitbull #1) are hosting a WrestleMania party at The Penthouse Club in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania beginning at 6 p.m. Sunday.
— WWE Hall of Famer Wendi Richter made a surprise appearance at Friday’s WrestleMania Axxess event.
source: PWInsider.com
JR Working On “Shocking” Deal In Atlanta, Axxess & More
— On his Twitter account @JRsBBQ, Jim Ross wrote the following with the last hour:
“Mtg w/ my ATL lawyers. Working on a big deal. What irony 2 talk about this deal here & now. Gonna be a shocker! Get sauce @ axxess.”
— WWE and THQ held the annual Superstars and divas video game tournament at Axxess .. This year’s winner was Jay Uso.
— Also at Axxess, WWE did an angle and match featuring Roddy Piper and MTV star Rob Dyrdek defeating Tyson Kidd and Zack Ryder. The footage will air on an upcoming episode of Drydek’s MTV show.
Newspaper Reveals WrestleMania 27 Match Order
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution lists the following as the match order for WrestleMania XXVII on Sunday:
* United States Champion Sheamus vs. Daniel Bryan
* Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole with special referee “Stone Cold” Steve Austin
* Rey Mysterio vs. Cody Rhodes
* Big Show, Kane, Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Wade Barrett
* John Morrison, Trish Stratus and Snooki vs. Dolph Ziggler and Lay-Cool
* Randy Orton vs. CM Punk
* World Heavyweight Champion Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio
* The Undertaker vs. Triple H (No Holds Barred Match)
* WWE Champion The Miz vs. John Cena
WWE Planning Name Change, Triple H & Stephanie Attend Event
— A meeting was held yesterday where it was agreed that the organization would no longer be referred as World Wrestling Entertainment due to Vince McMahon’s decree to eliminate the term wrestling from the product. The company will be solely branded as WWE. Multiple sources indicate the meeting ended with this directive.
— Attempting to capitalize on American Idol contestant James Durbin’s noted wrestling fandom, World Wrestling Entertainment sent him a custom made spinner WWE “Spinner” belt. It was displayed on last night’s show with the name “Crazy James” engraved.
— Triple H attended the Georgia state legislature’s WrestleMania Proclamation yesterday with wife Stephanie McMahon.
source: F4WOnline.com
Shawn Michaels & Sunny Talk About Joining The HOF (VIDEOS)
Shawn Michaels and Sunny will be joining the WWE Hall of Fame on Saturday night and spoke to Brian Fritz of the Between The Ropes blog to discuss what entering the Hall of Fame means to them. Check out the videos below:
Shawn Michaels:
Sunny:
WWE AXXESS Live Report: Match Results & Live Notes
SEScoops.com reader Marc attended the WrestleMania AXXESS fan fest in Atlanta on Thursday night and sent in this recap of the event ..
I went to Wrestlemania Axxess last night. It was my first time at Axxess and it was awesome with lots going on.
– The Bella Twins and Todd Grisham hosted Smackdown. CM Punk did an in- ring promo.
– The Usos fought Santino and Kozlov but I did not see the results.
– Daniel Bryan defeated Ted Dibiase (no surprise there).
– Hornswoggle did an in- ring appearance.
– The Diva photos booths had Gail Kim and Kaitlyn in the first session and Rosa Mendes and Laycool in the second session. All of the divas were very nice and personable.
– The talent I met that signed were Great Khali (cool guy), Chavo Guerrero (very talkative), Dolph Ziggler and Vickie Guerrero (both very nice), Sheamus (one of the most friendly and nicest wrestlers I’ve met), and Ezekiel Jackson, Heath Slater, and Justin Gabriel (all very cool).
– Other talent that signed were: Big Show, Pat Patterson, Chris Masters, Kofi Kingston, Jack Swagger, Michael Cole, Alberto Del Rio, Ricardo Rodriguez, John Morrison, Jimmy Hart, Sunny, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Randy Orton was also there signing for the VIPs.
All of the divas and talent were very cool and friendly to there fans. It was an amazing experience and I can’t wait until I go back tonight!
Sting Says He Rejected Offer To Face The Undertaker At WM27
Sting revealed in an interview with Daily Star that World Wrestling Entertainment officials approached and offered him a match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVII, as well as induction into the WWE Hall of Fame.
He declined their offer.
“I wouldn’t say it was utter nonsense, that’s not true!” laughs Sting. “It’s a dream match that fans would want to see. It was close. I’m glad things turned out the way they did.
“There are so many variables. Let’s just say that I turned it down for the same reasons I always have. Something in me never trusted what would happen up there, based entirely on the track record with other WCW guys and everything that went on after Vince bought WCW.
“I wont be watching but I’ll be asking what happened between Undertaker and Triple H.”
source: DailyStar.co.uk
Kong Spotted At Atlanta Airport, Cena Discusses WM Beginnings
— Former TNA Women’s Knockout Champion Awesome Kong was spotted today at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, reports Figure Four Weekly writer Bryan Alvarez.
— John Cena recalled his first appearance at WrestleMania, which took place in 2004, to MTV.com.
He squared off against Big Show for the United States Championship, but before his music hit and he walked through the curtain into the arena, he felt distracted.
“I was worried my car was going to get towed,” Cena said. “I was not allowed TK. It was cool because it was a moment of stardom wedged between reality. I truly love moments like that.”
He also offered Snooki advice for her match on Sunday. “I told her it’s just like an afternoon at the shore,” he said. “You’re supposed to go out and have a good time, and if trouble starts, just keep swinging until the cops come.”
source: MTV.com