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Kevin Nash Talks About Leaving TNA, Retirement, HBK

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Scott Fishman and Nathan Starling spoke with Kevin Nash Wednesday night on Ringside Radio in one of his first interviews since his contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling expired. Here are some highlights of what Nash said about:

Why He Left TNA & What’s Next For Him: “I was never given a contract to sign. We never had the discussion… I think that they were involved in a couple of other things. I mean TNA is a small company and I think some other things came up and I just slipped between the cracks. Even before that I signed my contract 21 days after my deal was up. I guess maybe they thought I would just wait patiently. ….Somebody has owned me since I was 30 years old. I just wanted to see what it was like to wake up in the morning and not have to answer to somebody. It is pretty sweet.”

Whether Shawn Michaels retiring has any influence on a decision: “When it comes down to it if I worked a minimal schedule I would work five days a month with TNA and those five days are basically 70 miles from my house so it’s not like I’m on the road. If something happens at home I could be home in an hour. It’s a completely different scenario and a completely different situation. It wasn’t like I was going to Australia or anything like that. It’s good to be home right now.”

If He Considers Himself Retired: “Am I retired? Name one wrestler that is retired…..So I don’t think any of us ever retire. I just think you just take time off. I’ve seen Hulk do it for years. Take time off and low and behold a four or five guys get hurt some place and your value goes up 20 percent.”

His Final Night in TNA: : “Storyline wise it was great. I mean Sting and I were leaving. Emotional wise it was pretty easy to play the part that night. I got buddies there. One thing in this business is you never say goodbye. Somewhere down the line you see each other again. Life goes on.”

The Immortal Faction: “I was there the night they put it together. If they go with heat and real heat and let these guys run the company for quite some time. The thing about the NWO is we probably got heat on the company for six months. Now the biggest problem in the business right now is Fortune got heat off the old ECW guys. They got a good set of heat on those guys on TV when they beat them up and split everybody open. The next week those guys came back and made a comeback on them. So any heat they got the week before was nullified. Joe Hamilton told me a long time ago when I was breaking in was, ‘The thing about heat is it’s like a hot air balloon. The longer you let that flame go underneath that hot air balloon the higher it rises.

“Every time a babyface touches that hot air balloon, as far as touching the heat or touching the heel, you draw back down. If you go week in and week out of going back and forth, the balloon never leaves the ground. The thing about heat is you know it works when the babyfaces in the company walk into the booking room and start complaining.

“When the guys that aren’t the marks start complaining you know that the marks are already sick of it. That leads the buyrates and that leads to people start pulling for the babyfaces to pull it together. If you appease the people and the babyfaces, you will never get heat. Heats is always drawing money.”

That was the first 10 minutes of the half hour must-listen interview.

Other topics discussed include:

If he would go back to working behind the scenes as booker?

His thoughts on the WWE’s “Stand Up for WWE” campaign.

What’s wrong with the business today?

Thoughts on new talent getting too much too soon.

One opponent he would want to face again in a wrestling ring. Hint: He is a legend he met at WrestleMania.

His son Tristan’s music career and much more.

Also, on this week’s blockbuster show is WrestleReunion’s Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff and Dragon Gate USA’s Gabe Sapolsky. Ringside Radio airs 8 p.m. Wednesday nights on Blog Talk Radio. Visit www.ringsideradio.com or www.blogtalkradio.com/ringsideradio to listen.

Next week Savio Vega steps into Ringside Radio and a lucky listener will win a copy of Mick Foley’s “Countdown to Lockdown: A Hardcore Journal.”

*Spoiler* On Who Natalya Will Face At Bragging Rights

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It was announced during this week’s episode of SmackDown, which has already aired overseas, that the member of Lay-Cool defending the WWE Divas Championship against Natalya at Sunday’s Bragging Rights pay-per-view is Layla.

Tonight’s SmackDown features a segment where Lay-Cool mocks Natalya’s family as Layla appears dressed up as Natalya’s father, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart, while Michelle McCool comes out as Bret Hart. A match pitting Lay-Cool against Natalya and Kelly Kelly subsequently takes place, with the babyfaces coming out victorious.

*SPOILERS* WWE SmackDown Tapings Results For Tonight

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* The show opens with Team RAW and Team SmackDown in the ring. Teddy Long is going to let the teams pick the matches. Miz chooses he, Ezekiel Jackson and Sheamus vs. Big Show, Rey Mysterio and Kofi Kingston. Edge chose CM Punk, John Morrison chose Alberto Del Rio and Jack Swagger got Santino Marella.

* Big Show, Kofi and Mysterio beat The Miz, Sheamus and Zeke. Big Show chokeslammed Miz and Rey splashed him for the win.

* Jack Swagger beat Santino Marella. Hornswoggle came out and got into it with Swagger’s mascot. Santino attacked the eagle but Swagger won with the ankle lock.

* Alberto Del Rio beat John Morrison.

* LayCool came out and Layla was dressed like Natalya but with Jim Neidhart’s beard. Michelle McCool was dressed as Bret Hart. Next, Natalya and Kelly Kelly beat LayCool in tag team action. Natalya used the Sharpshooter.

* Edge and Punk went to a no contest as Team RAW interfered when Edge was about to get the win. Team RAW came out next and everyone fought, hitting their finishers. It ended with Edge spearing Punk and Team SmackDown posing together.

* Randy Orton defeated Kane. The end came when Kane went for a chokeslam. The lights went out and came on but Undertaker wasn’t there. Orton took advantage of Kane being distracted and RKO’d him for the win.

After the match, Kane was upset when the lights went out and the bell sounded again. Taker came up through the ring and pulled Kane back inside the bottom of the ring. They escaped and fought. Taker posed and threw the World Title belt into the hole.

Turning Point Main Event, Winter Comments On TNA Debut

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— TNA Wrestling has announced that Jeff Hardy will defend the TNA World Heavyweight Championship against Mr. Anderson at next month’s Turning Point pay-per-view event.

— Former WWE star Katie Lea Burchill, who debuted on last night’s episode of iMPACT! as Winter, commented on her TNA Wrestling debut on Twitter: “Thanks for all the positive feedback. That means the world to me. I’m soooo excited!!!!”

— Rob Van Dam has been added to this weekend’s TNA Wrestling house show tour of Michigan.

— The pre-sale code for the Friday, Jan. 7 TNA Wrestling live event in Westbury, Long Island at the NYCB Theatre is 412800. The pre-sale kicked off this morning via Ticketmaster.com.

Ex-WWE Diva Debuts On “iMPACT!” With Supernatural Character

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The wrestler formerly known as Katie Lea Burchill made her TNA Wrestling debut in a backstage segment on tonight’s episode of iMPACT!, portraying a supernatural type character named “Winter.”

Shortly after Velvet Sky and Lacey Von Erich left Angelina Love by her lonesome in the makeup room, Winter appeared behind her. Winter said she was an admirer of Love’s and had waited a long time to meet her. When Love turned around to introduce Winter to Velvet Sky, she vanished. Sky told Angelina she must have an imaginary friend.

It was reported last week that the former WWE Diva had signed a contract with the organization.

Details On Cena’s Next WWE Movie, Triple H’s Future, Kane

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– Blood Brothers, the next WWE Studios movie starring John Cena just began production in New Mexico.

Blood Brothers is an action adventure movie, with Cena playing a character named Sam.  TheGovMonitor.com gives the following description of the plot:

“[Brothers] Sam and Leo have grown up hating each other and neither likes their juvenile delinquent kid brother, Douglas, to whom they’ve only recently been introduced.  The sons share the same father, a womanizing drunk, but all have different mothers. Their father died a rich man and when they’re brought together by their sister Nina (played by Amy Smart) to learn which of them will inherit the old man’s fortune, they are handed an unpleasant surprise.”

— Regarding World Wrestling Entertainment promoting a “one time only” appearance by Triple H at their Fan Appreciation Day Supershow in Hartford, Connecticut on Oct. 20, some took it to mean he is “coming out of retirement” for the day. To clarify, they used the wording of their advertisement to signify that “The Game” was not returning to a regular schedule at this time, but rather merely making an appearance. That said, no one in the company broached on the subject believes he is retired. Everyone is under the impression that he is rehabbing his arm injury and will return to the squared circle sooner or later. (source: PWInsider.com)

— Kane is featured on the cover of Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s annual “Greats of the Game” issue. Visit www.pwi-online to view it.

— While WWE has yet to officially acknowledge Jamie Keyes’ departure from the organization, the company’s Twitter account has unfollowed her.

New WWE Title, Update On WWE Cable Network, Khali

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– Following the recent talk that WWE is considering unifying the WWE Championship & the World Heavyweight championship by WrestleMania, we’ve learned that there is a new silver WWE Championship belt being created that will be for sale early next year. No word if WWE plans on using this as a new Unified WWE championship or if it will simply be a merchandise item, but it’s an interesting development.

– WWE’s planned cable network is still in the works, according to an article on the company’s website. While “Setting The Record Straight” against the inaccuracies being reported by Democrats in Connecticut and various media outlets,  the company revealed that it will be adding another 140 employees next year to work on the new cable network. WWE plans to shop the channel around to the national cable television providers next year.

– WWE superstar The Great Khali is getting paid big money to appear on the Indian reality TV show “Big Boss.” According to the Hindustan Times, Khali is getting paid Rs 40-50 lakh per week – significantly higher than the Rs 2 and Rs 25 lakh that the other castmates are getting. Khali received a Rs 50 lakh signing bonus when he agreed to be on the show.

Jeff Hardy Appearing On CBS, TNA In Discussions With Legend

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— TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy is scheduled to appear on The Talk on CBS this Tuesday at 2:00 p.m ET, according to TNAWrestling.com.

The Talk is a new daytime talk show (similar to The View) hosted by ulie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osborne, Holly Robinson Peete and Leah Remini.

— Officials from TNA Wrestling have spoken with legendary tag team wrestler Ricky Morton, 54, in regards to joining the promotion. He would likely come in as an agent, according to the Wrestling Observer.

— A free TNA On Demand video app has been released to the Apple App store, which allows patrons to view free TNA Wrestling content on their iPhone and iPod. Search “TNA” at the App Store.

TNA Talent Upset Over Jwoww’s Pay, Hogan Praised Backstage

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— There was much bickering amongst the TNA Wrestling locker room at last week’s television tapings over TMZ.com’s report that Jersey Shore star Jenni “Jwoww” Farley was paid $15,000 for her appearance on iMPACT!. Others, however, are skeptical that the price tag noted to TMZ is legitimate.

Meanwhile, a company source was okay with the company’s publicity stunt, even if the $15,000 figure is legitimate.

“If you get TMZ to put it up and other people pick it up, then it’s worth $15,000.

Related News: Jersey Shore’s J-Woww Reportedly Wants To Wrestle Cookie

— Hulk Hogan earned a lot of respect from the locker room for appearing at last week’s television in spite of his ongoing back issues. That said, he was in great pain and unable to stand for long periods of time while backstage. The wrestling legend largely kept to himself, but was accompanied by longtime friends Ed Leslie (a/k/a Brutus Beefcake) and Jimmy Hart.

— Kurt Angle is taking a vacation to Thailand since he has time off and no movie projects.

(Partial credit to Pro Wrestling Torch for some of the info used in this report)

Paul Bearer Says WWE & Vince McMahon Saved His Life

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WWE manager Paul Bearer appeared on the Right After Wrestling SIRIUS XM radio show this week.

Paul Bearer, who is currently involved in a feud between his “sons,” said that Vince McMahon and the WWE were responsible for saving his life. Bearer used to be morbidly obese and the reason he is alive today is because WWE paid for his gastric bypass surgery prior to his return to the company at WrestleMania XX.

“I’ve always been heavy, in fact I was morbidly obese (before WrestleMania 20) And Vince McMahon picked up the $35,000 tab for the gastric bypass surgery. There’s no doubt in my mind, if I didn’t have that surgery, I wouldn’t be here today, I would have died long before my wife did.”

Aside from just helping with the surgery, WWE was there for Bearer in other wise during some of the toughest times in his life.

“When my wife was first diagnosed with cancer in 2001, Vince and Linda and company were always there for me. When my wife passed away, they were reaching out and taking care of me.”

Bearer also revealed that during his initial interview with the company in the early 90s, he did not know anything about the Undertaker character and WWE had no idea that he had worked at a funeral parlor for many years and had a degree in Mortuary Science.

To listen to the interview, click here.

Update On Nash’s TNA Status, Possible TNA Name For Katie Lea

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— Fans may not have seen the last of Kevin Nash in TNA Wrestling as both sides are negotiating a new contract. His old deal expired last week.

Related News:

— Regarding TNA Wrestling’s recent acquisition of former WWE Diva Katie Lea Burchill, it is said that the company’s decision to sign her was largely made following her tryout match two months ago and that it was a matter of timing.

One of the ring names being discussed for her is “Winter.”

— Mickie James is profiled in the latest edition of CMA Closeup Magazine, which is currently out on newsstands and features country music recording artists Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood on the cover. To read the magazine’s write-up of the TNA Knockout, click here.

(sources: PWInsider.com, Wrestling Observer Newsletter)

UFC Star Arrested Second DUI In 3 Years (Mugshot)

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UFC Middleweight Chris Leben

UFC Middleweight Chris “The Crippler” Leben was arrested earlier this week in Hawaii on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) after crashing his truck into a wall. Hawaii News Now reports:

“Officers arrested Christian Leben, 30, a middleweight fighter known as the Crippler, on suspicion of operating a vehicle under the influence of an intoxicant Tuesday. He was released from custody after posting $1,000 bail.”

“Police say Leben was driving on the west-bound side of the H1 Freeway just before 2 AM, when he lost control of his pickup and crashed into a wall near the Kapiolani Boulevard off ramp. He was allegedly driving without a license and without insurance.”

Leben, who has struggled with substance abuse for many years, served time for another DUI arrest back in 2008.

Leben (25-6) last fought for the UFC back in July, defeating  Yoshihiro Akiyama by submission.

TNA iMPACT! Preview For Tonight (Video)

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Here is a spoiler-free preview for tonight’s episode of TNA iMPACT! on Spike TV:

*  RVD & Sabu vs. Beer Money vs.

* Ultimate X Match: Mr. Anderson vs. Kaz

* AJ Styles vs. The Pope in a Street Fight.

* Robbie E. vs. The Amazing Red

* Mickie James’ TNA iMPACT! debut vs. Sarita

Check out: Pictures Of Mickie James’ New Look In TNA

*SPOILERS* TNA iMPACT! Tapings Results For Tonight

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Thanks to Eric for the following live TNA iMPACT spoilers from Tuesday’s tapings. These will air on October 21st:

Dark Match:

* Stevie Richards beat Mr. Pectacular

iMPACT:

* Mr. Anderson came out with his arm in a sling. He wants Jeff Hardy but Rob Van Dam comes out. RVD wants Hardy also. Hardy appears on the big screen before Eric Bischoff comes out. If Anderson can beat Kaz in Ultimate X, he gets a title shot at Hardy on Turning Point. Also announced is RVD and Sabu vs. Beer Money for tonight.

* Robbie E. beat The Amazing Red. Robbie cut a promo saying he wants the X Division Title.

* Backstage segment with Ric Flair and Fortune.

* AJ Styles beat The Pope in a Street Fight. Good match here. Abyss came out and hit Pope with the Black Hole Slam to help Styles get the win.

* Backstage segment with Rob Van Dam and EV 2.0. RVD is wondering which of them Bischoff has paid off. RVD attacks Raven.

* Jeff Jarrett comes out to heel heat. Jarrett is sorry for not beating Kurt Angle down worse last week. Jarrett continues trashing Angle. Samoa Joe came out to fight but security handcuffed him. Jarrett attacked a cuffed Joe and threw him off the stage. Mike Tenay, playing Taz’s role from last week, started yelling at JJ.

* Beer Money beat Sabu and RVD. Sabu accidentally hit Van Dam with a chair which caused them to lease. Sabu tried to apologize but RVD attacked him. EV 2.0 ran out to stop them from fighting.

* Mickie James beat Sarita. Tara came out and laid Mickie out.

* Kaz beat Mr. Anderson in Ultimate X. Fortune attacked Anderson on his way to the ring. Anderson sold throughout the match. The end came when Fortune beat him down some more. Kaz stood on Matt Morgan’s shoulders to retrieve the X. Anderson chases off Fortune but Jeff Hardy attacks him from behind with a chair. Hardy injures Anderson’s arm some more with the chair to end the show.

Pictures Of Mickie James’ New TNA Ring Gear

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Mickie James wrestled at Monday’s iMPACT! for the first time and is sporting some skimpy new ring gear ..

The former WWE Diva is now wrestling in a plaid shirt, jean shorts and cowboy boots.

Check out these pictures:

Linda McMahon’s Campaign Attacked For “Stand Up For WWE”

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The Connecticut Democratic State chairwoman Nancy DiNardo has filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission to determine whether Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign is responsible for the new “Stand Up for WWE” campaign. DiNardo issued a statement earlier this week claiming that WWE was unfairly trying to get voters to vote for McMahon. There is a federal election law that prohibits corporations from working directly  with political campaigns.

Related News: Connecticut Democrats Slam WWE For Its “Stand Up” Campaign

McMahon campaign spokesman Ed Patru calls the complaint “utterly baseless” and says the campaign doesn’t coordinate with WWE.

Update: WWE Defends Itself Against “More False Allegations”

Details Behind Hardy’s Release From WWE, Expected To Join TNA

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World Wrestling Entertainment officials had discussed releasing Matt Hardy from his contract weeks before it was officially granted last Friday. There were some in WWE who wanted Hardy gone as soon as he requested his walking papers, but the key factor preventing organization officials from letting him go was the belief that it would keep Jeff Hardy in TNA Wrestling longer than his current deal calls for. The argument was that with Linda McMahon nearing the end of her Senate campaign, WWE shouldn’t employ a wrestler doing anything he could to get fired.

Those close to Hardy say he is definitely headed to TNA Wrestling. While those affiliated with the Orlando based organization have not been directly told he is coming in, most everyone broached on the subject expects it to occur.

There has already been discussion within TNA Wrestling of programming a Hardys vs. Beer Money, Inc. feud with the hope that it would elevate Robert Roode and James Storm. It is said that both Hardy brothers are very much aware of this possible scenario.

Meanwhile, Hardy’s numerous attention seeking videos, such as a recent entry of him eating lunch with an unmasked Rey Mysterio, have not endeared him to the TNA locker room. TNA employees who said they were friends with him in WWE aren’t defending his online behavior.

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Update On New Bryan Persona, Nexus Advertised For Superstars

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— There was talk coming out of Raw to continue portraying Daniel Bryan as a “geeky guy” who women find attractive. It would also allow Michael Cole to continue lambasting the United States Champion over commentary

— WWE.com is advertising The Nexus to make their first appearance on WWE Superstars tomorrow night. Also advertised for the show is a match between Darren Young and William Regal. Other matches taped for the broadcast include: Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes vs. Chris Masters and MVP; Santino Marella and Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jimmy and Jey Uso.

— The “go home” show before WrestleMania XXVII, SmackDown on Apr. 1, will be similar to the past two years and feature cutaways from WrestleMania Axxess.

— There was talk coming out of Raw to continue portraying Daniel Bryan as a “geeky guy” who women find attractive. It would also allow Michael Cole to continue lambasting the United States Champion over commentary

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

WWE Defends Itself Against “More False Allegations”

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World Wrestling Entertainment issued a press release on Wednesday in response to the Democratic Party in Connecticut requesting a federal investigation into whether WWE and Linda McMahon’s campaign worked together in launching the “Stand up for WWE.” There is a federal election law that prohibits corporations from working directly  with political campaigns.

Earlier this week, the Connecticut Democratic Party spokeswoman Kate Hansen said, “Linda McMahon’s $50 million attack machine now has corporate reinforcements, thanks to the ‘Stand up for WWE’ campaign launched by her husband Vince McMahon. No coincidence, it looks a lot like her political campaign… except this one is probably against the law.”

WWE issued the following statement:

WWE DEFENDS ITSELF

STAMFORD, Conn., October 20, 2010 – Due to what the WWE® considers malicious and misleading attacks reported by some members of the media, the company on Monday began a global initiative to defend itself called “Stand Up for WWE” which has resulted in yet more false allegations.

“World Wrestling Entertainment will not be bullied or intimidated by whining allegations intended to censor our freedom of speech,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO of WWE.

WWE will fervently fight against any attempt to muzzle or trample its First Amendment rights. Our fans, employees, and performers are united in this grassroots effort to “Stand Up for WWE.”

World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo, Toronto and Mexico City. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to https://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at corporate.wwe.com.

Update On Edge Retirement Report, SmackDown Star Turns 40

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— To follow up on the news that RAW superstar Edge is considering retirement in the near future, the Rated R Superstar recently told the Asheville Citizen-Times that his days in the ring are indeed coming to an end soon. Edge recently purchased a new home in North Carolina, where he plans to settle down after he leaves WWE.

“That’s part of the reason I bought up here. We want to retire and listen to the wind in the trees, and we want to do it fairly soon. I may have two more years. With each injury, it’s harder and harder to come back.”

— Today is Chavo Guerrero’s birthday, who turns 40 years old.

— WWE SmackDown garnered a 8.7 rating in Mexico, topping programming from AAA (4.5) and CMLL (2.6).

Trish Stratus Attends Charity Celebrity Gala (Picture)

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Former WWE Diva Trish Stratus attended the Bell Celebrity Gala last week in Toronto.

The event was to raise money for the Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Foundation. $1.16 million was raised.

Here’s a picture of the still stunning Trish Stratus at the gala:

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Jersey Shore’s J-Woww Reportedly Wants To Wrestle Cookie

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TMZ.com has yet another update in the ongoing feud between Jersey Shore star “J-Woww” and TNA Knockout Cookie. After J-Woww’s appearance on last week’s episode of TNA iMPACT! culminated with a catfight between the two women, Cookie continued talking trash to TMZ about the Jersey shore star.

The latest is that TMZ sources close to J-Woww say, “Cookie didn’t even get one good punch in with her .. J-Woww would be down for a rematch with that trash.”

J-Woww reportedly got paid $15,000 for last week’s appearance and the ongoing war of words has received a lot of coverage on TMZ ever since.

No word yet on how close J-Woww is to reaching a deal with TNA to wrestle Cookie, but the TMZ source sounds confident it’s going to happen.

* Pictures of J-Woww’s CATFIGHT From TNA iMPACT!

First Reviews Are In For Big Show’s “Knukclehead” Movie

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The first reviews are coming in for the latest WWE studios   production, “Knucklehead,” starring the Big Show. The movie will have a   limited release this weekend and go straight to DVD on November 9th.

Joshua Rothkopf of Time Out New York called it “A distinctly  shameless   and shoddily made family comedy, this  WWE production for  wrestler  Big  Show turns an already saccharine plot  into a toxic,  fart-laden   piledriver.”

“A  mere plot summary can’t begin to  approximate  the way you’ll feel   manhandled by a stridently wacky  orchestral score  (more syrup for  your  pancakes?) and story elements  seemingly  selected by a brain-dead   Hulkamaniac,” Rothkopf said. “Is it fair to  include both an unattached  blond teacher and a cute orphan with  abandonment issues? Wight himself  is a benign, dopey   presence; you  don’t mind him. But it’s a mistake  for the big lug to   shoot so  broadly for the middle. It takes a special  kind of failure to   make  Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s efforts look like  models of sparkling   wit  and unpredictability.”

In another review, Nick Shager of Slant Magazine asks, “If a WWE-produced film can’t get squared-circle action right, what can be expected of it?”

Check out the “Knucklehead” page at RottenTomatoes.com to see more critic reviews.

NXT Diva Responds To Criticism, WWE Still Hauling “Piggy James”

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— Last night’s match between Maxine and Kaitlyn on NXT is being almost universally panned by both wrestling fans and Joey Styles alike.

“And I thought WWECW was hard to watch. OMG that match stunk on ice,” Styles said of the match on Twitter. “After that match, Mae Young is rolling over in her grave…and she’s still alive!”

Maxine responded to criticism of the match on Twitter, writing, “Yea the match was tough. It’s hard to lead someone with 2 months experience almost impossible.”

Kaitlyn had no prior wrestling experience prior to being signed by WWE in July.

— Though Mickie James has long since departed from World Wrestling Entertainment, the company’s production staff is still hauling around equipment used during the storyline deriding her weight to shows.

Reader Kyle wrote that before Monday’s Raw in Calgary, Alberta, he and his friends observed the WWE production trucks situated around the Saddledome and noticed a cart with a big box labeled “Piggy James.”

Once a storyline has been completed, items used during the storyline are either trashed or dropped off at an undisclosed warehouse near WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.

Kevin Nash’s Reason For Leaving TNA, Team 3D Return Criticized

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— Kevin Nash said goodbye to the TNA Wrestling locker room at last week’s set of iMPACT! television tapings. While he’s still listed on the company website, the belief is that he is legitimately leaving the organization because he noted to friends that he was asked to take a pay cut and declined to sign a new contract.

— There was much head shaking over TNA Wrestling re-signing Team 3D to new contracts. While Brother Devon is quite popular in the locker room and Brother Ray is considered good in a backstage role, many feel there is no money to be made in bringing the two back as a tag team, let alone as singles competitors.

“They shouldn’t have been re-signed,” said one company source. “No one (in management) gets its.”

To clarify, a number of people in management didn’t want them re-signed, but TNA president Dixie Carter felt otherwise as it is said that she “really wanted to bring the duo back.”

source: Pro Wrestling Torch

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