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Has Katie Been Moved To Raw?, WWE Wrongly Advertises Match

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— As seen this past Monday night on Raw, Katie Lea Burchill, who, along with her brother Paul, had been banished from ECW, made her return to the brand. While her profile has yet to be added to the Raw Superstars page on WWE.com, the results section identifies her as a “new Raw recruit.”

— As reported yesterday, it was noted that Christian was advertised to face Zack Ryder on this week’s episode of WWE Superstars. This is incorrect as a match where he goes up against William Regal will air on tonight’s show instead. The WWE website briefly advertised a bout between the ECW Champion and Ryder before issuing a correction.

Other matches scheduled to take place on tonight’s show include: Gail Kim and Primo vs. Jillian and Chavo Guerrero, Jimmy Wang Yang and Slam Master J vs. Mike Knox and Chavo Guerrero, and Carlito vs. Chris Masters (with Eve).

— The 2010 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony pre-sale kicked off today at noon Eastern on LiveNation.com.

Complete Details For WWE's Best of Raw 2009 DVD Set

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WWE’s European DVD distributor, Silvervision, released details on WWE’s Best of Raw 2009 DVD set that will hit stores on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Disc 1

Every Monday night, fans know there’s only one destination for the biggest superstars and best moments in sports entertainment – Monday Night Raw! The Superstars of WWE deliver new and exciting content year round – no repeats. Now for the first time ever on DVD, the best highlights and matches from the 100+ hours of Raw are collected into a single DVD set, Raw: The 2009 Season.

January Highlights

Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena – January 12

The Birth of Legacy: Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes Attack Sim Snuka & Manu – January 12

No Disqualification match for the Intercontinental Championship
CM Punk vs. William Regal – January 19

Randy Orton Assaults Mr. McMahon – January 19

February Highlights

Randy Orton Attacks Shane and Stephanie – February 16

March Highlights

Randy Orton Selects His WrestleMania Opponent – March 2

Shawn Michaels & Undertaker – March 9

Shawn Michaels visits the graveyard – March 23

Santino Marella vs. Mickie James – March 23

Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

April Highlights

Ten-Man WrestleMania All-Star Showcase – April 6

Chris Jericho vs. John Cena from London England – April 20

Randy Orton vs. MVP – April 27

May Highlights

Santino Makes Fun of Chavo & Vickie – May 4

“Denver Debacle”: Raw Moves to the Staples Center – May 25

Disc 2

June Highlights

Josh Mathews interviews MVP and Kofi Kingston

United States Championship Match
MVP vs. Kofi Kingston – June 1

The Miz – Five… John Cena – Zero

Legacy Attacks Batista – June 8

Fatal Four Way Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. Big Show – June 15

Mr. McMahon Sells Raw to Donald Trump – June 15

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship
Triple H vs. Randy Orton – June 22

Mr. McMahon’s Limo Breaks Down – June 22

Mr. McMahon Buys Raw Back form Donald Trump – June 22

3-on-1 Gauntlet match
Randy Orton vs. Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger & Mark Henry – June 29

Raw Celebrity Guest Hosts

Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

July Highlights

Randy Orton vs. Ted DiBiase – July 6

Big Show Faces Off with Shaq – July 27

August Highlights

Fatal Four Way Divas Match
Kelly Kelly vs. Alicia Fox vs. Gail Kim vs. Beth Pheonix – August 10

I Know What You’re Going to Do This Summer – August 17

DX Returns – August 17

DX Celebrates Mr. McMahon’s Birthday in Las Vegas – August 24

Chris Jericho vs. MVP – August 31

Fatal Four Way Match for the United States Championship
Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz vs. Jack Swagger vs. Carlito – August 31

Disc 3

September Highlights

The Price is Raw

Body Slam Contest
Big Show vs. Mark Henry – September 7

Batista Returns, Orton Beware – September 14

No Holds Barred Match
Batista vs. Randy Orton – September 14

October Highlights

D-Generation X vs. Chris Jericho & Big Show – October 5

John Cena vs. Triple H – October 19

Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston – October 26

November Highlights

Chavo Guerrero vs. Santino Marella – November 16

Randy Orton & Kofi Kingston Wage War at Madison Square Garden – November 16

Triple Threat Tag Team Match
D-Generation X vs. Jeri-Show vs. John Cena & Undertaker – November 16

John Cena vs. CM Punk – November 23

December Highlights

TLC Championship Showdown – December 7

Superstar of the Year Match
John Cena vs. Randy Orton – December 14

2009 Raw Recap

Complete Details For WWE’s Best of Raw 2009 DVD Set

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WWE’s European DVD distributor, Silvervision, released details on WWE’s Best of Raw 2009 DVD set that will hit stores on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Disc 1

Every Monday night, fans know there’s only one destination for the biggest superstars and best moments in sports entertainment – Monday Night Raw! The Superstars of WWE deliver new and exciting content year round – no repeats. Now for the first time ever on DVD, the best highlights and matches from the 100+ hours of Raw are collected into a single DVD set, Raw: The 2009 Season.

January Highlights

Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena – January 12

The Birth of Legacy: Ted DiBiase & Cody Rhodes Attack Sim Snuka & Manu – January 12

No Disqualification match for the Intercontinental Championship
CM Punk vs. William Regal – January 19

Randy Orton Assaults Mr. McMahon – January 19

February Highlights

Randy Orton Attacks Shane and Stephanie – February 16

March Highlights

Randy Orton Selects His WrestleMania Opponent – March 2

Shawn Michaels & Undertaker – March 9

Shawn Michaels visits the graveyard – March 23

Santino Marella vs. Mickie James – March 23

Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

April Highlights

Ten-Man WrestleMania All-Star Showcase – April 6

Chris Jericho vs. John Cena from London England – April 20

Randy Orton vs. MVP – April 27

May Highlights

Santino Makes Fun of Chavo & Vickie – May 4

“Denver Debacle”: Raw Moves to the Staples Center – May 25

Disc 2

June Highlights

Josh Mathews interviews MVP and Kofi Kingston

United States Championship Match
MVP vs. Kofi Kingston – June 1

The Miz – Five… John Cena – Zero

Legacy Attacks Batista – June 8

Fatal Four Way Match for the WWE Championship
Randy Orton vs. Triple H vs. John Cena vs. Big Show – June 15

Mr. McMahon Sells Raw to Donald Trump – June 15

Last Man Standing Match for the WWE Championship
Triple H vs. Randy Orton – June 22

Mr. McMahon’s Limo Breaks Down – June 22

Mr. McMahon Buys Raw Back form Donald Trump – June 22

3-on-1 Gauntlet match
Randy Orton vs. Evan Bourne, Jack Swagger & Mark Henry – June 29

Raw Celebrity Guest Hosts

Michael Cole & Jerry “The King” Lawler

July Highlights

Randy Orton vs. Ted DiBiase – July 6

Big Show Faces Off with Shaq – July 27

August Highlights

Fatal Four Way Divas Match
Kelly Kelly vs. Alicia Fox vs. Gail Kim vs. Beth Pheonix – August 10

I Know What You’re Going to Do This Summer – August 17

DX Returns – August 17

DX Celebrates Mr. McMahon’s Birthday in Las Vegas – August 24

Chris Jericho vs. MVP – August 31

Fatal Four Way Match for the United States Championship
Kofi Kingston vs. The Miz vs. Jack Swagger vs. Carlito – August 31

Disc 3

September Highlights

The Price is Raw

Body Slam Contest
Big Show vs. Mark Henry – September 7

Batista Returns, Orton Beware – September 14

No Holds Barred Match
Batista vs. Randy Orton – September 14

October Highlights

D-Generation X vs. Chris Jericho & Big Show – October 5

John Cena vs. Triple H – October 19

Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston – October 26

November Highlights

Chavo Guerrero vs. Santino Marella – November 16

Randy Orton & Kofi Kingston Wage War at Madison Square Garden – November 16

Triple Threat Tag Team Match
D-Generation X vs. Jeri-Show vs. John Cena & Undertaker – November 16

John Cena vs. CM Punk – November 23

December Highlights

TLC Championship Showdown – December 7

Superstar of the Year Match
John Cena vs. Randy Orton – December 14

2009 Raw Recap

WWE Star Escorted Off Plane After Strange Incident

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It would appear that Tyler Reks is in danger of being let go by World Wrestling Entertainment after a strange incident that took place during his flight home from Green Bay this morning — the site of last night’s SmackDown & ECW television tapings. Marc Lanciaux, a sound strange engineer who works for WWE, wrote “Nice knowing ya” to Reks on his Twitter account on Wednesday evening  and wrote a lengthy blog on his website detailing the bizarre incident he witnessed.

Sarcastically referencing Reks as ‘Einstein,’ he noted that ‘Einstein’ became terrified when he saw the airplane flap move just before takeoff. A worried Reks informed a flight attendant that he was a pilot himself and said that wasn’t supposed to happen. Feeling that the plane was unsafe, he raised his voice and became belligerent. Apparently feeling that he could be a disruption during the flight, flight staff had the plane return to the terminal in order to escort him off. But just before he got off the plane, Lanciaux claims Reks mumbled “that if anyone else on the plane didn’t want to die, they should get off the plane too.” The pilot then announced to the remaining passengers that the plane was indeed safe to fly.

Here is what Lanciaux wrote regarding the incident in question “This time, instead of a frightened teen running off the plane, one of ‘our guys,’ one of the new wrestlers that recently started traveling with the show walked out. Though I recognized him, he’s so new that I’m not sure what his name is. After today there’s probably no good reason to try and find out either. I will just call this unknown wrestler ‘Einstein.’ Turns out that Einstein was sitting near the wing, and out the window, witnessed a terrifying (to him) event. To his horror, one of the flaps that make the plane fly or land or whatever it is that those moving parts on the wing do… moved! GASP! After witnessing this, Einstein freaked out, telling the flight attendant that he was a pilot himself and he knew that wasn’t supposed to happen. He was sure the plane was unsafe. He started getting louder and louder, and more and more obnoxious. The decision was made. Time for Mr. Einstein to go bye-bye. Our flight turned around and my double date with both Ginger and Mary-Ann was ruined. On his way out the door, Einstein mumbled that if anyone else on the plane didn’t want to die, they should get off the plane too. I’m sure that the waiting TSA knuckle-draggers had a field day with this guy.”

You can read his blog post in its entirety at the following link.

Lanciaux then identified him by name on his Twitter account, cryptically writing: “Thank you Tyler Reks for not only delaying our flight, but also for providing me with blog material. Nice knowing ya.”

While Reks has not appeared on WWE programming since early November, he is still being flown to shows on a weekly basis. As of late, he has been trying out a new found heelish persona at live events and dark matches.

Randy Orton Accused Of Assaulting 15-Year Old Fan

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A 15-year-old male is accusing WWE superstar Randy Orton of assault for allegedly spitting gum in his face and swearing at him outside the Kowloon Restaurant in Boston, Mass. after asking the WWE Superstar to pose with him for a photo last Friday night.

After Orton allegedly spit gum in the 15-year-old’s face and called him a “derogatory name,” the juvenile’s mother confronted him, who allegedly told her, “so sue me” when she voiced her protest.

A report was filed with local police, who say a hearing has been requested for Orton to face charges of simple assault and battery. A clerk magistrate will determine if the incident warrants a criminal complaint.

While the article states that the incident took place yesterday, it should be noted that WWE was actually in the Boston area last Friday for a live Raw event.

Kowloon is a frequent stop for wrestlers and other athletes who perform in the Boston area.

For more information on this story, visit WickedLocal.com.

Send In Questions For Kelly & Maria, Hassan Finally Resurfaces

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— Kelly Kelly and Maria — presently on a media blitz in the UK — will be appearing on Evening Report tonight on Sky Sports and the show’s “presenters” will be reading out the best questions sent in by fans to the Diva duo. You can send in questions for Kelly and Maria at the following link.

— Former WWE performer Mark Copani (a/k/a Muhammad Hassan) will be making his first wrestling-related appearance since parting ways with World Wrestling Entertainment just over four years ago this April at the “Wrestlefest” wrestling convention in Carteret, New Jersey. Furthermore, his former partner in crime, Shawn Daivari will be on hand for the event as well. For more information on “Wrestlefest,” visit www.kandswrestlefest.com.

Other talent advertised to appear include Sim Snuka, Mae Young, Steve Lombardi, Harvey Wippleman, Tony Mamaluke, Mortis, Shark Boy, Bobby Jaggers, Dutch Mantel, Hamada and Scott Casey.

— Chris Jericho and Fozzy guitarist Rich Ward will be appearing and signing autographs tomorrow at the National Association of Music Merchants conference in Anaheim, California. (Chris Jericho at this weekend’s NAMM conference)

Scott Hall Pushing TNA To Hire Sid, TNA Relaunching Website

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— TNA returnee Scott Hall is pushing company officials to hire his friend, Sid Eudy (a/k/a Sid Vicious).

The two apparently became real close friends in the past year as just before his return to the organization, Hall had been working on the independent circuit with the multi-time world champion. Furthermore, Sid’s son Gunnar made his wrestling debut alongside Hall this past summer in a tag match. There were also videos posted online of the duo “shooting” on the wrestling business.

It’s interesting to note that the TNA logo was recently posted on Sid’s MySpace page. (source: www.prowrestling.net)

— TNA president Dixie Carter noted on her Twitter that TNAWrestling.com will be relaunched this weekend. This will be the website’s first major overhaul since 2005.

— TNA Women’s Knockout Champion ODB is this week’s special guest on Live Events Center. You can view the episode at the following link.

TV Ratings Breakdown For WWE vs. TNA vs. UFC

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WWE’s two week battle with TNA Wrestling and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is over and Monday Night RAW held strong in the cable ratings. RAW went head-to-head on consecutive weeks with special programming on SpikeTV.

Last week (1/4), Bret Hart’s reutrn to WWE RAW helped RAW earn a 3.6 cable rating against TNA’s 1.5 (1.3 for the final 2 hours that challenged RAW).

On Monday (1/11), WWE RAW featuring the return of Mike Tyson saw increased viewership from the previous week, doing a 3.7 rating with 5.5 million viewers. “UFC Fight Night 20” on Spike TV earned a 1.2 rating with an average of 1.7 million viewers.The show peaked with 2 million viewers for the Gray Maynard vs. Nate Diaz main event.

In the end, it looks like good news for all parties involved. WWE RAW did above-average viewership both weeks – while at the same time, TNA and UFC both drew healthy audiences.

JR Blog: Cornette's Criticism, Favorite Announce Teams

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Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry at JRsBarBQ.com. Some highlights:

Cornette Blasting WWE & TNA Recently;Jim Cornette is in the news a great deal here lately with his “stinging” comments about the wrestling biz in general. I’ve known JC for over 25 years and over that length of time I’ve discovered that most folks either really like Corney or they really dislike him. He is outspoken and controversial which are two of the traits that made him one of the greatest, wrestling managers to ever live. Plus he likes to create controversy as it creates traffic for his website, JimCornette.com. I have not always agreed 100% with some of Jim’s assessments but I have never doubted for one second his passion and love of the business. Ring of Honor is fortunate to have Cornette on their team.

Wrestling at 60: Wrestlers over 60 who I can recall still being good at that age obviously include Jerry Lawler and Ric Flair but let’s not forget that Lou Thesz was still a solid hand when he was north of 60. I don’t recommend every wrestler performing when they reach the age of 60, obviously, but a few guys have been able to pull it off on occasion especially “Naitch” and the King. Several men have returned to the ring in their 60’s for “one off” appearances, more often than not in tag bouts, and many times these “returns” drew good money. It was the 2nd and 3rd “return from retirement” that usually didn’t work so well.

His Favorite Announce Teams: “I loved [Gorilla] Monsoon and [Bobby] Heenan. I could watch and listen to them for hours. Mean Gene Okerlund and “The Brain” were also great together on All American Wrestling back in the day. Funny, funny stuff that was largely ad libbed. I thought Tony Schiavone was really good before Atlanta’s WCW sucked the passion out of Tony who had a distinctive voice and a tireless work ethic when we were together in Charlotte and Atlanta. I also felt that Mark Madden could have been a superb analyst if he had been provided a the right opportunity as he was intelligent, very witty and caustic all in a good way. Lance Russell and Dave Brown had the best chemistry of any duo I think ever saw. The Memphis based duo were excellent in their tenure for many, many years.”

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JR Blog: Cornette’s Criticism, Favorite Announce Teams

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Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry at JRsBarBQ.com. Some highlights:

Cornette Blasting WWE & TNA Recently;Jim Cornette is in the news a great deal here lately with his “stinging” comments about the wrestling biz in general. I’ve known JC for over 25 years and over that length of time I’ve discovered that most folks either really like Corney or they really dislike him. He is outspoken and controversial which are two of the traits that made him one of the greatest, wrestling managers to ever live. Plus he likes to create controversy as it creates traffic for his website, JimCornette.com. I have not always agreed 100% with some of Jim’s assessments but I have never doubted for one second his passion and love of the business. Ring of Honor is fortunate to have Cornette on their team.

Wrestling at 60: Wrestlers over 60 who I can recall still being good at that age obviously include Jerry Lawler and Ric Flair but let’s not forget that Lou Thesz was still a solid hand when he was north of 60. I don’t recommend every wrestler performing when they reach the age of 60, obviously, but a few guys have been able to pull it off on occasion especially “Naitch” and the King. Several men have returned to the ring in their 60’s for “one off” appearances, more often than not in tag bouts, and many times these “returns” drew good money. It was the 2nd and 3rd “return from retirement” that usually didn’t work so well.

His Favorite Announce Teams: “I loved [Gorilla] Monsoon and [Bobby] Heenan. I could watch and listen to them for hours. Mean Gene Okerlund and “The Brain” were also great together on All American Wrestling back in the day. Funny, funny stuff that was largely ad libbed. I thought Tony Schiavone was really good before Atlanta’s WCW sucked the passion out of Tony who had a distinctive voice and a tireless work ethic when we were together in Charlotte and Atlanta. I also felt that Mark Madden could have been a superb analyst if he had been provided a the right opportunity as he was intelligent, very witty and caustic all in a good way. Lance Russell and Dave Brown had the best chemistry of any duo I think ever saw. The Memphis based duo were excellent in their tenure for many, many years.”

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JBL Responds To Miz' Raw Promo, WWE Superstars Preview

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– On his Facebook account, John “Bradshaw” Layfield responded to The Miz referencing him as a “veteran Miz hater in the WWE locker room” during a promo on Monday’s Raw.

“I hear Miz cut a promo on me last night on Raw. Heard he called me a dinosaur- he is correct, I am down here in the tar pits in Cabo right now using my wireless as I look over sea of Cortez-Dino, heaven where an old wrestler should be and he is right where a young wrestler with a great future should be — cutting a promo on me in front of large crowd. Go get ’em kid, because I am, no joking whatsoever, pulling for you!”

– Matches taped for Thurday’s WWE Superstars show:

* Christian vs. Zack Ryder (with Rosa Mendes)
* Gail Kim and Primo vs. Jillian and Chavo Guerrero
* Jimmy Wang Yang and Slam Master J vs. Mike Knox and Chavo Guerrero
* Carlito vs. Chris Masters (with Eve)

JBL Responds To Miz’ Raw Promo, WWE Superstars Preview

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– On his Facebook account, John “Bradshaw” Layfield responded to The Miz referencing him as a “veteran Miz hater in the WWE locker room” during a promo on Monday’s Raw.

“I hear Miz cut a promo on me last night on Raw. Heard he called me a dinosaur- he is correct, I am down here in the tar pits in Cabo right now using my wireless as I look over sea of Cortez-Dino, heaven where an old wrestler should be and he is right where a young wrestler with a great future should be — cutting a promo on me in front of large crowd. Go get ’em kid, because I am, no joking whatsoever, pulling for you!”

– Matches taped for Thurday’s WWE Superstars show:

* Christian vs. Zack Ryder (with Rosa Mendes)
* Gail Kim and Primo vs. Jillian and Chavo Guerrero
* Jimmy Wang Yang and Slam Master J vs. Mike Knox and Chavo Guerrero
* Carlito vs. Chris Masters (with Eve)

The Rock On Jay Leno Tonight, Bret Hart On Facebook

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– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be a guest on tonight’s “The Jay Leno Show” on NBC. Johnson will be promoting his new movie, “The Tooth Fairy,” which hits theaters on January 22nd.

– Bret Hart has opened an account on Facebook, which you can reach at the following link. The account was confirmed on his official website.

– Ohio Valley Wrestling talent Asher Knight signed a WWE developmental deal last week. Executive VP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis signed Knight but told him to change his fauxhawk haircut immediatel. Asher has a reputation of being a big guy without charisma.  One source called him “as average as humanly possible” and that his haircut was the best thing going for him. (Source: f4wonline)

Elimination Chamber Poster Released, Jack Swagger On Twitter

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— WWE has released its promotional poster for next month’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, which you can view at the following link. The event will take place on Sunday, Feb. 21 in St. Louis, Missouri.

— WWE has confirmed Jack Swagger’s account on Twitter, which can be reached at the following link.

— Mike Tyson discusses hosting Raw at the following link.

ECW Title Match Added To The Royal Rumble: Updated Card

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2010 WWE Royal Rumble
2010 WWE Royal Rumble

ECW champion Christian will defend the ECW Title against Ezekiel Jackson at the Royal Rumble PPV after Jackson “ECW Homecoming” challenge. Jackson won the #1 contender eight-man battle royal in the main event of Tuesday’s ECW on SyFy show. Here’s the latest card:

Royal Rumble Match:
Confirmed participants include:
– Cody Rhodes
– Ted DiBiase
– Evan Bourne
– Mark Henry

WWE Title Match:
Sheamus defends against Randy Orton

World Heavyweight Title Match:
The Undertaker defends against Rey Mysterio or Batista (will be decided on SmackDown)

ECW Title Match:
Christian defends against Ezekiel Jackson

R-Truth Missing SD Tonight, Why The Bella Twins Missed Raw

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— Conspicuous by their absence last night on Raw were the Bella Twins as they did not appear on the show for the first time in several weeks. The twin duo missed last night’s show in Minneapolis in order to help designers involved with the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition reality show tear a house down tonight in South Carolina. In addition to the Bellas, fellow WWE stars Big Show and R-Truth are tagging along as well. Hence, R-Truth will miss tonight’s SmackDown/ECW taping in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The family being spotlighted are big WWE fans, hence the sports entertainment company’s involvement with the program. When asked why he decided to be involved with Extreme Makeover, Big Show responded with the following: “A chance to make an influence, a positive influence, for a family like this is great. You have to be a cold hearted person not to have tears in your eyes. Truly amazing to give something like this to the family.”

To check out an article regarding the house being torn down tonight, click here.

The Bellas noted their involvement with the program on their Twitter account this evening, writing: “Away doing something special Twitterworld… We’ll be back in a few days :) Peace Love & Twins! B&N”

— WWE garnered attention as a result of Mike Tyson’s involvement with Monday Night Raw as today’s episode of Pardon the Interruption briefly touched last night’s proceedings. PTI aired the clip of Hornswoggle encountering Tyson with the former boxing champion threatening to pull out the Raw Superstar’s intestines. The segment drew laughs from hosts Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon.

— The WWE website has posted new studio photos of Eve Torres. The WWE Diva said today on her Twitter account that she will be training the rest of the week in Tampa.

The Rock Puts Over Wrestling, Former Stars Working On Books

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– As noted earlier, former WWE performer Dwayne Johnson spent this past weekend in Mexico promoting his latest movie, Tooth Fairy. He discussed wrestling during his media appearance, praising Lucha libre and saying he was a big fan of Mil Mascaras and El Santo as a child. He also put over the legendary Guerrero family, saying: “I will always be grateful for the support they gave me. In my development as a wrestler I learned a lot from them, they always offered me their support during the most difficult times of my life.”

– Two past wrestling stars in Konnan and Ed Leslie (a/k/a Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake) are working on respective autobiographies. Leslie’s book will be called Reborn on the Fourth of July, the date in 1990 when he experienced a near-fatal parasailing accident. His face had to be surgically repaired with over one hundred metal plates, putting his wrestling career on hiatus for nearly two years. In the case of Konnan, his book will explore his lengthy career in the wrestling industry.

– Lilian Garcia is auctioning off a few bikinis she wore for photo shoots during her time in WWE, as well as a pair of boots. You can view the auctions at the following link.

– In today’s wrestling birthdays, Luna Vachon turns 48 years old while Brian Blair turns 53.

RAW Rating Increases, Jericho Exposed During Raw, Kelly

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— Last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw featuring Mike Tyson as the special guest host drew a 3.7 cable rating, up from last week’s 3.6 number. The show scored hours of 3.72 and 3.73.

— Chris Jericho had a bit of a wardrobe malfunction last night on Raw as Shawn Michaels pulled his trunks far too down while performing a roll-up, thus exposing his backside. This will likely be edited off this week’s replays.

— Kelly Kelly said on her Twitter account over the weekend that the airline she traveled on lost her bags, which should explain why she wore sneakers for her match against Alicia Fox last night on Raw. On another note, she stated this evening that she is heading to Europe this week for ‘work’ — presumably, a media blitz promoting WWE’s upcoming European tour.

— Last month’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs pay-per-view is out on DVD today. You can watch a brutal clip of Christian diving on top of a ladder — resulting in it being split in half — at the following link.

(Credit to PWInsider.com for some of the news used in this report)

Rumor Killer On TNA iMPACT! Moving To Mondays Soon

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Earlier today, we covered the story that Brooke Hogan told radio host & TNA interviewer Bubba the Love Sponge that she would be in Orlando next Monday night for a live TNA taping. Mr. Sponge responded by saying Brooke had inadvertently slipped up and “let the cat out of the bag” that TNA is planning another live show on Monday.

After checking with sources within TNA, there is are no plans for a live show next Monday or on any Monday for the next few weeks.

After Sunday’s TNA Genesis Pay-Per-View, TNA will be taping four weeks of iMPACT! over the following three days. The months worth of advanced television tapings are being produced for when TNA goes overseas for a tour of the United Kingdom later this month.

While Spike TV was very pleased with the rating for the Janaury 4th special and have given the green light to future live Monday night shows, they won’t be taking place in the near future.

WWE Holding Tryouts At OVW In February

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Ohio Valley Wrestling Announces 2-Day WWE Tryout Camp Monday February 22nd and Tuesday February 23rd 2010!

The Executive Vice President (EVP) of Talent Relations for WWE {NYSE:WWE} John Laurinaitis along with WWE Superstars Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Gail Kim will be on hand at Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) on Tuesday February 23rd 2010 for the second day of the two-day WWE/OVW Tryout Camp! Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to be evaluated and scouted by John Laurinaitis-who is in charge of the hiring and recruiting of all WWE talent!

After the tryout session with WWE Personnel, all registered participants of the tryout will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A Session with Mr. Laurinaitis along with WWE Superstars Mike “The Miz” Mizanin and Gail Kim!

Don’t miss this opportunity to ask the WWE Superstars and the EVP of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis what it takes become a WWE Superstar!

After his last visit to OVW, Mr. Laurinaitis talked with talent at length concerning various subjects. First and foremost, WWE still has a healthy, active relationship with OVW! WWE has not forgotten both the quantity and quality of stars that earned their way to the top by first passing through the doors of Davis Arena! Mr. Laurinaitis expressed that he believed that OVW is still one of the premiere places in the world in which to receive an education in professional wrestling.

As a direct result of Executive Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE John Laurinaitis’ last visit, OVW was proud to announce the signing of four wrestlers plus one behind the scenes production talent to WWE’s developmental program.

So if you are a professional wrestler and would like to “SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT” in front of the EVP of Talent Relations for WWE John Laurinaitis, then sign up and reserve your spot today. Log on to: www.OVWrestling.com fill out the talent evaluation form and we will contact you if you have been accepted.

Only 100 spots are available and the cost is $100 per person for this 2 day chance of a lifetime offer. Once you have been accepted you will need to complete the payment process.

OVW runs an intense, weekly schedule, combining the physicality of our Beginners and Advanced classes, the frenetic, hectic pace of our TV tapings, and the unique experience of our weekend Live Events in the tri-state area. In addition to that, opportunities exist at nearly every level of the professional wrestling business, from refereeing to camera operator, to working on interviews and other on-camera skills; OVW offers a truly immersive training experience.

OVW will continue to supply the future of WWE, and professional wrestling as a whole, with talent which is trained at a level that can be achieved nowhere else in the world. John Laurinaitis put it best when he expressed that OVW is still one of the premiere places to be if you desire an education in the art and the sport of professional wrestling.

Check OVWrestling.com for tryout rules, regulations and format.

TNA iMPACT! Going Live Next Monday Night?!

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Hulk Hogan’s daughter Brooke appeared on the Bubba The Love Sponge radio show Tuesday morning and may have accidentally revealed a bombshell announcement.

Brooke mentioned that she will be in Orlando, Florida next Monday night for “the live broadcast.” Bubba, who now works for TNA as a backstage correspondent, responded by saying she made the announcement too early.

According to F4WOnline.com, it is confirmed that Spike TV has given the green light to another live Monday night TNA show. While the exact date that is has yet to be revealed, could we see TNA head-to-head with RAW next Monday night?

One would think that TNA would want a few weeks to build up another Monday night special. At the same time, the buzz and momentum TNA received from January 4th is eroding by the day and they might want to strike again before its too late.

We’ll have more on this story later today.

Hall & Waltman's TNA Deals, New TNA Show, Lacey

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– Scott Hall is working on a short-term deal as company officials want him to prove himself before they invest. While he’s not in the shape he was in during his peak, many feel he’s in better shape than in years past.

– The former X-Pac, Sean Waltman, is also on a short-term deal and there was some heat on him for being late to last Tuesday’s television taping.

– Ric Flair is working on a second book.

– TNA will begin airing it’s live pre-iMPACT and post-iMPACT show on their website this Thursday night at 8:30pm and 11pm EST. Jeremy Borash, Don West and SoCal Val will be taking calls from fans and discussing iMPACT.

– Jeremy Borash noted on the Pain Clinic radio show over the weekend that an episode of TNA’s Spin Cycle had to be re-shot two weeks because of Lacey Von Erich. They originally filmed with Lacey and Kevin Nash but the show ended up being too raunchy to air. Borash said they had to re-tape it and Lacey had to clean up her “potty mouth.”

Hall & Waltman’s TNA Deals, New TNA Show, Lacey

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– Scott Hall is working on a short-term deal as company officials want him to prove himself before they invest. While he’s not in the shape he was in during his peak, many feel he’s in better shape than in years past.

– The former X-Pac, Sean Waltman, is also on a short-term deal and there was some heat on him for being late to last Tuesday’s television taping.

– Ric Flair is working on a second book.

– TNA will begin airing it’s live pre-iMPACT and post-iMPACT show on their website this Thursday night at 8:30pm and 11pm EST. Jeremy Borash, Don West and SoCal Val will be taking calls from fans and discussing iMPACT.

– Jeremy Borash noted on the Pain Clinic radio show over the weekend that an episode of TNA’s Spin Cycle had to be re-shot two weeks because of Lacey Von Erich. They originally filmed with Lacey and Kevin Nash but the show ended up being too raunchy to air. Borash said they had to re-tape it and Lacey had to clean up her “potty mouth.”

McMahon's Reaction To Hardy In TNA, Former Diva Backstage

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— While Vince McMahon was no-selling Jeff Hardy appearing on TNA’s three-hour iMPACT! broadcast last week backstage, it’s been said that he was “privately seething” over the former WWE Champion’s decision to jump ship to the competition. As noted earlier, WWE promptly removed Hardy from its opening video montage. WWE officials were hoping his legal issues would be settled in time for a match with CM Punk at WrestleMania, but with those plans now out the window, they’ll likely go with Punk vs. Rey Mysterio in a Hair vs. Mask Match.

— WWE has released the trailer for its Best of Raw 2009 DVD, which hits stores two weeks from now. The video segment highlights Raw’s most notable moments from the past year — many of which courtesy of DX. You can view the trailer at the following link.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Molly Holly was backstage visiting friends last night at the Target Center. The former WWE Diva lives in Minnesota and typically visits friends when WWE tours the area.

— The new media blurb NBC put out regarding the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice makes zero mention of Maria Kanellis and Bill Goldberg.

(Credit to PWTorch.com and F4WOnline.com for some of the information used in this report)

McMahon’s Reaction To Hardy In TNA, Former Diva Backstage

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— While Vince McMahon was no-selling Jeff Hardy appearing on TNA’s three-hour iMPACT! broadcast last week backstage, it’s been said that he was “privately seething” over the former WWE Champion’s decision to jump ship to the competition. As noted earlier, WWE promptly removed Hardy from its opening video montage. WWE officials were hoping his legal issues would be settled in time for a match with CM Punk at WrestleMania, but with those plans now out the window, they’ll likely go with Punk vs. Rey Mysterio in a Hair vs. Mask Match.

— WWE has released the trailer for its Best of Raw 2009 DVD, which hits stores two weeks from now. The video segment highlights Raw’s most notable moments from the past year — many of which courtesy of DX. You can view the trailer at the following link.

— Former WWE Women’s Champion Molly Holly was backstage visiting friends last night at the Target Center. The former WWE Diva lives in Minnesota and typically visits friends when WWE tours the area.

— The new media blurb NBC put out regarding the upcoming season of Celebrity Apprentice makes zero mention of Maria Kanellis and Bill Goldberg.

(Credit to PWTorch.com and F4WOnline.com for some of the information used in this report)

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