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Hogan Teases Steve Austin, Randy Savage & Nasty Boys To TNA

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Hulk Hogan called in to Bubba The Love Sponge’s satellite radio show this morning and as always, the Hogan hype machine was in full force.  During the Hogan said that some big names in the pro wrestling world could be headed to TNA Wrestling. Hogan said we could see Steve Austin, Randy Savage and the Nasty Boys in the future.

Steve Austin is a working actor and it’s highly unlikely he’d ever appear for any company outside of WWE. Hogan said he’s buried the hatchet after a long personal feud with Randy Savage, who is 56 years old and did not look very good during his last TNA run several years ago. The Nasty Boys are close with Hogan and actually could wind up in TNA at some point.

Hogan also joked with Bubba and asked if he wanted a spot on TNA’s creative team with him.

Rhaka Khan's Order Of Protection Againsts Kurt Angle Dropped

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Kurt Angle’s legal problems with ex-girlfriend Trenesha Biggers (former TNA Knockout Rhaka Khan) appear to be winding down.

Pittsburgh’s WTAE station (an ABC affiliate) reports that the order of protection issued against Angle was dismissed on Monday after Biggers voluntarily removed the order. Both she and Angle have agreed to stay away from each other. Angle did not comment after Monday’s proceedings.

Angle was arrested last September after allegedly stalking Biggers shortly after he was served with this protection order. Those charges were eventually dismissed.

For more, visit ThePittsburghChannel.com.

Rhaka Khan’s Order Of Protection Againsts Kurt Angle Dropped

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Kurt Angle’s legal problems with ex-girlfriend Trenesha Biggers (former TNA Knockout Rhaka Khan) appear to be winding down.

Pittsburgh’s WTAE station (an ABC affiliate) reports that the order of protection issued against Angle was dismissed on Monday after Biggers voluntarily removed the order. Both she and Angle have agreed to stay away from each other. Angle did not comment after Monday’s proceedings.

Angle was arrested last September after allegedly stalking Biggers shortly after he was served with this protection order. Those charges were eventually dismissed.

For more, visit ThePittsburghChannel.com.

New WWE Raw Theme Song To Debut Next Week (VIDEO)

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WWE.com has announced that next a new opening theme song will debut before next Monday’s edition of WWE RAW from Madison Square Garden.

The new theme song is “Burn It To the Ground” by rock band Nickelback. The song is from the band’s latest album, Dark Horse.

Here’s the new WWE RAW opening theme:

WrestleMania 11 Celebrity Main Eventer Arrested (Mugshot)

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ign tvs top 10 worst wrestlemania matches 20090402082141563WrestleMania 11 celebrity wrestler and NFL Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor was arrested on Sunday night in Dade County, Florida after police say he fled the scene of an accident.

According to TMZ.com, Taylor allegedly crashed his Cadillac Escalade into a 1984 Ford van and then a guard rail before driving away from the scene. No one was injured. Cops told TMZ.com that Taylor was found standing outside of his car several miles from where the crash took place. The car was missing a front tire, leading police to believe that he drove several miles on just the axle.

Taylor, who has been arrested twice before on drug-related charges, appeared sober at the time of the arrest and was said to be “very cooperative.” H was eventually released on $500 bond.

Here’s LT’s latest mugshots:

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Ken Anderson Says He Wouldn't Return To WWE

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Former WWE superstar Ken “Mr. Kennedy” Anderson recently spoke to Phil Strum of the PojoSlam blog and said he was unhappy in WWE for a long, long time before his eventual release. “After I got the initial shock and the punch in the stomach, it was like an elephant just stepped off my chest,” Anderson said. I was pretty unhappy there for about three years.

“I thought that I could used a different way and I wasn’t. That’s OK. That was their business decision. They decided not to go that way. That’s fine. That’s on them. Now, I’m going to try to stick it (to them, expletive) basically and prove them wrong. Hopefully, someday they’ll look back and say ‘(expletive), we could have had that guy.'”

When asked if he would ever return to World Wrestling Entertainment, Anderson said that it’s highly unlikely and that things would have to change drastically for him to even consider it. “Things would have to drastically change and I don’t think that’s going to happen. My answer to that is no.

Anderson is getting into acting and is currently seeking movie roles, television roles, commercials, voiceover work. He’s booked for the upcoming Hulkamania tour of Australia later this month. There’s been talk of him going to TNA Wrestling at some point but at this point nothing seems imminent.

Ken Anderson Says He Wouldn’t Return To WWE

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Former WWE superstar Ken “Mr. Kennedy” Anderson recently spoke to Phil Strum of the PojoSlam blog and said he was unhappy in WWE for a long, long time before his eventual release. “After I got the initial shock and the punch in the stomach, it was like an elephant just stepped off my chest,” Anderson said. I was pretty unhappy there for about three years.

“I thought that I could used a different way and I wasn’t. That’s OK. That was their business decision. They decided not to go that way. That’s fine. That’s on them. Now, I’m going to try to stick it (to them, expletive) basically and prove them wrong. Hopefully, someday they’ll look back and say ‘(expletive), we could have had that guy.'”

When asked if he would ever return to World Wrestling Entertainment, Anderson said that it’s highly unlikely and that things would have to change drastically for him to even consider it. “Things would have to drastically change and I don’t think that’s going to happen. My answer to that is no.

Anderson is getting into acting and is currently seeking movie roles, television roles, commercials, voiceover work. He’s booked for the upcoming Hulkamania tour of Australia later this month. There’s been talk of him going to TNA Wrestling at some point but at this point nothing seems imminent.

JR Blog: Jericho TMZ Controversy, Rourke Wrestling, WM26

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Some highlights:

WrestleMania Ticket Sales: “This is NOT official but I hear out of Arizona that the first day of ticket sales for WM26 saw between 35-40,000 tickets sold. This is not WWE info therefore it isn’t official. Might be a little low or a little high. But I’m guessing that it is close. As an idependent business man and dealing with the economy daily, those numbers seem strong to me. I think the event is slated for approximately 72,000 seats. Perhaps the official numbers will be updated this week.

Jeff Hardy Update: Smart move by Jeff Hardy keeping mum and not talking to any of the media. Jeff must have a helluva lawyer. (Original story: Jeff Hardy living in seclusion, not talking to anybody)

Chris Jericho: O.K. so Chris Jericho made an error in judgment with an insensitive remark recently that has made TMZ, etc headlines. Chris’ choice of words are regretful but he is one of the most open minded and fair people that I know. Now this Lobo dude is running with the press op’s which under score that Lobo wasn’t as emotionally distraught over this untimely incident that has been blown largely out of proportion. Next.

Mickey Rourke Wanting to Wrestle: Acclaimed actor Mickey Rourke “really” wants to wrestle in a big time WWE match? Wow. I’m tapping on this one. This would not be my personal cup of tea so you might as well consider it booked. I have no idea where this matter may or may not be going but perhaps it will be something that could be done on Raw. I don’t know what to make of this and know only what I’ve read on the internet. (Original Story: Mickey Rourke wants to wrestle for WWE)

Jeff Hardy In Seclusion & Not Talking to Anybody

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Source: FayObserver.com

Gilbert Hardy, father of Matt and Jeff, spoke to the Fayetteville Observer newspaper last week and said Jeff has been keeping a very low profile in the weeks and months since his September 11th drug arrest. “He won’t talk. He ain’t talking to nobody,” the senior Hardy said. “He doesn’t even want to talk to me.”

The newspaper tried getting a quote from Jeff, but he refused to speak to them.

Hardy was due in court last week for a probable cause hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant indicting the former WWE champion on the various drug charges (including six felonies) he’s facing. The hearing was rescheduled for December 2nd.

If convicted of the opium trafficking charge alone, Hardy faces nearly six years in prison, at a minimum, said Warren McSweeney, a Moore County prosecutor. “It could be substantially more,” he added.

Greg Price, who runs the NWA Legends Fanfest each August in Charlotte, said he doesn’t believe Hardy’s career will be jeopardized even if he’s found guilty of drug charges. “The worst-case scenario – jail time,” Price said. “Honestly, in the wrestling business, all that would do is delay his career. No wrestling promoter out there today is not going to use him because of that. I think again, that comes back to society and prescription pill use. A lot of people don’t look at that as being illegal.”

Jeff Hardy In Seclusion & Not Talking to Anybody

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Source: FayObserver.com

Gilbert Hardy, father of Matt and Jeff, spoke to the Fayetteville Observer newspaper last week and said Jeff has been keeping a very low profile in the weeks and months since his September 11th drug arrest. “He won’t talk. He ain’t talking to nobody,” the senior Hardy said. “He doesn’t even want to talk to me.”

The newspaper tried getting a quote from Jeff, but he refused to speak to them.

Hardy was due in court last week for a probable cause hearing to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant indicting the former WWE champion on the various drug charges (including six felonies) he’s facing. The hearing was rescheduled for December 2nd.

If convicted of the opium trafficking charge alone, Hardy faces nearly six years in prison, at a minimum, said Warren McSweeney, a Moore County prosecutor. “It could be substantially more,” he added.

Greg Price, who runs the NWA Legends Fanfest each August in Charlotte, said he doesn’t believe Hardy’s career will be jeopardized even if he’s found guilty of drug charges. “The worst-case scenario – jail time,” Price said. “Honestly, in the wrestling business, all that would do is delay his career. No wrestling promoter out there today is not going to use him because of that. I think again, that comes back to society and prescription pill use. A lot of people don’t look at that as being illegal.”

Jericho "Victim" Challenges Him To Thumb Wrestle

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Mr. Lobo, the goof that Chriss Jericho taunted on stage at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, isn’t satisfied with Jericho’s lackluster apology and now wants to get physical with the WWE superstar.

Lobo rants about “drunken celebrities embarrassing themselves and/or other people in public” and challenges Jericho to “wrassle” him – with his thumb – “anywhere, anytime.”

Jericho “Victim” Challenges Him To Thumb Wrestle

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Mr. Lobo, the goof that Chriss Jericho taunted on stage at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival, isn’t satisfied with Jericho’s lackluster apology and now wants to get physical with the WWE superstar.

Lobo rants about “drunken celebrities embarrassing themselves and/or other people in public” and challenges Jericho to “wrassle” him – with his thumb – “anywhere, anytime.”

JR Blog: WWE Cable TV Channel, Grisham & Striker, WM26

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Some highlights:

A WWE Cable Channel: “As I wrote earlier in the week, the potential of a WWE Channel is another positive. There are virtually unlimited ways to create new programming notwithstanding the Legends Roundtables, watching DVD releases w/ the talents involved with the production, daily blocks of World Class, AWA, ect has credence. Producing internet “radio shows” along the line of ESPN’s Mike and Mike, etc would work. Producing a specfic number of hours of daily programming and then repeating it seems doable. The potential is really limitless.

WrestleMania 26: “It will be interesting to see how Wrestlemania 26 gets out of the box for Phoenix. It’s a great time to be a fan. There will be several days of activities for fans making the trip to the valley of the sun. I’ve attended a Fiesta Bowl there and the facility is incredible.

New Smackdown Announce Team: Grisham and Striker are beginning to mesh as a solid broadcast duo and their efforts will continue to be a work in progress which is to be expected. I like their potential. Their progress may see yours truly assume another role TBD upon my return which works for me. I feel that I’m fortune to be able to help the team in a variety of ways. All of that is up in the air and is pure speculation until I’ve been medically cleared. Maybe there is a there man booth in my future especially on selected PPV’s. Who knows but I for one am not concerned. Just anxious to get back in the game.

JR Blog: WWE Cable TV Channel, Grisham & Striker, WM26

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Some highlights:

A WWE Cable Channel: “As I wrote earlier in the week, the potential of a WWE Channel is another positive. There are virtually unlimited ways to create new programming notwithstanding the Legends Roundtables, watching DVD releases w/ the talents involved with the production, daily blocks of World Class, AWA, ect has credence. Producing internet “radio shows” along the line of ESPN’s Mike and Mike, etc would work. Producing a specfic number of hours of daily programming and then repeating it seems doable. The potential is really limitless.

WrestleMania 26: “It will be interesting to see how Wrestlemania 26 gets out of the box for Phoenix. It’s a great time to be a fan. There will be several days of activities for fans making the trip to the valley of the sun. I’ve attended a Fiesta Bowl there and the facility is incredible.

New Smackdown Announce Team: Grisham and Striker are beginning to mesh as a solid broadcast duo and their efforts will continue to be a work in progress which is to be expected. I like their potential. Their progress may see yours truly assume another role TBD upon my return which works for me. I feel that I’m fortune to be able to help the team in a variety of ways. All of that is up in the air and is pure speculation until I’ve been medically cleared. Maybe there is a there man booth in my future especially on selected PPV’s. Who knows but I for one am not concerned. Just anxious to get back in the game.

Lilian Garcia Assaulted In New York – Attempted Mugging

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During the Yankees World Series victory parade in New York City on Saturday, former WWE ring announcer Lillian Garcia was assaulted. She was thrown to the floor after somebody tried to grab her cell phone.

She was not harmed, but was shaken by the ordeal and grazed her elbow during the fall. Police hope to catch the culprit from CCTV footage after Garcia filed a police report.

“I just had a punk kid try and steal my phone,” Garcia wrote on Twitter. “Luckily, I held on tightly and he didn’t get it, but now be fore he threw me to the ground. As reported, Garcia mentions she has filed a report and is doing OK.

Lillian Garcia is concentrating on her music at present and is not currently accepting any new convention bookings.

Backstage: Russo's TNA Future & Possible Replacement, Hogan

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Credit: PWTorch.com Newsletter

Regarding Vince Russo’s future in TNA, everyone close to the situation is saying that nothing has been decided yet by the company. Russo is under the impression that nothing has changed regarding his status since he feels he’s been doing his job, but there are a number of people who feel his position is in jeopardy. Those same people also feel the Hogan and Bischoff team will establish their own infrastructure and put their own creative people in place, and the duo will be in TNA for the long haul.

If Russo goes, the assumption is that Ed Ferarra will also be out of a job. The only remaining member of the current creative staff would be Matt Conway, who is the youngest member of the staff and is someone Dixie Carter sees as a bright young mind.

Kevin Sullivan has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Vince Russo, as well as Kevin Nash although Nash says he has no interest in the role. Nash is currently working to solidify his acting career for once he finishes wrestling.

Rumors that Hogan and Bischoff negotiated directly with Dixie’s father, Bob Carter, who owns TNA’s parent company Panda Energy, are false. Multiple sources closes to the situation say Dixie was in charge of negotiations, which lasted approximately five months.

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BREAKING: TNA’s “Bigger Announcement” – Yes, It’s Bigger Than Hogan!

Backstage: Russo’s TNA Future & Possible Replacement, Hogan

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Credit: PWTorch.com Newsletter

Regarding Vince Russo’s future in TNA, everyone close to the situation is saying that nothing has been decided yet by the company. Russo is under the impression that nothing has changed regarding his status since he feels he’s been doing his job, but there are a number of people who feel his position is in jeopardy. Those same people also feel the Hogan and Bischoff team will establish their own infrastructure and put their own creative people in place, and the duo will be in TNA for the long haul.

If Russo goes, the assumption is that Ed Ferarra will also be out of a job. The only remaining member of the current creative staff would be Matt Conway, who is the youngest member of the staff and is someone Dixie Carter sees as a bright young mind.

Kevin Sullivan has been mentioned as a potential replacement for Vince Russo, as well as Kevin Nash although Nash says he has no interest in the role. Nash is currently working to solidify his acting career for once he finishes wrestling.

Rumors that Hogan and Bischoff negotiated directly with Dixie’s father, Bob Carter, who owns TNA’s parent company Panda Energy, are false. Multiple sources closes to the situation say Dixie was in charge of negotiations, which lasted approximately five months.

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BREAKING: TNA’s “Bigger Announcement” – Yes, It’s Bigger Than Hogan!

Victim Of Chris Jericho's Offensive Slurs Rejects His Apology

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The man Chris Jericho targeted with racist and homophobic slurs on stage at the Sacramento Horror Film says Jericho’s apology was a “bunch of crap” and calls the WWE superstar an ***hole.

Mr Lobo, the host of the film festival, told TMZ.com he was deeply offended by the insensitive remarks and denies Jericho’s claim that “everyone on stage was having a blast.”

Lobo says he has never received an apology from Jericho, saying, “I don’t think [Chris] has the capacity to give an honest apology. I don’t think it’s in his character.”

Victim Of Chris Jericho’s Offensive Slurs Rejects His Apology

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The man Chris Jericho targeted with racist and homophobic slurs on stage at the Sacramento Horror Film says Jericho’s apology was a “bunch of crap” and calls the WWE superstar an ***hole.

Mr Lobo, the host of the film festival, told TMZ.com he was deeply offended by the insensitive remarks and denies Jericho’s claim that “everyone on stage was having a blast.”

Lobo says he has never received an apology from Jericho, saying, “I don’t think [Chris] has the capacity to give an honest apology. I don’t think it’s in his character.”

Big Update On Edge's Health & When He Can Return

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In an interview with Frech PlayStation3 website Play3-Live.com, WWE superstar Edge gives an update on his health status following surgery to repair a torn achilles tendon . “I’m doing stairs on it now,” Edge said. “I started therapy. I’m on the long road to getting back. I’m on the road now. Before I wasn’t even on the road. I had crutches and I was in a cast, but now I can I can actually do some things like walk again and I can wear shoes.”

The former WWE World Champion asked whether he will be ready to return to action in time for WrestleMania in March, but he’s not so sure about it. “It will definitely be next year,” Edge said. “It won’t be anytime before next year. I would love to come back in time for WrestleMania and earlier, but it’s too soon to tell. It’s been four months. They said six months, so who knows.”

Before his injury, Edge had been teaming Chris Jericho and the two Canadians were WWE tag champions. Jericho cut some scathing promos on the Rated R Superstar shortly after his injury, setting up what could be a killer program in early-mid 2010 when Edge is healthy.

In his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross said the following about Edge’s health status:

“I think Edge being 100 percent by Wrestlemania 26 is going to be a photo finish and I hope that I am wrong on that assumption. Edge had taken his game to another level prior to his injury and he will no doubt return to the ring fresher and ready to turn more heads if he makes sure that he is totally healthy. Torn Achilles obviously cannot be taken lightly. Edge would arguably need to be close to ready by January to really be able to capitalize on the promotional, TV build up for Phoenix or at least that’s one school of thought.”

Big Update On Edge’s Health & When He Can Return

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In an interview with Frech PlayStation3 website Play3-Live.com, WWE superstar Edge gives an update on his health status following surgery to repair a torn achilles tendon . “I’m doing stairs on it now,” Edge said. “I started therapy. I’m on the long road to getting back. I’m on the road now. Before I wasn’t even on the road. I had crutches and I was in a cast, but now I can I can actually do some things like walk again and I can wear shoes.”

The former WWE World Champion asked whether he will be ready to return to action in time for WrestleMania in March, but he’s not so sure about it. “It will definitely be next year,” Edge said. “It won’t be anytime before next year. I would love to come back in time for WrestleMania and earlier, but it’s too soon to tell. It’s been four months. They said six months, so who knows.”

Before his injury, Edge had been teaming Chris Jericho and the two Canadians were WWE tag champions. Jericho cut some scathing promos on the Rated R Superstar shortly after his injury, setting up what could be a killer program in early-mid 2010 when Edge is healthy.

In his latest blog at JRsBarBQ.com, WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross said the following about Edge’s health status:

“I think Edge being 100 percent by Wrestlemania 26 is going to be a photo finish and I hope that I am wrong on that assumption. Edge had taken his game to another level prior to his injury and he will no doubt return to the ring fresher and ready to turn more heads if he makes sure that he is totally healthy. Torn Achilles obviously cannot be taken lightly. Edge would arguably need to be close to ready by January to really be able to capitalize on the promotional, TV build up for Phoenix or at least that’s one school of thought.”

Video Of Dixie's Carter's Talent Meeting Speech From iMPACT!

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This week’s edition of TNA iMPACT! opened with footage from a staff meeting led by TNA president Dixie Carter. Dixie addressed the TNA roster and said there have been some big changes in TNA recently and there are more changes ahead in the coming weeks and months. The TNA roster has the choice to stand behind her or step aside.

For those wondering, we’re told that the talent meeting legit – the speech and the comments made by Carter came from her and was not something scripted for her by the creative team.

In case you missed it, here’s the video:

Video Of Dixie’s Carter’s Talent Meeting Speech From iMPACT!

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This week’s edition of TNA iMPACT! opened with footage from a staff meeting led by TNA president Dixie Carter. Dixie addressed the TNA roster and said there have been some big changes in TNA recently and there are more changes ahead in the coming weeks and months. The TNA roster has the choice to stand behind her or step aside.

For those wondering, we’re told that the talent meeting legit – the speech and the comments made by Carter came from her and was not something scripted for her by the creative team.

In case you missed it, here’s the video:

Slammy Awards Announced, PPV Dropped But Prices Increase

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— WWE Issued a following press release today announcing that comedian Dennis Miller will host a special 3-hour edition of WWE Raw on December 14th. The 3-hour broadcast will take place from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX and will feature the 2009 WWE Slammy Awards. 2009 Slammy Award categories will include: WWE Superstar of the Year, WWE Match of the Year, and WWE Diva of the Year.

Read more: WWE Press Release.

— A WWE memo sent out to various Pay-Per-View providers reveals that World Wrestling Entertainment will be eliminating one of its June PPV events in 2010, bringing the annual total down to 13. While this does seem like a step in the right direction, WWE will be making up for that lost PPV revenue by increasing the suggested retail price of its other PPV events (excluding WrestleMania), by $5.00, to $44.95. According to the memo, this will be the first price increase for non-WrestleMania events since 2006. The suggested retail price for WrestleMania will remain $54.95.

JR Blog: Jeff Hardy, Declining PPV Buyrates, WWE TV Channel

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WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has posted another blog update with his thoughts on the sharp decline in Pay-Per-View buyrates revealed in yesterday’s 3rd Quarter 2009 financial results (more on that), whether Edge will be healthy in time for WrestleMania in March and an update on Jeff Hardy’s legal woes. Some highlights:

WWE’s Declining PPV Buyrates: “PPV’s coming at us fans with such frequency is challenging to. process, prioritize and to afford. However, with the PPV business being such a vital part of any wrestling organization’s bottom line, I would be surprised to see the number of PPV’s decrease. So, it will come back to providing the consumer with what they are willing to and can purchase which will always be attraction driven fueled by button pushing creative which is no exact science.”

Jeff Hardy’s Legal Situation: I see the continuance of the Jeff Hardy legal issue as positive news for Jeff. I’m not an attorney nor do I play one on TV but one can make an argument that if the authorities thought that they had an overwhelmingly strong case that they would not be interested in postponing the proceedings. I strongly feel that Jeff Hardy is NOT a drug trafficker whatsoever and that he will be vindicated. I am also not unbiased in this matter as I am a Jeff Hardy fan and have been since signing Matt and Jeff to their first WWE contracts.

A WWE Cable TV Channel: “WWE TV Network…to me it seems as this is a logical progression for WWE in the future. If I had to place a bet, I would bet that WWE having their own TV channel on cable and satellite would happen sometime Sooner than later. I don’t know when this channel would launch but I do know that WWE has plenty of programming to help start a network. Plus new, non live event programming can be facilitated much like ESPN has done with their, seemingly, zillion hours of original programming that they produce for their multiple platforms.

As always, there’s plenty more to the blog, which you can read at JRsBArBQ.com in its entirety.