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Post by Head Booker on Nov 29, 2011 10:06:25 GMT -6
The trend of RAW being re-written several times on the day of the show continued yesterday in South Carolina.
WWE called Mae Young to the arena yesterday morning and she was backstage last night but not used on TV, because of re-writes. Brodus Clay was a victim of re-writes again as his debut was pushed back. As of yesterday afternoon, Clay was still scheduled to squash John Morrison but that was changed at the last minute.
Regarding Triple H and Kevin Nash, Triple H was at RAW as he always is but Nash reportedly was not there.
Mae did however appear in a backstage video with Zack Ryder and Eve Torres on WWE's website. The video shows Ryder getting Eve to sign his US Title petition when Mae walks up and fist pumps with him.
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Post by Head Booker on Nov 30, 2011 9:56:39 GMT -6
WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart took exception to how pro wrestling was depicted in a campaign in Canada this week. An agency campaigning for increased funding for the CBC is depicting a "worst case scenario" of wrestlers taking over the government-funded TV network if it were privatized. "They are always portrayed imbeciles, dimwits with no brains at all, and that's a disappointment," Hart told QMI Agency in response to the campaign, "because a lot of us out there like Jesse Ventura, Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels, and myself who are quite well-read, intelligent people. We are some of the hardest working actors and athletes in the world. Nobody has a schedule like wrestlers, and with CBC, someone like Vince McMahon might be the answer to their prayers, they might start making some money."
[ VIDEO: Footage of the campaign played during an interview on the Sun News Network can be found at TorontoSun.com .]
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TMZ picked up a seemingly random story about former WWE champion JBL's scooter recently being stolen in Bermuda, where JBL resides. JBL says he parked the motorized scooter in a police lot at the Bermuda airport. When he returned home, the scooter was gone. Police are investigating, but it's believed the scooter has already been stripped down for parts.
[ LINK: Story at TMZ.com ]
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Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon is scheduled to make a public appearance at an event titled "Ladies Who Launch" on Monday, December 12 in New Canaan, Conn. The event is described as non-political and not a fundraiser, but a "chance for good conversation among women who want to be informed.” McMahon has formally announced plans to run for the 2012 Senate in Connecticut.
[ LINK: Details at TheDailyWeston.com ]
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Post by Head Booker on Dec 1, 2011 8:12:33 GMT -6
WWE announcer Jim Ross says he's not "retired" from WWE despite being off the air. "I'm not thinking about it. I enjoy my association with WWE and, being a team player, enjoy the various assignments that are come my way. Change isn't always bad and not being on the road 51 weeks a year doesn't hurt my feelings," Ross said in his latest blog at jrsbarbq.com ... On John Morrison's WWE departure, Ross said, "I can see John taking a few months, perhaps even a year, off, heal, recharge his batteries and then return to WWE. Of course the obvious question from many fans is when will Morrison turn up on another company's wrestling, TV show? Personally, I don't see that happening." ... Ross also talks about Daniel Bryan's push, Undertaker at WM28, HBK not wrestling again, Brodus Clay's delay, and more topics.
[ LINK: JR's new blog at jrsbarbq.com ]
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Former WWE Diva Maryse continues to talk about leaving WWE to pursue other opportunities. In an interview with Diva-Dirt.com, she equated it to a character leaving a TV show for other roles. "To me, I was a character that I played for six years and now I'm ready to play a different character... I love playing different characters, and I would love to be playing different characters in movies or TV shows, instead of continuing my career with the WWE." ... Regarding the state of the Divas division, Maryse said, "I just wish the WWE would give them more. You need to be able to build a character, you need to have time, you need to have a microphone and be able to talk so people can relate to you. Without that, it was really, really hard to build yourself- build your character, so I just wish they would give them more time and they would be more involved with the women's division."
[ LINK: Marys'e full interview at Diva-Dirt.com ]
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WWE announcer Jerry Lawler talked in-depth about the must-watch "Memphis Heat" DVD in a recent NPR interview. Lawler also compared today's WWE Creative process to taking turns booking the Memphis territory with Jerry Jarrett. "For Monday Night Raw, WWE has a creative staff of about 16 or so writers who sit down and collaborate all week long what’s going to happen, who’s going to appear on the show and what they’re going to say. In other words, their job is to write the show, just like writers who write a movie or write a soap opera or sit-com. So they have a big staff of writers who write the entire show. They collaborate and have meetings and discuss things all week long, until we finally get to that final product on Monday night, and then the show goes on the air live. Jerry Jarrett and I used to take turns booking our Saturday morning Memphis TV show six months at a time," Lawler said.
"It took me an hour-and-a-half to book an hour-and-a-half show, and somehow it always turn out good. I just could think of stuff spontaneously and put into action, and it always turned out pretty darn good.”
[ LINK: Lawler's full interview discussing Memphis memories and the DVD can be read at MiamiHerald.com ]
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Post by Head Booker on Dec 2, 2011 9:47:38 GMT -6
- WWE Tag Team champion Evan Bourne's Wellness Policy suspension ends today, so he's cleared to return to TV as of Monday. ~~ - WWE United States champion Doph Ziggler was interviewed by The Miami Herald today. Ziggler discussed his recent Raw bout with CM Punk, commenting, "A lot of people enjoyed the match, and my family and friends liked it. Honestly, since last Monday, I haven’t been able to sleep that well, because I really wanted that match to be one of the best ever, and it wasn’t. So I have something to build toward, and hopefully we’ll get to do it on a big stage, and if we do, I know we will tear the house down. I know it." ~~ - 2012 ROYAL RUMBLE POSTER REVEALED ~~ WWE removed John Morrison from their website's roster page officially. ~~ - A WWE-released Shawn Michaels EBook titled "Diary of a Heartbreak Kid" is set for a 12/27 release. Craig Tello, who wrote for WWE.com, is listed as the co-author. ~~ WWE.com has an article about replacing Spinner belt: The WWE Championship has a storied history as diverse as the iconic Superstars that have carried it into battle. Such an incredible symbol of excellence requires a look that will once again reflect the stand-out grapplers who have risen to the top of the WWE mountain. WWE.com joins the call of the WWE Universe on Facebook and Twitter, pleading for the WWE to abandon the current “Spinner Title” design and return to the pride and tradition radiated by past WWE Titles. The WWE Title carried to ring today was created specifically for John Cena, reflecting a time when The Cenation Commander-in-Chief was rapping his way through SmackDown. However, while Cena has long since traded in the giant chain around his neck for dog tags, the Spinner design is still “kicking it old school.” Shouldn’t it have long since gone the direction of other classic personalized titles like Edge’s Rated-R Superstar Spinner modification and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin’s “Smoking Skull” Championship? If a change is required, there is no shortage of prestigious replacements from which to pick. Looking back through the annals of WWE history, the Winged Eagle Title has to be at the forefront. First introduced for the epic rematch between Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant on The Main Event in '88, this awe-inspiring prize instantly rose to prominence, walking hand-in-hand with WWE elite from “Macho Man” Randy Savage to Bret “Hit Man” Hart to The Undertaker. Still, the sheer popularly of the Winged gold does not make it the only brass ring in the sea. Another earth-shattering possibility would be its Attitude Era cousin, featuring a variation of the Eagle, along with a more circular structure similar to the traditional championship, a bigger globe and the larger “Champion” on the bottom. Not only was the Attitude Era Title carried by greats including The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and a slew of other tremendous champions, but bringing back a symbol of WWE’s period of uncontrollable bedlam is truly befitting of the rebellious nature of the current titleholder CM Punk. Some variation of the WWE Undisputed Championship design might make a comeback. Sporting a classy black and gold layout, this celebrated title made famous by legends like the late Eddie Guerrero screams elite and dignified all at the same time. Other classic treasures, such as the 1986 Hulk Hogan WWE Title – which he carried into battle for the majority of his legendary first reign in the ’80s – also deserves consideration. There is enormous glory embedded in past incarnations of WWE’s most coveted prize. So please, stop the collective head of the WWE Universe from spinning and bring back any WWE Title design other than the current title! |
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Post by Head Booker on Dec 3, 2011 12:25:07 GMT -6
WWE will release the Best of the King of the Ring on DVD and Blu-Ray Tuesday 12/13. The DVD set will feature: (spoilered for length) The Noble Scroll
King of the Ring Finals Match
Bret ‘Hit Man’ Hart vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993
Kings and Champions
WWE Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna
King of the Ring 13th June, 1993
King of the Ring Finals Match
Owen Hart vs. Razor Ramon
King of the Ring 19th June, 1994
A True King
Kiss My Foot Match
Bret ‘Hit Man’ Hart vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler
King of the Ring 25th June, 1995
Intercontinental Championship Match
Goldust vs. Ahmed Johnson
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996
New Breed of Royalty
King of the Ring Finals Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996
Mark of Distinction
WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Shawn Michaels
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997
Blue Blood
King of the Ring Finals Match
Triple H vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 8th June, 1997
King of the Ring Finals Match
Ken Shamrock vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998
A Night in Hell
Hell in a Cell Match
Undertaker vs. Mankind
King of the Ring 28th June, 1998
Electrifying Champion
WWE Championship Match
Undertaker vs. The Rock
King of the Ring 27th June, 1999
6 Man Tag Match for the WWE Championship
Triple H, Mr. McMahon & Shane McMahon vs. The Rock, Undertaker & Kane
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000
King of the Ring Finals Match
Rikishi vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 25th June, 2000
King Kurt
Light Heavyweight Championship Match
Jeff Hardy vs. X-Pac
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001
King of the Ring Finals Match
Edge vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001
Street Fight
Street Fight
Shane McMahon vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 24th June, 2001
King of the Ring Finals Match
Rob Van Dam vs. Brock Lesnar
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002
Hulk Hogan vs. Kurt Angle
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002
King of the Ring Finals Match
Bobby Lashley vs. Booker T
Judgment Day 21st May, 2006
All Hail King Booker!
King of the Ring Finals Match
CM Punk vs. William Regal
Monday Night Raw 21st April, 2008
King of the Ring Finals Match
John Morrison vs. Sheamus
Monday Night Raw 29th November, 2010
Majestic Memories
The Blu-ray version will also feature:
King of the Ring Semi-Finals Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. Wildman Marc Mero
King of the Ring 23rd June, 1996
WWE Championship Match
Triple H vs. Undertaker
King of the Ring 23rd June, 2002
King of the Ring Opening Round Match
Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton
SmackDown 14th April, 2006
King of the Ring Semi-Finals Match
CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho
Monday Night Raw 21st April, 2008
King of the Ring Quarter-Finals Match
Alberto Del Rio vs. Daniel Bryan
Monday Night Raw 29th November, 2010 |
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Post by Icon Lord Sean "Magic" Fiery on Dec 5, 2011 0:03:56 GMT -6
Yeah, get rid of the bling-belt! Please! But as long as Cena is still around, even title-less... I think it's a mainstay for the new gen. Lame, but profitable, I guess.
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Post by Head Booker on Dec 5, 2011 8:35:55 GMT -6
Mick Foley says he would like to have one more match in WWE, and he hopes it's with a younger star so he could "end up in one of their books down the line when they talk about their favorite matches." Foley told ESPN.com's Jon Robinson, "I've noticed, especially in the last few weeks, that there are so many good, young performers in WWE who are all hitting their stride about the same time, and it might be nice to have a match with one of those guys." Foley specifically mentioned Dolph Ziggler in the interview promoting the new "WWE '12" video game. "Man, what an amazing athlete he has turned into. He's specifically one of the guys I was thinking of. He's so good on a weekly basis, and I think the WWE Universe is just starting to realize that," Foley said.
[ LINK: Foley's full interview at ESPN.com ]
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SRG Films has announced formal plans to produce a movie based on deceased former WWE wrestler Chris Benoit. A tentative production schedule has been set for fall 2012. The movie focusing on Benoit's early beginnings, final days in WWE, and double murder-suicide will be adapted from the Benoit book, "Ring Of Hell: The Story Of Chris Benoit And The Fall Of The Pro Wrestling Industry." The movie will also attempt to take a larger look at wrestler health issues that have plagued the industry.
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Rima Fakih, the former Miss USA and WWE Tough Enough contestant, was reportedly arrested in Michigan this weekend on a drunk driving charge. According to police in Highland Park, Mich., Fakih registered a 0.20 on a blood alcohol test, which is two times the legal limit. Fakih initially tweeted that it was someone else arrested, but the posts were removed and her attorney confirmed she had been pulled over.
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Post by Head Booker on Dec 6, 2011 19:57:29 GMT -6
"The Rock" Dwayne Johnson confirmed Tuesday he will be part of "Pain and Gain," a bodybuilding comedy movie being directed by Michael Bay. Variety reported Monday that Rock was rumored to be part of the cast with Mark Wahlberg. Rock tweeted Tuesday, "Fired up to make a movie w/ my bud Michael Bay," essentially confirming he's set for one of the lead roles. Production is expected to begin in April 2012.
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WWE CEO Vince McMahon was not backstage at Monday's Raw, according to PWInsider.com. McMahon, who guides the TV product, was overseas last week with Kofi Kingston and the Bella Twins visiting U.S. troops in Kyrgyzstan as part of a taping for this month's "Tribute to the Troops" special. WWE exec/wrestler Triple H reportedly guided the taping in McMahon's absence.
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On Tuesday, The Rock claimed his "Boots to Asses" t-shirt is currently the best-selling WWE t-shirt. C.M. Punk responded by re-tweeting a fan post that read: "The Rock comes up with another lie..Claiming his shirt is the most sold in WWE. We all know it's the @cmpunk T-Shirt, that's most sold." Punk also posted a photo of him doing John Cena's hand gesture with his right hand during an X-ray on Tuesday following Raw. Punk tweeted "Hustle. Loyalty. Respect."
[ LINK: Picture at Twitter.com ]
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Former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista was in Los Angeles this week promoting a project at Comcast's studios. Bautista, now sporting a faux hawk, appears to have bulked up somewhat after shedding muscle mass earlier this year. He's not to "Batista" level yet, but it will fuel more speculation he could be returning to WWE.
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WWE announcer Jim Ross, while in Tampa to scout WWE's developmental territory, says he is working on a project with Dusty Rhodes. "Heading over to huddle w/ Dusty Rhodes. Working on a TV project together for WWE," Ross tweeted Tuesday.
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TMZ filed a report on WWE Diva Kharma recently becoming engaged and wearing an engagement ring that contains a wrestling ring design. Kharma, who is on maternity leave from WWE, was proposed to a "few months ago," according to TMZ, and the couple plans to marry in June 2012.
[ LINK: Story & ring photo at TMZ.com ]
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Lilian Garcia is returning to WWE TV as full-time Smackdown ring announcer, apparently replacing Tony Chimel, although no announcement of Chimel's future has been made. Garcia, who left WWE two years ago to pursue a singing career, said in a backstage interview at Monday's Raw in Tampa that she "just missed it." Garcia noted she is still working on her current music projects and has a music video coming out this month.
[ LINK: Garcia's return interview at WWE.com ]
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Post by Head Booker on Dec 7, 2011 21:33:28 GMT -6
Part of WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper's sit-down interview with Arda Ocal of The Score in Canada includes Piper talking about why he wouldn't take a dive for Hulk Hogan or Mr. T when he was the top heel in WWF. Piper also says he believes he's on good terms with Hogan now and would like to think he would shake Mr. T's hand if he encountered him again after despising him in the 1980s.
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THQ released Wednesday the ring entrance for WWE Diva Kharma, who will be included in the "WWE '12" video game as a downloadable character when the DLC packs are released in the winter. Kharma burst onto the scene this summer before being written off TV for the rest of the year due to her pregnancy.
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