Breaking News: R-Truth Suspended

WWE has announced that RAW superstar R-Truth has been suspended due to a violation of the company’s Wellness Policy. The official statement from the WWE website reads: “In accordance with the Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Ron Killings (R-Truth) for 30 days effective immediately for his first violation of the company’s policy.” This corroborates a weekend report here about one of the participants in the Survivor Series main event recently failing a drug test. At the end of RAW, The Miz turned on R-Truth and delivered a vicious beat-down on his former tag team partner. Now, we know why.

Survivor Series Dark Match Result

From Sean Banner: Santino Marella defeated Jinder Mahal in 4:59 with the cobra. Mid match chants of “We want Ryder.”

TNA announces relationship with OVW

Press Release TNA IMPACT WRESTLING ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AT OVW Focus On Development Key To TNA NASHVILLE, TN (November 7, 2011)– TNA IMPACT WRESTLING announces that they are entering into an exclusive relationship with Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), effective immediately, as the official training and developmental facility for TNA’s current and future stars of TNA IMPACT WRESLTING. Former wrestling star and OVW owner Danny Davis will work closely with TNA SVP of Programming and Talent Relations Bruce Prichard in the development of the talent through training, live events, and weekly television production allowing talent to explore every aspect of the business. “OVW is the best of the best as far as training and nurturing potential superstars. Their track record speaks for itself. Whether looking to develop brand new talent or to fine tune existing talent, OVW has the talent and program to fit our needs.” says TNA’s Prichard. “TNA is providing developmental talent the opportunity to hone their craft in an environment that will allow them to grow and prosper.” TNA talent will be arriving soon at the facility to begin an extensive training program with the industry’s leading experts. The program is akin to a college scholarship program where talent is provided a scholarship style agreement with TNA to learn the craft. The talent to attend the program is selected by TNA’s Prichard and TNA officials who will be monitoring the progress of each wrestler at camp and the live events. TNA ENTERTAINMENT, LLC TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held sports entertainment company based in Nashville, Tennessee that specializes in events, products, numerous TV properties, merchandise and music, as well as, the management and promotion of professional wrestlers. The roster features such greats as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair, Jeff Hardy, Kurt Angle, Sting, James Storm, Ron Van Dam the lovely and lethal Knockouts and many more through its highly successful TNA IMPACT WRESTLING weekly broadcasts on SPIKE TV. In addition, TNA produces monthly PPV events and over 100 live shows a year. The product is the world’s most innovative experience in professional wrestling and is broadcast in over 120 countries. For more information, please visit www.impactwrestling.com .

WWE hall of famer hospitalized

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that “Superstar” Billy Graham was hospitalized on 11/7 with pneumonia.

Update on Kane’s Return, Likely Divas Feud, Lucha Stars in WWE, More

- As we have noted before, The Great Khali is planning on opening a wrestling school in India. Khali did an interview in his country recently and said WWE would be going on tour there in 2012. - Current plans have Kane returning at the Royal Rumble but he could be brought back earlier. - WWE is building towards a feud between Natalya and Beth Phoenix over the Divas Title. - Mexican mini wrestler Mascarita Dorado, who is one of the best right now, was told he would be offered a WWE contract after a strong performance at the tryouts in Mexico City last month. Several other lucha stars were expected to be offered contracts. They won’t be coming in any time soon as there are visa issues to take care of, among other things. As noted before, Averno is expected to arrive soon.

The Cole Challenge Set for RAW, WWE SmackDown Rating, CM Punk’s GTS Pizza

- This past Friday’s WWE SmackDown scored a 2.22 cable rating, up from last week’s 1.93 rating. This week’s show averaged 3,265,000 viewers, the highest average since WrestleMania 27. - Ian’s Pizza in Chicago, Illinois will be bringing back “The GTS Pizza” from November 21st through the 27th. The CM Punk approved pizza comes with swiss cheese, onions, potatoes and smoked turkey leg. - The Michael Cole Challenge will finally take place on next week’s three-hour RAW from Boston. Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter last night: “I’ll be in Boston next week for the 3 hour Raw & I will take the Michael Cole Challenge whatever it that is. Is it a setup? Does it matter?”

HHH and WWE Helping with Barry Windham’s Recovery, More on His Recent Health Scare

WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan told Mike Mooneyham of The Post & Courier that it was actually his wife that found their son Barry Windham at the family’s ranch in Florida last month. He said: “He just fell. He passed out. He was totally out of it when we found him. He couldn’t hear me. I asked him how many fingers I had, and he said he didn’t know. He couldn’t raise his right hand and couldn’t move his right fingers.” “He obviously fell, but we don’t know why. It could have been all day before we found him. By then the organs were failing, and he didn’t even recognize us.” Mulligan also says that Windham’s left knee was “the size of a cantaloupe” from the fall and that his right foot had been turned in a 45-degree angle and spun inside his femur. Windham’s left knee was dislocated, his right wrist was broken from the fall and he suffered elbow injuries as well as a big knot on the back of his head. There was fear that Windham had suffered a chipped or broken neck that was affecting the nerves in his arm and leg but Windham did recover feeling in his fingers and toes. Windham did have a heart attack and the heart procedure went well. Doctors said there was minimal damage and that Windham had a big, strong heart. Mulligan says that his son is facing long-term rehab and possibly knee/leg surgery. He said, “It’s going to be a long deal. It was a very close call … we almost lost him.” Mulligan revealed that WWE is paying for Windham’s rehab treatments as Triple H, Windham’s longtime friend, approved all of the funding. Mulligan said, “A big, black Cadillac limo pulled up to the hospital. A chauffeur got out, and two doctors put him (Windham) in the back of an ambulance and whisked him off. He’s at a place where they’re taking care of all of his problems. He’s being ministered to physically and spiritually.”

Possible Tag Team Partner for Sin Cara, Mick Foley Correction, WWE’s The Reunion

- In a correction from earlier, Mick Foley will be appearing at today’s RAW live event in Newcastle, not the SmackDown tapings from Liverpool. - WWE Studios’ The Reunion with John Cena is now available on DVD and Blu-ray at Walmart stores. - As seen on Friday’s SmackDown, Epico has joined Hunico to feud against Sin Cara. Word is that Averno may finally be signed by WWE to team with Cara against the former FCW Tag Team Champions. Cara requested that Averno be signed by WWE earlier this year to work with. Reports out of Mexico this year have went back and forth on whether or not Averno was coming in. After the recent WWE tour of Mexico where Averno took part in tryouts, it’s said he’s now waiting on the call to join WWE’s blue brand for the tag team feud.

Production Problems at Monday’s RAW Tapings, In-Ring Action, AM RAW Rating

The November 5th episode of WWE’s AM RAW did a 0.5 rating with 3,858,000 viewers. - Stan sent word that last night’s WWE RAW Supershow from England had 38 minutes and 9 seconds of in-ring action, down from the previous week. - There were said to be several production related problems at Monday’s RAW tapings in Liverpool. Among the problems were issues with pyrotechnics and time constraints. The Maxim magazine segment with Kelly Kelly as well as the finish of the main event between John Cena and Zack Ryder vs. The Miz and R-Truth were re-filmed, as well as ringside segments with Michael Cole and Jerry Lawler.

Hulk Hogan & DDP Starring In New Movie Together

Wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Diamond Dallas Page will be starring in a new thriller movie from Corn Bread films titled, "Black River." The film, now in pre-production, will be directed by Joe Eckardt (“Pizza Man”) and is based on a script by Eric Anderson (“Shock”). Here's the official synopsis of the movie: "After losing his son to a tragic accident, Clayton Elies life was destroyed by alcohol abuse and violence that ended his marriage. When he moves to the small Midwestern town of Black River in an attempt to begin again, he finds himself at the center of a series of murders that echo a long dormant secret from the town’s past." "After several sleepless nights that lead to a long night of heavy drinking and a subsequent blackout, Clayton awakens the next morning to find his neighbor and her small child brutally murdered and the murder weapon inside his apartment. When he is forced to hide the evidence by the untimely arrival of an FBI profiler, Clayton’s life rapidly deteriorates into a storm of violence, murder and small town intrigue." "Is Clayton a cold-blooded killer, or the victim of a malevolent force that has descended upon the town of Black River?"

Chyna "Tickled" To Receive Adult Film Award, Lance Hoyt Wins Japan Tournament

-- Lance Archer (a/k/a Vance Archer, Lance Hoyt) and Minoru Suzuki are the 2011 G1 Climax Tag League winners after defeating Giant Bernard and Karl Anderson Sunday in the finals of New Japan Pro Wrestling's annual round-robin tag team tournament. -- Former Nitro Girls Chiquita and Chameleon have been announced for K&S Promotions & Highspots Presents WINTER WIPEOUT!! The event takes place Saturday, December 3 2011 at The Ramada Hotel in Essington, Pennsylvania. Visit www.kandswrestlefest.com for more information. -- Chyna, who made her official debut as an adult star in Vivid's runaway hit movie Backdoor to Chyna, will receive the "Mainstream to Porn Crossover Award" at the Fleshbot Awards on Friday, November 11 in New York City. "I'm really tickled by this award," said the former WWE Women's Champion in a press release. "I started having a great time from the minute Steven Hirsch of Vivid gave me the green light to make my first movie with his studio, it's been non-stop glamorous fun ever since. It's been quite a dramatic change for me to make the transition from being the 'Ninth Wonder of the World' to sexy porn star. But, I knew what I wanted and it turned out to be the absolute right decision for me. I'm loving every minute."

The Great Khali Offered Bhojpuri Movie Role, WWE Joins Another Social Network

-- Eve is advertised to appear at Central California Auto Show on Saturday, November 19 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The event takes place at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center 848 M Street Fresno, California. Click here for more information. -- IndiaToday.com reports The Great Khali has been offered a role to appear in one of Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari's films. Tiwari's publicist Shashikant Singh said Khali was considering the Bhojpuri film offer. "So far, he has neither accepted nor declined the offer," Singh said. "Tiwari had offered him a Bhojpuri film last year too, but Khali left for the US immediately after coming out of the Bigg Boss house." -- WWE has launched a page on Google+. Google's latest social network effort launched in June.

Mick Foley Talks About His WWE Return & Who He Wants To Wrestle

Mick Foley appeared on Wrestling Voice Radio this week and spoke about returning to WWE last week at a live event from Dublin, Ireland. When asked about why Foley chose an overseas house show for his big return, Foley said: "The basic answer is because I just happened to be flying into Dublin the day they were there and my hotel was literally across the street. I called and asked if I could come hang out and it was a lot of fun." Foley was originally advertised November 14th RAW Supershow from Boston featuring The Rock's return, but says he wasn't surprised when WWE scrapped the idea and decided to keep the attention on The Rock that night. Foley also said he probably has one big match left in him and named The Miz as the person he'd want to wrestle against.

Triple H Admits He Says Things To Entertain Himself, Comments On Katie Vick

Triple H appeared on Miami based radio show 790 The Ticket on Friday promoting WrestleMania XXVIII ticket sales and was asked if he ever questioned a WWE storyline. He recalls questioning the infamous Katie Vick angle which involved himself and Kane. "What are we doing?" he recalls asking. The 2002 angle culminated with Triple H, dressed as Kane, simulating mock sex with a mannequin in a casket. The Chief Operating Officer of WWE, who is notorious for slighting colleagues during live television, admits he sometimes says things for the sole purpose of entertaining himself. "There have been times where I'll say something get crickets from the crowd but I got (Shawn Michaels) to crack so it was worth it," he said. The audio interview is available here

HBK Asked If He'll Come Out Of Retirement, WWE Ignores Mick Foley's Return

-- Shawn Michaels and Triple H appeared on CBS Miami's morning show Friday promoting the on-sale date forWrestlemania XXVIII tickets. The Heartbreak Kid was asked if he's coming out of retirement for event, to which he jokingly replied, "No. All right, next question!" He continued, "In this line of work, everyone says, 'Never say never,' so I'm not saying never, but never. My home will always be with WWE and I always tell everyone all they need to do is shine the bat signal and I'll be there." -- WWE.com published a photo gallery of last Wednesday's Raw live event in Dublin, Ireland and Mick Foley, who appeared at the event, is not featured in any of the images. Foley cut a promo and was confronted by The Miz and R-Truth, which led to him officiating a match later in the evening between Awesome Truth and John Cena and John Morrison.

TNA Wrestling's Official Website Hacked Twice Sunday Night

TNA Wrestling's official website, ImpactWrestling.com, was hacked Sunday evening. Visitors to the site were greeted with a black screen and a message reading "I LOVE YOU MINDY." The statement was accompanied by a graphic of an eagle drapped in the flag of Algeria. ImpactWrestling.com was restored but subsequently hacked a second time with slightly different mark. The website has since been taken offline.

Jim Ross tweets about Oklahoma earthquake

Reuters reports a magnitude 5.8 earthquake hit Oklahoma on Saturday night. WWE hall of famer Jim Ross tweeted, “Huge earthquake just hit our house. Shook water out of our pool. Damn … feeling the concrete slab move under my feet w/ the earthquake moments ago is surreal. Everyone is fine but not sure about home’s foundation.”

TNA Taping Impact Wrestling Tonight in Georgia, Future of TNA Tapings on the Road

- TNA will tape Impact Wrestling tonight in Macon, Georgia, including the November 3rd episode that will see the debut of MTV Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro. Following tonight’s tapings in Georgia, the rest of the 2011 Impact Wrestling shows will be taped at the Impact Zone in Orlando. In late December, TNA will tape five weeks of Impact over four days and then will take the holiday vacation. Over the holidays, officials are planning to re-evaluate the future of taping Impact outside of Orlando. Most within TNA aren’t expecting a lot of Impact tapings on the road in 2012.

Three Dark Main Events Take Place After Last Night’s WWE SmackDown Tapings

- The dark main event after last night’s WWE SmackDown tapings in Houston saw Sheamus win a 41 man battle royal. Sheamus eliminated most of the Superstars in the match. It came down to Sheamus and The Miz, who was eliminated. Christian re-entered the match but caught a Brogue Kick to be eliminated. The second dark main event after last night’s tapings saw John Cena beat WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio by DQ when Mark Henry and Del Rio beat Cena down. This brought out Big Show to make the save, then Teddy Long to make the third dark main event. The final dark main event of the night saw Cena and Show defeat Henry and Del Rio. Cena hit the Attitude Adjustment on Del Rio while Show chokeslammed Henry for the double pin and the win.

Miami Preparing for WrestleMania 28, News on How the City Won WWE Over

- The Miami Herald has a new article up looking at what city officials had to do to bring WrestleMania 28 to their city next year. City officials promised WWE a $250,000 subsidy, along with other perks, and access to Miami-Dade county’s three largest venues – Sun Life Stadium, the Miami Beach Convention Center and the American Airlines Arena. To get Miami in the mood for ‘Mania, city officials will be hanging WrestleMania banners from light posts along the highways and around 200 volunteers from the city will be recruited to help man the many WWE events during the week. Said Mike Sophia, head of the Miami-Dade Sports Commission: “This event is as big as it gets. WrestleMania is up there in the league with Super Bowls and Final Fours. To be honest with you, when I got the [WrestleMania] bid book, I looked at it and I put it on the corner of my desk and I said, ‘Nah, this isn’t us’” Sophia said. He then realized that WWE’s WrestleMania “looks exactly like a Super Bowl. It’s exactly something we could and should do. If you want to sit down and split hairs as to whether it strictly fits the definition of a sporting event, I’m not going to have a great argument.”

Bourne responds to Headbangers challenge

Evan Bourne via Twitter: Love that the Headbangers want to challenge AirBoom. Attitude Era vs Altitude Era!

News on UFC 140, New Age Outlaws, Bellator rating, more

- Bellator 55 ratings dip slightly with 168,000 viewers tuning into MTV2. - Jared Hamman vs. Constantinos Philippou is on tap for UFC 140. - From Mike Informer: Pro wrestling legend to visit William Penn - From Lekisha Oliver: New Age Outlaws to Reunite at Crossfire Wrestling fans can quote the lines by heart. But this November, the fans will not only have to follow along, but they will get to see one of the greatest tag teams in wrestling history reunite at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds when BG James will make his return, but bring Billy Gunn along with him to reunite The New Age Outlaws! James and Gunn have been together as a tag team since 1997 and the tag team world hasn’t been the same since. The Badd Ass and The Road Dogg would come together by chance, but would remain together to dominate the tag team since. Holding the WWE Tag Team Championships five times, the duo would be on top until they would go separate paths for singles championships. However, Nashville’s TNA Wrestling would reunite the duo under 4Live Kru, but they would head towards the James Gang name and then take up the Voodoo Kin Mafia until they dissolved the team in 2008. But the popularity of New Age Outlaws can be seen every time either “Roaddog” BG James or Billy Gunn enters an arena. So the management at Crossfire Entertainment has heard the voices and will be bringing in the duo to reunite in Nashville! On Saturday, November 5, 2011, Crossfire Entertainment will present A New Beginning with New Age Outlaws hitting the ring to face off against one of Nashville’s top tag teams in the Diamonds in the Rough. For ticket information on A New Beginning, head over to Crossfire Entertainment’s website at www.crossfirellc.vze.com to pick up seats. The tickets are selling out fast so make sure to get your ticket for A New Beginning to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation!

WrestleMania Ticket Prices, Announcer Denies WWE Reports, Otunga-Hudson

- Representatives for Jennifer Hudson are denying reports that the Grammy award winner has called off her wedding to WWE Superstar David Otunga. It’s been reported in the past few months that the wedding was in jeopardy due to Otunga not wanting to sign a prenuptial agreement. - We reported earlier that WWE has signed Dragon Gate USA announcer Lenny Leonard to a deal. He’s denying the reports on Twitter. - Ticket prices for WrestleMania 28 in Miami have been released by WWE and the Sun Life Stadium. Tickets this year range from $25 in the upper deck to $1,500 at ringside. Tickets will go on sale November 5th.

What Happened After RAW, Storm Says He’ll Quit Watching RAW

- The dark main event after last night’s WWE RAW Supershow in Austin, Texas saw WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio beat John Cena with the help of The Miz and R-Truth, in a steel cage match. Truth and Miz interfered when Cena was going to leave the cage door, allowing Del Rio to escape the cage. After the match, Cena took out Awesome Truth to send the fans home. - Former WWE star Lance Storm says he will stop watching RAW for a while if next week’s show from Atlanta is another embarrassment to Jim Ross. He wrote: “If RAW next week is another “Lets embarass @JRsBBQ ” episode I’m going to stop watching for a while.”

THQ Announces First Downloadable Content Pack For WWE ’12

THQ has unveiled the first downloadable content pack for the upcoming WWE ’12 video game. The playable Superstars that have been announced for Downloadable Content Pack 1 include: * Shawn Michaels * Jerry Lawler * Jim Ross * Michael Cole. It’s worth noting that Shawn Michaels will have his Survivor Series 1997 attire, the night of the infamous Montreal Screwjob. Jim Ross and Michael Cole will have their attire from WrestleMania 27. DLC 1 will also include alternate ring gear for: * The Road Warriors (NWA black and white spikes) * Edge & Christian (“5-Second Pose” era attire)

Update on HHH vs. Nash, WWE/Twitter

Credit: F4WOnline.com - At this point, it is expected that a Triple H vs. Kevin Nash match will take place at Survivor Series with some sort of stipulation to hide Nash's in-ring limitations. The following storyline update was posted on the @WWEInsider Twitter account: "Triple H has spinal damage following Kevin Nash's attack on Monday Night Raw." - For those of you sick of the constant WWE Twitter references on television, Bryan Alvarez reports that you should "prepare to vomit" around the time of Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania. It is believed that WWE has some sort of business relationship with Twitter for the time being.

Update on Kevin Nash

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Kevin Nash expects to be medically cleared to wrestle by WWE doctors as of Friday

Former WWE announcer in hot water

Todd Grisham is already in hot water with his new employer, ESPN. The former WWE announcer, now an anchor for ESPN News, used the term “trail of tears” in reference to Oklahoma losing to Texas Tech Saturday night in college football. Due to a storm of complaints, ESPN and Grisham himself apologized. The term “trail of tears” is about Native American Cherokees who had their land taken from them in Georgia and had to move to Oklahoma. Grisham has Cherokee blood, but claims he didn’t even realize he used on air. source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Storyline Update for Triple H

WWE via Twitter: Breaking: Triple H has spinal damage following Kevin Nash’s attack on Monday Night Raw.

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Name Chosen for WWE Legends Reality Show, Jericho Comments on WWE DVD, Birthdays

- WWE Diva Rosa Mendes turns 32 years old today while Perry Saturn turns 45. - Chris Jericho wrote the following on Twitter after watching the new Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels DVD: “Watched the @ShawnMichaels_ @BretHart rivalry DVD and it was incredible. True emotion and feeling…gave me closure as a fan. A must see!” - The name for the WWE Network reality show with Legends living in a house will be called “WWE House of Fame.” WWE recently trademarked that name and “WWE WrestleMania Rewind” for the WrestleMania recap show on the network. As noted before, the name of the Divas road trip show will be called “WWE Divas: Heels on Wheels!”

WWE Confirms Foley’s Return, Zack Ryder News, Former Diva Discusses Her Release

- In a recent interview with Steve Gerweck, former WWE Diva Kristal Marshall said that her release in 2007 had to do with her boyfriend Bobby Lashley. She said: “A lot had to do with Bobby. They thought that he was unhappy with certain things I was being asked to do. They thought I was going to create a problem with their top star, and if they got rid of me, maybe he would find a different Diva and there would be no more issues.” She also said she enjoyed their time in TNA because it was a great family experience and they got to bring their son to shows. - The WWE Insider Twitter account noted last night that Zack Ryder tried to recover and help John Cena in the main event on RAW but WWE trainers wouldn’t clear him to compete. - WWE has confirmed on their website that Mick Foley will be appearing at the November 14th three-hour RAW Supershow from Boston. Up until this week, only the TD Garden in Boston had announced Foley.

Latest on Sean Waltman Working with WWE, Upcoming WWE Live Event Matches

In what could be a sign of feuds to come, the following matches are advertised for the WWE SmackDown live event on December 30th in East Rutherford, NJ: * Big Show vs. Mark Henry in a Steel Cage Match * Wade Barrett vs. Randy Orton in a Street Fight * Booker T vs. Cody Rhodes for the Intercontinental Title * Christian vs. Sheamus * Sin Cara vs. Sin Cara * Jinder Mahal vs. Ezekiel Jackson * Brodus Clay vs. Ted DiBiase * Tamina & Rosa Mendes vs. AJ Lee & Kaitlyn Also advertised to appear are Alicia Fox, Hornswoggle and Justin Gabriel. - As seen on RAW this week, Triple H name-dropped Sean Waltman and Shawn Michaels when talking about his friends in the business. It was noted by some backstage that Triple H did not mention Scott Hall or Ric Flair because of their situations. Regarding Waltman working with WWE again, most believe that he will be hired as some kind of agent for FCW once Triple H’s developmental changes are figured out and begin.

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Press Release: WWE SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH MEDIASET

The following was issued by WWE today.

WWE® SIGNS NEW DEAL WITH MEDIASET

July 13, 2011

WWE (NYSE:WWE) has teamed up with Italian media giant, Mediaset, to broadcast WWE’s flagship TV show WWE Raw® on Mediaset’s new free-to-air channel, Italia 2, starting this month.

Under this new agreement, more than 16 million viewers across Italy will be able to watch the one hour international version of Raw every Thursday at 10 p.m. Raw will feature favourite WWE Superstars and Divas including John Cena®, Rey Mysterio®, Big Show®, The Miz®, Kelly Kelly® and many more.

“This new agreement with Mediaset, the largest commercial free-to-air broadcaster in Italy, is a valuable cornerstone to our business in Italy,” said Andrew Whitaker, Executive Vice President, WWE International. “Under this new distribution deal, WWE will continue to cultivate our fan base and develop our businesses across Italy.”

Directed by Luca Tiraboschi, Italia 2 will target a young male audience and will be mostly comprised of American programming.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to wwe.com/worldwide.

Press Release: Wrestlemania 27 Special coming to NBC

The following was issued by WWE.

WRESTLEMANIA SPECIAL ON NBC

July 13, 2011

For the third consecutive year, NBC and WWE® will bring the world’s biggest pop-culture extravaganza to network television when WrestleMania: The World Premiere airs Saturday, August 13 at 9 pm ET / 8 pm CT. For one night only, NBC will be the place viewers can witness their favorite WWE Superstars such as Dwayne “The Rock®” Johnson, John Cena®, Triple H®, Undertaker®, The Miz® and Randy Orton® entertain a record-breaking sold-out crowd of 71,617 fans at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

The hour-long special will feature highlights from WrestleMania XXVII, including: the return of the The People’s Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who served as The World’s Most Electrifying Host of WrestleMania; the Jersey Shore’s beloved Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi proving to the world how tough she really is in a six-person tag team match with Dolph Ziggler®, WWE Divas LayCool™ (Michelle McCool® and Layla®), Vickie Guerrero®, John Morrison® and USA Network’s Tough Enough® trainer Trish Stratus®; a historic match between two of the greatest WWE Superstars of all time, Undertaker and Triple H, that had more than 71,000 fans on their feet in awe of this classic match-up; plus, the highly anticipated main-event between bitter rivals John Cena and The Miz for the WWE Championship, all set to music from today’s hottest acts.

WWE again made history as WrestleMania became the highest grossing entertainment event in its host city, for the third year in a row. A total of 71,617 fans from all 50 states and 30 countries attended the event on April 3, 2011 at the Georgia Dome, surpassing the previous attendance record set by the Backstreet Boys (65,658) on February 19, 2000.

Chris Jericho's Band Involved In Bus Accident, Jillian Hall To Pen 'Dramatic' Book

-- Former WWE Divas Champion Jillian Hall revealed on Twitter that she is in the early stages of her autobiography.

"My story (which few know) is very dramatic and unexpected. As of now, in the beginning stages of writing a book. I'm doing this for me," she wrote. "Hope to have people's support but know there will always be negativity. What I'm writing will give you a completely different opinion of me."

-- Chris Jericho's band Fozzy was involved in an automobile accident last night in Europe as the tour bus he was traveling on skidded on two wheels for fifty feet, resulting in the side door being torn off. The former WWE Superstar and his band mates are okay, though their scheduled appearance tonight in Denmark is canceled.

"Last night as I was riding on the Anthrax bus, Fozzy's bus was in an accident. The band is ok thank God, but the bus is trashed so we won't be able to play the show in Denmark tonight. Hamburg is still on for tomorrow. Its a miracle nobody got hurt, as the bus skidded on two wheels for 50 feet and the side door was completely torn off. Say a prayer for the boys and stay tuned for more info.

Former WWE Star Finlay Comments on His Release

Earlier this year, former WWE superstar Finaly, who was working as an agent/producer behind the scenes at the time, was fired after booking an angle where The Miz interrupted the National Anthem at a live WWE event – which caused an uproar among the National Guard servicemen who were in attendance.


Finaly recently spoke to the UK’s Fighting Spirit magazine and had this to say about the situation:


“I was given a lot of leeway and a lot of power in WWE, and that comes with a lot of responsibility. I made a call that caused a storm and I paid for it. They play the American national anthem over here before every event. We had Miz going out first and, because it was just before WrestleMania, we were trying to get as much heat on him as possible. So my spur-of-the-moment call, as I sat right by the technician, was to tell him to hit Miz’s music while they were half-way through the national anthem. Of course, people were up in arms about it, but it was a good reaction as a heel. But there were National Guard people in the building that took exception to it, and I understand that fully. It wasn’t intended to insult anybody in that way — it was just part of an entertaining show. That’s what we do, we entertain — it’s about cheers and boos.”

Big Update On CM Punk's Negotiations With WWE

With less than one week to go until WWE's Money In The Bank pay-per-view, we've got a big update on CM Punk's WWE future.

According to a reliable insider source, today is "the day" for CM Punk in regards to both sides coming to terms on a new deal. One source was quoted over the weekend saying:

"This is very much like the Jericho and Jeff Hardy situations. Punk's contract has already expired, but he signed an extension through the pay per view in order to work the main event with Cena in Chicago."

While Punk has not been the most popular superstar behind the scenes in recent months, WWE management is not oblivious to the lack of star power currently on the WWE roster. Following the recent retirement of Edge, the departures of other PPV main eventers like Batista, Shawn Michaels and Chris Jericho, Punk's value to WWE has never been higher.

With Punk's WWE contract set to expire this weekend after Sunday's Money in the Bank pay-per-view, this will be a very interesting week in WWE.

ESPN to do a feature on Scott Hall

ESPN’s magazine show E:60 is planning to film a story on Scott Hall when he is released from jail and returns to pro wrestling for an independent show (I Believe in Wrestling) to manage Santana and Lince Dorado in a mixed match on 7/16 in Orlando, FL. ESPN plans to film Hall before the match, during the match, and after the match. No word yet on an air date for the story

WWE Raw Results: 7/11/2011

CM Punks music hits as he comes out carrying a megaphone to the ring. Punk then gets on a headset to tell the producers not to turn off his microphone. Punk then sits down in the middle of the ring and says he was suspended by Vince McMahon due to some things he said two weeks ago. He said he got in trouble for saying things that no one else has the balls to say.

Punk goes on to say that he is reinstated tonight and his match against John Cena is still on. Punk says McMahon wants to desperately sign him to a new contract and sees him as the hottest property in the industry today, which is why he was given a live microphone tonight. Punk says he made WWE socially relevant and says they only get mentioned by the media when he has a microphone or if someone dies.

Punk says McMahon finally sees what he has in Punk and wants to give him everything that he wants. The crowd begins a “CM Punk” chant as he continues to say that he knows McMahon likes to do things that has never been done and wants to have live contract negotiations on television tonight. Punk says maybe he will sign and maybe he might have McMahon join the CM Punk “Kiss My Ass” club.

John Cena’s music interrupts Punk as he comes out down to the ring. Punk thanks Cena for getting him reinstated to a job that he really didn’t want. Punk goes on to say that he will change up the ugly championship title after he wins it on Sunday. Punk says he doesn’t have to worry about getting fired because Cena was fired a couple months ago and that last all of a week.

Cena says he is out there to set him straight and tells him that Punk has to go through him to get the WWE Championship. Cena says he isn’t a pushover and says that he is the best because he is the champion and that he has earned it. Cena says many people have said that they are the best wrestler, but he has proven the likes of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero and Kurt Angle wrong. Cena says he is going to Chicago to kick his ass.

The GM alert goes off as Michael Cole reads the email to say that Vince McMahon is on his way to Raw to negotiate with CM Punk. It also says that since it may be the last Raw that Cena is on, he will be in a very special match, and that match is up next as we head into a commercial break.

Match 1: John Cena vs. David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty (Handicap Match)
John Cena is taking on the WWE Tag Team Champions in a handicap match. Otunga starts out against Cena and quickly tags in McGillicutty after Cena put him in a head lock. Cena takes McGillicutty down with a hip toss and a dropkick as McGillicutty rolls out to the floor and regroups with Otunga as we head into a commercial break.

We return to the match as see that Cena has lost control of the match after Otunga tossed him into the guard railing. McGillicutty and Otunga continue to methodically work over Cena in the ring until he catches Otunga with a suplex. McGillicutty is tagged in and Cena unloads a flurry of offense and goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Otunga breaks it up.

McGillicutty regains control of the match and goes for a superplex but Cena fights out of it and hits McGillicutty with a leg drop from the top rope. Cena then puts McGillicutty in an STF but Otunga breaks it up. The two double team Cena for a bit before Cena comes back and hits McGillicutty with an Attitude Adjustment and tosses Otunga out to the floor before picking up the pin fall.

The announce team hypes the live contract negotiations between CM Punk and Vince McMahon as we head into a commercial break.

We see live footage of Boston, MA, as the season premiere of Haven on SyFy takes place this Friday and it guest stars Edge. The announce team then hype the upcoming match between Mark Henry and the Big Show as we are treated to a video package that focuses on Henry’s dominance in the ring and him taking out the Big Show and a production assistant.

Dolph Ziggler and Vicki Guerrero are backstage and are rehearsing what Ziggler is going to say to Vince McMahon tonight. Ziggler thinks that he should fire both CM Punk and John Cena and make the US Championship the top title in the company. Drew McIntyre comes in and pretends to be McMahon as the three all insult McMahon before he walks on camera.

McMahon says both Ziggler and McIntyre are his two fastest rising stars and says they need to be in the spotlight. McMahon suggests that the two team up in a handicap match against the Big Show. McMahon then chases them off for hearing their insults before being questioned by the backstage interviewer who says the whole world wants to know what will happen in tonight’s live contract negotiations. He responds by telling the whole world to go to hell.

Kelly Kelly is walking backstage with the Divas Championship and she is in action next as we head into a commercial break.

We see footage of Kelly Kelly winning the Divas Championship last month. This brings us into the next match of the night.

Match 2: Melina vs. Kelly Kelly
The Bella Twins have joined the announce team for this match. Melina starts out strong against the champion but Kelly Kelly fights back and takes Melina down with a neckbreaker for a near fall. Kelly Kelly then takes Melina out with a Fameasser to pick up the pin fall.

The Bella’s then come to the ring and make fun of Kelly Kelly’s small figure and her need for Proactive. Kelly Kelly has had enough and begins to fight with the Bella’s as Eve comes in to help out but they are both taken out.

The announce team hypes the contract negotiations and we see the Miz walking backstage and he will be out after the commercial break.

We see a recap of Alex Riley defeating the Miz last week on Raw. After the match, Miz got a bit of payback by taking Riley out. The Miz’s music hits as he comes out to the ring that has ladders in and around it. Miz sits on top of a ladder and says he knows what it is all about by turning the Money in the Bank contract into a title. Miz says none of his opponents can say that and they will find out that he still has what it takes to be a champion. Miz says he is still the future and all of the pretenders will find out why his is awesome.

Jack Swagger cuts off the Miz and says that he has also won the Money in the Bank ladder match and went on to become a World Champion. Swagger says he will go on to do it again as Miz asks if someone wins the MitB and nobody remembers it, did it really happen? Evan Bourne comes out and says he is going to steal the show on Sunday and win MitB.

Kofi Kingston is the next one out and says he appreciates everyone’s confidence but says it is an 8-man ladder match where they but their careers and their futures on the line. Kofi says he isn’t going to win by what he says tonight, but what he does in the ring on Sunday.

R-Truth comes out and says the conspiracy against him continues as he beat John Cena two weeks ago, but now he has to climb a ladder and grab a briefcase. Truth says he has arachnophobia and is scared of heights and says the grits are going to hit the pan if there is a spider in the briefcase.

Alex Riley then comes out and the Miz leaves the ring and he is followed by Alberto Del Rio. Del Rio says it is a disgrace that he even has to be in the MitB match as he beat Rey Mysterio for the #1 contender spot. Del Rio says Cena is afraid of him and he has to do it all over again to show everyone that it is his destiny to become the WWE Champion.

The GM alert goes off as Michael Cole reads the email that says Albert Del Rio has a point and books a 6-man tag team match. It will be the Miz, Jack Swagger and R-Truth against Evan Bourne, Alex Riley and Kofi Kingston, which will start right now as we head into a commercial break.

A video package that highlights the Big Show’s appearance on Burn Notice is aired. That episode takes place this Thursday on USA.

Match 3: The Miz/Jack Swagger/R-Truth vs. Evan Bourne/Alex Riley/Kofi Kingston
We join the match in process as Swagger takes Bourne down with a slam. Swagger, Miz, and Truth isolate Bourne in their corner and work him over with quick tags, picking up a few near falls in the process. Bourne fights back and knees Truth in the chin before tagging Kingston into the match.

Kingston takes Truth down with a flurry of offense before connecting with a Boom Drop. Kingston then hits a high cross body block but the Miz breaks up the pin attempt. Truth then knocks Kingston out to the floor and tags in the Miz as we head into a commercial break.

We return to see the Miz still in control over Kingston as he turns the match over to Truth. Truth works over Kingston with a head scissors before tagging Swagger into the match. Kingston begins to fight back and takes both Truth and Swagger down with a double DDT before tagging Riley into the match.

Riley comes in and hits Swagger with a spinebuster and this match breaks down with bodies going all over the place. Riley then takes Swagger down with a DDT to pick up the pin fall, however, Miz cuts the celebration short by taking Riley out with the Skull Crushing Finale. Kingston then dropkicks Miz out to the floor and Truth sends Kingston out to the floor.

Bourne connects with a superkick on Truth and heads to the top rope but Alberto Del Rio knocks him down and slides a ladder into the ring. Del Rio takes everyone out with the ladder before tossing it over the ropes and onto the Miz. Del Rio then stares up at the Money in the Bank briefcase.

A video package highlighting CM Punk’s suspension and how John Cena will be fired if he loses the WWE Championship. The announce team again hypes the live contract negotiations between CM Punk and Vince McMahon.

Match 4: Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre vs. the Big Show (Handicap Match)
The bell rings and Ziggler immediately tags McIntyre into the match. McIntyre comes in and Big Show tosses him around the ring and takes him out with a slam as Ziggler hides on the floor. Big Show tosses McIntyre out to the floor and sends him into the guard railing and up the entrance ramp. The referee calls for the bell as Show sends McIntyre into the WWE logo on top of the entrance ramp.

Big Show then goes to chokeslam McIntyre off the stage but Mark Henry comes out and runs all three of them go off the stage. They all go crashing through the side of the stage as referees come out to check on everybody. We see a few replays from different angles as we head into a commercial break.

We see footage of Fenway Park and we return to the arena to see Mark Henry is being helped out of the destruction he caused. The announce team breaks down what just happened between them before we are treated to a replay of what happened after the 6-man tag team match. The announce team continue to talk about the Money in the Bank ladder match before we are treated to a video package of past MitB matches before the announce team runs down the Money in the Bank card.

Vince McMahon and CM Punk are seen walking in the backstage area as the live contract negotiations are coming up next.

Vince McMahon’s music hits as he plays to the crowd and shakes John Cena’s father’s hand before entering the ring. McMahon says he will not be joining CM Punk’s “Kiss My Ass Club,” and goes on to say that contracts should not be negotiated in public. McMahon then invites Punk down to the ring so they can get on with the negotiations as he has a plane to catch.

Punk’s music hits as he imitates McMahon’s walk to the ring. McMahon offers to shake Punk’s hand once he gets to the ring but Punk just stares him down. McMahon says everything he wanted is in the contract, even his own collectors cup, and tells him to sign the papers.

Punk says McMahon is actually going to go through with this and says that he has a lack of faith in John Cena this Sunday. McMahon says he wants Punk to sign the contract for all the right reasons and for the reason that he doesn’t want someone to walk off with the WWE Championship on his last day of the company.

Punk, who McMahon referred to as Phil, says his lawyers looked over the contract and it wasn’t good enough for him. Punk says he added a few new perks, such as his own jet, and not McMahon’s jet, but his own. Punk also wants his face on everything like the turnbuckles and to bring back the WWE Ice Cream Bars so he can be on them.

He also wants WWE Studios to make a new CM Punk movie, like the Chaperone 2, but it will actually be funny. Furthermore, he can keep John Cena vs. the Rock at WrestleMania, but Punk will be in the real main event. Finally, he wants McMahon for suspending him last week and to the fans for being a hypocrite with his anti-bullying campaign as McMahon is the biggest bully of them all.

The fans start a huge “CM Punk” chant as Punk brings up the fact that he has had friends who have been fired from the WWE for no reason because McMahon doesn’t know what it takes to make a star in 2011. Punk says McMahon will apologize to Punk for Colt Cabana and Luke Gallows since they can’t be there in person.

Punk says he is the voice of the voiceless as McMahon tells him to calm down and that they should be gentlemen about this. Punk tells him to sign the contract and apologize so he can spare his company any further embarrassment. Punk them turns over the table as the fans begin to chant and McMahon tells them that he doesn’t give a damn about what they want.

Punk says that’s the problem as McMahon doesn’t care what they want and he cares too much. Punk then says Boston wants to hear an apology as McMahon gives out a quiet “I’m sorry.” Punk wants him to say it louder as he gets McMahon to do it as the fans begin to cheer.

McMahon finally picks up the contract and is about to sign it as he is cut off by John Cena’s music. Cena steps into the ring says that they are acting like a bunch of kids. Cena says he hates McMahon but he shows up to work everyday because the fans paid a lot of money to be here. Cena calls Punk a hypocrite and says he making demands that he knows McMahon can’t meet.

Cena says he has admired Punk because he marches to the beat of his own drum, but he has lost sight of things. Punk cuts him off and says Cena he doesn’t fit a certain mold, which is why he is going to leave. Punk says he is looked at as the kid that can’t hang. Punk says Cena has lost sight of what he is, and he has become the thing he hates. He is no longer the underdog like the Boston Red Sox or the Boston Bruins, but he become a 10-time dynasty. He is now the New York Yankees.

Cena punches Punk in the face as Punk leaves the ring and sits on the entrance ramp. Punk says he realizes that reason he doesn’t want to be in the WWE is because he is tired. Punk then says on Sunday night they can say goodbye to the WWE Championship, say goodbye to John Cena and say goodbye to CM Punk as he rips up the contract. Punk says he will go be the best in the world somewhere else as Raw comes to a close.

Quick Results
- John Cena defeated David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty by pin fall in a handicap match.
- Kelly Kelly defeated Melina by pin fall.
- Evan Bourne/Alex Riley/Kofi Kingston defeated The Miz/Jack Swagger/R-Truth by pin fall in a 6-man tag team match.
- Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntyre against the Big Show went to a no contest.

NWA World title stripped!

CHARLOTTE, NC: The NWA has been informed that The Sheik has pulled out of his scheduled title defense on July 31st at the Ohio St. Fair against 3-time champion Adam Pearce. It is not clear at this time as to the reasons behind The Sheik’s refusal to go through with this bout. The NWA first received an inkling of the issue when it was noted that the long-awaited showdown was no longer on The Sheik’s calendar. When contacted, The Sheik’s camp confirmed that he would not be appearing for the eagerly-anticipated battle.

Faced with this refusal, the NWA Board of Directors held an emergency teleconference, with the result being that The Sheik has been stripped of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship, effective immediately. “This is not something the NWA does lightly”, said Executive Director, Robert K. Trobich. “We prefer that the title be settled in the ring”.

The vacant title will be filled by the new main event for the July 31st show: A three-way match between the man who was promised the shot, 3-Time Champ, Scrap Iron Adam Pearce, and the holders of the two other most prestigious belts in the NWA, National Champion, Chance Prophet, and North American Champion, Shaun Tempers!

New Details and Trailer for WWE’s Brawl Video Game

- A trailer has been released online for a new WWE video game called WWE Brawl. The game is reportedly scheduled for release in 2012. As you can see, it features character similar to WWE Superstars like John Cena and The Undertaker.


WWE filed for a “WWE Brawl” trademark back in early 2010. WWE is calling this game one of their most ambitious yet. It has a theme of no ring and no rules. It’s going to be “WWE Superstars turned up real loud.” The game will feature storylines and various modes. Details on the game were revealed earlier this year at WWE’s business partner summit.


The game will have spin-offs of a new WWE animated series, Mattel toys and other products.

Heres the trailer:

Exclusive Photo from inside the arena at Destination X PPV

This photo is from Impact Wrestling's Facebook page.

Tell us if you would like to see TNA Keep the 6 Sided ring after tonights PPV.

Final Card for Tonight’s TNA Destination X PPV

- Below is the final card for tonight’s TNA Destination X pay-per-view from Orlando, Florida. Remember to join us for coverage at 8pm EST.

TNA X Division Title Match

Brian Kendrick vs. Abyss

Ultimate X for the #1 Contendership

Robbie E. vs. Alex Shelley vs. Shannon Moore vs. Amazing Red

Winner Gets X Division Contract

Austin Aries vs. Jack Evans vs. Zema Ion vs. Low Ki

Daniels vs. AJ Styles

Kazarian vs. Samoa Joe

Rob Van Dam vs. Jerry Lynn

Open Challenge from Douglas Williams

Ric Flair Not Booked for Impact Tapings, TNA Stars Work AAA Tapings, More

- TNA star Orlando Jordan turns 38 years old today.



- Stan sent word that there was 34 minutes and 21 seconds of in-ring action on this past Thursday’s TNA Impact Wrestling, up from the previous week.



- Abyss, Mickie James and AAA Champion Jeff Jarrett all worked the AAA TV tapings in Mexico last night.



- Ric Flair is not booked for this week’s TNA Impact Wrestling tapings once again.



Partial source: F4Wonline.com

Kevin Nash to star in Ghost Rider sequal

Reported by Adam Martin of Wrestleview.com

Kevin Nash, who remains signed with WWE under a Legends contract, will star in the new movie “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance.” This film will be the sequel to the original released back in 2007. It will star Nicolas Cage in the lead role once again. No word on the name of the character Nash will be playing

Update on CM Punk

The general feeling backstage is that CM Punk is not leaving WWE, that according to Dave Meltzer.


(photo credit: Joseph Duncan)

McMahon suspends CM Punk

From WWE.com

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon suspends CM Punk

Raw’s abrupt conclusion Monday night was not due to technical difficulties. The decision to suddenly end the broadcast in that manner was made by WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon, who gave this quote to WWE.com:

“CM Punk was suspended indefinitely for his unprofessional conduct as soon as Raw went off the air.”

With his WWE contract expiring on July 17, one can only assume that this suspension effectively terminates CM Punk’s tenure with WWE.

WWE Raw Results: June 27, 2011

Monday Night Raw: Raw Roulette LIVE COVERAGE

By J Wilson
Raw Roulette live coverage. Tonight’s Raw takes place from the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, NV.


Raw opens with a shot of the Raw Roulette Wheel with Booker T at the wheel. The opening video plays with the fireworks and out comes Shawn Michaels to open things. Shawn takes the microphone and says “I missed you and how could I have left all of this” He continues to say it was the people who him the show stopper, the main event, Mr. Wrestlemania and, a hall of famer. Says he is not the guest host. He is just here. Says he will not plug things like other guests. Then proceeds to plug his new outdoors show that starts tomorrow night, MacMillan River Adventures



C.M. Punk’s music plays and he walks out with McGillicutty and Otunga. Punk says he knew HBK could not stay out of the spotlight. Says he will do what Shawn could never do and that is to leave the company with the WWE title. He mocks Shawn for claiming he would end the Undertaker’s streak. Punk says one reason he is leaving is because of the fans. He can’t believe the fans would cheer the past in HBK instead of the present in Punk. Shawn says the fans cheer him because he is better than him. The fans star cheering “One more match” Punk says Shawn was better than him, but not anymore. Punks says he and Shawn are a lot a like. Shawn says they are nothing a like but have some similarities. They don’t smoke or do drugs. Punk cuts him off and says “Anymore” Shawn says he did things his way and super kicks Otunga out of the blue. Punk is beside himself and the GM rings in.

The GM says Punk only has three weeks left so let’s make them memorable. Says Punk will have the first match. Booker T spins the Wheel and it lands on????. Booker says that means mystery opponent. Also says Punk has earned a one way trip to hell and will face KANE. The camera is back on the ring and HBK hits McGillicutty with the super kick and Punk is even more upset. The flames burst and Kane’s makes his way down to the ring and we go to commercial.



We come back and Kane is working over Punk outside the ring. Throws Punk in the ring and whips him into the corner and follows it up with a clothesline. Punk stumbles out and Kane hits him with a sidewalk slam. Kane only gets a two count. Kane tries another clothesline and Punk puts his foot up, catching Kane in the face. Punk attempts a spring board clothesline but Kane catches him with one hand is about to choke slam him. Punk hits Kane with a high kick that drops him. Punk works over Kane with some forearms to the back. Kane gets the upper hand and drops Punk with a right hand. Kane climbs to the top rope but Punk climbs up and lands a few elbows to stop Kane. They are both off the top rope and Kane is about to go for another choke slam. Punk rolls under the bottom rope and is counted out. Michael Cole says “Smart move by Punk. Why get hurt before his title match with Cena”.



- Winner: Kane via count out.



They announced Big Show vs. Alberto Del Rio and John Cena vs. R-Truth for tonight!



Back form commercial and Sin Cara makes his way to the ring including trampoline entrance. Evan Bourne comes to the ring and the bell rings but the match has not been chosen yet. Booker T is joined by Eve and she spins the wheel. It lands on a “No Count Out Match”.



The match starts with some chain wrestling. Armsbars. Waist locks. Sin Cara lands a bulldog followed by a back flip arms drag which sends Bourne outside. Sin Care tries a baseball slide but misses and they stare at each other. Both run back in the ring and they trade leg kicks. Bourne takes down Sin Cara for a sunset flip but rolls through it and double stomps Sin Cara to the chest in the center of the ring. Picks up Sin Cara but Cara sends Bourne to the floor. Sin Cara hits Evan with a running dive between the ropes. They show the move a few times during the double feature. Both are back in the ring and Bourne and Sin Cara are trading kicks. Bourne catches Sin Cara’s leg and hits Sin Cara with a spin kick to the face. Covers him for a two count. Bourne hits Sin Cara with a jumping right knee which looks like it might put him away. Covers him for only a two count. Bourne tries to land Air Bourne. Sin Cara moves out of the way but Bourne lands on his feet. LOTS OF ACTION IN THIS MATCH. Bourne runs after Sin Cara but Sin Cara hits him with La Mistica for the pin.

Winner: Sin Cara via Pinfall.



Booker T says the Raw GM gave Kofi Kingston the power to spin the wheel. Before he can spin the wheel Vicki cuts him off saying “Excuse Me” and spins the wheel. Kofi wonders if the spin is legal. It lands on “Players Choice” which means Kofi can choose the match. He says he will select the match he voted for last week and that is Vicki not being allowed at ring side.



Vikki tries to come out for the match but officials will not allow her. Kofi and Ziggler brawl outside the ring until Ziggler slams Kofi’s head into the post and we go to commercial. We come back and Ziggler works over Kofi head for a few mins and applies a headlock. Hits a rocker dropper for a two count. Kofi comes back with shots to stomach, but he is met with a neck breaker. Ziggler kicks him in the head again and attempts to throw Kofi out of the ring. Kofi bounces off the ropes and hits Trouble in Paradise out of nowhere for the win.



Winner: Kofi Kingston via pin fall.



Booker T is at the Wheel with Maryse. Booker puts over Kofi’s win. Del Rio comes in and asks why he has to wrestle the Big Show again. Booker says he only spins the wheel and is not the match maker. Is about to spin the wheel but Del says Maryse should spin it. She spins the wheel and start flirting with Del Rio while the wheel is spinning. Says that have a lot in common since they both like expensive things. The wheel stops and Booker is laughing. The camera pans to the wheel and it has landed on Steel Cage match. Maryse leaves and Del Rio is upset.



Back from commercial and Del Rio comes to the ring in a yellow Lamborghini Big Show makes his way to the ring with a big smile on his face. He walks into the cages using the steps. The bell rings and Del Rio quickly climbs the cage but Show grabs Del Rio’s tights and pulls him down. Show rams Del Rio’s head into the cage. Whips Del Rio into the corner. Show runs into the corner and Del Rio drop kicks Show’s injured knee. Show is on the mat in pain. Del Rio stomps the back of Big Show’s knee. Del Rio wrenches on Big Show’s knee and Mark Henry makes his way to the ring. Big Show begins to fight back and pushes Del Rio away while on his knees. Del Rio bounces off the ropes and Show catches him for a choke slam but Del Rio kicks him in the gut and lands a DDT while show was on his knees. Del Rio is tries to climb out of the cage but Show catches up with him and hits Del Rio with a superplex. Both men are laid out in the middle of the ring. Mark Henry walks to the door of the steel cage and rips the door of the hinges. He brings the door in the ring and works over the Big Show. Del Rio crawls out of the cage while this is going on for the win.

Winner: Alberto Del Rio



Big Show is trying to get up as he is between the ropes and the cage. Henry picks up the door and runs into the Big Show, slamming the door into him. The force of this causes the cage to break and Big Show falls through and lands on the ground. Show is out cold as everyone is shocked by what just happened. Henry is outside yelling and screaming at the fans while he tears up the announcers table.



Back form commercial and they show the trainers helping up The Big Show. Kelly Kelly makes her way to the ring while they show her title win on the titan tron. The Bells come out and Nikki Bella will be wrestling Kelly Kelly in a non title match. Cole announces Brie Bella will get a title rematch at Money in the Bank. Booker spins the wheel and it lands on submission match. They go to lock up but Nikki kicks Kelly in the gut. Brings her into the corner and rings the arms a few times. Rings it again and brings Kelly to the ground. Nikki holds on to the arm bar and Kelly is screaming in pain. Nikki brings Kelly to their feet while holding on to the arm. Kelly punches Nikki a couple of times and hits a double leg take down and applies a Boston Crab and Nikki taps out.

Winner: Kelly Kelly via submission.

Brie Bella hits Kelly from behind and the two stomp on Kelly Kelly. Eve runs out and kicks both of them in the stomach and throws them out of the ring. The Bella’s are yelling “It ain’t over” while walking back to the locker room.



Back form commercial and they show footage of Andy winning Tough Enough. They show Andy sitting on the steps of a FCW ring talking about being slapped by Vince and stunned by Austin. Andy says the fun is over and the real hard work begins. Ricky Steamboat says they picked the right person and Andy is the type person you want to help. Andy finishes by saying “It’s time to go to work”.

Rey Mysterio is with Booker T as the wheel spins. It lands on tornado match. Rey is excited and leave. Booker looks to his left and says “Tell me I just didn’t see that” and in comes Diamond Dallas Page to plug the Best of Monday Nitro DVD. Drew McIntyre comes in and says people like them are relics. He says as the future of the WWE he tells them they have 10 mins to leave or they are going out on stretchers. KICK TO THE FACE via HBK. “Gosh that’s gonna hurt” comments HBK. Looks at the Nitro DVD and says “I have never seen any of this because….I was working that day.” He leaves and Booker says he will send him a copy.

Back form commercial and Miz enters the ring first followed by Jack Swagger. Alex Riley comes out and is followed by Rey Mysterio.

Michael Cole announces the Raw Money in the Bank Ladder Match:

Alberto Del Rio

The Miz

Jack Swagger

Alex Riley

Rey Mysterio

R-Truth

Even Bourne

Kofi Kingston

Tag Team Tornado Match with all four men are allowed in the ring at the same time. Riley brawls with Miz in one corner while Swagger and Mysterio brawl in the opposite corner. Swagger tries a belly to back suplex but Rey rolls over and lands on his feet, only to be met with a clothesline from The Miz. Riley clotheslines Miz. Swagger clotheslines Riley. Swagger kicks Riley outside the ring and Miz follows Riley outside the ring. Miz stomps Riley in the chest on the outside while Swagger Irish whips Rey, chest first into the corner. Swagger hits the vader bomb for a two count. Swagger puts Rey on his shoulders while Miz climbs to the top rope. Rey climbs off of Swaggers shoulders and pushes him into the Miz. This causes Miz to crotch himself on the top rope. Riley comes back in the ring and leaps to the top rope applies a hip toss off the top rope to Miz. Mysterio hits Swagger with a hurricanrana off the ring apron to the floor.



We come back and Miz & Swagger are standing over Riley as a result of a running boot to the face from the Miz onto Riley during the break. Miz picks up Riley and he fights back only to be cut off by Swagger. Swagger and Miz attempt a double back body drop on Riley but Riley kicks Swagger and rolls up Miz for the pin but is cut off by Swagger. Swagger catches Rey attempting a cross body from the top rope and bench presses Mysterio over his head and throws him on to Miz’s knee. Swagger works over Riley in the corner while Miz hits Rey for a quick DDT for a two count. Miz places Rey on the top rope and tries a superplex. Rey blocks it and shoves and punches Miz off the rope. Hits Miz with a seated senton. Miz charges at Swagger but Rey drops kicks him in the knee and kicks him in the head. Covers Miz but only for two. Miz pushes Rey into the ropes but Rey bounces back and kicks Miz in the mouth. The fans are really into this one. Swings at Miz. Miz ducks and catches Rey to set up the Skull Crushing Finale. Rey escapes and kicks Miz in the head which makes Miz land in position for the 619. Rey runs off the ropes but is cut off by Swagger. Riley hits Swagger with a spine buster for a two count. Miz hits Riley with reverse DDT for a two count. Miz misses a clothesline and Riley clotheslines Miz to the floor while following him over. Swagger tries for the gut wrench power bomb and Rey reverses it for the 619 but Swagger catches Rey’s legs and applies the ankle lock. Mysterio battles out. Rey hits the 619. Riley hits Swagger with an implant DDT which is followed by a frog splash by Rey for the three count.

Winner: Rey Mysterio & Alex Riley.



R-Truth is with Booker T at the wheel. Truth spins the wheel and it lands on TABLES MATCH. Truth says he can dig that. Says Cena is going to get got. Booker asks Truth to leave and says he is making him a little bit nervous.



Back form commercial and R-Truth makes his way to the ring followed by John Cena. Truth kicks Cena in the gut and works him over in the corner with punches to the face. The dueling Cena chants start early. Truth whips Cena but Cena reverses it and drives Truth into the corner. Truth hits the corner hard and is met with a suplex from Cena. Cena tries to get a table but Truth cuts him off. Truth throws Cena in the ring and applies a submission hold for a few seconds until Cena powers out of it and drop kicks Truth. Both sell for a few moments. Cena tries for the AA. Truth counters with suplex into a stunner. Truth grabs a table and sets it up in the corner. Truth tries to suplex Cena, but, Cena reverses. They fight outside and Cena throws truth into the ring steps and brings his own table into the ring. Brings Truth back into the ring as well. Sets up Truth for the AA but CM Punk runs down and moves the table. Cena chases Punk outside the ring. They end up in the ring and Cena picks up Punk for the AA in front of the first table Truth set up in the corner. Truth spears Cena into the table and the match is over.

Winner: R-Truth.

Punk takes the microphone and says he wants to get a lot off his cheat before he leave in three weeks. Says he likes Cena more than most of the people in the back. Says he hates the idea that Cena is the best because he is the best WRESTLER in the world. Says the only thing Cena is the better at is kissing Vince’s ass. He is good as kissing ass as Hulk Hogan but maybe not as good as Dwayne.

Punk says he has been the best since the first day he entered the WWE but had a target on his back because he was a Paul Heyman guy. Says you know who was a Heyman guy? BROCK LESNAR…… and he split. The difference is he will is going to split with the WWE title unlike Lesnar. Says he has grabbed so many of Vince’s imaginary rings that he realized that they are just imaginary. Says he is the only real thing. Says the company will not promote him as he is not on the program and not on some crappy show on the USA network and he is not on the poster of Wrestlemania. The fact that Dwayne is in the main event of Wrestlemania and not him makes him sick. The people cheer and Punk tells the fans that the people should not cheer because they are one of the biggest reasons he is leaving. Says he might take the WWE title and defend it in New Japan Pro Wrestling or Ring of Honor. Says hi to Colt Cabana in the camera. Says Vince should be a billionaire but is only a millionaire and that is because he surrounds himself with yes men. The company might be better off when he dies but his daughter and the rest of his stupid family are going to take control of the company. Punk is about to tell a personal story about Vince and his Bully campaign but the microphone is cut off and Raw leave the air with Punk yelling about being cutoff.

BREAKING NEWS! "Macho Man" Randy Savage Dies...

UPDATED!!!

We are all deeply sadened by the news on this Friday Morning of his Death, He was one of the Greatest Wrestlers of all time and will be greatly missed.





Story by MyfoxAustin.com

SEMINOLE - World-famous wrestler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage, known for his "Ohh yeah" catch phrase, died after a car accident today in Seminole.

Savage was behind the wheel of his Jeep Wrangler, heading west on State Road 694, around 9:30 this morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Jeep veered out of control, went over a concrete median, crossed over the eastbound lanes, and collided head-on with a tree near the intersection with 113th St. N.

Savage was rushed to Largo Medical Center, where he died. His 56-year-old wife Lynn was also in the car and suffered minor injuries.

The 58-year-old may have suffered a "medical event" before the crash, according to the accident report. TMZ.com, which broke the story, reported that Savage lost control of the Jeep because he had a heart attack.

Savage, whose real name was Randall Mario Poffo, began wrestling with the WWF back in 1985. He became one of the league's most popular stars and was known for his catch phrase: the deep-throated, raspy, over-the-top "Ohhh yeah."

Even non-wrestling fans would likely recognize the line thanks to Savage's frequent appearances in television commercials for Slim Jim beef jerky snacks.

Before his wrestling days, the Ohio native played minor league baseball for several teams. He ended his baseball career with the Tampa Tarpons in 1974.

Savage had just celebrated his one-year anniversary with Lynn, his second wife.

His fellow wrestlers, many of whom also live in the Tampa area, sent their condolences via Twitter. Hulk Hogan had just ended a decade-long feud with Savage and said he was "devastated."

"He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him," tweeted Hogan.

"You were one of my childhood inspirations and heros [sic]. Strength, love and prayers to the Savage/Poffo family," added Dwayne Johnson, better known as 'The Rock.'

WWE Talent Required to Purchase insurance (More Info)

Credit: PWInsider.com

According to Mike Johnson, an amendment has recently been made to all of WWE's talent contracts. All performers are now required to purchase and maintain their own medical insurance. The word is that WWE will not be picking up the costs of the insurance.

Johnson also reports that WWE will still be covering the expenses of all surgeries and physical rehabilitation for injuries talents suffer while performing, as well as substance abuse treatment.

The amendment was talked about for months and was planned prior to the announcement that UFC would be providing medical insurance for all of their fighters.

WWE Requiring Talents to Have Insurance, WWE Superstars Update, More

- ECW Original The Blue Meanie turns 38 today while WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka turns 68.



- Yoshi Tatsu vs. Tyson Kidd with Michael Hayes was taped for Thursday’s WWE Superstars before the SmackDown tapings last night in Corpus Christi, Texas.



- Former WWE star Shad Gaspard recently tried out for a role in the new GI Joe movie.



- WWE is now requiring all of their signed talents to personally purchase medical insurance for themselves. WWE won’t be picking up the costs of the insurance but are requiring all talents to have it.

Triple H Advertised for Money in the Bank, WWE Signs ECW Original, More

- Advertised for the pre-Over the Limit WWE Supershow this Saturday in Yakima, Washington is John Cena, Randy Orton and Big Show vs. CM Punk, The Miz and Alberto Del Rio.



- After working a few months now as a referee on various events, WWE has signed ECW Original Nunzio to a referee contract.



- For what it’s worth, Triple H is being advertised for WWE’s Money in the Bank pay-per-view.



- FYE is currently selling a “Bring It” edition of the WrestleMania 27 DVD set that comes with a dog tag for The Rock.




Partial source: PWInsider

WWE RAW Results - May 16, 2011

Live from San Antonio, TX:

by J Wilson

RAW is kicked off with an opening promo by John Cena to his typical mixed reaction. before he can even start, he is cut off by Alex Riley, who tells him to save it because he’s heard it before and has Cena look at a Miz montage consisting of their match at WrestleMania, their match at Extreme Rules and many other times where Miz whipped Cena’s ass.

A Ry then introduces Miz to the typical Cole mark out we’ve come to expect these last months. A Ry talks down to the crowd, saying that they said he didn’t have it. He then hated on the home town San Antonio Spurs for some cheap heat. A Ry says Miz will prove everyone wrong because he will never utter the words “I Quit”.

Cena’s turn to talk, who calls A Ry “as stupid as he is useless”. And says Miz would also never say Miz would pass on Jonas Brothers tickets, that Miz would not stop playing with My Little Pony, and that Miz has testicles. All kidding aside, Cena said he respects Miz but he chose the I Quit match for a reason: fear. He sees fear in The Miz’s eyes. GM intervention time, the anonymous GM says as long that A Ry and Miz aren’t involved, they can pick the match and opponent for Cena tonight. Miz says he doesn’t know Cena’s opponent or the stipulation. But he knows one thing: it’ll be awesome. Cole talks Miz up again while King wonders what Miz will decide.

Time for the first match of the night as Kofi Kingston makes his way out first, he will be facing CM Punk, accompanied by The Nexus tonight. The broadcasters relive last week when CM Punk interfered in Kane/Mason Ryan and got a KO punch for his trouble by Big Show.

Kofi Kingston vs. CM Punk (w/ The Nexus)
Punk starts with a tight headlock then gets a tackle. But the advantage is short lived as Kofi gives him a flying elbow after dodging him twice. Kofi is in control right now but now for long as is drops Kofi’s neck on the top rope. Snapmare and elbows to the chest followed by a cover for two. This is followed by a reverse chin lock. Cover for two. Punk goes to the top rope but gets hit by Kofi. Kofi to the top and a cross body for two. The Nexus stand on the ramp and are antsy. Kofi does his trademark legdrop and looks for Trouble in Paradise but doesn’t get it, Punk tries GTS but gets nothing. Kofi tires to go up to try his punches but Punk anticipates and Kofi falls awkwardly. GTS by Punk for three.

WINNER: CM Punk

Punk says everyone saw Leadership by example. He says he does things his way and that he won’t stop until all of Nexus is the most dominant force anyone has seen.

Divas competition is up next. Kelly Kelly, who King calls one of the most beautiful of all time. She will be facing off against Brie Bella, the current Divas Champion.

Kelly Kelly vs. Brie Bella
Things start off with Brie in control briefly until Kelly reverses an arm wrench. Then Brie hangs Kelly on the middle rope and Nikki gets a shot in. Brie misses a leg drop and gets spanked followed by her signature hurricanrana and her backflip splash for two. Brie gets an edge but then Kelly slams her and pins her unorthodoxly for three! But then both Bellas double team Kelly Kelly.

WINNER: Kelly Kelly

Uh oh…Kharma is coming. She seems to be eyeing Kelly Kelly but then the Bellas try to knock Kharma down and fail miserably. Kharma asserts her authority, eventually landing an Implant Buster on one of the sisters. Eyes back on Kelly Kelly, who is scared for her life. Kharma grabs her by the chin and picks her up to her feet and flicks her in the head laughing before she leaves the ring.

We are treated to a vignette from “That’s What I Am”.

619 time as Rey Mysterio comes out. Josh Mathews and King relive when R-Truth ambushed Rey. He comes out and talks about R-Truth’s actions the prior week. He talks about knowing how it feels to be passed over but he doesn’t blame others for his problems or flip out when he doesn’t get his way. He wants to handle his business like a man and calls out R-Truth to show him why he didn’t deserve a main event spot.

Yay Commercial Break.

Back on RAW and R-Truth has made no appearance. Instead, Rey gets Alberto Del Rio. Who introduces himself…but of course we already know his name, especially Rey, who he again calls a Chihuahua. He says Rey is the reason he isn’t facing Cena. Says Rey does not deserve to be in the same show as himself because he’s a full-blooded Mexican, unlike the people in San Antonio. He said the US wanted him and gave him everything to come here.

Rey says he won’t let Del Rio disrespect HIS people. He says he is proud to be Chicano and American at the same time. And if R-Truth doesn’t want to show, he has no problem shutting Del Rio up. The match begins!

Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio
ReyRey gets early swings and a hurricanrana after Alberto tries to counter. Rey uses his quickness to his advantage until Del Rio does a top rope arm breaker and a drop kick as we head to a commercial.

We come back and Del Rio is in control. Cover for two. Del Rio continues to work on the arm of ReyRey. Another cover for two. Back to the arm yet again. Rey fights backs back only to get an enziguiri to the skull for two. Rey kicks Del Rio’s legs, but get dropkicked for one. And back to the arm once again with a grounded hammerlock. Rey slow to work to his feet. Elbows to Del Rio’s face and an arm drag. Kick to the chest by Rey and Del Rio gets sent to the outside. All of a sudden, R-Truth starts shouting on a mic distracting him so Del Rio can seemingly get a win but Rey with the high cross body for two! In the corner and a seated splash and a hurricanrana! Goes for a 619 but Ricardo Rodriguez interferes drawing the DQ. Del Rio looks to punish after the fact.

WINNER by DISQUALIFICATION: Rey Mysterio

Del Rio goes off but R-Truth takes over and beats ReyRey down then hits a Lie Detector. He asks for a mic and asks Rey what he’s doing. He asks who Rey is to call him out. R-Truth says no one makes the challenges but him. He says this Sunday, Rey is “gonna get got” and proceeds to beat him down before taking off up the ramp.

NEXT: Cole vs. Lawler Contract Signing

Both Michael Cole (with Swagger) and Jerry Lawler are in the ring. Cole welcomes us to the contract signing for his match. He starts taunting Lawler. He says he will only sign the contract if he reiterates the stipulation. Lawler reminds Cole that he never beat him legitimately, but if he DOES win, he will give Cole his ring and personally induct him. Cole signs immediately followed by King. Cole says he believes in full disclosure. He says King didn’t read the contract. The match this sunday is a “Kiss my foot” match…oy….he shows the footage last month of J.R. kissing his foot and then taunts him. Cole then brings up that King has experience kissing feet and shows the 1995 King of the Ring where King has Bret Hart’s foot in his mouth literally. Cole then shows his nasty foot again. King cuts Colt off mid-sentence, and says he couldn’t even compare to Swagger. He doesn’t like Swagger but respects him. But says he should congratulate Cole, because he made Swagger a sidekick. Cole starts spouting off unwisely about Swagger. Swagger doesn’t like that and gets in Cole’s face. What Swagger says is incoherent, but if I had to interpret, I think he said “Cole, you’re on your own this Sunday.” Then Cole tries to warm up to everyone, including King. No one buys it. King says it’s too late, this Sunday, he will stick his foot in Cole’s mouth and close it for good! Loud Jerry chants and crying from Cole close this segment.

Kane and Big Show are in action….NEXT!

King pokes fun at Cole, who doesn’t find any humor in the situation that just transpired. We’re ready for Tag Team action as the Champions make their way to the ring. A match has been made official, the Champions vs. CM Punk and Mason Ryan for the Championships this Sunday. But tonight, the Champions get McGillicutty and Otunga.

Kane & Big Show vs. David “A-List” Otunga & Michael McGillicutty
Kane and McGillicutty start. Kane understandably starts with the advantage with some clotheslines and slams. First cover for two. Tag to Big Show who gives McGillicutty a big chop followed by another. Irish whip, McGillicutty. kicks him and tries to cut Big Shows legs out. Otunga tags in and keeps Big Show down. Cover for one. McGillicutty tags in and gets nearfalls. Otunga back in keeping each other fresh. McGillicutty back in with a leg lock. Show uses his free leg to slam McGillicutty to the mat. Otguna tagged in again. Nexus playing smart, keeping Big Show down. But then Show grabs Otunga’s throat but is countered, but recountered and both men are down. Otunga tries to keep Show away but gets the tag to Kane as McGillicutty gets in. Turnbuckle Clothesline and Sidewalk Slam gets two. Kane to the top rope and gets his Clothesline. The Chockeslam is coming as he boots Otunga. Mason Ryan tries to intervene and gets KOd by Big Show but Punk distracts him which gets Nexus a steal.

WINNERS: David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty

The announcers plug WWE AllStars real quick. Then run down the card.

Kane and Show talk about what just happened. Show calls him and Kane the Alpha and Omega. Kane says this Sunday won’t be Punks redemption or salvation, it will be his and Nexus’s annihilation.

NEXT: Cena’s match vs. his mystery opponent

OMG ITS ZACK RYDER!!!

Miz comes out first, looks like the opponent and stip will be announced first. The match will be No Holds Barred. He has Cena get out, which he does. Swagger comes out of nowhere and assaults John Cena, who is his opponent.

No Holds Barred
John Cena vs. Jack Swagger
Swagger gets an early advantage and rips Cenas shirt over him. Cena gets a brief advantage but then Swagger beats him down. Swagger just powers John Cena and nails a vader bomb for two as the final break is taken.

Cena is still at a disadvantage after the break. Over the break, Cena was tossed around outside as we are reminded the stipulation is No Holds Barred. Swagger whips Cena into the exposed railing then rolls him in for two. Swagger uses a chair for two. Swagger sets a chair on Cena’s chest, looking for a Vader bomb, hitting it for two. Swagger puts the chair in the corner between turnbuckles but Cena comes back like Superman and starts the shoulder tackles but Swagger hits a powerslam for two. Ankle lock is clinched in the center of the ring. Cena rolls through! Swagger charges and his head meets the chair as both me. And Cena builds momentum with his signature shoulder tackles and spin out powerbomb. He tells Miz “you can’t see me” but Swagger sees a five knuckle shuffle and gets hit with an Attitude Adjustment with an STF which makes Swagger tap.

WINNER: John Cena

Miz tells Cena to enjoy tonight, because on Sunday he will feel disappointment. There are many ways to make a human say I Quit. Miz describes many scenarios which could make Cena say those two words. But he says all the things he listed, he won’t use. He said he found a way to make Cena quit that he never seen before and guaranteed that he will be the new WWE Champion. He asks Cena why he looks at him, as if he doesn’t believe what Miz says. Cena gets A Ry but then meets the pipe. But then Cena turns the tables like superman causing both to retreat. He tells Miz to bring his million ways to make him quit, and bring a million more, because this Sunday he will make Miz say “I Quit”! The two competitors this Sunday stare bullets as the show comes to a close.

5/16 WWE Tough Enough Recap

by J Wilson

The camera shows AJ making his way back in the house. AJ explains the situation to everyone else, and they were surprised to say the least. AJ admits that tomorrow is going to be a long day and says he is dedicated to showing the trainers that they made the right decision keeping him around.

The next morning Trish and Christina are doing yoga while Trish tries to get her to open up as she is worried about Christina being the last female recruit. Trish says she knows Christina is working hard and believes that she can make it.

Its Daily Training time, time again to find out the week’s life lesson. Bill tells Christina that he’s proud of her. The recruits are doing moves in the ring when Austin comes out. The week’s lesson is creativity in move execution. Bill has the recruits do their take on a fireman’s carry as well as an arm drag. AJ, however, is still showing timidness. The trainers catch Jeremiah losing his focus as well.

We’re brought back to daily training as the recruits practice being thrown out of the ring. Austin is pissed about everyone because he isn’t satisfied with how they do so. Booker then shows them all how to throw someone out. Trish comments on the situation saying everyone was being “deadasses”. Then, Luke is rocketted out of the ring by Andy, which drew a LOT of heat from the trainers. Bill said they wasted his and their time. Austin tells them all to get lost.

Back at the house, Andy is on a TE laptop looking at a video of his little daughter, which brightened his crap day a bit. Then he called his wife and talked to her a bit. He knows its tough on her, but he’s in competition for a reason.

The TE compound is paid a visit by Kelly Kelly, Eve, and the Bella Twins, much to the surprise of the guys; seeing them enter their domain. The divas give Christina some compliments on how she is doing, which she appreciates. The recruits are taken into their limo and out to dinner in an upscale Chinese restaurant. All of them have a good time, Luke does a bit of drinking, Jeremiah talks about how far he’s come, Christina talks more about how far she’s come, which impressed Kelly Kelly. AJ talks about his recent shortcomings. One of the Bellas makes it clear that its important to make himself get noticed in a good way. Then Jeremiah gets smacked…twice! Then Luke gets smacked and the two guys playfully smacked each other. This segment ends with a toast from Martin.

Next day, the recruits are brought to THQ HQ to create their own dynamic superstar profile, which they seemed to have fun with. Now they get to talk about it. Jeremiah is first, his is “The Natural”, Christina named her character Mikayla. Jeremiah was a clear winner. AJ came up with Jaxon Crash, while Luke chose “Legend”. Hope he doesn’t run into Randy Orton. AJ explains that he was thinking of a metal head. Luke explains that he learned not everything is about moves. Martin went with a Warrior look alike while Andy went with a character named Silent Rage, a homage to everything in his mind. He asks the THQ rep who he would bring into his next game and chose Luke. Austin dismisses the crew for more ass kicking by the trainers

We come back and its a night time training session. Jeremiah is of the impersonation that everyone, including himself, needed it. AJ once again was not showing anything new to the trainers, which pisses them off. All of a sudden, a pop and Martin went down fast. He sees a medic, he hurts the inside of his ankle. Bill showed a genuine concern because Martin can’t even stand on it at first. He is taken by the medic to a local hospital while he worries about his standing in the competition.

In the morning, Martin had not come back yet. Luke shows legitimate concern for him, but that doesn’t change how he is going to perform in today’s skills challenge. The recruits do calisthenics as Martin comes in on crutches. The diagnosis is….he fractured his ankle and the doctors won’t clear him for competition. Its tough to see him go out like this, and you can tell this wasn’t what he wanted. Austin summons him into his office. He says he hates to see Martin leave and talks about when he was really worried about being able to come back from injury. He tells Martin that if wrestling is his passion, he’ll be able to continue.

Austin pointed to the wall of belts and said he took everyone else’s belts because they couldn’t hack it, but he’s not gonna do that. Austin let Martin hang it up himself, it would be the only time he did that for anyone. Martin swears that he’ll be back. Everyone gave him a standing ovation, which meant a lot to him. He said godwilling, he’ll be able to rebound, and is glad that he was able to leave the competition and not have to quit or be ejected.

Five people remain, but Martin’s injury does not stop today’s skills challenge. They have 2 minutes to demonstrate everything that they’ve learned, with one move from the top rope. AJ and Christina are first, Bill tells Christina to own this and he believes in her. Chrstina appears to cominate the whole match even giving AJ a bodyslam with a slap right after. Top rope move she does is a double axe handle…but then she landed bad….this isn’t good. Bill blames it solely on AJ. Austin calls for no elimination tonight and tells everyone to leave. One thing is for sure, AJ needs to go….

5/15 WWE House Show - Austin, TX

Location: Frank Erwin Center, Austin, TX

- Battle Royal for an IC title match. Winner: Ezekial Jackson

- Natalya and AJ from NXT over Rosa Mendes and Alicia Fox

- Daniel Bryan defeated Tyson Kidd.

- Rey Mysterio defeated Cody Rhodes via the 619.

- IC title match: Ezekial Jackson d. Wade Barrett via DQ

- Kane and The Great Khali over Just Gabriel and Heath Slater via DQ

- World Heavyweight title match: Randy Orton defeated Christian and Sheamus

Don West Comments on Jeff Hardy, Ring Breaks at TNA Show, Tapings Tonight

- TNA will tape iMPACT Wrestling tonight from Orlando. The only confirmed happening for tonight’s tapings is Mr. Anderson’s “special surprise” for World Champion Sting going into their match at Slammiversary.



- At this weekend’s TNA live event in Monroe, LA, the ring broke during the opening match with Abyss vs. Kazarian. TNA officials and members of the ring crew came down to fix the ring while Don West and SoCal Val threw out free merchandise for around 20 minutes.



- A fan asked Don West during the opener at TNA’s live event this weekend when Jeff Hardy would be back. West, on the microphone, responded that hopefully Jeff would be back as soon as possible but right now he’s sick and they’re focused on getting him better.

WWE Using Another Legend as a Manager?, Former Diva Misses Her Return, More

- Carl sent word that indy wrestling promotion CWE will have an un-official WWE after-party on May 27th in Winnipeg, Canada at the 4Play Sports Bar. The bar is right across the street from the MTS Center where WWE will hold a live event earlier that night.



- Former WWE Diva Jillian Hall was scheduled to make her return to the ring at this past Friday’s FWE show in Brooklyn, New York but backed out of the booking due to personal reasons, reports Diva Dirt.



A message aired from Jillian at the start of the show where she apologized for not being there but began to sing a Britney Spears song. TNA Knockout Winter, who was scheduled to face Jillian, came out to face Jillian’s replacement – TNA’s Rosita. Christy Hemme ended up being the special referee as Winter defeated Rosita.



- During recent discussions to use managers in WWE, officials also discussed using Arn Anderson as a manager in addition to Michael Hayes, who is managing Tyson Kidd. No word yet on who Anderson might manage if they decide to use him in that role.

MVP Becomes IWGP IC Champ, SmackDown News, Diva Represents WWE, Godfather

- Former WWE star Charles “The Godfather” Wright turns 50 years old today.



- Stan sent word that there was 39 minutes and 11 seconds of in-ring action on this past Friday’s SmackDown, up from 34 minutes and 21 seconds on last week’s show.



- WWE sent SmackDown Diva Alicia Fox to Texas this past week to represent them at Time Warner’s cable upfront presentations.



- Former WWE Superstar MVP became the first-ever New Japan Pro Wrestling Intercontinental Champion yesterday in Philadelphia as NJPW finished its “East Coast Invasion” tour. MVP defeated Toru Yano in the tournament finals.

WWE Stars Grant Their First Wishes, New WWE Video Game in Development

– Every Friday for the next two weeks, @WWEGames on Twitter will release a mysterious anagram that are designed to give fans hints about a new WWE video game before it’s announced. If fans can figure out the anagram and tweet it to @WWEGames with the hashtag #WWEGames, they become eligible to win WWE prizes. The first anagram released this past Friday was “Oh singing mecca.”



No word yet on the new WWE video game that’s currently in development but they give the impression that it’s something different than another SmackDown vs. RAW game.



- John Morrison met a 13 year old fan of his from the Kids Wish Network before WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view a few weeks back. This was the first time that Morrison had been requested by a kid getting a wish granted.



Sin Cara also recently granted his first wish as a WWE Superstar as he met a fan from the Make-A-Wish Foundation at a recent WWE event in Orlando, Florida. Cara spoke to the fan through a translator and told WWE.com the following: “I love being with the public. I feel that it’s my duty to give back to them. I’m very proud and honored that a child would ‘Make-A-Wish’ to meet me.”