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.”