Sunday, October 3, 2010
RAW Talent On SD! + SD! Talent On RAW?, Details
With Smackdown officially moving to Syfy this past Friday and with both RAW and SmackDown! now on NBC Universal stations, it was implied by various WWE spokespersons in recent interviews that we could see more cross-promotion between the shows such as angles on Monday leading to Friday and stronger promotion of SmackDown! during RAW.
According to a source, more RAW talent could be showing up on SmackDown! in the coming weeks to help build an audience.
The Future Of WWE Nexus Tonight?, Triple H Update
-- Although the expectation at this point is that Nexus will not disband despite the stipulation at hand later tonight at the Hell in a Cell PPV between Cena and Barrett, merchandise sales for Nexus have been described as poor. WWE reportedly expected the "N" Nexus merchansie to be a big "anti-hero" deal and it didn't move nearly as much as expected.
-- TheDay.com in Connecticut noted that WWE star Triple H was in Fairfield, CT this morning helping to campaign for his mother-in-law Linda McMahon. The official Twitter page for Linda McMahon's Senate campaign issued this photo of Triple H at the event with supporters. For those wondering, Triple H is scheduled to return very soon.
-- TheDay.com in Connecticut noted that WWE star Triple H was in Fairfield, CT this morning helping to campaign for his mother-in-law Linda McMahon. The official Twitter page for Linda McMahon's Senate campaign issued this photo of Triple H at the event with supporters. For those wondering, Triple H is scheduled to return very soon.
HBK Hints At A WWE Return?
-- Pat sent this along: I attended the autograph session with Shawn Michaels today at Cabela's in Kansas City. It was great and he actually talked to the fans, and wasn't rushed like other autograph sessions that I have attended so this was a great one and it was awesome. I was behind a few fans when one of them asked: "Is their any chance of you coming back to wrestle again?" He said: "Probably not, but I may come back for something else."
Homicide Speaks Out - TNA Release, WWE Debut, More
Homicide recently discussed leaving TNA with World Wrestling Insanity, here are some highlights…
On Suicide: "I think the name was stupid. Homicide. Suicide. Look at that. They match. Then people joking around saying, 'Oh team them up and call them Genocide' It's stupid. I don't know who came up with that name. I don't know if it was Midway. I don't know if it was TNA. I don't know. As a wrestler, character, I liked it. It's original. It's different. I wish the character Suicide got a bigger push. I don't know what happened. If it's on delay, but to me - the name is dumb. It's the same. It's the same."
On Hogan And Bischoff: "Hogan and Bischoff have got a different vision. They don't come to TNA to destroy TNA. They came in to have a different vision. And if I'm not part of their vision, I'm out. I'm not gonna stay and - I'm not gonna say job out but - basically losing money and losing my fanbase and things I can do good. I'm very confident I can be a major star. I'm not gonna be the next Triple H, John Cena, but I always say I will be the next Terry Funk. Meaning that when I die, people are going to remember my name."
On Going To WWE: "My goal is to wrestle (Madison Square Garden). If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen. But the only ones who wrestle MSG are the ones who go to WWE. As for the name 'Homicide', I would love to bring that name over there but I'd rather keep it where it is, in the Indys and in the Tri-State area. I would have no problem with going to WWE and having them give me a ridiculous name like 'Brute Force' or something like that. It doesn't matter. If they tell me they want to keep 'Homicide', that would be cool. That would be cool. But I'd rather have Homicide stay in the Indys and stay at the Tri-State area because look at the Dudleys, man. They went to WWE, Vince McMahon bought their name, and now they're Team 3D. Now I love the name Team 3D because they got the best finisher in the world and no one ever kicked out of it. So me going to WWE with the name change might be a little bit of an issue, but, hey man, I can't argue. I'd rather leave the name in the Tri-State area and the Indys."
On Suicide: "I think the name was stupid. Homicide. Suicide. Look at that. They match. Then people joking around saying, 'Oh team them up and call them Genocide' It's stupid. I don't know who came up with that name. I don't know if it was Midway. I don't know if it was TNA. I don't know. As a wrestler, character, I liked it. It's original. It's different. I wish the character Suicide got a bigger push. I don't know what happened. If it's on delay, but to me - the name is dumb. It's the same. It's the same."
On Hogan And Bischoff: "Hogan and Bischoff have got a different vision. They don't come to TNA to destroy TNA. They came in to have a different vision. And if I'm not part of their vision, I'm out. I'm not gonna stay and - I'm not gonna say job out but - basically losing money and losing my fanbase and things I can do good. I'm very confident I can be a major star. I'm not gonna be the next Triple H, John Cena, but I always say I will be the next Terry Funk. Meaning that when I die, people are going to remember my name."
On Going To WWE: "My goal is to wrestle (Madison Square Garden). If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen. But the only ones who wrestle MSG are the ones who go to WWE. As for the name 'Homicide', I would love to bring that name over there but I'd rather keep it where it is, in the Indys and in the Tri-State area. I would have no problem with going to WWE and having them give me a ridiculous name like 'Brute Force' or something like that. It doesn't matter. If they tell me they want to keep 'Homicide', that would be cool. That would be cool. But I'd rather have Homicide stay in the Indys and stay at the Tri-State area because look at the Dudleys, man. They went to WWE, Vince McMahon bought their name, and now they're Team 3D. Now I love the name Team 3D because they got the best finisher in the world and no one ever kicked out of it. So me going to WWE with the name change might be a little bit of an issue, but, hey man, I can't argue. I'd rather leave the name in the Tri-State area and the Indys."
TNA Drama Yesterday - Police Called - Details
There was some TNA drama, which caused the authorities to be called yesterday in Columbia, SC. Jeremy Borash posted on Twitter that he would be at a location near their venue, with a mystery guest to give away backstage passes to fans. Shannon Moore was to be the guest, and both Moore and Jeff hardy posted the info on their Twitter accounts. With Hardy having over 100,000 followers, and Moore having over 37,000, a stampede of fans rushed to the location, which was a parking lot in front of a Dollar General store.
Once the fans started to arrive, the manager of the store called the local police. When the police arrived, the TNA crew had already left the venue. When they found out about the drama they caused, TNA sent over sent tickets and backstage passes to the store as a way to make up for the trouble.
Some people in TNA loved the idea, as they felt it generates buzz for local events and provides another way to interact with the fans.
Once the fans started to arrive, the manager of the store called the local police. When the police arrived, the TNA crew had already left the venue. When they found out about the drama they caused, TNA sent over sent tickets and backstage passes to the store as a way to make up for the trouble.
Some people in TNA loved the idea, as they felt it generates buzz for local events and provides another way to interact with the fans.
Foley-WWE, iMPACT! Rating
-- Mick Foley is back on the WWE.com Alumni page.
-- As reported, Thursday's TNA iMPACT! did a 1.2 cable rating with 1,519,000 viewers. TNA Reaction did a 0.59 rating with 683,000 viewers. On the WWE side, Thursday's Superstars did a 0.68 with 688,000 viewers. The replay did a 0.18 rating with 148,000 viewers.
Will Steve Austin Return? Daniel Bryan's Final Indy Date, The Future Of SD!?, More
-- During a radio interview with Steve Austin yesterday, Austin said he would probably not return to the ring. He also talked about working with Sylvester Stallone on The Expendables, the Texas vs Oklahoma game this weekend (he's for Texas) and filming his newest movie in Vancouver.
-- Rumor has it that WWE is planning to focus more on the "entertainment" aspect of SmackDown! now, with it being viewed on the same level as RAW.
-- WWE is using Nexus to promote their Louisville, KY show in December. Make of that what you will.
-- WWE US Champion Daniel Bryan made his final scheduled indie appearance last night for Northeast Wrestling. He defeated Shelton Benjamin in front of 1,400 fans in Waterbury, CT.
-- The Undertaker is on the cover of the new WWE Magazine.
-- Rumor has it that WWE is planning to focus more on the "entertainment" aspect of SmackDown! now, with it being viewed on the same level as RAW.
-- WWE is using Nexus to promote their Louisville, KY show in December. Make of that what you will.
-- WWE US Champion Daniel Bryan made his final scheduled indie appearance last night for Northeast Wrestling. He defeated Shelton Benjamin in front of 1,400 fans in Waterbury, CT.
-- The Undertaker is on the cover of the new WWE Magazine.
Friday, October 1, 2010
What You Didn't See On This Week's Smackdown
After Smackdown went off the air, Kane defended the World Heavyweight Championship against The Undertaker in a dark match main event. The Undertaker won when Kane got himself disqualified by hitting him with a chair.
The second dark match main event was Randy Orton vs. Sheamus for the WWE Championship. Sheamus controlled the majority of the match but Orton battled back to hit the RKO to pickup the pinfall victory and retain the title.
The second dark match main event was Randy Orton vs. Sheamus for the WWE Championship. Sheamus controlled the majority of the match but Orton battled back to hit the RKO to pickup the pinfall victory and retain the title.
It was reported earlier this week that Melyssa Buhl, a 26-year-old fitness model from Vancouver, British Columbia, had signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment. She later sent e-mails to various news outlets indicating she had not signed with WWE, noting she was 'entering a contract' and would not be shooting past October 14.
In the latest update regarding the situation, Buhl had posted several messages on her Facebook account concerning meetings with WWE officials - which have since been deleted. She noted signing a contract with WWE and would therefore be shutting down her official website, which features adult material.
The website, www.melyssabuhl.com, has been taken offline. (Thanks to Jennifer)
In the latest update regarding the situation, Buhl had posted several messages on her Facebook account concerning meetings with WWE officials - which have since been deleted. She noted signing a contract with WWE and would therefore be shutting down her official website, which features adult material.
The website, www.melyssabuhl.com, has been taken offline. (Thanks to Jennifer)
Mr. Anderson Speaks
-- Mr. Anderson was on Scripps promoting Bound for Glory. On being a future TNA Champion, he said, "I think that in any wrestling company for them to put the title on you is a big step in anybody's career. I know the title isn't a real title, but it kind of is in a way. That's a stamp of approval from the company that you're their guy." Anderson also said he left WWE with bitterness "toward certain people there," but he cam "reflect fondly" on his WWE experience. "I'm very happy to have put in my time there," Anderson said. "I wouldn't be where I'm at in my life without that company. I have a lot of really amazing memories. I met some great people I still keep in contact with." As for TNA taking on WWE, he commented, "If we can take some of those (TV) ratings points away from (WWE), that would be a great thing."
This Week's TNA iMPACT! Rating Rises, Brutus Beefcake To TNA?
-- TNA iMPACT! scored a 1.20 (1.2) cable rating, up from last week's 1.01. The first hour did a 1.23 and then dropped to a 1.16; the highest quarter hour was the Foley/Flair segment.
-- Brutus Beefcake was on a radio station in Miami, where he says that he's going to TNA to join Hulk Hogan where they're "starting from scratch & going NWO Style."
-- Brutus Beefcake was on a radio station in Miami, where he says that he's going to TNA to join Hulk Hogan where they're "starting from scratch & going NWO Style."
HBK Update, The Miz Up For An Award
-- Shawn Michaels is being advertised as the new co-host for the hunting show McMillan River Adventures. He will be making an appearance at a fly shop in Kansas City, Kansas on Saturday promoting the show.
-- The Miz is up for an award at the Reality Bash Awards on November 9th. He's in the category for "Best Transition from Reality TV."
-- The Miz is up for an award at the Reality Bash Awards on November 9th. He's in the category for "Best Transition from Reality TV."
More On Tyler Black's WWE Name Change
-- Former ROH World Champion Tyler Black said on his Twitter account that his "possible name change" is Seth Rollins, not Zack Rollins as had been reported.
"Good first night in an FCW right," he wrote. "New name, fresh start. I'll change the Twitter when it gets confirmed."
"Good first night in an FCW right," he wrote. "New name, fresh start. I'll change the Twitter when it gets confirmed."
Dixie Carter Tease Fails To Create Buzz, Angle-Facebook
-- TNA president Dixie Carter's most recent teased talent acquisition failed to generate much buzz amongst the locker room. "Nobody talked about it because nobody cared," a TNA source said. "No one is big enough to make a splash in our ratings."
-- Kurt Angle recently confirmed on Twitter that he has an account on Facebook. His page can be reached at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000899276591&ref=ts
-- Kurt Angle recently confirmed on Twitter that he has an account on Facebook. His page can be reached at http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000899276591&ref=ts
WWE Hell in a Cell **SPOILER**, Big Show's Movie
-- Since The Nexus are the only talent featured on the WWE Survivor Series 2010 poster, it looks like they won't be going anywhere and that John Cena will be joining Nexus on Sunday at the Hell in a Cell PPV.
-- WWE Studios' Knucklehead, starring the Big Show, will receive a small theatrical run starting on 10/22 so expect WWE to promote the film on TV soon.
-- WWE Studios' Knucklehead, starring the Big Show, will receive a small theatrical run starting on 10/22 so expect WWE to promote the film on TV soon.
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