In addition to signing Pat Brink as reported yesterday, WWE has also signed Kris Logan and Vic Adams to developmental deals. There are rumblings that Adams will be put into a tag team with Xavier "Consequences Creed" Woods.
Jay Bradley posted the following on his official Facebook page: "I have overwhelmed by positive messages the last 48 hours or so. I've been actually quite humbled by all of your support. However and unfortunately despite what various news sources have reported I have not currently re-signed with WWE."
Although G-Rilla has been removed from the FCW roster page, he worked all the FCW events this weekend.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010
John Cena To Guest Star In Hannah Montana
-- John Cena is set to guest star on the September 12th episode of Hannah Montana Forever, which is huge with kids. Here's the synopsis for the episode: Lilly finally wants to ride Blue Jeans, however on the ride Blue Jeans gets bitten by a snake and falls to the ground ill. Lilly and Robby Ray help support Miley as Blue recovers. Meanwhile Jackson tries to impress Siena by reading her one of her favorite books, but get's sidetracked by his wrestling magazines. John Cena Guest Stars as himself to provide Jackson with real life motivation.
Breaking News: Bobby Lashley Knocked Out
Chad Griggs def. Bobby Lashley after two rounds earlier tonight at the Strikeforce event in Houston, TX live on Showtime. The referee called the fight following the end of the second round when Griggs landed a series of huge hammerfists to the side of Lashley's head.
Lashley had won the first two rounds mainly with takedowns and wrestling. He suffered a huge cut during the first round and the fight was stopped during the second round with 30 seconds left when the cut began to bleed badly. When the fight resumed, Griggs stuffed a takedown attempt by Lashley, landed a series of big hammerfists and shortly after the second round expired, the referee called the fight to end. Lashley is now 5-1 in his MMA career. Lashley was unbelievably tired during the third and final round and could barely stand. He was also bleeding badly throughout the fight.
Lashley had won the first two rounds mainly with takedowns and wrestling. He suffered a huge cut during the first round and the fight was stopped during the second round with 30 seconds left when the cut began to bleed badly. When the fight resumed, Griggs stuffed a takedown attempt by Lashley, landed a series of big hammerfists and shortly after the second round expired, the referee called the fight to end. Lashley is now 5-1 in his MMA career. Lashley was unbelievably tired during the third and final round and could barely stand. He was also bleeding badly throughout the fight.
'Taker's SD! Return Revealed, Alberto Del Rio's Push, More
-- The Undertaker did not make his return to SmackDown! on last night's show but it was announced that The Deadman will be returning next week to further the feud with World Heavyweight Champion Kane.
-- WWE obviously has big plans for Alberto Del Rio after he made his debut on last night's SmackDown! and defeated Rey Mysterio clean, by submission. Del Rio made his entrance in a Rolls Royce and even had his own personal ring announcer.
-- WWE's website crew made a mistake last night before they put Del Rio's bio up on the SmackDown! roster page. It appears Del Rio's bio was made public before the website editors removed their notes to each other.
-- WWE obviously has big plans for Alberto Del Rio after he made his debut on last night's SmackDown! and defeated Rey Mysterio clean, by submission. Del Rio made his entrance in a Rolls Royce and even had his own personal ring announcer.
-- WWE's website crew made a mistake last night before they put Del Rio's bio up on the SmackDown! roster page. It appears Del Rio's bio was made public before the website editors removed their notes to each other.
WWE Diva Returns To SD!
-- Serena made her SmackDown in-ring TV debut on last night's episode of SmackDown, teaming with Luke Gallows to take on Kelly Kelly & Big Show. Serena got the clean win for her team with a gutbuster on Kelly Kelly. The announcers played up that Serena had no wrestling experience and has been training for months for her debut. If you didn't know, Serena Deeb is actually a former six-time OVW Women's Champion and made her wrestling debut in 2005.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
WWE Responds To Chris Nowinski Allegations - Details
WWE issued the following statement in response to Chris Nowinski's allegations of forced steroid use and tough schedules:
WWE RAISES CREDIBILITY ISSUES FOR CHRIS NOWINSKI
• Chris Nowinski did not reveal, as required, that he suffered previous concussions before signing his contract with WWE.
• He states WWE suggested that its performers take steroids. However, at no time does he ever state that it was suggested that he do so.
• His comments that WWE talent perform in matches 200 days a year is not factual. In 2009, the average active roster talent performed 135 days.
• A sheer fabrication --- that he went through tables four days a week.
• Mr. Nowinski states, "They have an environment where it's absolutely unsafe to work in that ring." "They have no oversight into what actually happens in the ring." If so, then why would Mr. Nowinski have ever wanted to be a part of such an environment?
• It is very dubious that he ever had a conversation with Lance Cade much less Lance Cade confiding to a total stranger that he used painkillers and steroids.
• Although renowned in the field of CTE, we are unaware of any specific qualifications or medical degrees that he possesses which would qualify him as an expert on steroids and pain killers.
WWE RAISES CREDIBILITY ISSUES FOR CHRIS NOWINSKI
• Chris Nowinski did not reveal, as required, that he suffered previous concussions before signing his contract with WWE.
• He states WWE suggested that its performers take steroids. However, at no time does he ever state that it was suggested that he do so.
• His comments that WWE talent perform in matches 200 days a year is not factual. In 2009, the average active roster talent performed 135 days.
• A sheer fabrication --- that he went through tables four days a week.
• Mr. Nowinski states, "They have an environment where it's absolutely unsafe to work in that ring." "They have no oversight into what actually happens in the ring." If so, then why would Mr. Nowinski have ever wanted to be a part of such an environment?
• It is very dubious that he ever had a conversation with Lance Cade much less Lance Cade confiding to a total stranger that he used painkillers and steroids.
• Although renowned in the field of CTE, we are unaware of any specific qualifications or medical degrees that he possesses which would qualify him as an expert on steroids and pain killers.
HBK Hints At A Future Project
-- Shawn Michaels tweeted the following yesterday: Just confirmed a deal on a future project. I will let u know what,where,when,why,when the deal is signed. Ya'll r 2 much. I promise it has nothing 2 do wthe wrestling industry. I just figured the point of tweet stuff was 2u inform u.
Friday, August 20, 2010
TNA iMPACT! & WWE Superstars Ratings
-- Last night's TNA iMPACT! drew a 0.97 (1.0) cable rating, with 1.35 million viewers. As reported earlier, the show was down across all the key demographics. It's not as bad as it originally sounded.
-- TNA ReAction also dropped this week, with a 0.62 (0.6) cable rating and 824,000 viewers.
-- Last night's episode of WWE Superstars did a 0.63 (0.6) rating with 671,000 viewers. The replay did a 0.25 with 238,000 viewers.
-- TNA ReAction also dropped this week, with a 0.62 (0.6) cable rating and 824,000 viewers.
-- Last night's episode of WWE Superstars did a 0.63 (0.6) rating with 671,000 viewers. The replay did a 0.25 with 238,000 viewers.
The Early TNA iMPACT! Rating Is Not Good - Details
The official rating is not out yet, but last night's episode of TNA iMPACT! was not in the top 50 cable shows last night. The lowest-rated show on that list scored a 0.98 rating. That means it's not good news.
The show scored a 0.71 rating in both the 18-34 male and 18-49 male demographics, which were the lowest for the show in the last 5 weeks. The rating for males 12-17 was down to 0.85, compared with a 1.19 last week. The show was up against another series-high rating for Jersey Shore.
The show scored a 0.71 rating in both the 18-34 male and 18-49 male demographics, which were the lowest for the show in the last 5 weeks. The rating for males 12-17 was down to 0.85, compared with a 1.19 last week. The show was up against another series-high rating for Jersey Shore.
Kelly Kelly Speaks On Dating Rumors, WWE Re-Signs Talent
-- World Wrestling Entertainment has re-signed Maryland Championship Wrestling star Pat Brink to a developmental contract, reports Kevin Eck of The Baltimore Sun. Brink previously performed under the name Kaleb O'Neal in Florida Championship Wrestling in 2008 and 2009. He was released in March 2009 in a disciplinary measure. "I couldn't be more humble, proud and thankful that the WWE is giving me a second chance," Brink wrote on his Facebook page. Brink is the latest wrestler to be brought back to WWE this year, a group which includes Aaron Stevens, Brad Bradley (a/k/a Ryan Braddock), Bryan Danielson, George Murdoch (a/k/a Brodus Clay) and Ryan O'Reilly.
-- Apparently commenting on Internet rumors that she is dating fellow WWE star Justin Gabriel, Kelly Kelly remarked the following this afternoon on her Twitter account: "O how I love rumors...u never really know if there true or not ahahaha it's so funny how crazy people get and believe anything they hear : )" She then added: "But for the record I'm the happiest ive ever been now and that's all that,should matter .... haters keep hating : )"
-- Apparently commenting on Internet rumors that she is dating fellow WWE star Justin Gabriel, Kelly Kelly remarked the following this afternoon on her Twitter account: "O how I love rumors...u never really know if there true or not ahahaha it's so funny how crazy people get and believe anything they hear : )" She then added: "But for the record I'm the happiest ive ever been now and that's all that,should matter .... haters keep hating : )"
Justin Gabriel Dating WWE Diva?
-- Regarding rumors of Justin Gabriel dating a female worker, the rumor is that he and WWE Diva Kelly Kelly are an item. It's worth noting that WWE.com's bio on Gabriel bills the Nexus member as a cross between American Idol season 9 contestant Adam Lambert, who is a homosexual, and MLB player Johnny Damon. John Cena alluded to Gabriel's sexuality on Monday's RAW by saying the Nexus member has an "alternative way of thinking."
Confirmed: Rosie Lottalove Gone From TNA
Rosie Lottalove, who was removed yesterday from the official TNA Wrestling website's roster page along with six others, confirmed her departure from the organization this morning on her Twitter account.
"Ok guys. TNA days are done for now," she wrote. "Not a bad thing, so don't speculate. Thank you 2 the guys and girls, & agents. It was a blast!"
A student of the Team 3D Academy, she worked a tryout match on April 20, during which she accidentally injured her opponent, Daffney. She received a contract a few weeks later. The portly performer was used once more on television following her June 3 debut on iMPACT!, in a match against Taylor Wilde on the July 9 episode of Xplosion.
"Ok guys. TNA days are done for now," she wrote. "Not a bad thing, so don't speculate. Thank you 2 the guys and girls, & agents. It was a blast!"
A student of the Team 3D Academy, she worked a tryout match on April 20, during which she accidentally injured her opponent, Daffney. She received a contract a few weeks later. The portly performer was used once more on television following her June 3 debut on iMPACT!, in a match against Taylor Wilde on the July 9 episode of Xplosion.
Confirmed: Scott Hall In Rehab
A representative of Scott Hall issued the following statement concerning the former WWE performer's health, who reportedly checked into a rehabilitation facility:
Ok... so the news is out.. but let me see if I can clarify a few things.. We all know that Scott got arrested several months ago.. for being.. drunk in a bar...no big secret... knew he went to court.. was put on probation... public record... Did he not.. do an interview.. with Gods of Rock Radio..a couple months ago.. and 800,000 people heard this interview.... As always The Bad Guy told it, how it is.. he told how he had suffered from Depression, which contributed to other issues he has..told you all if you did.. to find help.. talk to somebody.. so what.. now he is.. and bless Vince for helping out here.. but once again... those who really don't know what's going on speculate... i. No one but Rico Casanova and myself.. know.. where he is.. and have contact with him.. so as I hear how he progresses.. I will post here.. Once again.. if you want the truth... come ask.. Please keep The Bad Guy in your thoughts and prayers... give him A for effort.. Thanks Again for being a Scott Hall Fan. As he always say's.. IT'S NOT OVER .. TIL HE SAYS IT'S OVER...:)
Thanks,
Maggie
Scott Hall Web Crew
I don't want to say I told you so.... but I told you so. Either way, get well soon Scotty.
Ok... so the news is out.. but let me see if I can clarify a few things.. We all know that Scott got arrested several months ago.. for being.. drunk in a bar...no big secret... knew he went to court.. was put on probation... public record... Did he not.. do an interview.. with Gods of Rock Radio..a couple months ago.. and 800,000 people heard this interview.... As always The Bad Guy told it, how it is.. he told how he had suffered from Depression, which contributed to other issues he has..told you all if you did.. to find help.. talk to somebody.. so what.. now he is.. and bless Vince for helping out here.. but once again... those who really don't know what's going on speculate... i. No one but Rico Casanova and myself.. know.. where he is.. and have contact with him.. so as I hear how he progresses.. I will post here.. Once again.. if you want the truth... come ask.. Please keep The Bad Guy in your thoughts and prayers... give him A for effort.. Thanks Again for being a Scott Hall Fan. As he always say's.. IT'S NOT OVER .. TIL HE SAYS IT'S OVER...:)
Thanks,
Maggie
Scott Hall Web Crew
I don't want to say I told you so.... but I told you so. Either way, get well soon Scotty.
Lance Cade Funeral Held Yesterday, Samoa Joe's Return
-- The funeral service for former WWE performer Lance McNaught (a/k/a Lance Cade) was held yesterday at Porter Loring North Chapel in San Antonio, Texas. McNaught died of apparent heart failure last Friday in San Antonio, Texas. Autopsy results will be released within the next eight to twelve weeks revealing what contributed to his passing.
-- It was announced during this week's episode of TNA ReACTION that Samoa Joe would be returning to iMPACT! on next week's show. The program's narrator teased: "Where will Samoa Joe stand when he makes his return to iMPACT! next week?" The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion was reportedly suspended last month due to breach of etiquette.
-- It was announced during this week's episode of TNA ReACTION that Samoa Joe would be returning to iMPACT! on next week's show. The program's narrator teased: "Where will Samoa Joe stand when he makes his return to iMPACT! next week?" The former TNA World Heavyweight Champion was reportedly suspended last month due to breach of etiquette.
RVD Stripped Of TNA World Title, Hulk Hogan's Real Twitter
-- Due to injuries suffered at the hands of Abyss following a brutal and bloody attack last week, TNA Wrestling management have decided to strip Rob Van Dam of the World Heavyweight Championship. A tournament was announced to determine a new titleholder. The tournament was comprised of the Top 8 Contenders, with the Final Four established on iMPACT! to battle at No Surrender on Sunday, September 5. The two Semi-final matches will feature Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Hardy and Mr. Anderson vs. The Pope. The winners of those matches will advance to the Finals at Bound For Glory on Sunday, October 10 to determine a new TNA World Heavyweight Champion.
-- Hulk Hogan now has a legitimate account on Twitter. He can be reached at twitter.com/HulkHogan4Real. The account has been confirmed by Bubba the Love Sponge, as he set it up on behalf of Hogan. Bubba tweeted the following about a real Hulk Hogan Twitter account: @HULKHOGAN4REAL welcome hootie. And yes I can verify this is hulk hogan my guys set it up. Bubba Anyone think Hogan is actually going to tweet?!?! Of course not.
-- Referee Earl Hebner is the featured guest in the latest edition of TNA Wrestling En Español.
-- Hulk Hogan now has a legitimate account on Twitter. He can be reached at twitter.com/HulkHogan4Real. The account has been confirmed by Bubba the Love Sponge, as he set it up on behalf of Hogan. Bubba tweeted the following about a real Hulk Hogan Twitter account: @HULKHOGAN4REAL welcome hootie. And yes I can verify this is hulk hogan my guys set it up. Bubba Anyone think Hogan is actually going to tweet?!?! Of course not.
-- Referee Earl Hebner is the featured guest in the latest edition of TNA Wrestling En Español.
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