Thursday, July 23, 2009

TNA - TNA in talks with JBL


JBL Unhappy with WWE?



Credit: F4WOnline.com

Former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield appeared on Live Audio Wrestling this past week and said the reason he's no longer with WWE is that they didn't offer him anything after he retired as an active wrestler at Wrestlemania. JBL indicated that he would have been interested in an announcing or General Manager role.

He talked about how it was probably a mistake for him to give up his announcing job and go back to wrestling because he likely never would have been replaced. He talked about how at age 40 and being unhappy about how his career ended, he wanted to believe his back had recovered enough to go. He knew if he didn't come back at that point the window of opportunity would close. Unfortunately, his back hadn't recovered and he was in pain pretty much the entire last run. He admitted being unhappy with how limited he was in the ring.

While this wasn't brought during his radio show appearance, it's been confirmed that he has been in talks with TNA about joining the company. At this point, nothing has materialized.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

WWE - WWE Teases Shaq Wrestling On Raw, Cena’s Wedding


See Photo's of Cena's Wedding.


-- The Jim Rose Circus tour that featured appearances by Jake Roberts and recently released WWE Superstar Sinn “Kizarny” Bowdee has been postponed. They hope to reschedule the tour for later this year.

-- As most of you know by now, John Cena got married on July 11th. He also appeared on the July 13th edition of WWE Raw and this past week’s Raw, according to reports, new wife Liz went on her honeymoon on her own while Cena was working Raw. There wasn’t any confirmation if he eventually went on to join Liz on their honeymoon. More photos from John Cena’s wedding have leaked online. Apparently Liz stripped Cena out of his tuxedo shirt and proceeded dancing with his new bride in a plain white t-shirt. You can view the photos at this link.
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WWE - Roddy Piper to face criminal charges for DUI


Uh Oh! Piper in the Pit?


It is being reported that the Los Angeles City Attorney has decided to go ahead with filing criminal charges against Roddy Piper for his DUI bust earlier this month.

Piper was charged with one misdemeanor count of DUI and one count of driving without a valid license back on July 2nd. Piper faces up to six months in jail if convicted.

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WWE - Entourage's Jeremy Piven to host RAW on 8/3


Really? Why Piven? WHY!?



WWE issued the following press release:

STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE’s Monday Night Raw® on USA Network continues its weekly celebrity guest host series with NBA All-Star Shaquille O’Neal and Emmy Award-winning actor and Entourage star, Jeremy Piven.

Shaq will host Raw live from the Verizon Center in the nation’s capital on Monday, July 27th and Piven, August 3rd from Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.

Each week celebrities from the world of sports, television, music and film take control of the most-watched regularly scheduled program on cable television by arranging matches, dictating stipulations and managing the entire RAW roster of WWE Superstars and Divas for the evening. Actor/writer/producer Seth Green and Rock N Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top were the first two guest hosts of Monday Night Raw, which airs live episodes each week at 9:00 PM ET on USA Network.

In addition to his role as Ari Gold in Entourage, Piven will be starring in the upcoming comedy film, The Goods: Live Hard. Sell Hard debuting in theaters August 14th.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE - News) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

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WWE - HBK Celebrates, Diva Gets Tooth Removed, Savage


What Does HBK Have to celebrate?



-- Today’s WWE.com Superstar of the Day is Ted Dibiase. Mickie James is today’s WWE.com Daily Diva.

-- WWE.com has a new gallery of WWE Diva Alicia Fox in a pink bikini.

-- Amazon.com has a deal going on for WWE’s “Macho Madness - The Randy Savage Ultimate Collection” three-disk DVD where if you order it now you save $16.96 (49%), paying only $17.99. The deal is also eligible for free Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. You can check it out at this link.

-- WWE Diva Layla El recently had a tooth removed. “The tooth is finally out yaayyy now I cnt workout or rlly eat....what am I gonna do?? I look lk ive gonna 10 rounds w/ mike tyson painki.” She wrote on her Twitter. “Painkillers plzzz right now...I'm gonna prob sleep the whole day ...” Layla added.

-- Today is WWE legend Shawn Michaels’ birthday. He celebrates his 44th birthday. Michaels was born on July 22, 1965.

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WWE - Lita backstage at shows, status of Beth Phoenix


Lita Backstage?


Credit: F4WOnline.com

- Amy “Lita” Dumas was visiting friends at the WWE live events in the Carolinas this past weekend. For those wondering, she is not looking at getting back into wrestling.

- Beth Phoenix has not been seen on RAW much lately but sources say there is no heat on her and she is not suffering from any kind of injury. Her absence is just explained as creative not having a spot for her in the title picture right now and that they’re going more for the bikini look for the Divas on RAW right now.

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WWE - HBK's Summerslam return, Austin's tax issues, more


From JRsBarBQ.com


Jim Ross posted a blog at JRsBarBQ.com and here are the highlights:

Shawn Michaels celebrates birthday # 44 Wednesday and our very best wishes go out to HBK. There is rampant speculation that Shawn will return to WWE in time to compete at Summerslam but I have yet to hear that confirmed. HBK returning at Summerslam would be my guess but I just can't be sure at this time. Michaels is still, arguably, the best in ring performer in the business today.

Much has been made of the Steve Austin tax matter resulting from the sale of some property. Knowing Steve as well as I do, and we have not discussed this particular matter, I would assume that this is merely a clerical error and someone on the accounting or Realtor end dropped the ball. Austin is one of the most obsessed individuals I know regarding saving money and taking care of his business the right way.

Austin 'got it' when I used to preach to the wrestlers about saving their money, preparing for their future, getting professional financial planning and income tax help and not living beyond their means IE pay one's bills and don't buy too much bling. Trust me, Steve Austin won't have any issues taking care of this $22K matter that I suspect simply fell through the cracks.

Spoke with Jerry Brisco Tuesday afternoon while "in hurry up and wait mode" in Richmond. Jerry's doctors are extremely happy with the HOF'er's progress and expect him to make a full recovery from heart surgery after a few months rest. Having three months off sounds pretty intriguing to me but having to have heart surgery to facilitate such hopefully isn't in my cards. Jerry's speech and strength are making a big comeback!

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