Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Source: heymanhustle.craveonline.com
Heyman: Countdown Begins To UFC 116 Brock Lesnar vs Shane Carwin
Paul Heyman takes a look at the early stages of the countdown to the biggest pay per view event of Twenty Ten!
I
was watching a great documentary on Muhammed Ali recently, and was
struck by the relationship between Ali and Howard Cosell. The two shared
an understanding of each other that went far beyond athlete and
reporter. It must have been an amazing journey for Cosell, himself a
noted... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Morley pinning hopes of finding next star with wrestling camps
Don't slam professional wrestling as fake around Sean Morley.
"It's not fake enough," he said.
The
grappler who grew up in Ennismore, has had his share of bumps, bruises
and serious injuries in a pro career that has spanned 20 years and has
taken him around the world.
Morley, now 39, is best-known for
his near 10-year run with the industry leading World Wrestling
Entertainment, primarily playing the well-endowed pornography s... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Former WWE Diva Mickie James recently appeared on the Busted Open satellite radio show. Here are some of the highlights:
Mickie
on being released: "I really don't know what happened. I was doing
interviews for the draft that morning and then a couple of hours later, I
got the phone call. I was baffled. I guess they just wanted to make a
roster change."
Mickie on working for another company: "I don't
know. Never say never. My focus right now is on the album and you cannot
wrestle for a cer... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
TNA's
Eric Bischoff was the special guest on last night's live edition
(05/10/09) of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem. You can feel The
Mayhem live every Monday night (at 7PM ET/6PM CT), exclusively on The
Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network.
Eric joined The Big Mosh &
"The Chairman of the Board" Todd Vincent for his return to "Your Home
of Wrestling Radio" & for the launch of his exclusive/all-new
monthly interactive segment on Monday Night Mayhem, "The Hot Seat With
Eric Bischoff"... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
Triple
H, Stephanie McMahon-Levesque and World Wrestling Entertainment were
recently named third party defendants in an ongoing lawsuit between two
motor coach companies. The lawsuit centers around the coach bus that was
to be custom designed for HHH and Stephanie to use on the road.
Plaintiff
Music City Coach alleges in the suit that they were hired by defendant,
Star City Coach, LTD to create a bus for the family, but claim issues
with payment from Star, and claim to be owed over $216... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Source: www.tnawrestling.com
Booboo Stewart Interviews Jeff Hardy
15 MINUTES WITH BOOBOO FEATURING "THE CHARISMATIC ENIGMA" JEFF HARDY
TNAwrestling.com
is happy to have Booboo Stewart as a regular contributor! Booboo is one
of the most popular young stars in Hollywood, and appears in the
upcoming "Twilight: Eclipse" movie saga hitting theaters in June. Booboo
will be conducting interviews with the TNA Superstars right here on the
TNA website.
Welcome back TNA Wrestling fans for a new interv... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Terry Funk: 'I don't want to die in the ring'
Terry Funk Q&A
Terry
Funk knows the day will come when he won't be able to stand in the
middle of a wrestling ring doing what he does best, raise hell.
Luckily for wrestling fans, that day hasn't come.
Funk
is heading to Canada for a Great North Wrestling supershow on May 15 at
the Fort William Gardens in Thunder Bay. He'll be the special guest ref
in a no-holds barred match between Hannibal and Vampiro. The card also
features Kevin Nash vs.... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
TNA's Madison Rayne posted the following on her MySpace to kill the report we posted earlier today…
I
usually don't do this, but I have been asked numerous times over the
last 24 hours about recent rumors involving me, and while 99% of the
time I let things go, I'd like to clear this one up... just because :)
First
of all, the reports about me "missing appearances" lately due to
financial trouble are false. When Daffney and Angelina were both injured
a few weeks ago, other girls needed ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
WWE sent out the following today….
STAMFORD,
Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. today
announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2010.
Revenues totaled $138.7 million as compared to $107.8 million in the
prior year quarter. Operating income was $37.3 million as compared to
$16.7 million in the prior year quarter. Net income was $24.7 million,
or $0.33 per share, as compared to $10.3 million, or $0.14 per share in
the prior year quarter. ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
Tara
(Victoria from WWE) has just over two weeks remaining on her TNA
contract as her current deal expires on May 21. In a blog post last
week, she indicated leaving the promotion as company officials declined
her request for a "modest pay increase." She also expressed her
displeasure with unnamed sources claiming she's difficult to work with
and that she has not given her best effort for the promotion.
"My
only response is that TNA made an aggressive effort to re-sign me,
among other ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Former
TNA Knockout Awesome Kong was a guest on the Monday Night Mayhem Radio
show this week. Here are the highlights from the interview, courtesy of
The Mayhem's official correspondent, Paterson From New Jersey:
Leaving
TNA: "The transition has been great. I've been taking better care of my
body and easing up on the wrestling & my schedule a bit, and I have
the opportunity to pick & choose when & where I work, so that
has been fabulous. I'm also going back to basics, and going back to ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Bubba the Love Sponge discussed his recent termination from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling on his radio show on Monday morning.
The
show's discussion started with an audio clip of local news coverage of
the firing which detailed the incident in January as well as the phone
confrontation between Bubba and Awesome Kong on the Cowhead Show (which
airs on the same station in Tampa that carries Bubba's show) that took
place last week.
Bubba noted how the incident with Awesome Kong
started over... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Interview with Jerry Lawler
He
joked about never wrestling at Wrestlemania saying the next time he
renews his contract he will try to have that written in. He recalled
talking to Vince McMahon about his Hall of Fame induction in 2007 noting
that he wasn't keen on the idea as he felt the Hall was for retired
wrestlers where as he still works indie shows every weekend across the
country. He said WWE often offers him house show bookings but he's leery
because he doesn't want a full-time sc... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Jack Swagger did an interview with The Charleston Post and Courier recently.
Here are some quptes from the World Champion
On
winning the World Title: "It's been unbelievable. It's such an
incredible honor. I don't think it's completely sunk in yet. This last
month or so has been so surreal. I've tried to enjoy it a much as I can.
It was very fast. Hopefully it says something about the confidence WWE
has in me. I intend to prove to WWE and the fans that I am a champion, I
am credible and I... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Vince McMahon
WWE
CEO Vince McMahon hosted WWE's annual shareholders meeting today in
Stamford, Conn. discussing numerous WWE business topics, including
several noteworthy items on future business plans. The items McMahon
covered are contained below in the following order.
1 - WWE TV Network
2 - PPV business
3 - TV content (McMahon comments on whether he'll wrestle again & NXT)
4 - International expansion
5 - Films division
6 - Marketing (including a big promotional opportunity with Burger King)... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
A pissed off Scott Steiner speaks out
Scott
Steiner at the TNA Bound For Glory pay-per-view on October 18, 2009 in
Irvine, California. Photo by R.P. Strickland, strickspix@yahoo.com
Scott Steiner may be gone from TNA.
But he's not forgotten. And he's got an axe or two to grind with the big boys.
Main-eventing
on the indy scene, Steiner will tangle with Kevin Nash at a huge show
in Thunder Bay, at the Fort William Gardens, on May 15.
And
while he's got the normal bumps and bruises you cou... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Hulk
Hogan was on Howard Stern's Sirius satellite radio show this morning
for over an hour, with about 15-20 minutes of TNA and pro
wrestling-related talk. The rest of the time was spent talking about his
personal life and his sex life with his fiancee, Jennifer McDaniel.
Some
of the highlights from Hogan's wrestling talk included Hogan saying
he's no longer working in an office setting for TNA. He said he couldn't
handle it, so he's not part of the initial creative effort. Hogan said
... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Homicide Shoots on TNA
Homicide was recently on the Busted Open satellite radio show, and did NOT hold back on his thoughts regarding TNA management…
Does
He Have Confidence In TNA Management?: "I have no faith in nobody. It's
like somebody telling me every six or eight months they are going to
give me a call and nothing happens... I want my money every Monday and
we'll see what happens."
Who Is the Boss In TNA?: "Dixie is the boss.
She'll say to bring in this guy or that guy, but I don't...
Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
Everyone within TNA said it was surprising to see Karen Angle backstage
at TNA's TV tapings and live events several weeks ago.
"It was
very uncomfortable," said one source. "It was very awkward." Karen was
there with fiancée Jeff Jarrett for the first time in Orlando since
their relationship was outed on the Bubba the Love Sponge Show last
summer. Karen and ex-husband Kurt Angle are said to be on good terms
nowadays with Kurt not displaying any signs of being bothered by her
presence.... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Tara (Victoria in WWE)
Lisa Marie Varon's (a/k/a Tara) current contract with TNA will be
expiring shortly and she may not re-sign. Reportedly, she is looking for
a pay raise as well as more time off from the road in order to focus on
her custom car shop in Louisville.
In response to the report,
she posted a blog on her MySpace account saying that her time with TNA
appears to be coming to an end as they have been unable to come to an
agreement on a contract renewal. She says she wanted a... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Jim Ross:
"We
get lots of emails from fans of women's wrestling. I hate to break the
news to you die hards of this specific genre but unless the decision
makers change their philosophy, and my money is on them not doing so,
women's wrestling is essentially going to remain a supplement to the
overall product that will remain positioned to appease to the male demo
by providing sex appeal. Don't kill the messenger on this one but one
can see this play out each week... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
These are the new updated WWE rosters
NEW RAW ROSTER:
* John Morrison: From SmackDown! to RAW
* R-Truth: From SmackDown! to RAW
* Edge: From SmackDown! to RAW
* Chris Jericho: From SmackDown! to RAW
* Alicia Fox
* Batista
* Brie Bella
* Carlito
* Chavo Guerrero
* Chris Masters
* Cody Rhodes
* Evan Bourne
* WWE Divas Champion Eve
* Gail Kim
* Hornswoggle
* Jerry Lawler
* Jillian
* WWE Champion John Cena
* Mark Henry
* Maryse
* Melina
* Michael Cole
* MVP
* Nikki Bella
* Primo
* Randy Orton
* Rosa Mendes
* Santino Marella
*... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : PPV Recaps
WWE Extreme Rules 2010 Live Thoughts & Results.... Opening video package airs.... Triple H is attacked backstage by Sheamus with a pipe and left laying.... will he make it to his match later tonight? Showmiz hit the ring and cut promo amount the lack of competition... Show-Miz defeat R-Truth & John Morrison The Hart Dynasty (With Bret Hart) defeat Show-Miz to gain a Tag Team Title shot tomorrow night on Raw.... CM Punk Vs Rey Mysterio.... This should be great.... CM Punk pins Mysterio after hitting ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Is Goldberg returning to WWE?
Former
WWE and WCW Champion Bill Goldberg got some buzz last month when he
announced that he is negotiating with WWE about a merchandise deal and
would be open to wrestling one more match at next year's WrestleMania.
In
an interview with MonstersandCritics.com regarding his recent
elimination from the "Celebrity Apprentice" television show. Goldberg
revealed that his negotiations with WWE have not been as productive as
everybody hoped.
"Well that's if we can ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Source: www.BaltimoreSun.com
In the ring, he’s all business
After saying no to a desk job, Jack Swagger chose vaults to WWE world heavyweight title
Jake
Hager was all set to enter the real world after graduating from the
University of Oklahoma four years ago with a degree in business finance.
As he was about to begin working full time at a finance firm in Dallas,
however, a piece of mail came to his home that drastically altered his
plans.
It was a contract offer to wrestle for World Wrest... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
Mark Henry Arrested last Week
Mark
Henry was arrested and issued an "adult caution" following an incident
that occurred last weekend at The Hilton in Belfast, Ireland.
"I
was trying to get as many signatures as possible on the card and my
collectors book," WWE fan James McClay told the Derry Journal. "Mark
Henry was abusive and ignorant but I got his signature and walked away.
Suddenly he threw a drink around me from behind."
"I turned
around to see him stand and square up to me, suddenly... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive Interviews
Former
WWE Diva Maria Kanellis spoke to Maria-Kanellis.org yesterday about
Mickie James and Katie Lea Burchill being let go from the company this
week.
Regarding Mickie James, Maria said, "We were friends, but
we kind of grew apart near the end. I don't know what her release
revolved around, but I assume it was probably about the same thing that
mine was. When you push back sometimes, people just let you go." She
added, "I'm happy for her because I think that it's the best time in her
... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
Representatives for Hulk Hogan issued the following announcement today…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hulk Hogan files lawsuit against Wells Fargo Insurance Services
Southeast Inc. and Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA, Inc.
Earlier
today Terry Bollea a/k/a Hulk Hogan filed a lawsuit in Pinellas County,
Florida Circuit Court against Wells Fargo Insurance Services Southeast
and Wells Fargo Insurance Services USA. A summary of the allegations
contained in the suit are summarized below:
Wells Fargo is... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Archive News
Sean Waltman never made it to the TNA Lockdown PPV yesterday night.
It was announced during the TNA Lockdown pay-per-view that Sean Waltman would not appear as advertised.
Taz said over commentary that Waltman did not show up at the 1:00 p.m. ET arrival time.
"Syxx-Pac no-showed, not here," he said. "I guess it's a case of Syxx-Pac being Syxx-Pac."
Kevin
Nash announced following his victory over Eric Young that he would
replace Sean Waltman as Scott Hall's tag team partner against Team 3D
late... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Saturday, April 30, 2011 In : Superstar Blogs
Source: www.jrsbarbq.com
Written by Jim Ross in his most recent blog:
"Expect
to hear from WWE regarding my next assignment w/ them in a day or two.
Contrary to what is being carelessly reported, WWE is still my top
priority as it relates to wrestling gigs.
Amazed at the amount of
inaccurate info regarding my future. Can only say that my future is
bright, that I'm very happy, and looking forward to an interesting next
few days.
When something is finalized I will accurately report
it. Unti... Continue reading...
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