Richie Steamboat recently spoke about being a second generation wrestler, using Steamboat as opposed to his real name and more. Check out the highlights:

On being a second generation talent vs. having an amateur background: "I don't think one is better than the other. I think having the amateur background does give you a heads-up, an advantage as opposed to somebody who is not an athlete who comes into this business. It also gives you a little bit more mat skills. Being second generat...

Randy Orton recently spoke with ESPN.com about his babyface turn, the WWE All-Stars game and more. Check out the highlights:

On his face turn: When you go from being a good guy to a bad guy or vice versa like I did, everyone always tells you, "Don't change, don't change." And in my case, the less change the better because what really happened is the fans turned me. This wasn't some master plan where all of a sudden I was going to be a good guy, I just started getting a lot of fan suppo...

Abdullah the Butcher recently spoke to Main Event Radio (CJLO 1690AM in Montreal) about his WWE Hall of Fame induction and more. Check out the highlights:

On his induction: "They called me about a month ago. When they called me I was sleeping and they told me they want to put me in the Hall of Fame; I jumped up and said just a minute. I ran to the bathroom really fast, started putting water on my face, started smacking my face. I ran back and he says 'This is Johnny Ace, we want to p...

"Bullet" Bob Armstrong was recently on Ringside Talk with Scott Fishman, here are the highlights…

On Going Into The WWE Hall of Fame: "When they called me and told me I was being inducted, I thought they had the wrong number because I really didn't expect this in a million years. It means an awful lot to me. You know what means a lot to me is my sons. All four of my sons are going to present me with that ring and induction plaque. That will mean a lot to me to have my sons there to g...

Shawn Michaels spoke in the new issue of WWE Magazine about his post-wrestling life, the Hall of Fame and more. Here are some of the highlights:

On his retirement: "No matter how many times you say, 'I'm not coming back,' someone will always question you. There's always someone out there, especially with the Internet, saying you'll be coming back, or that you have ulterior motives, or whatever. That's just part of the gig."

On whether the Undertaker is a factor in his staying retire...

Cody Rhodes recently spoke with SLAM! Wrestling, here are the highlights…

On Facing Rey At WrestleMania: "I'm not one for false promises, exaggeration or hyperbole. In sports entertainment, you hear a lot of those. But I really believe this match has potential to steal the show. We're stacked up against some beautiful matches and this is my hometown so that would be an added bonus. It's our best superstars. I wouldn't feel comfortable without having a quality story. I used to think I...

Wrestlemania XXVII is set to be your debut on the grandest stage of them all. Can you confirm you will be on the card on April 3?

WADE BARRETT: It's not officially set-up but in some capacity, I'm definitely going to be performing on the show. I'm obviously in a group called the Corre at the moment and we've sort of made a name for ourselves by attacking people at random and ganging up on people.

Even if I don't have a full match scheduled, I'm still hopeful of getting something iron...

TNA star AJ Styles was recently interviewed by Alex Marvez of Scripps News. Here are some highlights of what AJ said about:

Fortune Breaking Off From Immortal: "I knew we eventually would have to go there anyway. Fans wanted to see Fortune turn on Immortal. They never wanted to see Fortune be a part of Immortal in the first place. When we teased going against them, it created a big rumble. I think it's a blessing in disguise that those guys took jobs with WWE. We're moving forward here...

In an interview with the UK Sun, Kurt Angle says he will never be back in WWE and plans to stay with TNA until he retires. Here are some highlights of what Angle said about:

His Future In Pro Wrestling: "My contract comes up in August/September. I'm going to re-evaluate. But I am NOT going anywhere else. I will stay in TNA, I just need to see how much I'm going to be wresting for them, whether part time or whatever amount of time, but I'm very happy in TNA. A lot of my fans have been...

TNA's Eric Bischoff was one of the featured guests on this week's live edition (03/07/11) of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem.

Eric Bischoff Reacts To Bret Hart's Twitter Remarks Directed At Him & Hulk Hogan, Discusses What TNA Can Do To Not Fall Into The Shadow Of WrestleMania XXVII, Why He Was "Surprised" When He Saw The "3.3.11" Vignette On TNA iMPACT, The Positives He Took From TNA's iMPACT Tapings In Fayetteville, The Reaction From Spike TV To Last Thursday's iMPACT, What H...

Bret Hart did a Q & A on his twitter (@HitmanBretSHart)

Some highlights:

Influence for him in wrestling: "Probably Dory and Terry Funk or my older brothers"

Current wrestler that has the most promising ability: "Daniel Bryan"

Current status with WWE: "We're on excellent terms but no plans for anything right now."

Still holding a grudge with Bill Goldberg?: "Never had one. I have great respect for Goldberg. What happened to me was an accident."

Favorite angle he was involved in: "Canad...

The New York Post's Page Six features an interesting interview with Triple H this week. Here are a few highlights:

Wrestling and home life:
"Vince McMahon runs the WWE. I'm married to his daughter seven years. We live in Connecticut with three girls -- 4½, 2½ and 6 months. I'm 41. Still wrestling. It's very physical. I've had injuries, like torn quads off my biceps and thighs. People believe the sport's fake and nothing hurts. Listen, doesn't hurt any the less when a 350-pound guy jum...

Hulk Hogan recently answered some fan questions and talked Bret Hart on Twitter (http://twitter.com/HulkHogan4Real). Here are some of the highlights…

On WWE Being Upset With Him: "I've done jobs for anyone Vince wanted, they've done done old man Hogan skits ,Jh is just a mark rumor, but thanks for the air time HH"

On WWE After Vince: "Vinces kids know wwe inside and out, wwe will be fine HH"

When Can He Wrestle?: "I need about 3more months before my bone graphs are ready, I wish. HH"
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Matt Hardy on being in TNA: "It’s been great. For me it’s really revitalized my love and passion of the business. I didn’t realize like the last six or eight months I was with WWE that actually that uncomfortable, miserable and unhappy I was going into work. That’s not a...

Taryn Terrell gave an interview with the UK Sun where she talked about how posing nude was easier than being in a WWE ring. She says she did Playboy because he first fiance said she wasn't pretty enough. She wants to do the magazine again and admits it was her only reason for being in WWE. She also mentions the incident with Drew McIntyre which led to her arrest and she believes her firing.

" There was no issue. There was a security guard that knew who my husband was. He just decided...

Rey Mysterio told ESPN.com the following regarding The Rock's WWE return:

"I want to say that maybe for a while, our fan base, the WWE Universe have been asking themselves for a very long time if The Rock is coming back, when is The Rock coming back. Now here he is, and I think everyone who had been wondering about that were very entertained. And I'm not going to lie to you, I was at home and I was entertained. But there was a big comeback from what The Rock said last Monday, so now it...

Bobby Lashley recently spoke with ProMMANow.com. Here are some highlights…

On Brock Lesnar & Batista: I haven't talked to Brock. You know I've never really talked to Brock. When I went to WWE he was already out so our paths have never crossed so I've never even met him or even talked to him. Then as far as Dave Batista, we were pretty good friends when we were in the WWE but when we came out of the WWE, when he went into his fight deal, I think that his target was kind of set on that...

While promoting this Tuesday's SmackDown! taping at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, Kelly Kelly participated in a quirky interview with Cleveland.com's self-professed 'Pop Diva' Andrea Simakis.

Prior to the interview text, Simakis reveals that she was prohibited from referring to WWE as "wrestling." Rather, it is "entertainment" or "sports entertainment." She also adds that wrestlers aren't to be called wrestlers, as they are "Superstars" or "Divas."

The SmackDown Diva ...

AOL Fanhouse has an interview with Rey Mysterio, here are some highlights:

Shawn Michaels going into the Hall of Fame: "I think that's awesome. That's when you really take the time to acknowledge somebody's career, when you get inducted into the Hall of Fame. You sometimes say that and you get asked this question a lot what has been your favorite moment or the highlight of your career. And you have so many obstacles in this business that you want to pass to achieve. Being world champio...

Jerry Lawler recently did an interview with Fighting Spirit Magazine where he revealed that he thought Jim Ross would return to WWE television sooner than later. "JR and I had some tremendous chemistry," Lawler said, "But I don't think you've seen the last of that. I think JR will be back on the air in some capacity. He's too good not to utilize. A lot of people don't realize what the situation is with him. He had a couple — I guess three now — real serious bouts of Bell's Palsy, w...

Vince McMahon recently spoke to the Miami Herald about bringing WrestleMania 28 to Miami. Here are some highlights…

On Miami As A Location: "You can't deny the warmth and the greeting from officials and the fans. Every one of these WrestleManias takes on its own personality. You want to go where you are welcome. We are very welcome."

On Working With The People In Miami: "You want to work with people who want to work with you," McMahon said. "People who have a similar vision in terms...

Shawn Michaels recently spoke about his love of hunting, his retirement, the odds of him returning to the ring and more. Check out the highlights below:

On when he picked up his love of hunting: "I was told I was never going to wrestle again. A guy asked me if I wanted to go on a hunt. I always wanted to do it but I didn't know anybody. It was the genesis of what turned my life around. I had my first encounter with God inside of a deer blind. Just sitting there waking up with the anim...

He's been a guest on ClubWWI.com twice before and now, as he embarks on the biggest match of his WWE career Sunday against The Miz at the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, Jerry "The King" Lawler returns for an all new interview with James Guttman to address many topics he hasn't yet had the chance to.

The King covers a ton of subjects including his upcoming Legends Reunion tag match with son Brian Christopher against Bill and Jamie Dundee on March 2nd in Evansville, Indiana as well ...

Chris Jericho recently sat down with Matt and Drew of Ring Rap Audio to promote his new book Undisputed: How to Become the World Champion in 1,372 Easy Steps. Here are some quick highlights from the interview:

On leaving WWE in 2005 compared to leaving in 2010: "When I left wrestling in 2005 I was in a different place. I was very disenchanted with my work in the WWE, I wasn't happy with what I was doing with myself, personally. It had nothing to do with anything that was booked or wh...

The Rock did a WWE.com chat where he talked about his return, WrestleMania 27 and more. Check out the highlights:

On why he returned now: "Because I felt the time was right to so something special. Not only can I feed my own need and desire to perform. More importantly than that, do something special for you WWE fans. "

On what he missed about WWE: "The thing I've missed most is the indescribible moment that was tonight. The culmination of the fans, their energy, my energy, my desire ...

IGN did an interview with Triple H for The Chaperone and he talked a little wrestling:

About his return to the ring: "The rumor is that I'll be back for WrestleMania. Yeah, so that's the rumor. But, I'll be back sooner than later. We're still promoting [The Chaperone] through the WWE shows so obviously people are awaiting my return. So I'll be back sooner than later."

About the returns of Kevin Nash and Booker T: "You know, I don't think either of those guys are looking to do things f...

Eve Torres spoke with the Miami Herald at this week's WrestleMania XXVIII press conference and commented on being the WWE Divas Champion again. She feels her current reign will mean more than her first.

"It's kind of like the first time you really don't know how much it means to you, until you lose it," Torres said.

"When it is the first time, you almost don't know how to make the most out of it and to truly fight for it. I think any time you get the chance to represent the title and ...

The latest issue of WWE Magazine features an interview with Melina discussing her seven month hiatus last year from the squared circle, where she would rank herself on the all-time list of Divas, her high-pitched screaming, and more. She is also asked to comment on Bret Hart specifically naming her as one of the best competitors in World Wrestling Entertainment today and if she had any idea that the WWE Hall of Famer held her in such high esteem.

"Absolutely not!" Melina replied. "It...

KentWired.com spoke with WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler this week to promote his appearances at Kent State University in Ohio this week where Dolph will be the honorary captain as the Kent State Flashes take on Ohio in a college wrestling meet. Here are some highlights:

Getting into WWE after college wrestling:
"I got to shake a few hands of these people backstage and expressed how I was interested in a tryout. They said they knew my career, so it all worked out. I got a tryout in Louisv...

Chris Jericho sat down with Alex Marvez to talk about a few topics. Here are some highlights:

Jericho on his new book "Undisputed": "I liken ('Undisputed') to if Bruce Springsteen wrote two books and the first book dealt with his days in the clubs and making demo tapes. I'm sure those are some great stories, but it's not the same as reading about Bruce making 'Born in the USA.' People will be more involved in this book emotionally because they have their own experience they can relate ...

Highlights of Paul Bearer's interview this past Monday with Right After Wrestling:

- Paul Bearer will appear during WrestleMania week, signing autographs at Fan Axxess events, and will be featured in the new WWE video game.

- Keeping his return to WWE a secret: "I worked my butt off kayfabing. I hid out all day long – nobody knew I was even in the building. (When we rehearsed) I popped out of the casket and Teddy Long asked “Who’s in the Paul Bearer suit?” I had such a good ti...

Jake Roberts was on the LAW Sunday night, discussing his career, drug use, retirement and more. Here is an excerpt, where Jake discusses his drug issues…

"I think it's a joke. I want to reach out there and tell people that I'm suffering from all these demons. I just want all the kids to know out there that it isn't cool, don't pick it up and don't try it because it is torment. Sometimes when you're an honest prick, you get labeled as something else. After all if I'd have done as mu...

On Episode 205 of Tha O Show Radio Program (www.thaOshow.com), Big Daddy Donnie, Dan-e-o and the rest of the crew were joined by Kevin Nash. Here are a few highlights.

On the reaction he got when he hit the curtain: "I wanted to take a steal chair and just sit in the middle of the aisle and take it all in because I said its going to be all down hill from here. It couldn't have been more special. Thank god I was wearing a condom".

On the amazing reaction he got in WWE compared to lack l...

WWE breakout star Wade Barrett is aware of the rumors linking him with a match against the Undertaker at WrestleMania 27, but it isn’t something that WWE has proposed to him according to the Corre member.

“That’s not the case. I’ve had people Tweeting those rumors. I’ve certainly not heard that (from WWE). At the moment, certainly nothing has been organized,” Barrett said, while also indicating he would gladly accept the match if it were offered to him.

Barrett addressed ...

Kurt Angle recently did an interview with MMA reporter Mauro Ranallo for The Fight Show yesterday. The full interview is available at Radio.TheScore.com. Here are some highlights:

TNA Contract Expiring:

"My contract's up in August. I'm going to keep the option open. I like TNA. I like being there. I like that the company has built the last four-and-a-half years since I've been there. I don't have any plans of leaving, but I don't think Kevin Nash and Booker T had plans of jumping eit...

WWE star Triple H was interviewed by RXMuscle.com's "Heavy Muscle Radio" show earlier this month and spoke to host Dave Palumbo about a number of topics. Here are some highlights of what Triple H talked about:

-- He guaranteed that he will not want to be like Hulk Hogan and Ric Flair, who wrestle into their 60s. Hunter said he and Shawn Michaels agreed to tell the other when it was time to hang it up, and he said he never had to have that conversation with Shawn.

-- Regarding his in ...

In an interview from ESPN.com, in promotion for the WWE All-Stars Video game, Ricky Steamboat talked about a number of things, including why he never turned heel. When he asked to turn, the reply was no. He also touched on the feuds with Randy savage and Chris Jericho, as well as competing in long matches.

Steamboat said:

"I like to listen to the crowd, I really do. The crowd helps give me that extra boost of adrenaline. When I take a moment and listen to the wrestling fans and they...

In celebration of her 31st birthday yesterday, Michelle McCool took part in an interview with MichelleMcCool.net. The four-time champion gives her thoughts on possibly moving to RAW via WWE's annual Draft, her previous role as a sultry school teacher, auditioning for the 2004 Diva Search, whether she's worked sick, her goals for 2011, and much more.

Numerous colleagues have praised Michelle for being one of the hardest working women on the roster and often working through injuries. Th...

Bret Hart was recently on The Law Sunday Night, here are the highlights…

Would He Induct HBK Into The WWE Hall Of Fame?: I wouldn't have any problem inducting Shawn, the truth is Shawn was a great wrestler and I had a lot of great matches with him. The Ironman match I had with Shawn was as good a match as wrestling has ever had. I'm proud of some of the great memories I had with Shawn and I'd be happy to induct him into the Hall of Fame if they asked me.

On His WWE Status: Right now...

Former WWE talent Sean Waltman (X-Pac) discussed reaching rock bottom when he attempted to commit suicide in his hotel apartment in Mexico City.

"I was in Mexico for three years. When I was there, things got really bad," Waltman recalled to the Miami Herald.

"I got in a heated argument that turned into physicality with my girlfriend [Alicia Webb]. I ended up striking her back. I always told myself that I would die before I would hit a woman. So when I did that, I was overcome with gui...

To help promote next Sunday's RAW live event at the Covelli Centre in Youngstown, Ohio, Valley24.com conducted an interview with WWE star Ted DiBiase, Jr. The son of "The Million Dollar Man" discussed the toll of traveling throughout the world on a weekly basis, the strain of injuries, WWE's attitude towards injuries, and more.

When asked how often he is on the road, DiBiase said 'it's most of the time'.

"I think the correct answer is a minimum of 257 days a year and I believe it's a...

Jeff Jarrett was interviewed today by The Baltimore Sun to promote TNA's Maryland shows this weekend. Here are some of the highlights:

The Shortlived Monday Night War in 2010: "We learned, just like the wrestling fans learned, that the world has changed. Back in the "Monday Night Wars," that was before our good little friend called the DVR was around, and you had to flip back and forth. Nowadays, the viewing habits are just entirely different and we found that out. The landscape has ...

Bret Hart recently wrote a Facebook blog looking back on his 2010, here are the highlights…

On His Great 2010: "There were some great television moments I had with both Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon. Coming back and doing Monday Night Raw was such a blast from my supposed broken leg by the limo on the ramp to my sister Alison storming out to be a lumberjack at Wrestlemania in Phoenix. It was great returning to WWE and some of my favorite wrestling cities from Austin to Boston and ...

TNA's Mickie James and Jeremy Borash were on the Monsters in the Morning show in Orlando (XM 152).

- She talked about this being her first country album, Strangers & Angels. The hosts asked her how we can get more people into country music. She said there's a misconception about the music and now it can be a little bit of southern rock with pop too, so people should be open to the crossover that's there. The hosts talked about how that Country Strong movie did poorly at the theatres in...

The UK Sun recently spoke with Taylor Wilde, here are the highlights…

On Retiring: "I had a couple of months left on my contract, but I made a decision pretty much when I first started working for a major wrestling company (WWE) that wrestling is a wonderful job, it's a lot of fun and you get to travel the world. In my early twenties it was very lucrative, but I told myself that when I was 25, if it was an industry I could see myself doing for the rest of my life I'd keep going, but ...

The Philadelphia Daily News has an interview with CZW's Nick Gage, who is currently in jail in Camden, NJ on $150,000 bail after allegedly robbing a bank.

Gage said that he doesn't blame the wrestling fans that turned him to in after seeing his picture in the news. He said he was out in plain sight, going to Atlantic City to play roulette after leaving the bank with around $3,000 in stolen money.

"I'm tough, that's just the way it is. I was built that way," Wilson, wearing a red pri...

Matt Hardy recently spoke to The Poughkeepsie Journalworking NEW's Wrestlefest event, here are the highlights…

On Working For NEW: "I'm really excited about the show. I heard that he did a Grade A, really top-notch show," Hardy said. "MVP is one of my biggest enemies and friends and we're both hungry to prove ourselves and tear the house down."

On Performing: "It's not a run-of-the-mill independent wrestling card," Hardy said. "It's so fun and so pure when a show is run and promoted...

Right After Wrestling with Arda Ocal and Jimmy Korderas recently spoke with former WWE star Shad Gaspard, you can check that out at http://radio.thescore.com/. Here are some highlights…

On King Mo Lawal Almost Coming To WWE: "(Former Strikeforce MMA Light Heavyweight Champion King Mo Lawal) actually tried out (for the WWE). Gerald Brisco got him a tryout with WWE. They were ready to sign him and he was ready to sign. He decided not to come with WWE because, we were out drinking one ...

Former WWE performer Tammy Sytch (Sunny in WWF) spoke with Alfonso Castillo of Newsday.com regarding her new cookbook, and commented on whether some of the current Divas would be more valuable outside the ring.

"Yes, maybe some of them," Sytch replied. "I've never been a huge fan of women's 'wrestling,' and have always thought it's best left to the guys. Some of the girls out there aren't so talented inside the ring, and I think that just exposes the business even more. You wouldn't ...

The latest issue of WWE Magazine features an interview with Randy Orton.
Here are highlights from the interview:


The difference between a good match and a great match in WWE is always...

"How I leave the live audience and how they respond or react. At this past SummerSlam, Sheamus and I had what I consider to be a very good match—the crowd, however, was just kind of down. It was weird. If we contested that same match a month earlier or a week later, even in the same arena, the react...

The Miami Herald recently conducted an interview with Jillian Hall and the former Divas Champion noted her unhappiness towards the end of her tenure with World Wrestling Entertainment, which concluded in November.

"I wasn't really happy with what I was doing with the company for a while," Hall said. "I just reached a point where I felt it was time to move on and see what else is out there for me to do."

Hall also indicated that she is not sure she would return to the organization shou...