Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 In : Interviews
Diva-Dirt.com recently spoke to Maria about her return to the ring, here are the highlights:
On Why She is Wrestling Again: "There was a lot of things I wanted to
accomplish that I didn't get to accomplish before. I never really felt
like I was that great in the ring, and then I also felt that I didn't
get a whole lot of time to be in the ring."
On Her Goals: "My
goal is to go out there and do the best that I can, and if I get out
there and I'm like, ‘Okay, this is it for me and I... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 In : Interviews
Mick Foley was interviewed by Brian Fritz of Between The Ropes, here are the highlights:
On Being in the Rumble: "It was fun! When I watched it back, I thought
that was pretty good even though there were times when I was standing
around literally doing nothing. I was standing around and doing nothing
with a purpose, like watching Ricardo. And I think at the end of those
six or seven minutes that I was out
there, I participated in some pretty good stuff. For the purists that
say you s... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 In : Interviews
Ron
Simmons was on Busted Open with Dave Lagreca and Doug Mortman. You can
hear Busted Open on Sirius 94, XM 208, and Sports Zone 860 on the
internet.
Ron Simmons on the Hall of Fame:
These past few
years have been very rewarding for me from an athletic standpoint. I
have had the honor of being inducted into some very prestigious Halls of
Fame, starting with the state of Georgia, the Collegiate Hall of Fame,
and now the WWE Hall of Fame. But I think this one by far will hold the
de... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, February 20, 2012 In : Interviews
Batista: "PG approach has now ruined wrestling for me"
(By Phil Alley from thesun.co.uk)
FORMER WWE World Heavyweight Champion Dave Batista has told how he
rarely watches wrestling anymore, after his former company turned PG.
The star, who is now carving out a successful acting career with a role
in Scorpion King 3, says he left the business after WWE decided to take
a more child-friendly direction.
In an exclusive interview, The Animal told SunSport: "I don't keep up with wrestlin... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Monday, February 20, 2012 In : Interviews
Kofi Kingston Q & A
Had things gone a different way, WWE’s Kofi Kingston would still be sitting behind a desk, in a cubicle, filing paperwork.
Thankfully — for the fans of professional wrestling, and for Kingston’s
mental health — the Ghana native decided to follow his dreams and
pursue a career outside an office building and inside the ring.
Before the Intercontinental Champion takes the Target Center by storm,
he was kind enough to chat with us about everything from his Bost... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, February 16, 2012 In : News
WWE: WrestleMania(R) to Hit New York/New Jersey Region and MetLife Stadium Week-long Festivities to Feature WWE(R) Superstars and WWE's Biggest Event of the Year at Home of New York Jets and New York Football Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Feb 16, 2012 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and WWE WWE announced today that its annual pop culture extravaganza, WrestleMania XXIX, will come to MetLife Stadium on Sunday, April 7, 2013 with events throughout the New York/New Jersey region. Governor C... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, February 16, 2012 In : News
Will
Russo, the son of Vince Russo, quit the company Sunday via telephone
once it was clear his father was leaving the promotion. Will had been
working on the production side of TNA. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, February 16, 2012 In : News
Jesse
Sorensen has been released from the hospital and is now back home in
Tampa, FL. He still has a lot of recovery ahead of him but obviously
being out of the hospital and back at home is a good sign. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Thursday, February 16, 2012 In : Interviews
Kurt Angle on his hardest task - making an Olympic return in 2012
By Jon Barbuti BBC Sport
Mention pro wrestling and the reaction of many is to say "ahh, but it's
not real" in a tone more suited to passing on great wisdom to one's
children.
The tone suggests it is an activity without merit.
The implication being that, because the results are predetermined, it
bears no comparison with, say football, because, although that is just
22 people trying to kick a ball into a net, at least the... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Superstar Blogs
A fan asked Bret Hart on Twitter: "Your brother Smith said in an interview that Stu stated that ''Bret should have just done the job in Montreal'',any truth to that?"Bret Responded:"I don't give a damn what anyone says re:Montreal & it's a dead issue.""My dad's nickname for my brother Smith was "shed", short for shithead. So take it from the source.""There are certain members of my family that never miss an opportunity 2 tear me down or minimize my achievements""I've had numerous conversation... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Superstar Blogs
Sean Waltman:"I'm also opening a professional wrestling dojo for beginners & those with prior experience who need help making it to the next level. My new Pro Wrestling Dojo will be in the Tampa, FL area … Im happy to announce I'll be debuting a new call in tv talk show very soon. Great guests from all over, including current WWE Superstars." Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Interviews
http://www.dailystar.co.uk/inthering/view/234605/Taking-the-Mick/
MICK Foley has proved himself a man who is unafraid to stand up and be counted.
His physical sacrifice to professional wrestling is second to none. His
back catalogue of bloody, brutal and compelling matches has no peer.
He’s the Hardcore Legend to the core.
But now New Yorker Mick,
46, is set to tread the boards, rather than smashing people with one,
as he takes the plunge into stand-up comedy for a UK run at the en... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Superstar Blogs
Mickie James on Twitter after TNA Impact Wrestling:
"Ummm.... Did my ears just deceive me... Or did the Immortal Hulk Hogan
just call Baby Bischoff the future of this business? WTH?! FML!" Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Interviews
During a recent conference call with Wrestling Voice Radio, Samoa Joe spoke about TNA moving out of the Impact Zone in Orlando.
Joe said that it was of "dire importance" that the promotion move out
if they want to see "the product, as well as the fan base, continue to
grow." He continued:
"The crowd very much powers the
performance in the ring and - it's almost subconscious - when you are
out there in front of thousands of screaming fans, it amps up your game a
little bit, whether yo... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Superstar Blogs
"Stone
Cold" Steve Austin recently posted that he was going to begin filming
his latest movie, The Package, this week. Austin posted to his blog at
BrokenSkullRanch.com, talking about his flight to Vancouver for the film
which will co-star Dolph Lundgren and be about a courier for a local
crime lord who must deliver a mysterious package while being chased by a
horde of unusual gangsters:
"Alright,
folks. Made it to Vancouver. Got settled in my room, got some
groceries, looked over m... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : News
Jerry Lawler has announced that he will be bringing back The Jerry Lawler Show.
The show, a talk show format, was very popular in the 1980s and
featured Lawler interviewing guests on TV. It will air on FOX channel 13
in Memphis on Sundays at 6 AM and will include a mix of older
Memphis-based wrestlers and celebrities and WWE talents in segments that
are pre-taped. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : News
Kevin
Nash has had his profile removed from the WWE roster page on their
official website. His profile has been moved to the alumni section on
the site.
Nash is still on a Legends contract with the WWE,
which means he will make future appearances for the company but isn't
tied into a full-time schedule.
Earlier today, Nash tweeted on
his current WWE situation: "Punk,Cena got Raw covered.While I have my
couch covered.My 15 year old so needs a Dad way more than RAW needs big
sey [se... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Internet Columns
"Lies (And The Lying Liars Who Tell Them)" By Mark Madden
Hulk Hogan's recent claim that he only played his creative control card
once was an even bigger lie than saying he was once asked to play bass
for Metallica. (I like the Metallica lie, though. Imagine Hogan onstage
with Metallica. ABSURD.)
Hogan played the creative control card CONSTANTLY during his WCW tenure. I vividly remember re-scripted
booking formats being delivered to the announcers during Nitro
commercial breaks becau... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Superstar Blogs
Dixie Carter:
"TNA and Vince Russo have mutually parted ways as of this week. The
separation is amicable and professional. We are glad for the opportunity
to have worked together and wish each other nothing but good luck and
success in the future." Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Interviews
Christopher Daniels was a guest on "Busted Open" with Dave Lagreca and Doug Mortman on Sirius XM Radio, here are the highlights…
Christopher Daniels on wrestling in London: "When you get in front of a
crowd that is pumped to see you, you can't help but step up your game a
notch. And for the last couple years when we've been going over to the
UK, the London crowd has been one of the loudest crowds we've ever been
in front of. We decided to make a gamble and put the television taping
... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : News
Jesse
Sorensen, who had lost feeling in his extremities after
being nailed by Zema Ion during TNA's Against All Odds PPV, is still hospitalized but is moving his arms
and has feeling in them.
Sorensen has been saying that he feels a tingling sensation in his legs but has not been able to move them yet.Dixie Carter posted this update earlier:
"Jesse Sorensen has sustained a C1 vertebrae fracture with spinal cord edema. He is slowly regaining feeling and movement in his arms and legs. He want... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 In : Interviews
Mick Foley Interview (Source: Silvervision.co.uk)
Not content with being one of the greatest WWE Superstars ever and a
best selling author, Mick Foley will be coming to the UK in November to
embark on his Stand Up Comedy Tour. We caught up with Mick to talk about
this new venture and his previous career in WWE.
From Daniel
Flatt: Being that WWE are touring the UK the same week as your stand up
tour, is it just coincidence that you've got both Monday and Tuesday
free?
Well, technical... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : Interviews
Long
before turnbuckles and body slams became a way of life, ancestors of
Calgary’s storied Hart family covered much of the known world. These
findings have been brought to life by researchers with National
Geographic’s Genographic Project, who approached The Hitman himself,
Bret Hart, for a DNA sample this month.
“I was very interested,” Hart said. “It’s not every day you get to learn about these kind of things.”
Using cutting-edge science, researchers are able to dig w... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : Superstar Blogs
Joe "Michael McGillicutty" Hennig remembers his father, on Twitter:
“February 10th. A day I just can’t forget… My dad, my best friend… He
past away 9 years ago… I miss u dad. I miss u so much! I love you… Dear
Dad. Hey man. I’m doin the bst I can. I doin everything you told me to
do. I’m not supposed to cry but I can’t help it. I’m tired of sitting on
the sidelines. My name is Joe Hennig. And I’m the past, present and
future… Today, I dont give a damn what u cal... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : News
Chris
Jericho's band Fozzy is currently working on a new album. The group
will begin recording next week in Atlanta. Band member Rich Ward
recently stated that Chris Jericho, "wrote the bulk of the lyrics months
ago, but he has given me updated lyrics as I have needed them, some as
recently as last week." The goal is to have the album out by the end of
the year. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : News
Tajiri's
SMASH promotion in Japan has announced that they will be shutting down
in March. Tajiri confirmed that all shows scheduled throughin March
would still take place as scheduled and that the promotion was closing
due to "issues within management."
WWE are reaching out to cruiserweight talent for a show they were planning for the WWE Network.
Nothing is confirmed but there are rumours that Tajiri may have been invited to return to the US to star in the show. Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : Interviews
Alberto Del Rio recently appeared on San Francisco's 95.7 radio station. Here are the highlights:
His Groin Injury: Del Rio said he "completely tore" his groin. He said
it was the worst injury a man can suffer "Now I'm running, jumping, and
ready to roll into the ring."
Not Liking Other WWE Wrestlers: "To be honest, I don't like most of the guys".
Legitimately Not Liking The Miz In Particular: "The Miz, I hate The
Miz. This is not part of the show. I really dislike like that guy. I... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : Interviews
Diamond Dallas Page on The Monday Night Wars, WCW & Yoga by Joshua Modaberi
Diamond Dallas Page was one of the most recognisable names and faces in
the world of professional wrestling during the Monday Night Wars.
DDP only got involved in the wrestling business at the age of 35 before
joining WCW in 1991 as a manager. He quickly progressed to stepping
inside the squared-circle and stayed with the company until it's final
days.
During his time in WCW Page was a three-time World
Champ... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : Interviews
Matt
Hardy recently co hosted Busted Open with Mike Riker and Reby Sky on
Sirius XM Radio, which can be heard every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
from 2-4 ET on Sirius 94, XM 208, here are the highlights…
Matt Hardy on his future in wrestling: "I think there is a future for me
in wrestling in some capacity. I have such a new outlook on life after
going through such a crazy period, I've kind of had a reprieve for a
while. At some point I had to face everything and change my life, an... Continue reading...
Posted by David Damage on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 In : News
Crowbar Press has released the official autobiography for former NWA star Nikita Koloff. Here is the official announcement…
"Nikita Koloff, better known as the "Russian Nightmare," stormed the
wrestling world as few others have in the history of the sport.
Imposing, immovable, and unbeatable, Nikita left a trail of fallen
opponents as he brought the Cold War that loomed over the globe into the
ring. From a hard-scrabble beginning to
rings around the world, Nikita Koloff filled arena... Continue reading...
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