The Wrestling Newsgroup

Maryse issued the following statement today about her WWE release:

"After six fantastic years with the WWE, I've decided to move on and begin the next chapter of my life. Thank you to all of my fans, colleagues and the WWE Universe. Living in Los Angeles, I look forward to continuing my career in entertainment and creating new and exciting content!" Follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/maryse0uellet Stay tuned and BE SEXY!”

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Recently released WWE star Chris Masters posted a blind item on his Twitter account (twitter.com/wwemasterp) Sunday alleging that a female member of the SmackDown roster maintains sexual relations with head creative writer Michael Hayes in order to keep her job.

He wrote, "So if I had to tell you one smackdown diva who gave freebird hayes an "Oral" agreement to keep her job, who'd you guess?"

Similar allegations regarding sexual politics in the WWE lockerroom have been made as Taryn...

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TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter on Twitter, regarding Jeff Hardy:

"Very, very proud of the man Jeff has become & excited about his future."

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TMZ.com cameras caught up with former WWE Diva Torrie Wilson last week in Hollywood, California and asked whether Stacy Keibler, her close friend, is dating actor George Clooney. She claimed to be unaware, and that it was news to her. TMZ reporter Ryan Satin said of her response, "You can see there is a hint of jealously in her face." Another reporter added, "There's got to be more than a hint!"

Regarding the segment, Wilson wrote on Facebook, "OK, silly TMZ, you are SO dumb! Stacy is one ...
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The Post and Courier in South Carolina has an interview up with Cody Hall, the son of Scott Hall. Cody confirms that he is still training to be a pro-wrestler. He said that he no longer lives with his father though after he realized that nothing he did could help Scott deal with his addictions.

Cody's mother Dana says in the article that she hopes her son doesn't become a pro-wrestler and end up like his father.

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Zack Ryder Interview from WWE.com:

Spend a few hours with Zack Ryder, and you’re bound to hear him profess his love for Slimer and The Stay Puft Marshmallow Man nearly as often as he waxes poetic about tanning, fist pumping and Justin Bieber. Director Ivan Reitman’s Ghostbusters was a major part of the self-professed Internet Champion’s childhood, and Ryder’s fascination with the 1984 supernatural comedy has hardly dissipated over time. Even though he’s sporting ring gear a lot more ...
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WWE is no longer advertising Mick Foley for the November 14 Raw SuperShow at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been removed from www.wwelivetour.com and www.tdgarden.com. Mick Foley claims in an interview published today that he has yet to hear from WWE regarding a possible return to the organization.

He told NewsDay.com: "Working a couple of days a week compared to all week is not problematic... Would not be a deal breaker at all. That's assuming I get that phone call... I'm sure...
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Hulk Hogan asked fans on Twitter: 

"Should Hulk Hogan or should Hollywood Hulk Hogan come back and save the wrestling world. HH or HollywoodHH?"

A while later he responded:

"Ok ok ok guys I get it, the good guy red and yellow, I just thought I would ask,I get it brother."


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Kevin Nash on Twitter regarding his sledgehammer attack on Triple H on Raw:

“Recall HHH bashing me in the head at the Night of Champions with a sledgehammer? Now I’m the bad guy or do I scare the shit out of you?”

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Zack Ryder's latest episode of Z! True Long Island Story is unavailable on YouTube. The episode was posted today but pulled and replaced by text explaining it's been blocked by WWE on copyright grounds. Ryder tweeted:

"WWE has blocked this week's Episode of Z! True Long Island Story...grrrrrreat."

In the end, the video was unblocked. Youtube blocked the video due to an issue with the soundtrack which was used....

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RINGSIDEFEST Q&A WITH MATTEL WWE ACTION FIGURE TEAM RECAP


Live at the 2011 Ringsidefest event in New York City. The Mattel action figure design team took part in a question and answer session about the WWE action figure line and their plans for the line as they entered into 2012.
Is Mattel going to do specific series based on PPV lines? They did series for Over the Limit last year and will have Wrestlemania sets exclusively via Toys R Us, but they will do everyone in one set, but there will be...
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The Hollywood Reporter has a story stating that YouTube, which is owned by Google, is set to announce that it is starting an online version of programming, signing 100 content providers to a network of professionally produced shows.  WWE is one of the companies providing content. Among the providers, in addition to WWE, will be BermanBraun, FremantleMedia, Shine Group, The Wall Street Journal, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk and actors Ashton Kutcher and Amy Poehler.  Google is paying the provider...
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Lucha Libre USA issued a statement on their Facebook Page announcing that they will go on a hiatus on television and will air a match on Facebook, as well as their World Wide Warriors Webcast:

"Thank you to all our fans for sending us your feedback regarding the 10am time slot for Masked Warriors. We agree with you, which is why the second season of Masked Warriors will be going on a brief hiatus until a more convenient viewing experience becomes available. We are currently working to resume ...
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WWE announced the release of Maryse Ouellet, who had been out for a few months due to abdominal/hernia surgery. They issued the following statement:

"WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Raw Diva Maryse as of today, October 28, 2011. WWE wishes Maryse the best in all of her future endeavors."

Maryse posted the following on Twitter:

"I'M OUT and sexier than ever! Thanks to all my fans, colleagues and @WWE Universe. Time to party! 'Release' party tonight at @trousdale LA. Im Happy, im Smili...
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TNA executive producer Eric Bischoff praised the idea of taking the Impact Wrestling tapings on the road. "Great TV's last night," Bischoff wrote. "Crowd was super hot. Special thanks to the team at TNA that promoted the market. The crowd were the stars of the shows!

"Taking Impact on the road full time will grow this brand faster than anyone knows. Now is the time!" Follow Bischoff on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheEricBischoff.

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WWE’s website has an article up concerning the Hardcore Title:

“If the Hardcore Title ever does make a comeback, alliances will crumble and insanity will rule in its place, with an iron fist stronger than any potential Raw General Manager could ever dream of wielding. Whoever will place it around their waist will instantly be painting a target on their back. Everybody will be their enemy. Big, small, Superstar, Diva: all will be potential challengers, ready to pounce to win their ...

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Mick Foley is not expected to appear at the Survivor Series PPV on November 20th because of a previous charity commitment.

Foley will still appear on the November 14th RAW from Boston and the November 21st RAW from Hershey, PA. Foley is expected to become a regular on WWE TV, in a non-wrestling role, beginning early next year.

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After rumours that Gerald Brisco had passed away after suffering a mild stroke recently, Jim Ross has confirmed the rumor is not true:

"Just talked to Jerry Brisco and he is ALIVE and doing well."

Diamond Dallas Page believed the rumor to be true as he posted a message online in remembrance of the legendary wrestler.

DDP wrote: "Gerald Brisco was a Great Wrestler! A Great TV character but most of a Great Man! And he will be Extremely missed! RIP Brother!"

He later posted: "Just found...

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Linda McMahon has contributed over $600,000 of her own money to get her 2012 Senate campaign going. The amount was reported in her campaign's first fundraising report, Which listed a total of $1.2 million in initial expenses. The main expenses were for consulting firms, a research and polling company and campaign consultants.

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Media outlets in India are reporting that The Great Khali is in the middle of a land dispute there. Khali reportedly purchased land to build a wrestling school but a neighbor says his 1 acre of land is within the area that was purchased by Khali. Khali left to return to the United States after purchasing the land so police are investigating the land dispute.

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Jim Ross talks about appearing on Monday's WWE Raw for the Michael Cole Challenge segment:

"The thing that happened on Monday in Austin (Texas) came as a complete surprise to me. I had no idea it was coming. I think WWE has some sort of a perverse enjoyment of springing surprises on me. I'm a big boy an I can handle it. I've been in the crazy show biz world of pro wrestling since 1974, so I've kind of been there, done that.

I have no idea what is expected on Monday. I feel like Texas Southern d...
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Former WWE star Bull Buchanan,  now works as supervisor at a SONY distribution and packaging center in Carrollton, Georgia. He believes his transformation from a serious enforcer to the more light-hearted B2 character who briefly seconded John Cena turned off Vince McMahon, leading to his departure from WWE in 2003.

"The fun part of it probably boomeranged on me. Everything I had done to that point in my career had been so serious. I took this as something where I could be a little mo...

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In a new interview conducted for SkySports.com, WWE Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes spoke on a number of topics, including his feelings on the IC Title. The following are highlights, and you can read the entire article by clicking on the above link:

"You've had a lot to say about the Intercontinental title, even bringing back the vintage white belt. Why do you feel that way?

CODY RHODES: I've had the opportunity to have a very open platform on how I feel about the Intercontinen...

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Viacom, which is Spike TV's parent company brokered a deal where they now own a majority stake in Bellator Fighting Championships. Bellator Fighting Championships currently airs on MTV2, but starting in 2013, the programming will move to Spike TV.

If you are a fan of Bellator or TNA, there has been a lot of cross promotion between the two companies. Bellator is always promoting Impact Wrestling, while on Impact, Bellator Champions Eddie Alvarez and Joe Warren have both made special app...

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Eve Torres posted a message on Twitter apparently in response to Madusa saying she should stay out of the ring and stick to modeling after watching her compete against Beth Phoenix at Sunday's Vengeance pay-per-view.

Torres wrote, "To answer some questions I have received, having a couple of photoshoots doesn't make you a "model". I was never a model. My degree is in engineering, & I pursued dance professionally for a while. Now I'm a WWE Diva & not going anywhere anytime soon. Deal wi...

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Loree Bischoff, the wife of TNA executive producer Eric Bischoff, has released a new book called "Common Sense Happiness." Eric Bischoff addressed the book on his Twitter page:

"Very proud of my beautiful wife of 27-plus years," he wrote. "She has written a book that has been a passion for over two years."

Meanwhile, Hulk Hogan wrote the foreword for the book:

"Read this awesome book," Hogan wrote. "Follow the five simple principles and apply them to your life. No matter who you are or ...
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Black & White by Mark Madden

First, Impact wasn’t sure about Bobby Roode. So James Storm got the “world” title.
 
Now, Impact isn’t sure about Storm.
 
Gee, I wonder where all this uncertainty is coming from?
 
Actually, I think I know.
 
As long as Impact doesn’t have a signature performer, chaos reigns. As long as chaos reigns, Hulk Hogan can slip through the cracks and be the main figure on TV (with money mark Dixie by his side, of course). Hogan is a "proven commodity....
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Here is the breakdown of the ticket prices for WrestleMania 28. The $1,500 price tag for the first four rows is the highest price WWE has charged for ringside seats to the event. WrestleMania 28 will be headlined by The Rock vs. John Cena.

$1,500 - the first four rows ringside seats

$850 - Rows 5-12 ringside

$450 - Seats located in the center raised riser area of the floor.

$350 - Seats located on the raised risers behind the floor area.

$200 - Sections 113 and 114 of the Sun Life Stadium, direct...
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Madusa, who brought the WWE Women's Championship back to prominence in the 1990s, gave her thoughts on her former employer's Vengeance pay-per-view event on Facebook.

The wrestler formerly known as Alundra Blayze commented on the Divas Championship bout between Beth Phoenix and Eve Torres. She has high praise for "The Glamazon," but not her opponent.

"Well I wish I would of met Beth during my days...she really needs some great talent to be able for her to shine.... as in my days this was my pro...
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Eric Bischoff is set for another TV production with Scott Baio. Here are the details…

"Nickelodeon's Nick at Nite picks up the original scripted live-action pilot, Daddy's Home, which will star actor/director/writer/producer Scott Baio (Happy Days​, Joni Loves Chachi​, Charles In Charge, and Scott Baio is 45 and Single, among others) , Nick at Nite's first since the early 1990s (Hi Honey I'm Home).

The multi-camera, half-hour comedy resolves around David Hobbs (Baio) an actor who becomes...
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