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Ring Of Honor Executive Producer Jim Cornette was one of the featured guests on this week's live edition of the award-winning Monday Night Mayhem.

Cornette Discusses Ring Of Honor's First Set Of TV Tapings For The Sinclair Broadcast Group, Why He Believes The Way Sinclair Is Rolling ROH Out On Its Stations Will Work And Be Effective, Why People Will Be Surprised At What They See From The ROH Product Beginning On September 24th, The Level Of Excitement For Ring Of Honor's Debut On SBG Th...
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Roddy Piper On Twitter:

“If I went back. I would say,”there’s not a Wrestler alive that can beat me in 5 minuets or less. But there’s a chance, I will beat u in 5.

To much milk and toast!! Need rebels that do the right thing, not what is dictated. I’m the H.O.F. with the most respect. I need FREEDOM!

I getting pissed at pro wrestling these days. Time to take a stand!!!

I getting pissed at pro wrestling these days. Thinking of getting radical!! Takes alot to get me in motion, close.

I get...
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There was a major corporate restructuring of WWE's official website last week as Brian Kalinowski, the Executive Vice President of Digital Media and Mark Keys, the Vice President of Digital and Interactive Content Production and Social Media, were both let go. WWE.com is now part of a new division called WWE Creative, led by Stephanie McMahon-Levesque. There will be other changes and restructuring as part of her vision and concept.

Kalinowski spearheaded the website's recent overhaul, ...
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Mick Foley recently spoke with The Wrestling Voice and confirmed that he has been talking with WWE about a return, saying it comes down to how many dates he wants to be away from home and what will fit for his return.

Foley, who expressed interest in helping WWE’s product by working behind the scenes, also teased an appearance when WWE is in the UK this November while he will be in the country for a comedy tour. Foley added that he has a few matches left in him and is cutting weight s...

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TMZ.com reports that Matt Hardy was rushed to an emergency room in North Carolina this morning after falling down in his home.

Sources close to the wrestling star tell TMZ that he hadn't been feeling well, however, it's unclear as to what caused him to fall down. The extent of his injuries are unknown, but he is expected to be released from the hospital tomorrow.

On Saturday, Hardy crashed his convertible into a pipe and tree driving between 55 and 70 MPH. He was subsequently arrested and...

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Between The Ropes interview with Shane Helms
Interview available at BetweenTheRopes.com

Shane Helms has been through a lot over the past year and a half. He spoke with Brian Fritz of BetweenTheRopes.com about his recovery from his motorcycle accident and the legal issues he must now deal with, the pros and cons of social media, the Shane Helms app, what is going on with both Matt and Jeff Hardy, leaving the WWE, if and when he may return to the ring and more.

Here are some highlights of wha...

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Matt Hardy wrote to Reby Sky, his girlfriend, that his cell phone stopped functioning and for her to call him through his home phone number.

Reby answered numerous queries related to Hardy's recent troubles on her Formspring account.

Will this get Matty to stop tweeting/txting and driving?

"I don't think that's the problem ..."

You seriously must have the patience of a saint. Kudos and respect to you.

"I'm really, really trying here. Thank you."

How are you feeling about this whole thing going on...

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Former Nexus member Tyrone Evans (a/k/a Michael Tarver) was a guest on this week's episode of Unplugged. Highlights are as follows:

What the Nexus members were told prior to their Raw debut:

"Well actually, we didn’t know anything until the night we showed up at the arena. We weren’t told anything, we showed up pre show, did our usual rehearsals and right before the show started we got pulled into an office and we were told there was a decision made about The Nexus. Wade Barrett was ap...
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Rey Mysterio announced on Monday afternoon that the results of his recent MRI test revealed that he will in fact need surgery to repair his knee, which has already undergone surgery before.

Mysterio tweeted the following message in Spanish on Monday:

"Buenas tardes. Siento mucho el tener que dejarlos sin mi presencia en el ring por UNOs meses! Sirugia8/26 le pido a dios qca la ultima!619!"

Mysterio's next knee surgery is scheduled for Friday, August 26th and he will be out of action for se...
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Jimmy Yang announced Monday on Twitter that he received payment from TNA Wrestling after performing for the organization in late June.

He wrote, "Woo Woo Woo finally got paid i guess better late then never."

Yang complained recently on Twitter that a check issued to him by the organization bounced when he attempted to deposit it into his banking account. He was called "unprofessional" by an office employee for drawing attention to the matter.
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According to Fayetteville Observer, here is the latest on Matt Hardy's arrest.

Trooper B.J. Smith stated that Hardy had not been drinking, but did feel that Hardy, "appeared to have taken some type of impairing substance" and was slurring his words. Hardy did submit to a blood test so we'll need to wait for those results to come back.

On Saturday, Hardy was traveling south in his 2009 Chevrolet Corvette when it ran off the road and struck a culvert pipe and a tree. He was released from his T...
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Source: forbes.com, interview by Dan Schawbel

I recently had the great opportunity to speak to one of my childhood idols, the legendary Hulk Hogan. He is someone who best represents the idea of “personal branding,” as his stage name is known around the world by his millions of fans. He’s created a legacy, even despite his hardships, and has inspired many people. Hulk is one of the most sought-after, instantly recognizable celebrities in the world. He is a twelve-time professional wor...

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Damian 666, who's real name is Jose Carrera, announced Saturday at a Perros del Mal event in Mexico that he would be retiring from professional wrestling. The 50-year-old lucha wrestler stated that since Supreme was not defending the XPW Championship, he was going to retire as he is suffering from numerous injuries and had nothing left to prove. The Perro family, however, convinced him to compete in a one final bout: an electrified cage match against Supreme for the XPW Championship. D...
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MVP recently spoke to TheFightNetwork.com about the G-1 Climax tournament, his Chris Benoit tribute spots and more. Check out the highlights:

On the G-1 Tournament: "Without question, it's the most prestigious wrestling tournament in the world, bar none. When I started training, my first goal was to wrestle in Japan. The WWE was an opportunity that came to me later, but my dream was always to wrestle in Japan. I had visions of wrestling in the Tokyo Dome, and I was a huge fan of Team 20...
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Necro Butcher has been a lot of places in his career in professional wrestling.

He’s been to the Sportatorium in Dallas. He’s been in deathmatches all over the world from Philly to Japan. On days off, you’re likely to find Necro cheering his beloved short-season Class A Mahoning Valley Scrappers.

Necro stopped by Collector’s Realm for an autograph signing on Sunday and he took a few minutes to answer questions.

Phil Strum: First off, what have you been working on nowadays and where...

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Ted DiBiase has led such an interesting life, they ought to make it into a book or a movie. Wait, that’s already happening.

Already the subject of two biographies, DiBiase, now 57, will be the subject of Kalliope Films’ Wrestling with Faith, which is presently in post-production. DiBiase came by Collector’s Realm in Poughkeepsie on Sunday and spoke to me at length about myriad topics. Thanks to DiBiase, Gregory Louis Carter of Kalliope, as well as Joe Sinforoso and the whole staff o...

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Goldberg:

"By the way......... I'm back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. It ain't WWE, they can kiss my ass."

It's possible Goldberg will face Dave Batista on the wrestling supershow taking place in the African Congo.

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Matt Hardy:

"I took a breathalyzer immediately on the spot and it read clean, zero, nothing. Think about peeps! There's more to this story than meets the eye. MATTHEW"

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Recently released WWE talent Harry Smith ( David Hart Smith), who rarely speaks badly of anyone, is very upset with his former employer. The son of the late "British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith stated on his Facebook account on Saturday that after much pleading, WWE did not return all of the Hart family possessions he had lent for their memorabilia display at WrestleMania Axxess. This includes his father's ring gear and ring gear of the late Owen Hart, among other priceless possessions. W...

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WWE Hall of Famer Bret “Hitman” Hart sat down and spoke with Duane Doogan & Luke Barry from #WrestlingVoice (available now on iTunes and WrestlingVoice.net) promoting his upcoming Irish tour with American Wrestling Rampage.  Some of the highlights include...

On his relationship with Shawn Michaels:
“I suspected from the very beginning that me and Shawn, our handshake, would be more BS than anything else and tha...

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TNA has posted a statement on their website announcing Hardy has been let go.
"TNA today released Impact Wrestling star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."

TMZ.com is reporting that TNA star Matt Hardy was arrested by a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper after having run his car off the road, striking a tree.

Hardy, who was alone at the time, was not injured. The Trooper arrested Hardy after "observing signs of impairment". TMZ.com is ...

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Shane Helms:

To Shake Hands or To Not Shake Hands: A Helms Blog

I feel kind of silly even writing about this, but as it seems to be a wee “hot topic” at the moment, I’d thought I share my personal opinion for one reason and one reason only, I don’t want this to be an issue for any other upcoming talents! This business is hard enough to succeed in as it is, and to be honest it really is a stupid thing to have to debate anyway. That being said …

No need to discuss the particulars i...

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OTTAWA - In the midst of a WWE Universe storm, John Morrison is holding a grudge.

And while CM Punk is stewing after becoming an undisputed champion at Summer Slam, only to have Kevin Nash throw himself into the middle and Alberto Del Rio pin Punk to become the new champion, Morrison could carry the grudge into a huge live RAW TV show in Edmonton Aug. 22.

R Truth is the guy with the bull’s-eye on his back this time.

“I am a laid-back surfer kid from California in real life,” says Morr...

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OTTAWA - Nattie Neidhart may have had a recent in-ring attitude change — as one half of the Divas of Doom.

But she hasn’t lost her way.

The WWE superstar, part of the storied Hart Family, can’t wait to come home, as part of Tuesday’s Smackdown! TV tapings at the Saddledome.

“I’ve been in WWE three years and I’ve evolved ... I’ve grown a lot,” said Neidhart. “There’s been an evolution and that evolution turned into the Divas of Doom, with Beth Phoenix.

“We stand ...

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David Damage: This Week In WWE


Raw Thoughts 15th August 2011

Triple H promos are so slow and boring

John Morrison Vs R-Truth
Great work by both guys in the match. I'm sure this will be the best thing on Raw all night. Thumbs up from me.

Miz & Jared segment? Complete crap. Waste of air time. Waste of my time, even though I fast forwarded past it.

Kelly & Eve Vs Bella Twins
For my own sanity I didn't really watch it, but I'm sure it was worthless

Punk / Kevin Nash Segment

I haven't said a bad thing ab...

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Ron Killings has been an entertainer most of his life. Growing up on Charlotte’s west side, he would dress as James Brown and dance for his classmates. He’s a professional wrestler now, but as his character R-Truth, he still manages to dance and act and crack jokes. And after fourteen years of bouncing around the various circuits, Killings, thirty-nine, is finally a star.

As R-Truth, Killings is quick tongued and wickedly funny. The WWE baby-face-turned-heel appears on the industry’...

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Kevin Nash is expected at Raw this Monday and will be a regular character going forward on WWE TV. Nash will be doing a program with CM Punk, including having matches against each other.
The backstage reaction to the Punk-Nash back and forth Monday was that Punk got the better of Nash and that Nash's comebacks came off too inside and antiquated in comparison. Nash did not receive a big reaction coming out on Raw and the feeling after the taping was that the company needed to do a stro...

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The Godwinns interview recap from www.IYHWrestling.com
by Taso the Greek

Jack E. Jones and OneInchBiceps are joined right off the bat with two guests on the show, a first for IYH! The Godwinns!  Henry O. Godwinn & Phinias I. Godwinn, aka "Naked Mideon" Dennis Knight and Mark Cantabury, aka Southern Justice, aka Shanghai Pierce & Tex Slazenger, the list of names goes on and on. Jack feels the Southern Justice tag team could have been a bigger success and should have had a bigger run a...

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Johnny Swinger, who performed for WWE in 2005 and 2006, appeared on Right After Wrestling with Arda Ocal and Jimmy Korderas. Highlights from the interview are as follows:

His early career with guys like Edge and Christian: "It was always fun with those guys. We would go to all-you-can-eat spaghetti places and just sit there for like 6 hours. It was funny because Edge used to weigh 190lbs and he would just eat stacks of plates in those restaurants and we always wondered where he was putti...

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Linda Hogan recently appeared on a radio show and suggested that the Hulkster had an "intimate relationship" with Ed "Brutus Beefcake" Leslie.

Hulk responded on Twitter:

"Feel sorry for Linda Hogan I can't believe how low a person will go,even to lie to hurt others just to stay in her perverted spotlight.she Will have to answer to the power upstairs for her evil lifestyle,I can only pray for her,what a wasted life,God bless her. HH"



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