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Vince McMahon told The Connecticut Post
that he's preparing to put an end to his performances in the ring.

Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie is
being investigated for embezzling funds she collected over the last
three years for the Wrestlers Rescue project. The organization was
setup by Marie in her home state of New Jersey on September 14, 2008
and was intended to raise money to support the health care of retired
professional wrestlers.

Jeff Hardy suffered a minor hand injury this
weekend at a TNA house show in Bloomington, Illinois. He's currently
still on the tour working.

A fan and his father were ejected from
a weekend WWE house show when he threw a drink into the ring towards
Chris Jericho. Jericho got on the mic and requested that he be
removed from the building.

Many WWE workers are now traveling in tour
buses that include room for their entire families. Triple H, Big
Show, Sheamus, and Ted DiBiase are all said to have buses. They
are also tax deductible.

July 26, 2010

Mark Henry was injured on Monday night at the end of his match
against Wade Barrett from The Nexus. The injury occurred to the
left shoulder of Henry after he took Barrett's finisher known as
The Wasteland.

The schedule on Jerry Lynn's official
website is advertising Jerry Lynn vs. TNA Champion Rob Van Dam at
TNA Hardy Justice on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from Universal Studios
in Orlando, Florida. TNA has not yet announced the bout but the
pay-per-view is scheduled to have an ECW theme

There were plans for Ricky Steamboat
to be on Team Cena at SummerSlam against The Nexus, however, that
obviously changed due to his medical condition.

Former TNA star Consequences Creed to a developmental contract. He will report to Florida Championship Wrestling in Tampa.

Bret Hart will be marrying his girlfriend, Stephanie Washington, this Saturday in Calgary.

Former WWE Diva Nora Greenwald (Molly Holly) will be married late this month in White Bear, Minn.

July 22, 2010

Kaval
hurt his shoulder pretty bad at last night's NXT taping in
Little Rock. He said it doesn't appear to be serious.

A recent report just surfaced stating that
Triple H is expected to be out anywhere from late October to December
2010 to heal from surgery he underwent to repair a torn triceps
earlier this month.

TNA has contacted a few former ECW talent to participate in their new ECW angle. Look for some older names to debut at next week's TNA iMPACT! taping.

July 20, 2010

Ricky Steamboat's health is improving. He is still in the hospital and expects to be released later this week.

Bret Hart returned to RAW last night to help John Cena face team Nexus ( 7 members) with Cena's 7 members:

Khali...Edge..Morrison..Jericho..... Orton .....Hart and Cena

Jack Swagger’s father on this past Friday’s SmackDown was played by former WCW star Bunkhouse Buck.

July 16, 2010

WWE has re-signed former developmental wrestlers Aaron Idol and Ryan O'Reilly. The two left developmental in 2007.

Tommy Dreamer suffered a torn MCL while filming the "ECW" invasion on TNA iMPACT! this week.

Kiyoshi will be portraying the Suicide character for TNA.

The Manchester Evening News is reporting
that Shane McMahon has joined on as an investor to International
Sports Management, a Cheshire-based sports agency that represents
cricket stars and professional golfers.

The Associated
Press is reporting Linda McMahon has loaned her campaign a total of
$21,500,000 since it began last year. McMahon is willing to spend
as much as $50,000,000 of her own money.

McMahon's staggering financial contributions trump her opponents.
She will face Peter Schiff in the GOP primary on August 10, 2010.

TRIPLE H OFF SUMMERSLAM? Triple H has been removed from the
SummerSlam promotional poster and replaced with Big Show. The
Undertaker is still featured, indicating he will be back for WWE's
biggest event of the summer. Hunter was scheduled to return at
SummerSlam but it was pushed back when he underwent surgery last
week for a torn tendon.

WWE has signed Aaron "Idol" Stevens to a new
developmental contract with the company.

July 15, 2010

JEFF HARDY TRIAL UPDATE Jeff Hardy's latest
court hearing as Jason Powell is reporting it has once again been
continued to September 9, 2010

BOBBY EATON HEALTH UPDATE: Bobby Eaton is still hospitalized in
Arkansas but his prognosis is good. Eaton had fluid around his heart
and lungs but doctors were able to eliminate it with medication.

June 10, 2010

Florence Henderson, whose best known for her role as Carol Brady on
The Brady Bunch, is scheduled to guest next week's show from
Lexington, Kentucky.

Having guest host RAW is celebrating a milestone as WWE has been
doing it for over a year as it was first born on June 29, 2009.

Brock Lesnar defeated Shane Carwin to retain
the UFC heavyweight championship via submission by arm triangle
choke at 3:52 of round 2 at UFC 116 from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas,
Nevada. Lesnar, 5-1, was returning to the octagon after nearing
losing his life in a battle with diverticulitis. The fight was
Carwin's first loss and Lesnar was his first opponent to make it
past the first round. Carwin's MMA record stands at 12-1. Lesnar
will defend the UFC heavyweight championship next against
Cain Velasquez.

JULY 9, 2010

Triple H underwent surgery this week to repair a torn tendon in his
arm. The problem - neither he nor WWE officials wanted anyone to
know about it.

TNA : ratings have not changed since signing Hulk Hogan, Rob Van Dam, Jeff Hardy, Ric Flair and others.

WWE has banned chops in their matches because chops always receive a Ric Flair "Whooooooa," who is with TNA at this time.

WWE RAW tonight will feature the anonymous RAW GM ruling on the futures of Nexus.

Ricky Steamboat is in stable condition following suffering a brain aneurysm last night. Steamboat was hurt from the angle on WWE RAW Monday, which might have led to the aneurysm. He is under observation but remains in a Tampa hospital.

Alex Riley suffered a major cut in his head wrestling for WWE development's Florida Championship Wrestling.

Bryan Danielson wrote the following on
Twitter: Heard there were some "Daniel Bryan" chants tonight... the
support from my fans is heartwarming. Event staff was actually
confiscating "Daniel Bryan" signs at last night's WWE Fatal 4-Way
pay-per-view.

The October 10 2010 TNA pay-per-view, Bound for Glory , will be held in Daytona Beach, Fla.

R-Truth suffered a knee injury last night in Youngstown, Ohio, during a match with The Miz. The match was ended early and R-Truth was assisted to the back.

WWE's new
NXT host Ashley Valence who made her TV debut on last night's
Season 2 edition of WWE NXT. Ashley also works as an in-arena host

TNA continues to pursue Paul Heyman, according
to a report filed by Dave Meltzer. TNA officials want Heyman
involved in the ECW angle but understand Heyman will not come in
under a creative team headed up by Vince Russo. There has been talk
for the past couple of months about Russo becoming the Producer of
TNA TV and leaving the creative team.

Bret Hart is finished with WWE - at least for now. The on-screen
"firing" of Hart as General Manager from Raw was done because he has
parted ways with the company for the time being. The insurance
company in which Hart has his policy with, Lloyd's of London, was
upset with the physical contact he has had since returning from WWE
and it's believed Hart left the company to salvage the policy.

WWE will be releasing a three-disc Chris Jericho DVD on September 21. The set will feature matches from Jericho's career spanning Smokey Mountain, ECW, WCW and WWE.

Trish Stratus will be hosting a three-session Yoga for Golfers workshop series, starting this Friday, through Stratusphere Yoga.

Martha Hart, the widow of Owen, filed a lawsuit against World Wrestling Entertainment today. The lawsuit claims that the defendants (WWE, Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon) violated a contract restricting the use of Owen Hart’s name and likeness, and disregarded Martha Hart’s wishes against further association of her late husband’s name with WWE following his death in a tragic accident orchestrated by WWE's predecessor under the direction of Vince and Linda McMahon.

WWE have announced the release of Bryan Danielson, apparently for breaching the company's PG rules.

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that Bryan Danielson release from the WWE might have been from choking ring announcer Justin Roberts with his tie, an angle that is too violent for WWE's family-safe shows. In replays it was edited out.

June 10, 2010

RAW guest hosts so far this year.....

CARL EDWARDS

WILLIAM SHATNER

JERRY SPRINGER

BOB BARKER

SHAQ

BRET HART

MIKE TYSON

OZZY OSBOURNE

cast of the A-TEAM movie

David Hasslehoff

Cheech and Chong

Steve Austin

Ashton Kutcher

Pete Rose

Carl Edwards

James Roday and Duke Hill from the USA Network show Psych

Mike Tyson

Don Johnson and Jon Heder

Jerry Springer

Chris “Mindfreak” Angel

Rob Corddry and Clark Duke

David “A-List” Otunga

Favor Flav

Buzz Aldrin

Jon Lovitz

Florence Henderson

Tonight is a special three-hour edition of WWE RAW hosted by the cast of the new A-Team movie. The show will be a "Viewer's Choice Night."

Hulk Hogan & Friends will be appearing at the Red Robinson Theatre in Coquitlam, BC on Sunday July 18th. It's only a speaking engagement about life in the business plus a question and answer session with the fans in attendance

Chris Jericho will be host of a new ABC extreme game show entitled Downfall. The show will air starting June 22.

Mickie James is expected to sign a contract with TNA once her WWE no-compete clause ends in July.

Undertaker has an injury to his orbital bone.

Ross Forman, who worked with TNA as part of their public relations teams, has left the company.

Kurt Angle has invested in North Shores, a movie studio company. The company already has plans to make movies starring TNA talent,

Jim Ross will work as a behind-the-scenes adviser for all WWE pay-per-views.

WWE has announced Ashton Kutcher will host the May 31 edition of WWE RAW. Bradley Cooper, Quinton Jackson and Sharito Colpley of The A-Team will host June 7th.

Hulk Hogan underwent back surgery this past Wednesday. He will be out of action for awhile... but present at TNA events.

May 26, 2010

Carlito, was released by the WWE because of an addiction to painkillers. He will undergo rehab in hopes of returning to the WWE.

The new tag team that attacked the Hart Dynasty on last night's WWE RAW were Jimmy and Jules Uso, sons of Rikishi. They take the place of the Primo and Carlito following Carlito's release from the WWE on Friday.

Ric Flair told the Duluth News Tribute, "....it was WWE that decided to retire Ric Flair."

Ted Dibiase suffered a concussion at Sunday's WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view.

May 17, 2010

Eric Bischoff said in a recent interview that he is going to present a Tough Enough type show to SpikeTV and other networks where everyday people train to become wrestler, with one getting a TNA contract.

Jim Ross has closed his Oklahoma-based BBQ restaurants.

He will continue to sell his BBQ sauce and other novelties online.

Maria Kanellas was fired on last night’s Celebrity Apprentice. The former WWE Diva was fired for one of the lamest reasons ever in the history of the show – she berated fellow participant chef Curtis Stone for being arrogant and he used the bathroom in her dressing room.

During her stint on the show, Maria was 1-0 as a project manager, and raised $20,000 for her charity the Make A Wish Foundation.

Joanie Laurer (Chyna) will not face any criminal charges over an incident with a female in a Los Angeles hotel room a week ago.

Tonight's WWE RAW is commercial free and will feature: Bret Hart vs. The Miz for the WWE U.S. Championship. Sheamus vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship. The show is hosted by Buzz Aldrin.

TNA announcer David Penzer was released from the company.

May 10, 2010

Tonight's WWE RAW will feature Flavor Flav as the guest host

John Cena will announce the stipulation for his match with Batista at WWE Over the Limit pay-per-view on May 23.
TNA iMPACT! will air Thursday instead of today starting this week.

Small riot occurred at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in India Sunday when The Great Khali did not to make an appearance. Local security had their hands full.....The wrestling ring and numerous seats were destroyed.

Khali reportedly pulled out of the event 10 days before, but the promoters of the show still promoted his appearance. Khali had returned his pay for the event.

Shannon Moore had a deep cut in his ear during a match at Tuesday's TNA iMPACT!.

Triple H is filming two WWE Film movies in the next few months. He is currently filming Killing Karma, the part originally slated for Batista. In the summer he will be filming a comedy entitled The Chaperone about a ex-con who chaperones his daughter's class trip.

April 25, 2010

Batista was replaced in an upcoming WWE Film by Triple H. The reasoning was the WWE was aware that Batista's contract would be ending soon, and because he declined in signing a new one, the WWE did not want to put Batista in the movie if there was a chance he would not be in the company to promote it when it would be released.

Mark Henry was arrested last week in Belfast, Northern Ireland, following an incident with a fan. The fan, James McClay, claims Henry threw a drink at him after signing an autograph for McClay.

Stranded WWE RAW crew will arrive in Hartford, Ct., inbound from Scotland around 6 p.m. today.

WWE has canceled shows in Turkey and Austria this weekend. The shows are expected to be rescheduled for late this year. The cancellations come as the staff tries to return back to the United States with ongoing issues with volcanic ash is canceling and postponing flights

Jeff Hardy's girlfriend, Beth, noted on Twitter that Hardy suffered burns on his face from the fireball angle done on the last TNA iMPACT!.

Kurt Angle announced on his Twitter page that following TNA's Lockdown pay-per-view on April 18, that he would be taking some time off to heal from injuries and film a movie.

April 11, 2010
SpikeTV will debut a new show tomorrow night at 7 p.m. entitled TNA Reaction.
The show will air one hour before iMPACT!. and will feature exclusive backstage interviews and access.

Triple H has missed all European tour dates due to a neck injury. He still made the trip... but he did not wrestle through Saturday's shows.

WWE's The Big Show, R-Truth and the Bella Twins will appear on tonight's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC.

Bobby Lashley and Kristal Marshall have publically announced their split. The two have a son together.

Former WCW and WWE wrestler Chris Kanyon has died at the age of 40 from an over dose of pills Saturday April 3, 2010.

Kanyon, real name Chris Klucsaritis, is best remembered for his work in WCW, as the masked Mortis then later using the Kanyon name, also being part of the InVasion in WWE.

ODB returns to action tonight after being out recovering from a busted implant.

John Cena has a guest spot on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP this Saturday ...and a guest spot on the station's upcoming Fred movie.

Big segment on RAW is expected for Shawn Michaels, who was forced to retire last night. Bret Hart is expected to appear.

Tickets are still available for tonight's WWE Wrestlemania, including floor seats.

American Idol winner Fantasia will be singing "America the Beautiful" at tonight's WWE Wrestlemania.

March 26, 2010

Awesome Kong, using the name Amazing Kong, will debut for Ring of Honor on May 8 facing Sara del Rey.

10,000 seats still available for WrestleMania 26, 2010 as of today

In a WWE Wrestlemania AXXess match in Phoenix, Ariz., saw Cryme Tyme defeat The Hart Dynaty. Vladimir Kozlov defeated Carlito.

A Divas match has been added to WWE Wrestlemania featuring: Beth Phoenix, Kelly Kelly, Eve Torres, Mickie James and Gail Kim vs. Alicia Fox, Michelle McCool, Layla, Vickie Guerrero and Maryse.

March 24, 2010

Hall, Nash and Waltman are being known as "The Band" in TNA.

MVP will be featured on tonight's CBS Evening News.

Kofi Kingston is the 10th and final competitor for the Money in the Bank match at WWE Wrestlemania

There will be a lucha libre wrestling show taped for InDemand on April 25 in Yonkers, N.Y., entitled Valiente Lucha Libre.

WWE's new comic Heroes is now at various comic books across the world

Bret Hart - Survival of the Hitman is a new two-hour documentary airing Monday March 22nd at 7pm EST and 11pm EST on The Fight Network.

Jeff Hardy is expected in superior court today in Moore County, N.C., today to face charges of felony drug trafficking of opium, felony possession of cocaine, two counts of felony possession with intent to redistribute a schedule III controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for drug use or distribution, and a misdemeanor of drug paraphernalia possession.

Bob Uecker and Stu Hart are expected to be the last two names announced for this year's WWE Hall of Fame.

The WWE announced today that they have acquired the rights to a life story of Gorgeous George, who made his mark in the 1950s. They will also induct him into this year's WWE HAall of Fame with his wife Betty Wagner accepting the honors.

"Loverboy" Dennis Condrey of the Midnight Express has been hired as a trainer at WWE's Florida Championship Wrestling facility, to work especially with the NXT crew.

Next Monday's TNA iMPACT! will feature Jeff Hardy vs. AJ Styles in a nontitle match.

The Speed Sport East Custom Car and Hot Rod Show to be held April 23-25 2010.. at the Moncton (New Brunswick) Coliseum Complex. Special guests this year are "The Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase and his bodyguard Virgil.

March 9, 2010

Next week's WWE RAW will feature:

Steve Austin as guest host.

Big Show vs. John Cena in a WrestlemaniaWrestlemania 19 rematch. Randy Orton vs. Triple H in a Wrestlemania 25 rematch. 20 rematch. Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels in a

The contract signing of Vince McMahon vs. Bret Hart for this year's Wrestlemania will take place.

WWE has taken Rob Van Dam off their Alumni section on WWE.com.

March 5, 2010

Sting has signed a new contract with TNA.

Roxxi and Sean Morley have been released by TNA.

Traci Brooks has been releashed by TNA after being with company for 7 years.

Pete Rose will host Monday Night Raw on Monday, March 22, 2010.

Bischoff-Hervey Entertainment, the producing company of Eric Bischoff, will be taping for a new series Thursday entitled Micro Wrestling. A midget wrestling show. ...No TV deal for this idea has been set so far.

Linda McMahon will be appearing in a live televised debate with the other GOP Senate candidates in Hartford on Tuesday night.

UMAGA: The cause of his death was acute toxicity due to combined effects of hydrocodone, carisoprodol, and diazepam.

Hydrocone is a painkiller. Carisoprodol, commonly called soma, is a muscle relaxer. Diazepam, commonly called Valium, is an anti-anxiety medication. He was 36 years old ...He had been let go from WWE 6 months before he died due to failing a WWE drug wellness test.

TNA ...on SpikeTV... will air Monday, March 15 at 8 p.m. for three hours that night.

TNA has officially started their push to Monday's starting March 8 by buying lots of local ad space on WWE television shows.

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE

Superstar Paul Burchill as of today February 26, 2010.

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Superstar Shane Helms (Hurricane) as of today February 26, 2010. We wish Shane Helms (Hurricane)

WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Diva Maria as of today February 26, 2010.

February 26, 2010

Awesome Kong has filed a lawsuit against radio personaility Bubba the Love Sponge stating that he harassed her by calling her at 5 a.m. on February 10. She claimed it was Bubba, who had racial remarks. The call was blocked and AT&T refused to give the indentity of the caller. She is also suing AT&T in response.  
Bubba the Love Sponge said he is done with TNA.

Undertaker's jacket caught on fire when he made his entrance during last night's WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. His arm and chest seemed to have be burnt in some manner, as during the match, he was given water to pour on it. He worked the match as scheduled.

The wife of Ric Flair, was arrested last night in Charlotte, N.C., for alleged assault of Ric Flair. Police arrested Beems after being called to the couple's home. Flair suffered minor injuries. As of 9 a.m. this morning,s he was still under Charlotte-Mecklenberg Police custody.

The case with Randy Orton spitting on a 15-year-old boy has been dropped, according to TMZ.

Chris Jericho paid his fine yesterday for his arrest on public drunkenness after being arrested in Kentucky a few weeks ago.

Sheamus suffered a concussion Sunday at WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view was pulled off RAW as a result. It is unknown how long he will be out.

February 17, 2010

The ECW Heavyweight title was dropped last night on ECW on SyFy's last show. Ezekiel Jackson was the last champion.

WWE announced the line-up for next week's debut of WWE NXT, replacing ECW. Chris Jericho will mentor Wade Barrett. Carlito with Michael Tarver. MVP with Skip Sheffield. Matt Hardy with Justin Gabriel. The Miz with Daniel Bryan. Christian with Heath Slater. CM Punk with Darren Young. R-Truth with David Otungs.

Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan return to wrestling on the live edition of TNA iMPACT! on March 8 with Hogan and Abyss vs. Flair and AJ Styles.

February 16, 2010

WWE will introduce a new show, NXT starting next week. Christian will defend the ECW Heavyweight Championship against Ezekiel Jackson. The Miz and The Big Show defend the WWE Unified Tag team titles against Goldust and Yoshi Yatsu.

Dave Taylor has taken the TNA agent spot formerly held by Scott D'Amore. Taylor was a trainer for the WWE after a long career in England, WCW and WWE.

Bobby Lashley asked and was given his full release from TNA so he can pusure a full-time mixed-martial arts career. Starting March 8, iMPACT! will air every Monday from 9-11 p.m. on SpikeTV. The show will be live every other week. Robert Zimmerman of the WWE commented to Variety about the move, saying, "We're not too concerned. We're in good shape."

February 8, 2010

Tonight's WWE RAW will feature three-way tag team match with Triple H and Shawn Michaels vs. Big Show and The Miz vs. CM Punk and Luke Gallows. NASCAR's Carl Edwards will be guest host.

Triple H will be appearing at the New York Toy Fair at the Javits Center on Friday morning to promote Mattel's new line of WWE action figures. He'll be there from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. ET, and then doing a brief press scrum.

TNA continues to try to convince Jim Ross to leave the WWE for TNA. Ross' contract with WWE expires in March.

Nick and Hulk Hogan may soon also be sued for punitive damaged, according to John Graziano's lawyer. Graziano was seriously injured in a car accident in which Nick Hogan slammed into a tree.

Trish Stratus will be making her feature film debut in a movie entitled Bail Enforcers. The small budget Canadian-based film will center around bounty hunters with a moral dilemma.

The ECW brand will end in three weeks, replaced by a show named WWE NXT. It will feature more of WWE's developmental wrestlers.

Taz is going to be eveluated this week about an old knee injury which may need surgery because it has gotten worse.

WWE's developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling will start airing on WBFS-My 33 in Miami starting March 13.

Bobby Lashley has launched a website for his American Top Team gym in Colorado at www.attaltitude.com

Chris Jericho and Gregory Helms were arrested in Erlanger, Ky., for public intoxication. Both men posted bond and were released about an hour after their arrest.

Tony Halme (Ludwig Borga) took his own life with a pistol. He was dead for two days before his body was discovered on January 10.

January 20, 2010

Randy Orton will be starring in WWE Films’ Big Red.

WWE will release a new music theme album on January 28, 2010

A new show, titled Takedown, will start airing March 1. In Canada, the all female wrestlers show will air Monday and Friday at 11 p.m. on Bite TV. The show will air on an unknown day in the U.S. on MavTV.

New Japan Pro Wrestling's Kazuchika Okada will be appearing with TNA in February.

Female wrestler Ida Mae Martinez Selenkow passed away today ...she was 78

January 19, 2010

Jerry Springer will be the guest host of the February 15 edition of WWE RAW.

TNA got rid of the six-sided ring and now have the 4 corner ring.

The new ring appeared first at GENESIS 2010

Tonight's WWE RAW will feature Don Johnson and Jon Heder as guest hosts. The Undertaker is slated to appear.

Roddy Piper will be on an upcoming episode of CBS' Cold Case centering around a wrestling-themed crime.

After being the star in The Marine and 12 Rounds, John Cena is branching out into more dramatic territory in WWE Studios' Brother's Keeper.

January 15, 2010

Awesome Kong, The Beautiful People and other TNA wrestlers, along with DJ Seth, are holding a fundraiser tonight, January 15, for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti at the Midtown Tavern in Harrisburg, Penn. The event will start at 10 p.m. Donations will be given to the American Red Cross. Prizes and autographs will be given away. Mick Foley will match money raised up to $2,500. For more info, visit Awesome Kong's web site at www.awesomekong.tv.

January 4, 2010

Jeff Hardy and Shannon Moore are among those expected at tonight’s live TNA iMPACT!. Others rumored include Scott Hall, Ric Flair and Rob Van Dam.

"World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of ECW Superstar Tommy Dreamer as of today, Monday, January 4, 2010. We wish Tommy the best in all future endeavors."

Angelina Love has signed a new contract with TNA. She was released late last year after problems with her Visa expiring.

December 31, 2009

Kip James is done with TNA as his contract was not renewed. His profile was removed from TNA's web site. 
Cody Deaner's profile was removed from TNA's web site.

Melina injured her knee. Early indications point that she might have torn her ACL. She will seek a doctor today

Wrestling legend Steve "Dr. Death" Williams lost his battle with cancer last night and has passed away.

Ole Anderson recently spent time in an Atlanta area hospital with a leg infection. He was released and is recovering at his home.

December 27, 2009

Bubba the Love Sponge, radio personality will have a party for Hulk Hogan on Sunday, January 3 at the Margaritteville in Ortlando, Fla.  
WWE has signed Sarona Snuka, daughter of Jimmy Snuka, to a developmental deal.

WWE has signed Incognito to a WWE developmental contract. He did some tryout matches with the WWE a few weeks back.  
Tommy Dreamer, who is leaving the WWE, wrote on his WWE Universe blog the following on Christmas Eve: "I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Holiday. Thanks so much for your continued support. May everything be better for all in 2010."  

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December 26, 2006
TNA Knockout Roxxi broke her leg during this week's iMPACT! taping.
WWE.com had listed the guest host for January 11's WWE RAW as Mike Tyson
Lizzy Valentine and Amber O'Neal will also be featured on TNA's all Knockout New Year's Eve edition of iMPACT!.
TNA has signed Ring of Honor tag team The Young Bucks, Nick and Matt Jackson.

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December 21, 2009

Mae Young is expected to make an appearance on tonight's WWE RAW.

New York Yankees' Johnny Damon is the RAW guest host tonight

Scott Steiner suffered a minor knee injury at last night's TNA Final Resolution pay-per-view.

Sheik Adbul Bashir is done with TNA. His appearance at last night's TNA Final Resolution pay-per-view was his last with the company.

TNA is bringing in for their all Knockout iMPACT! scheduled for December 31, 2009

TNA has postponed their planned Australian tour to late 2010.

WWE has striffened the penalty on failure of marijuana and alcohol testing with the fine being bumped up to $2,500 from $1,000. Alcohol is prohibited 12 hours prior to a WWE performace.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports Bret Hart, 52, is set to take on a role with the WWE organization after a 10 year absence.

Jason Agnew has Hulk Hogan on his talk show, The Surf tonight on BITE TV at 10pm ET. Joining Agnew and Hogan will be "The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart. During the program, viewers coast to coast can chat with Hogan and Hart in real time through The Surf's website and Twitter, as well as submitting questions via email to thesurf@bite.ca.

WWE posted a statement about Fatu's death on its website: "WWE would like to express its deepest condolences to Mr. Fatu’s family, friends and fans on his tragic passing. Mr. Fatu was under contract with WWE at various time periods and most recently performed under the name 'Umaga.' Mr. Fatu's contract was terminated on June 11, 2009."

December 4, 2009

SpikeTV will debut TNA Epics in January. The show will feature classic matches throughout the history of TNA.

WWE RAW's theme song, Burn It to the Ground by Nickelback was nominated for a "Best Hard Rock Performance" Grammy.

Jeff Jarrett will make an appearance on next week's TNA iMPACT!.

The Wrestling Observer newsletter is reporting that UMAGA apparently fell asleep last night while watching television, and several hours later, his wife found him not breathing with blood coming out of his nose and he was rushed to the hospital

In June 2009, Fatu was released from his WWE contract for his second violation of the company's Wellness Policy, and his refusal to enter rehabilitation.

His family has been asked to come to Houston.

December 3, 2009

Tonight's TNA iMPACT! will feature: A special interview with TNA Preisdent Dixie Carter. Hamada vs. Sarita. Beer Money, Inc. vs. Eric Young and Kevin Nash.

Tonight's WWE Superstars will feature: The Hurricane vs. Zack Ryder. Matt Hardy vs. Dolph Ziggler. Primo and Evan Bourne vs. Ted Dibiase and Cody Rhodes.

December 2, 2009

Hulk Hogan is expected to make his first TNA appearance at their January pay-per-view, Genesis.

WWE Heroes, a comic book about the WWE, is expected to debut in March.

WWE has signed former Playboy model, Jillian Beyor. She will train in the WWE's developmental territory in Florida.

WWE published an autobiography of David Batista.
Now, the story of "The Animal" is available in DVD form, with the release of I Walk Alone.

Bret Hart told a U.K. radio station last week that he believes the best wrestler in the world is Melina.

SLAM! Wrestling: Shocking Stories from the Squared Circle book that's now out at bookstores everywhere.

SpikeTV will air four hours of TNA wrestling on December 31 starting at 7 p.m. Part or all of the four hours is expected to be a "best of" show for the year 2009.

TNA will release a "Best of 2009" DVD on February 16, 2010.

WWE referee Scott Armstrong suffered a concussion at WWE Survivor Series when Sheamus hit him in the back of the head with a knee.

Nick Hogan was involved in a very minor car accident in Los Angeles.

November 17, 2009

UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar has mononucleosis and can't fight at UFC 108 in January, according to opponent Shane Carwin.

Complications have set in and Brock is in serious trouble in a hospital.

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November 16, 2009

Tonight's WWE RAW is sold out from Madison Square Garden in New York City. Roddy Piper is the guest host.

Jesse Ventura will be the guest host for a three-hour edition of Raw on November 23rd. The episode is being titled "Raw Thanksgiving."

Sean Mooney is rumored to be re-hired by the WWE.

D'Angelo Dinero (formerly Elijah Burke) has signed a long-term deal with TNA.

Brock Lesnar is reportedly not in good shape health-wise, according to UFC president Dana White. At a news conference in the United Kingdom
One of his issues is that he has Mono.
Lesnar collapsed at his property in Canada but is now back in the United States.

Kurt Angle threw his back out at Turning Point. He won't miss any time in the ring, however.
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TNA has released Knockout Sojo Bolt from her contract.

Ric Flair was married for the fourth time today in Charlotte, N.C.

Trenesha Biggers (Rhaka Khan) dropped her protective order against Kurt Angle

Next week's WWE RAW will feature Roddy Piper as guest host

Jeff Hardy will have a probable cause hearing related to his arrest for drug trafficking and possession charges on November 14 in North Carolina.

TNA has released a series of older pay-per-views on iTunes for $3.99 with more content on its way. The discounted price is excellent for a three-hour show.

Candice Michelle will not be going to TNA as she recently announced her pregnancy on her official web site.

November 2, 2009

Hulk Hogan admits to a very low point two years ago, when he did not want to live anymore and put a gun to his mouth....but was saved by a phone call from a friend. He appeared on Larry King last week with an update on his life now and his move to TNA.

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He has a new book out about his trials with the divorce and his son's jail term etc.

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October 27, 2009

Brock Lesnar has had to cancel his UFC next fight until early in 2010 due to flu issues.

Hulk Hogan is out promoting his new book about himself and his troubles.

Jim Ross is having health issues at this time. Jim is a fighter and plans on returning soon to his seat at ringside. Our prayers are with him always for regaining his health.

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PWInsider.com is now reporting that Eric Bischoff will be joining Hulk Hogan also.

October 20, 2009

Last night's WWE RAW featured Snoop Dogg as the guest host.

Booker T may have had his last appearance with the company. Booker T has been vocal about wanting to go back to the WWE. His contract with TNA expires next summer.

Captain Lou Albano's wake on Friday drew over 1,000 family, friends and fans in Carmel, N.Y.

Rumors that ODB may be finishing up with TNA soon. She has yet to sign a new contract.

Matt Morgan will be working tonight's pay-per-view with a back injury that may keep him out following the pay-per-view.

WWE Diva Maria and Bill Goldberg will take part in the next edition of Celebrity Apprentice being taped now (and airing in March 2010).

September 17, 2009
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said Wednesday that Linda McMahon has resigned as the company's chief executive to seek the Republican nomination for Democrat Dodd's Connecticut seat, providing a show-business twist to one of the nation's marquee Senate races. Linda McMahon is 60 years old.

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Tonight's TNA iMPACT! will feature Matt Morgan vs. X-Division champion Samoa Joe, Mick Foley vs. Legends champion Kevin Nash, and the semi-finals of the Knockout Tag Team title tournament.

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September 14, 2009
TMZ is reporting that, police have said the estimated street value of the drugs found in Jeff Hardy's home, including vicodin, soma, anabolic steroids and "a residual amount of powder cocaine," was $2,500. Further, TMZ stated, 'we're told his brother posted his bail, which was set at $125,000."
Update: Jeff says...his brother did not bail him out because he
new nothing and is just finding out about his arrest.

WWE has announced that Dave Batista will be returning to television next Monday night to make a "career altering announcement."

Batista is 40 year old ...and has been out of action since June when he underwent surgery to repair a torn left biceps.

Batista defeated Randy Orton to capture his first WWE title at Extreme Rules on June 7th but was attacked by Legacy on Raw the next night on Raw. He has been out of action for 4 months

In the time that he's been away from the ring, Batista has been traveling and doing some acting, filming scenes for an independent movie titled "The Wrong Side Of Town" with former WWE superstar Rob Van Dam.

September 11, 2009

WWE
announcer Jerry Lawler has officially launched a Lawler for Mayor Campaign Headquarters to promote Lawler's bid for the Memphis mayoral position.

Lawler's campaign team is holding a fundraiser tonight in the Memphis area at Rizzi's Cafe in Arlington. They are also looking for volunteers to run events, manage the new office, and promote with buttons, shirts, and stickers.
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WWE
has removed the scheduled Intercontinental Title match between new IC champ John Morrison and Dolph Ziggler from the Breaking Point PPV line-up.

The match has been de-listed from the official PPV line-up on WWE"s website. Smackdown announcer Jim Ross says the match has been moved to a time To Be Determined.
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TNA
founder/wrestler Jeff Jarrett said in a radio interview yesterday that Kurt Angle is one of the "best ever" wrestlers
in the history of the business. Jarrett talked glowingly of Angle during the interview in Australia, which was booked to help promote TNA's house show tour in 2010.
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WWE
Big Show and Great Khali, reportedly had a fight backstage after Saturday's house show in Puerto Rico, according to Mike Johnson of pwinsider.com. Big Show and Khali were on opposite sides of a six-man tag match in the main event.

The fight reportedly occurred after Show confronted Khali about him using big man moves that Show feels should be reserved for him. Both men were apparently separated before things could escalate, then they were kept away from each other the rest of the tour.
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September 3, 2009

Jeff Hardy has signed a deal with Fox21 Studios to develop a reality show.

WWE has signed Kyle Rausmann to a developmental deal. Rausmann is a former Michigan State University football player

WWE getting serious again with their testing of marijuana for their wrestlers. The fine has doubled to $2,000.

WWE officially announced that Bob Barker, former host of Price is Right, will be next week's RAW's guest host.

Lita has been backstage at WWE events.

Lita is dating CM Punk.

WWE Diva Krista Marshall has signed with TNA. She is Bobby Lashley girlfriend. He is now with TNA also.

WWE will be featured on a November edition of Food Network's Dinner Impossible. The show will center around making a meal for the whole WWE crew at Summerslam with little notice. Jim Ross, Big Show, Stephanie McMahon, Gail Kim and Miz will be among those heavily featured.
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August 24, 2009

Floyd Mayweather will be the guest host on tonight's WWE RAW.

Traci Brooks will NOT be appearing in the next edition of Playboy as a tribute to Farrah Fawcett will appear instead.

TNA was passing out fliers at WWE Summerslam that stated the Bound For Glory pay-per-view will be Sting's last match in California.
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August 17, 2009

Kurt Angle's hearing for all the charges he is facing that was scheduled for tomorrow has been moved to September 15, 2009.

He has not been suspended from TNA as of this report.

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DX Returns to RAW tonight

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Kurt Angle has not been given bail yet because of the weekend and most likely will be in jail till Monday morning.

This means he will be missing the PPV....He was arrested and charged with several things including driving while operating privileges were suspended, harassment, prohibited acts-possession and prohibited acts....and allegedly stalking a former girlfriend (the former Rhaka Kahn who is said to have seen Angle near her at a Pittsburgh area Starbucks) who had a protection order against him.

The WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony next year has been moved from the US Airways Center in Phoeniz, Az., to the Dodge Theater. It is a smaller venue and seats around 5,500.

Rumors are around that Linda McMahon may run for a U.S. Senate seat in the state of Connecticut.

Next week's WWE RAW will feature Freddie Prinze Jr. as guest host.

WWE has announced a Survivor Series anthology DVD box set to be released in November.

Lance Storm was visiting friends backstage at last night's WWE RAW.

Jerry Springer is a rumored name to guest host WWE RAW in the future.

American Iron Magazine features a custom chopper bike for Rey Mysterio that Chuck Palumbo helped put together.
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August 6, 2009

Ken Anderson (Mr. Kennedy) and Sinn Bodhi (Kizarny) will be appearing for the Defiance Wrestling Federation in Barrie, Ontario, on September 20, 2009.

The Miz's profile has been removed from WWE.com's RAW roster page.

Brent Albright will have minor surgery this week to remove a blood clot

Tonight’sTNA iMPACT! will feature Sting vs. Brutus Magnus, Eric Young vs. Daniels and an eight-man tag match. Also, there will be a special parking lot brawl.

WWE Superstars tonight will feature Mike Knox vs. Rey Mysterio and Chris Masters vs. Santino Marella.

Business Week ran an article with Stephanie McMahon saying that Freddie Prinze Jr., Bob Barker and Reverend Al Sharpton will be future guest hosts for WWE RAW.

Next week's WWE RAW guest host will be Sgt. Slaughter.

Road Warrior Animal will be writing a book for Medallion Press set to be released in early 2010.

Sting's match at Bound for Glory may be a retirement match.

Blackjack Mulligan suffered a mild stroke this weekend.

Michelle McCool injured her knee at a house show Friday. She was wrestling Eve Torres
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Lillian Garcia's last day with the WWE will be at the August 24 RAW.

WWE Smackdown tonight will feature Matt Hardy defending the WWE World Championship against John Morrison.

July 30, 2009

WWE released Raw star The Brian Kendrick today.
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Former WWE star Elijah Burke has signed with TNA

July 29, 2009

Hulk Hogan and ex-wife Linda are now devorced after a 20 month settlement battle.

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TNA is using Bobby Lashley in its publicity for September's No Surrender pay-per-view.

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Traci Brooks will be in the November edition of Playboy, set to hit newsstands on October 5, 2009
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TNA has announced a tour of Germany and Switzerland at the end of September.
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WWE Diva Maryse will be examined by Dr. James Andrews today to see if she needs knee surgery. She suffered a dislocated kneecap in December 2008
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August 23, 2009...WWE Summerslam will be headlined by Randy Orton vs. John Cena for the WWE Championship.
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July 27, 2009

Happy Birthday Triple H

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Robert Englund, famous for playing Freddy Krueger in the Nightmare on Elm Street movies, is rumored to be an upcoming guest host on WWE RAW.
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AJ Styles had the weekend off because he has a steph infection in one of his legs.
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"Whirlwind" Woodie Johnson, a Western New York journeyman professional wrestler on July 20, 2009... he was 80 years old
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Former WWE developmental wrestler Damien Steele died July 24, 2009

WWE No Way Out will be February 21, 2010. No location has been announced as of this writing.

July 24, 2009

Gregory Helms was at the San Diego Comic Convention dressed up as the Hurricane.
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Roddy Piper plead not guilty to charges for DUI and driving without a license following his July 2nd arrest in Hollywood, Calif.
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Former WWE developmental wrestler Damien Steele died Wednesday. An autopsy is being conducted to determine the cause of death.
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July 23, 2009

Tonight's WWE Superstars will feature Christian vs. William Regal, Evan Bourne vs. Jamie Noble, and Kane vs. John Morrison.

Tonight's TNA iMPACT! will feature an interview with Taz and Samoa Joe.

Kevin Nash and TNA Tag Team champions Booker T and Scott Steiner will be in action.

Steve Williams will retire from the ring officially in Japan on October 25.

JBL was not offered a WWE announcer contract and has looked to TNA as a possible option.

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Ron Simmons was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this month in South Bend, Ind.

Roddy Piper will be in a Los Angeles court Thursday in connection to his DUI arrest earlier this month.
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Steve Austin owes $22,000 in California state taxes, records indicate. The filing lists Austin's old Malibu residence which was sold in 2008 for $2.49 million.
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Bill Goldberg will be on this Friday's Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? on Fox.
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July 16,2009

Bobby Lashley has officially signed with TNA and will debut full-time with the company starting at this Sunday's Victory Road pay-per-view.

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Jeff Hardy's contract ends with WWE the end of this month

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Lilian Garcia will be leaving the WWE when her contract is up later this year.

Brian Christopher was arrested in Tennessee this week and charged with public intoxication.

June 9, 2009

WWE.com has posted that Umaga has been released.
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Vickie Guerrero is rumored to be done with the WWE. She has told some she wants to spend more time with her children.

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Next RAW Show will be 3 hours

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Former WWE diva Sable (Rena Mero) and her husband, Brock Lesnar, are scheduled to give birth to their first child in the next few weeks.
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Batista will undergo bicep surgery on Tuesday to fix a tear he suffered in April.
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Chris Masters return to the WWE is based around him passing a drug test
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WWE released Florida Championship Wrestling developmental wrestlers Dakota Darsow and Lupe Santiago yesterday. Darsow is the son of former WWF tag team champion Demolition Smash AKA Repo Man. More cuts are expected to be confirmed soon.
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Samoa Joe will work TNA Slammiversary, but it is unknown what he will work past that.
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Former WWE diva Victoria will be known as Tara in TNA.
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May 28, 2009

WWE.com now lists the Sept. 13 pay-per-view as "Breaking Point" on the Canadian events schedule page. The event is still listed as "Unforgiven" on the main page.

The man who played Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke on Raw was NWA ring announcer Troy Stone.

Undertaker has undergone hip surgery, according to ProWrestling.net. He had been suffering from hip and back pain for several months.

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In a dark match from last night's WWE RAW taping in Los Angeles, John Cena defeated The Miz.
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May 23, 2009

Rey Mysterio will be appearing at a benefit Lucha Libre show on Friday, June 19, in Tijuana, Mexico to help pay for his uncle's back surgery. WWE officials aren't allowing him to wrestle on the show, however, but he will be permitted to sign autographs.
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Matt Hardy has hinted in his MySpace blog that his brother, Jeff, has re-signed with the WWE. This is not confirmed, but Jeff's contract was ending in the next month and it was believed he would be taking time off.
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TNA has released Shane Sewell.
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Rumors today have Rhaka Khan done with TNA.
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On May 21 would have been Chris Benoit's 42nd birthday .... also.. Nancy "Woman" his wife, would have been 45

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WWE developmental wrestler Johnny Curtis reportedly suffered a concussion recently and has not wrestled in two weeks.

Undertaker has been off the road the last few weeks due to some knee problems. He will have it evaluated for surgery this week. He will make a decision to have or not have the surgery once he is examined by a doctor.
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WWE has signed independent female wrestler Miss April to a developmental contract.

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Bret hart will make an appearance for Ring of Honor at their July 24 show in Toronto.
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An interview with UK's The Mirror, Batista noted he only had one year left on his current contract and hinted that injuries may force him to retire.

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Tyler Black, who suffered a neck injury this past weekend, is expected to return to the ring for Ring of Honor on May 29.

Matt Hardy broke his hand at last night's WWE Backlash pay-per-view during his match with his brother, Jeff. It happened during a table spot.
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TNA has announced their June pay-per-view Slammiversary will come from the Palace of Auburn Hills in the northern Detroit suburbs on June 21. Tickets go on sale Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m.
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Ric Flair's youngest son, Reid, was arrested yesterday in Charlotte, N.C. Local police found heroin in Reid's car.
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Matt Morgan was taken off TNA house shows this weekend due to the car accident he suffered before last weekend's PPV. He is expected to be back in a week.

Jeff Hardy's contract ends with the WWE soon. He is not expected to re-sign immediately. He may be taking some time off.

April 8, 2009

Tazz left the WWE Smackdown announcing team.

Tazz will be replaced by Todd Grisham who moved from ECW.

Josh Matthews debuted on ECW last night.

Female Japanese wrestler Ayako Hamada has signed a full-time contract with TNA.

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JBL is done with the WWE. He may make a few more appearances, but will be taking time to work on projects outside wrestling.

April 5, 2009

John Cena's 12 Rounds finished the weekend in ninth place making $2.3 million. It has made just over $9 million to date.

March 28, 2009

Ticketmaster.com is posting $399 to WWE Wrestlemania 25 for $155.

Thousands of tickets till available and this is the first Wrestlemania since 1990 that tickets are still available a week before the event.

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Mexican officials have determined drowning as the reason for Lucha Libre star Abismo Negro's death last week.
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Mean Gene Okerland will be inducting Howard Finkel into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
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March 26, 2009

Here is WWE's statement: "After leaving a live event in Victoria, British Columbia on Saturday evening, Chris Jericho's car was attacked by a mob when he was stopped at a stop sign. Unable to proceed, Chris Jericho exited his car to ask the crowd to clear a path so he could continue through the intersection. A man and a woman physically and verbally assaulted Mr. Jericho. Arena and WWE security arrived to establish enough order to allow Mr. Jericho to re-enter his vehicle and depart. The local police arrived minutes later. Mr. Jericho was unharmed in the incident. The WWE is working with local authorities who are investigating the incident to identify the man and woman who fled the scene."

Police say they interviewed Jericho, witnesses and viewed videotape, leading them to conclude there were too many conflicting stories about the incident and they could not recommend charges.
Jericho will be taking on Roddy Piper, Jimmy Snuka and Ricky Steamboat in a Handicap match at Wrestlemania 25 in Houston, Texas, on April 5.
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On Jay Leno...he admitted he is getting married to his long time girlfriend who has been with him through thick and thin...and he has known for 19 years. The wedding is rumored to be in July of this year. His new Movie "12 Rounds" opens this friday at local theaters.

Look for some Hall of Fame-worthy interviews here on SLAM! Wrestling.com in the near future

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Mexican officials have determined drowning as the reason for Lucha Libre star Abismo Negro's death last week.

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Howard Stern's sidekick Robin Quivers admitted on the show today that Kurt Angle had asked her out, but she declined for "personal reasons"

March 18, 2009

The Hulk Hogan divorce trial is set to begin on October 5 in Tampa, Fla. The courts have made two weeks available for the expected drawn-out trial.

WWE's web site has announced the Von Erich family being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year. Michael Hayes will induct the family.

NFO ON ATTENDING "iMPACT!"
Tickets are free for guests of Universal and Islands of Adventure theme parks, as well as the public. For more information, call the Universal Orlando "iMPACT!" hotline at (407) 224-6000 or click here to visit the Universal Orlando website.

Consequences Creed suffered a head injury at last night's Destination X pay-per-view.

Consequences Creed suffered a head injury at last night's TNA Destination X PPV. He will not be wrestling at tonight's iMPACT! taping.

Ashley Massaro announced on her Myspace account that she will not be in the women's battle royal at WWE Wrestlemania XXV.

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March 9, 2009

25-Diva battle royal at Wrestlemania.
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Hulk Hogan has been dropping hints that he will be wrestling Chris Jericho at WrestleMania 25. Nothing is confirmed
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Entertainment signed the band Fozzy, headed by Chris Jericho, to a distribution deal for the band's fourth album Chasing the Grail.
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TMZ recently snagged a shot of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin without his goatee.

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Brooke Knows Best is being filmed again
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Robert Bruce, a former professional wrestler and agent to professional actors for the past 30 years in New Zealand, died on March 2nd after a short illness. He was 65.

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Ric Flair will be one of three major celebrities at the fifteenth annual Hootie & the Blowfish Monday After the Masters Celebrity Pro-Am Golf Tournament in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. on April 13th.

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The Rock hosted Saturday Night Live on March 7. 2009
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The Iron Sheik will be releasing ringtones for the IPhone this year.
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Abdullah The Butcher will have his last match ever in Canada April 4th at 7:30 pm at the NDR Centre in Montreal against Hannibal. Also on the card will be Sylvan Grenier and Lufisto. Tickets are $15 available at ticketweb.ca.
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March 2, 2009

The Rock will host Saturday Night Live on March 7.
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The Iron Sheik will be releasing ringtones for the IPhone this year.

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The lawsuit that Scott "Raven" Levy, Christopher "Kanyon" Klucsarits and "Above Average" Michael Sanders had filed agains WWE over the company's treatment of wrestlers as independent contractors rather than full time employees was dismissed by a U.S. federal judge.
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February 25, 2009

Ric Flair turns 60 today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nature boy!!

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WWE has officially announced that WrestleMania XXVI will be held on March 28, 2010 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Movie The Wrestler .... at the Academy Awards Sunday night. Marisa Tomei lost to Penelope Cruz as Best Supporting Actress. Sean Penn beat out Mickey Rourke in the Best Actor category.
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Freddie Prinze, Jr. has been released as part of the WWE creative team. Prinze Jr. had been on the creative team since July 2008.
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Hulk Hogan will not be appearing at Wrestlemania...no deal has been made to date.
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February 18, 2009

Lucha libre star Mistico has suffered a knee injury. The extent of the injury is unknown at this time.
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TNA has signed Canadian female wrestler Sarah Stock to join their Knockout division.
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MyNetworkTV has announced that they are cancelling all original programs except for WWE Smackdown.
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WWE officially announced last night on Raw that Terry and Dory Funk, Jr. will be inducted into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame.
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Madison Rayne is TNA's newest Diva. The 23-year-old goes by Ashley Lane and Lexi Lane on the Ohio indy circuit.
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February 16, 2009

Ric Flair will be appearing on several upcoming Ring of Honor shows. Flair's first appearance with the company will be March 13 in St. Louis.
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Kurt Angle will challenge IWGP Heavyweight champion Hiroshi Tanahashi on New Japan's April 5 show.
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February 15, 2009

WWE has announced that the annual draft / shakeup of the roster will take place on Monday, April 13, when Raw is live from Atlanta.
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Ring of Honor is looking for someone to score original entrance music for their new HDNet show. E-mail rohwayne@gmail.com if interested.
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Tyson Kidd, who debuted on ECW.... is Canadian wrestler TJ Wilson.
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WWE Night of Champions will be on June 28 at the Arco Arena in Sacramento, Calif. Tickets are on sale now.

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February 10, 2009

Michelle Wilson has been named Executive Vice President of Marketing. Wilson arrives to WWE from the U.S. Tennis Association. Previously she worked for the XFL.
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Several hundred fans packed the Myer Horowitz Theatre in Edmonton on Saturday for a rare opportunity; an intimate, interactive "Evening with Ric Flair."
Ric Flair was met with a standing ovation....he said....
"I am just going through my third divorce, there is nothing you can ask me that lawyers havent".
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February 9, 2009

Mickey Rourke was awarded the BAFTA Best Actor award for his role in The Wrestler.( British Academy of Film and Television Arts.)
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WWE has released the following statement to TMZ.com following the Chris Jericho incident at a WWE house show Saturday evening:
"After leaving a live event in Victoria, British Columbia on Saturday evening, Chris Jericho's car was attacked by a mob when he was stopped at a stop sign. Unable to proceed, Chris Jericho exited his car to ask the crowd to clear a path so he could continue through the intersection. A man and a woman physically and verbally assaulted Mr. Jericho. Arena and WWE security arrived to establish enough order to allow Mr. Jericho to re-enter his vehicle and depart.

The local police arrived minutes later. Mr. Jericho was unharmed in the incident. The WWE is working with local authorities who are investigating the incident to identify the man and woman who fled the scene."
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February 5, 2009

WWE Wrestlemania still has over 10,000 seats available.
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February 4, 2009

update: AC/DC will not be at Wrestlemania as originally billed.
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Paul London, is now accepting bookings to wrestle again, through www.topnotchbookings.com
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Ric Flair is scheduled for Raw in Oakland, Calif., on Monday.
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There is still apparently much animosity between Randy Savage and WWE Vince McMahon.
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February 3, 2009

TNA, in particular the Main Event Mafia, have offered impeached Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich a job as chairman of the group.
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Ricky Steamboat is reported to be going into the WWE Hall of Fame over Wrestlemania weekend. Ric Flair is set to do the induction, according to the Wrestling Observer
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The Beast (Yvon Cormier) is back in a New Brunswick hospital with complications from his fight against cancer.
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Helsinki, Finland is getting a WWE show on June 10th, 2009, the first show there since November 2005.

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Awesome Kong is coming in for two Ontario Pro Wrestling Xtreme shows: St. Thomas, on March 28th, and Tillsonburg on March 29th. prowrestlingxtreme.com
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January 26, 2009

Trish Stratus is signing autographs at Inside Fitness at Indigo at Toronto's Eaton Centre on January 27th at noon.
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Former TNA star Johnny Devine was backstage at the Royal Rumble and will be at tonights RAW in Cleveland.
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Jimmy Yang defeated Paul Burchill in a dark match at the Royal Rumble.
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The Wrestler received two nominations: Mickey Rourke was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role; Marisa Tomei was nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role. The award ceremony is February 22, 2009
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Mickey Rourke confirmed rumors that he had been approached by the WWE about appearing at WrestleMania. He said that he would be there and with Chris Jericho.
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Chris Masters / Mordesky is off injured at the moment, with a horribly torn pectoral muscle, and his right arm is black and blue to his wrist. Masters in involved with a Los Angeles-shot wrestling movie, that also involves Al Snow. Rob Van Dam and Sabu. (Mike Lano)
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Mickey Rourke has been invited to appear at Wrestlemania 2009
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Steve Austin will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this spring
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January 12, 2009

WWE developmental wrestlers Gavin Spears (Ontario wrestler Shawn Spears) and Mike Kruel were released late Friday.
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Rumored to be let go, due to budget cut-backs, was Vince McMahon's full-time limo drivers.
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Steve Austin was listed on WWE.com late Friday afternoon as an inductee for this year's WWE Hall of Fame set for the day before Wrestlemania. The piece was removed shortly after being posted.
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Hulk Hogan continues his push for a WWE Wrestlemania match with Steve Austin. Austin is not interested.
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Low Ki has signed a contract with the WWE.
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TNA's Christie Hemme commented on the injuries in her blog . She noted that she has two herniated disks in her neck.
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TNA has had a staph infection running around their workers.
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Mickey Rourke won Best Actor at last night's Golden Globe Awards for his work in The Wrestler, and Bruce Springsteen's song from the movie.
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January 9, 2009

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said Friday it will cut 10 percent of its staff as part of a broader cost-cutting plan.
According to CapitalIQ, World Wrestling has about 570 workers total.

Shares of World Wrestling Entertainment fell 18 cents to $10.88 shortly after the opening bell.
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Raven will be headlining a SAW show in Millersville,
TN on 01/16/09
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TNA Impact on New Year's Eve did an 0.95 rating and had 1.3 million viewers.
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January 1, 2009

WWE.com announced that Batista underwent successful hamstring surgery.

Maryse suffered a dislocated kneecap in a tag team match at a WWE house show in Raleigh on the weekend.

Chyna was rushed to the hospital on the weekend after mixing too many drinks with her prescription medication. She is recovering.
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December 21, 2008

The January 1 edition of TNA iMPACT! will be a year in review recap featuring the Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe MMA-style match from April's Lockdown pay-per-view.
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WWE The Music Volume 9 album set for a January 27 release: Demolition, Brutus Beefcake, Chris Jericho, Steve Austin, Eddie Guerrero, Undertaker, Mankind, Triple H, Legion Of Doom, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Ravishing Rick Rude, The Rock, Randy Orton, Vladimir Kozlov, Maryse, Santino Marella, Ted DiBiase, Jr., Kelly Kelly, Kung Fu Naki, Natalya, Evan Bourne, William Regal, The Boogeyman, John Cena, Jack Swagger, Tommy Dreamer, the Saturday Night's Main Event theme, the Prime Time Wrestling theme and the WrestleMania X theme.

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December 15, 2008

The Wrestler, starring Mickey Rourke, was nominated for three Golden Globe awards.
Rourke is up for Best Actor, Marisa Tomei for Best Supporting Actress and the theme by Bruce Springstein is up for Best Original Song.

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December 9, 2008

Upcoming interviews on SLAM! Wrestling: Edge, Natalya, Harley Race, Joe Doering, Mike Mondo and more from musician Johnny Legend on working on Pencil Neck Geek.
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Former WWE wrestler, manager and general manager Armando Estrada is now taking bookings at BookArmando@yahoo.com.
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Tonight's ECW on Sci-Fi will feature Tony Atlas and Mark Henry vs. Finlay and Hornswoggle.
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2008 Tag Team of the Year: John Morrison and The Miz

2008 Best Finishing Maneuver: Evan Bourne, Shooting Star Press

2008 Couple of the Year: Edge & Vickie Guerrero

2008 Diva of the Year: Beth Phoenix

2008 OMG Moment of the Year: CM Punk cashes in Money in the Bank

2008 Match of the Year: Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair (WrestleMania 24)

2008 Damn! Moment of the Year: Khali Kiss Cam

2008 Superstar of the Year: Chris Jericho

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December 4, 2008

TNA's website will be selling TNA replica belts starting next week.
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The former Kurrgan in the WWE .... knocked out actor Robert Downey Downey Jr. last week during the filming of Sherlock Holmes.

Downey Jr. needed six stitches.
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November 25, 2008

Gail Kim was backstage at Raw. No word if she has signed with WWE yet
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November 13, 2008

Shawn Michaels may retire at this year's WWE Wrestlemania.
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WWE 24/7 will now be branded as WWE Classics on Demand.
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Johnny Devine would like to warn promoters that someone is going around impersonating him on the Internet trying to obtain false bookings in his name.
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November 12, 2008

TNA will make a special invitation this Thursday for Sarah Palin to appear on next pay-per-view in Orlanda, Fla., on December 7.They are offering a $50,000 check for the charity of her choice.
(slamwrestling.com)
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November 9, 2008

Misterio returns to the ring in Mexico this weekend. He had been out of action for almost six months.
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Amazon is listing a pre-sale alert for the Best of Saturday Night's Main Event. The release date is listed as February 10, 2009.
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Super Crazy asked for his release from the WWE on Tuesday and was granted it.
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Goldust has signed with the WWE again.
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Al Snow will be conducting a wrestling seminar in Calgary for anyone interested in becoming a wrestler, already active in the business, or who wants to learn more. The seminar takes place Friday November 14th before the Wrestling Supershow event. E-mail exclusivewrestling@gmail.com for more information.
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November 1, 2008

WWE Films' 12 Rounds starring John Cena will be released in theaters on March 12, 2009.
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Kurt Angle will appear on the Howard Stern Show on Sirius-XM Radio next Monday.
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Randy Orton is expected to start working house shows next week.
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October 22, 2008

Hulk Hogan's son, Nick Bollea, was released from Pinellas County Jail. His sister, Brooke, was there for the release.
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Grandmother of Duane Johnson, Lia Maivia, passed away at the age of 81.
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October 17, 2008

The Wrestling Observer reported that Jack Reynolds, a wrestling announcer in the NWF, IWA and WWF in the 1970s and 80s passed away October 16 at the age of 71.

Reynolds had been in the hospital following heart bypass

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October 16, 2008

Rumor: Booker T's briefcase contains a new belt for TNA which will be called the Legends title.
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October 15, 2008

World Wrestling Entertainment announced the release of Lance Cade
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Adam "Pac-Man" Jones was suspended indefinitely by the NFL
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Johnny Devine, has asked for his release from TNA, and was reportedly granted it after Sunday's pay-per-view.
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Boogeyman made an appearance on Raw this week.
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October 14, 2008

John Cena is slated for a return to the ring for Survivor Series in about seven weeks.
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Karen Angle has also been released from TNA.
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WWE has announced Big Show vs. Undertaker for Cyber Sunday with stipulations being announced on this week's WWE Smackdown.
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October 12, 2008

Dolph Ziggler will go on the suspended list for 30 days due to violating the WWE Wellness Policy. This is his first violation.
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WWE will release a three-disc DVD on Edge on December 23, 2008.
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Sandman made a plea bargain on charges of resisting arrest stemming from the Capt. Lou Albano birthday party where Sandman was throwing glasses around a restaurant. He was fined $1000, had to pay court costs, a one year discharge and charges of assault and criminal mischief were dropped.

(slamwrestling.com)
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WWE Summerslam pay-per-view had 467,000 worldwide buys, down from 546,000 buys last year.
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Jared Bartie has been named the new Executive Vice President and General Counsel for the WWE. Bartie was head of community relations for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats franchise. He replaces Edward Kaufman, who held the position since 2003.
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October 10, 2008

The parents of Nancy Benoit has lost their lawsuit against Hustler magazine in which the magazine published old, nude photos of Benoit taken 25 years ago. The judge ruled it as "freedom of the press." The Atlanta Constitution-Journal is reporting that the family may sue the WWE for wrongful death.
(slamwrestling.com)

September 25, 2008

"The Terror Doom" was renamed "The Steel Asylum" because of copyright issues.
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People Magazine is reporting Nick Hogan may be out early on good behavior
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September 21, 2008

Sabu is expected to return to the ring for the first time in over six months for the World Wrestling Council in Puerto
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WWE has signed Naofumi Yamamoto to its developmental roster. He becomes the second Japanese wrestler
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Mick Foly moves to TNA
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The official theme song for TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view provided by The Smashing Pumpkins.
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September 16, 2008

WWE Smackdown debuts on MyNetwork TV on October 3, 2008
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Salinas and Moose's profiles have been taken off TNA's web site.
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WWE No Mercy will feature Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels in a ladder match plus Batista vs. JBL for a shot at the World title.

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Bob Holly is rumored to be in rehab in Georgia dealing with a pain medication addition. His contract is almost up.
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The Smashing Pumpkins will have the official theme song for TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view.
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September 11, 2008

WWE Wrestlemania 2009 tickets will go on sale October 11, 2008
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Word around is that Nathan Jones will be starting with TNA soon.
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WWE No Mercy: Beth Phoenix defending her Women's Championship against Candice Michelle.

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Movie critic Roger Ebert wrote that Mickey Rourke's role in The Wrestler was his "best career performance and could win him an Oscar nomination." the movie will be out next year
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September 8, 2008

Ashley Fliehr, the 22-year-old daughter of Ric Flair, was arrested Saturday evening in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Ric was in the car and was bruised. Ashley was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer.. ..Ric was not charged and refused to press charges against anyone.

Ashley has to appear in court on October 6 .
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September 4, 2008

Mick Foley is expected to announce today that he has signed with TNA and will be starting right away.
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WWE is planning a two-disc DVD on Edge set for a November 4 release.
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Shawn Michaels may not require surgery. He had the tear on his bicep which seems now to be minor.
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Bruce Springsteen is slated to write the main song for the upcoming film The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke.
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August 30, 2008

R-Truth made his WWE debut this Friday night on Smackdown.
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Killer Kowalski died on Friday in a Boston area hospital, a few months short of turning 82 years old.
(more on slamwrestling.com)
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WWE is looking to form it's own cable channel, which will be different than their current WWE 24/7 channel which is a on-demand subscription based channel.
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WWE developmental referee Jamie Tucker has been released from his WWE contract.
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A new Ric Flair autobiography is in the works with friend and former WCW announcer Mark Madden. No date has been set. Lex Luger is also working on an autobiography with Atlanta Journal-Constitution's John Hollis.
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Raven has been seeking work in Mexico, according to the Wrestling Observer.
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August 29, 2008

Wrestling Observer is reporting that Christian Cage's deal with TNA ends at the end of the year, and the door is open for him to return to the WWE.
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WWE developmental referee Jamie Tucker has been released from his WWE contract.

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Posted on Kim's web site, www.thegailkim.com

"Gail Kim has left TNAWrestling after her contract ran out and she didn't sign a new deal. All of her information has been removed from TNAWrestling.com website. No official word on Gail's future in wrestling is available at this time, but TheGailKim.com will keep an eye on the situation."
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August 27, 2008

Shannon Moore, who was recently released from the WWE, was backstage at last night's TNA iMPACT! taping.
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August 26, 2008

TNA and WWE have changed their December pay-per-view dates. WWE Armageddon will take the 14th while TNA Turning Point will take December 21st. TNA had the 14th, but the WWE has a longer and more successful tradition on pay-per-view, making TNA make the change.
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John Cena has suffered a serious neck injury, which has led to numbness in one of his arms. He had an MRI on Saturday with the results said to be bad. He may be out of action for a year
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August 21, 2008

Sonny Fargo, brother of Jackie, who was a longtime referee in the Carolina area and wrestler in Tennessee, died on Wednesday.
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August 20, 2008

Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling is set to debut on Saturday, October 18, at 8 p.m. on CMT.
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August 19, 2008

Next Monday, August 25, WWE RAW will air live on Sci-Fi due to the USA Network airing the US Open tennis tournament.
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Jesse Ventura is in negotiations to host a judge talk show set for a 2009 debut, according to trade magazine Broadcast & Cable.
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Jeff Hardy is injured but there is conflicting reports as to whether it's a neck or elbow injury.
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August 18, 208

UMAGA is out with an injury for about 2 months.
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Triple H now has a second daughter...Murphy Clair..born July 28, 2008. His first daughter...Aurora Rose is now 2 years old...Triple H turned 39 on July 27th
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August 13, 2008

WWE has released developmental talents Charles Evans, Brad Attitude and Matt O'Neal.
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The Cauliflower Alley Club reunion has announced its plans for 2009. The reunion will be on April 13-15 at The Gold Coast Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. It will be the CAC's first reunion at the Gold Coast. www.caulifloweralleyclub.org
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WWE Smackdown will debut Rick Braddock and Scott Goldman who are WWE developmental wrestlers Jay Bradley and Colt Cabana.

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August 11, 2008

Randy Orton reinjured his collarbone in a recent motorcycle accident, according to WWE.com. Orton was almost ready to return to the ring after originally injuring himself at June's One Night Stand pay-per-view. He is expected to be out of action three more months.
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August 9, 2008

Killer Kowalski is in a grave condition. His wife did not expect him to live through the night. His status today is unknown.
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August 7, 2008

It is being rumored that Matt Striker and Todd Grisham may be the new permanent announce team for ECW with Tazz and Jim Ross handling Smackdown
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Mick Foley was not at the WWE Smackdown taping last night,
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TNA is building a new High Definition studio in Nashville, Tenn.
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DVD sales were up with the shipment of Wrestlemania, The Rock and the Hardy Boyz DVD sets.

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TNA will have a new TNA mobile phone video game for sale.
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August 4, 2008

WWE.com: Ric Flair have mutually agreed to part ways. After an extraordinary career Ric has chosen to pursue opportunities outside of WWE.

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August 1, 2008

Ed Koskey has taken over as head writer for ECW.
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Former WCW wrestler Lash LeRoux is running for a municipal position in his hometown of Oxford, Ala.
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Ring of Honor "Respect is Earned II" debuts tonight on pay-per-view on iN DEMAND, The DISH Network and TVN cable systems at 10 p.m.There will be replays during the weekend, check your local carrier for times and dates.

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July 30, 2008

Kevin Nash walked out of last night's TNA iMPACT! taping in Orlando, Fla., He got into an arguement over how he was being booked.
Kevin was building up to a match with Samoa Joe.
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ECW announcer Mike Adamle was named the general manager of RAW on Monday night
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July 29, 2008

Rumor: Starting September 30, that ECW on Sci-Fi will move from 10 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST.
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July 25, 2008

WWE Films will now be WWE Studios. The company hopes to expand into television, with ideas of a comedy show being drafted.
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The Sandman was arrested after a brief scuffle with Yonkers, N.Y., police.
He was at a resturant when he began to throw glasses at the waiting staff.
Then.... threw glasses at the police when they arrived,

Sandman, ( James Fullington), was charged with second degree assault, a felony, third degree criminal mischief, also a felony, second degree reckless endargement and resisting arrest.
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Triple H vs. Great Khali will be the main event for WWE Summerslam next month.
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WWE has made updates to their Wellness Program:

In addition to amendments to its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE has undertaken several enhancements to its overall Talent Wellness Program since its inception in February 2006.

some are:

Adding new drugs to the list of banned substances in the program. Anti-estrogens have been added to the list of banned substances due to their ability to be used to mask the effects of steroid use.

Mandatory pre-contract cardiovascular, drug screening and physical exams for potential new performers.
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July 22, 3008

TNA announces release of Kaz ( Frankie Kazarian )
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July 21, 2008

To raise funds for the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Kevin Nash will be auctioning off a dinner for four with him during his upcoming appearance at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, which takes place between July 30 and August 3. To bid, check out eBay item 22025796725 - Dinner with Kevin Nash

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July 19. 2008

Ric Flair will be doing a new series exclusively for WWE.com. The show will be called Stylin' and Profilin' and is scheduled to debut this Tuesday.
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TNA confirmed today that the September 14 pay-per-view entitled No Surrender 2008 will be held at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario.
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Tickets for "No Surrender" will go on sale July 25 at all Ticketmaster Canada outlets, online at
http://www.ticketmaster.ca and at the General Motors Centre box office.
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July 16, 2008

Ric Flair spoke before the live crowd at last night's WWE Smackdown taping in Charlotte, N.C. He spoke about the his history in the city and stated he would never leave it.
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July 12, 2008

Rob Van Dam and Bill Goldberg will make special appearance on Hulk Hogan's Celebrity Wrestling when the show debuts in the fall of 2008
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July 10, 2008

Bill Behrens left TNA ..His job has been picked up by Bob Ryder.
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TNA has announced that they have signed NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler to a "professional services" contract.
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Nick Bockwinkel has been announced as the first of three living inductees into the Class of 2009 of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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James Mitchell has been released from TNA. He has not been used since February when he was the manager of Abyss.
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WWE, Ashley Massaro's departure was confirmed
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July 4, 2008

The ECW taping set to move to Monday nights before or after RAW has been backed up till September 1, 2008

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WWE has released Trevor Murdoch July 3, 2008
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July 2, 2008

Diva Ashley Massaro has asked for her release from the WWE.
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Diva Melina will be out of action until around Survivor Series time with a broke heel that she suffered on last week's WWE RAW.
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June 28, 2008

A Wal-Mart in Greensburg, Ind., had "Stone Cold" Steve Austin signing autographs for $10. It was realized soon into the session that the guy was not actually Austin, but a look-a-like. When police were called, the man and his manager left in the same beat-up car they arrived in. The local police are investigating, but the look-a-like did pocket the money. (slamwrestling.com)
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Lisa Richards, former Affiliate Sales Director for the WWE, is the new Vice President of Affiliate Marketing. She takes over the spot Bob Collins will be leaving at the end of the month. Collins had been the main person in charge of marketing for Wrestlemania dating back to Wrestlemania III.
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On June 3rd, former WWE Diva Terri Runnels announced the Make The World "Write" essay contest. The prize? Her home and $100,000.

The contest, which ends August 3rd, 2008, is eligible to anyone worldwide and requires at least 5,000 entries with a $200 per entry fee.
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June 26, 2008

Greg Oliver and Steven Johnson from SLAM! Wrestling will be in Waterloo, Iowa this weekend for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend.
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June 25, 2008

Jim Ross, on his official blog at www.jrsbarbq.com, stated to be very displeased with the move to Smackdown and even thought about quitting the company.

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TNA announced that Scott Steiner underwent surgery this week to repair a full ACL tear in his knee. He is expected to be out of action for the rest of the year.

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June 24, 2008

Vince McMahon's accident storyline on last night's Raw was made to end the Million Dollar Mania giveaway contest.
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June 24, 2008

Melina's ankle injury from last night's Raw is a real injury.
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JBL came up with an energy drink.

According to a press release yesterday from Baywood International, Inc., Layfield Energy is launching 418 Energy, specifically formulated for golfers. 418 Energy is a triple spectrum energy drink with a blend of natural ingredients that act as an energy, anti-inflammatory and cognitive support formula. The product is delivered in a two-ounce shot that can be taken straight from the bottle. The formula is designed to help golfers lower scores through pain relief, focus and consistent energy.

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Starting July 1, 2008

Old reruns of AWA will be airing on ESPN Classic at midnight EST instead of the 1:00 a.m. timeslot. Then on Saturday, July 5, a seven-hour marathon of AWA will run from noon until 7:00 p.m.
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June 20, 2008

Batista is making an appearance at the GNC Store in the Toronto Eaton Center on Saturday, June 21st, from 11:00 am-1:30 pm, and from 2:30-5 pm.
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June 18, 2008

Scott Steiner suffered a twisted ankle and bruised kneecap at the TNA Sacrifice pay-per-view.
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Mickie James vs. Katie Lea Burchill for James' WWE Women's title has been added to the Night of Champions pay-per-view on June 29.2008
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June 17, 2008

UPDATE:
The Best of Starrcade DVD will now be released by WWE on Nov. 4, 2008
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June 14, 2008

Matt Morgan makes his NBC American Gladiators debut this Monday as "The Beast"
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WWE Backlash pay-per-view on April 27 had an estimated 349,000 worldwide buys.
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Steve Austin is considering the idea of a reality show based on his life.
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Torrie Wilson had back surgery this last week ..It was successful. She was let go by the WWE and now has her own boutique store in Texas.
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June 12, 2008

Linda Hogan's new boyfriend, 19-year-old Charlie Hill, was a high school classmate of Brooke and Nick Hogan.
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The Diva that debuted on ECW this past Tuesday as an assistant to Teddy Long is Taryn Terrell,( Tiffany) a former Diva Search contestant and Playboy model.
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June 10, 2008

WWE is promoting another Million Dollar press conference open to the public on Thursday at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City.
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June 9, 2008

Hulk Hogan is scheduled to be on CNN's Larry King Live on Tuesday. Look for a report on the show on SLAM! Wrestling.
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Word is going around that Torrie Wilson will make her last WWE appearance at the June 14 WWE house show in Boise, Id., her hometown.
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June 4, 2008

Shanetelle Taylor, a former WWE developmental wrestler, has signed with TNA.
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June 3, 2008

The former Spirit Squad member Michael Brendli was arrested on Sunday night in Tampa, Fla., on suspicision of driving under the influence. His blood alcohol level was 0.09. He is still with the WWE.
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SLAM! Wrestling has learned that Canadian residents will not be eligible for the $1-million contest running on Monday Night Raw. If it makes us Canucks feel any better, $1-million U.S. isn't worth what it used to be anyway.
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June 2, 2008

Randy Orton suffered a broken collarbone at last night's One Night Stand PPV.
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The mansion where Chris Benoit murdered his wife and child before committing suicide is up for sale. It is for sale at $1 million. A second home owned by the Benoit family in the Atlanta area is selling for $399,000.
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This weekend is the last WWE Heat show. The show had 513 episodes.
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May 30, 2008

Hulk Hogan new reality show, Celebrity Championship Wrestling, will be taping part of the show in front of an audience in South Gate, Calif. See www.OCATV.com for more info.
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Ric Flair will be appearing on June 7 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta for the NWA. He will be part of the NWA 2008 Hall of Fame class with Nikita Koloff, Tommy Rich and The Midnight Express. The show will also feature wrestling.
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May 28, 2008

Shane Helms was formally charged with assault and battery stemming from a May 6 incident where he reportedly slapped Dustin Narron at the N&N Sports Bar in Johnston County, N.C. He was not taken into custody and has a July 8 court date.
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Brooke Hogan, daughter of wrestler Hulk Hogan, escaped injury after her car was hit and pushed into a concrete wall, according to a report by the St. Petersburg Times in Florida. Witnesses said the male driver of the other car was speeding,
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May 26, 2008

Ultimate Warrior has launched channel on YouTube called Ultimate Warrior TV. Warrior will be uploading videos talking about his training for his upcoming return to wrestling. You can see his account at this link. He has already uploaded two videos promoting his return to the ring.
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Sean Waltman, formerly X-Pac no showed TNA Pay-Per-View event titled Unbreakable and is expected to be in Little Rock, AR tomorrow night as WWE RAW goes live exclusively on SpikeTV.
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Big Show will be doing the next WWE movie project, which is planned as a comedy.
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May 6, 2008
WWE® Reports 2008 First Quarter Results

STAMFORD, Conn., May 6, 2008 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2008. Revenues totaled $162.6 million as compared to $107.4 million in the comparable prior year quarter. Operating income was $27.1 million as compared to $20.6 million in the prior year quarter. Net income was $19.5 million, or $0.27 per share, as compared to $15.1 million, or $0.21 per share, in the prior year quarter.
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May 21, 2008

Hulk Hogan's new lady in his life....has now been identified as Jennifer McDaniel. IMDB.com lists her as a makeup artist.
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William Regal may keep busy while suspended. He is being considered to host a show in the United Kingdom where Big Brother contestants will become gladiators.
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May 21, 2008

WWE Hall of Famer Iron Sheik was kicked off the "Killers of Comedy" tour for threatening to harm a midget by the name of Beetlejuice (who Scott Steiner put the Recliner on in September 2000 on Nitro) and throwing a drink at him.
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May 20, 2008

World Wrestling Entertainment has suspended performer William Regal (Darren Matthews) for 60 days for his second drug violation.
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WWE Diva Kristal Marshall, 24, is due to give birth soon. She is expecting a child with boyfriend wrestler Bobby Lashley
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Scheduled for tonight's ECW on Sci-Fi: Kofi Kingston vs. Shelton Benjamin.
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Andrew Wright, a filmmaker and producer who has done several film projects with professional wrestlers (TheHardyShow.com & RobVanDam.com) was in New Mexico over the weekend shooting footage for his long awaited Ultimate Warrior documentary.

Warrior is training for a big return to the ring next month in Spain.
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After last night's RAW, here are the top matches of the 6/21 WWE One Night Stand PPV:

Last Man Standing WWE Title Match
Triple H vs. Randy Orton

First Blood Match
JBL vs. John Cena

Stretcher Match
Batista vs. Shawn Michaels

Falls Count Anywhere Match
Umaga vs. Jeff Hardy
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May 18, 2008

Big Show vs. Mark Henry have been added to today's WWE Judgment Day. pay-per-view.
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May 13, 2008

Triple H is being considered for the lead role in the big screen adoption of Thor set for a 2010 release.
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Dixie Carter will be a featured card in the upcoming TNA trading card set.
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Sunday's WWE Judgment Day pay-per-view: Mickie James vs. Beth Phoenix vs. Melina for the WWE Women's Title.
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Nick Hogan found guilty, sentenced to 8-months in jail for his involvement in driving a car that resulted in his friend, John Graziano, being injured.
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Kurt Angle was hurt this past Monday in Seoul, South Korea after a botched bodyslam. He was dropped on his head and neck. He is taken off TNA house shows but is expected to wrestle at TNA Sacrifice tomorrow.
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May 9, 2008

Hulk Hogan
will be the featured guest on Hollywood Now, one of Paltalk's
leading original shows. The live show will air on Tuesday, May 13 at 5
PM New York time. Hogan will participate in a live question and answer
session and will offer online viewers the opportunity to ask questions
and exchange dialogue with Hogan through Paltalk's interactive video
platform.
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One of wrestling's hottest rumors was officially dead today as SLAM! Wrestling has learned that Jonathan Coachman has not signed with ESPN.
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Shane Douglas has told fans and friends that he rejected a deal from the WWE to be an ECW announcer.
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May 8, 2008

"WWE has come to terms on the release of WWE Diva Torrie Wilson as of today, May 8, 2008," WWE stated on its web site. "We wish Torrie the best in all her future endeavors."
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Nick Hogan is expected in court May 9 on criminal charges stemming from a car accident last year that left his friend immobilized. Fox 13 in Tampa is reporting that he will either plead guilty or no contest. SLAM! Wrestling will follow-up on the story when the plea is issued.
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The Cauliflower Alley Club website is reporting the death of women's wrestler Judy Grable (Nellya Burres-Baughman). Grable began her wrestling career in 1938 and worked until the 1960s.

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CM Punk and Kane will take on John Morrison and The Miz for the WWE Tag Team titles at Judgment Day on May 18.

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May 8, 2008

Bobby Lashley announced his first match since leaving the WWE will be May 23 for Booker T's PWA promotion. Lashley had been under a non-compete clause since he left the WWE.
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TNA has reported that TNA Sacrifice this Sunday will have Sting and James Storm taking on Team 3D.
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Jakks will be making a classic figure of WWE Hall of Famer Blackjack Mulligan.
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Dave Meltzer is reporting that Jonathan Coachman will be heading to ESPN when his WWE contract ends in the next few months.
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May 5, 2008

There is no Smackdown/ECW house show tonight. All talent has been asked to be at WWE RAW tonight in Toronto.
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May 4, 2008

Vince and Linda McMahon were at Saturday's Kentucky Derby

just enjoying the races.

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Jonathon Coachman's contract with the WWE is up this summer.

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Matt Morgan has come to some sort of deal with NBC to star in the next season of American Gladiators that debuts on May 12. He will be known as "The Beast."

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Puerto Rican wrestler Black Pain has signed a developmental deal with the WWE

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May 1, 2008

WWE's Santino Marella was arrested at 2:57 a.m. this morning in Tampa, Fla., on suspicion of DUI. Police pulled him over after witnessing his car swerving across the road.
He was released on $500 bail. You can see his mugshot at TMZ.com.
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Former Florida State noseguard and WWE wrestler Ron Simmons will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2009.
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Warner Bros. is opposing the trademark request of the WWE for "Tazz" complaing it may confuse with their "Taz" trademark. The trademark request of the WWE will now go under review.
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April 28, 2008

Former Puerto Rico wrestler Al Barone, who wrestled as Cuber Viking and Paul Leduc, will portray Santino Marella's bodyguard in the WWE.
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April 27, 2008

David Meltzer is reporting that Mick Foley will be on next week's WWE Smackdown as a new announcer replacing Jonathan Coachman.
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The June 23 WWE RAW will be another three-hour show.
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Elevera Anoai Fatu, the mother of wrestlers Umaga, Rikishi and Tonga Kid, passed away on Friday.
She is the sister of Afa and Sika. She was battling cancer for the last seven years and was living around Las Vegas.
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April 25, 2008

Mr. Kennedy is expected to make his return this Monday on WWE RAW.

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April 24, 2008

Head writer of WWE Smackdown Michael Hayes is serving a 60-day suspension. ... Hayes said a racial slur to Mark Henry.
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Ed Koskey will take over as WWE head writer.
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Rob Van Dam's wife, Sonya, has been diagnosed with colon cancer.
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Former WWE star Bobby Lashley will return to the ring on May 23 for Booker T's PWA promotion based out of Houston.
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April 23, 2008

Mickie James, Ashley, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Cherry and Michelle McCool vs. Beth Phoenix, Melina, Jillian Hall, Layla, Natalia and Victoria has been added to Sunday's WWE Backlash pay-per-view.
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April 22, 2008

Deon Davis played Senator Barack Obama, while Lexie Fyfe played Senator Hillary Clinton on WWE RAW last night.
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Hulk Hogan's reality project, Wrestling with the Stars, will air on CMT later in the year. No date has been set.
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TNA's Matt Morgan has passed on becoming an American Gladiator.
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April 18, 2008

WWE developmental wrestler Atlas DaBone has fully recovered from a torn knee ligament that he suffered in January 2008
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April 17, 2008

Joey Styles asked to be taken off as announcer of ECW. He wanted to get off the road so he can spend more time with his family. He will now be working on the WWE.com website.
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April 16, 2008

Joey Styles will be associated with WWE.com. He was taken off his broadcast duties on ECW last night.
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IGN is reporting that the TNA video game has now been delayed till September.
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April 15, 2008

Next WWE RAW will feature a one-night King of the Ring tournament with Chris Jericho, Umaga, Shawn Michaels, CM Punk, Batista, Big Show, Triple H and MVP reportedly participating.

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Chris Jericho has been added added as the special guest referee for the WWE Backlash match between Bastia and Shawn Michaels.
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Wild Bill Savage, died April 13th, in Portland, Oregon. He had been hospitalized for close to a year suffering from Alzheimer's.
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April 14, 2008

Women's wrestling star Susan Green is in the hospital with complications following surgery.
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April 13, 2008

The Wrestling Observer is reporting that there were thefts backstage at this year's WWE Wrestlemania. Matt Hardy had his wallet stolen while Batista have jewelry, including a Rolax, stolen.
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Bobby Heenan has returned home from the hospital after many months He is doing better but still can not speak. Heenan was undergoing reconstructive surgery on his jaw.
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Melina, Mickie James, Kelly Kelly and Layla El will be appearing on this week's edition of VH-1 Celebrity Fit Club: Bootcamp. The show airs at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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April 12, 2008

Torrie Wilson has recently commented that her wrestling career might be done. Her doctor's have told her to quit because of her back problems
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April 11, 2008

CBS has cancelled Secret Talents of the Stars after one show. Ric Flair was going to be on the show.
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Nattie Neidhart will be called Natalia Neidhart on WWE Smackdown.
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April 9, 2008

Justin LaRouche, was the wrestler who did a run-in during Tuesday's ECW on Sci-Fi.
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April 8, 2008

Ric Flair starts tonight on CBS's Secret Talents of the Stars at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.
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April 7, 2008

According to the WWE website, the June pay-per-view called Vengeance has been renamed Night of the Champions.
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WSB-TV, has identified the WWE wrestler linked to steroids and HGH found in a Locust Grove, Georgia house as ECW's Mike Knox. (real name Michael Hettinga).
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April 5, 2008

It is being reportedly that Vince McMahon bought both Shawn Michaels and Ric Flair matching Rolex watches for their Wrestlemania match this year.
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Vince Russo will be releasing a new book late this year or early next year entitled How WCW Killed Vince Russo.
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April 4, 2008

Former WWE wrestlers, referee Danny Davis and Trish Stratus have signed deals with Jakks to have a Classic figure put out of their likeness.
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April 2, 2008

Dusty Rhodes has taken over booking full-time for WWE's Florida developmental program based out of Tampa.
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WWE Backlash will have two Wrestlemania rematches when Undertaker takes on Edge for the WWE World Heavyweight title and Kane takes on Chavo Guerrero for the ECW Title.
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April 1, 2008

40 fans were hurt by the fireworks at Wrestlemania with three going to the hospital. No one was badly hurt and those taken to the hospital were quickly released. All the others were treated at the scene.
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March 31, 2008

WWE announced 74,635 people are in attendance at this year's Wrestlemania, setting the attendance record at the Citrus Bowl.

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On Wednesday, Larry King will feature Jesse "The Body" Ventura the show is expected to focus on his possible run for the U.S. presidency.

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Kurt Angle is reportedly writing a book for a 2009 release.

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March 29, 2008

Steve Austin, Tony Atlas and Blackjack Mulligan are expected to be appearing at tonight's WWE Hall of Fame.
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Mae Young will be inducted by Stephanie McMahon tonight at the WWE Hall of Fame.
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March 28, 2008

Sid Vicious issued a press release stating that he wants to return to the ring.

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March 27, 2008

Floyd Mayweather mentioned on LARRY KING SHOW last night that is being paid $ 20 million dollars to do Wrestlemania 24
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Matt Morgan will be filming American Gladiators from April 8-May 8 with the show's airing starting on May 12, 2008

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Joel Anderson from Survivor is expected to debut soon in TNA.
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A Bastion Booger WWE Classic figure in the works for next year.
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March 25, 2008

Gordon Solie is expected to be the last person announced for this year’s WWE Hall of Fame.
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Ashley Massaro replaces Candice Michelle in the Bunnymania match at WWE Wrestlemania.
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The legal guardian of John Graziano, Peter Musante, has filed a lawsuit against the Bollea (Hogan) family. Gaziano was the man seriously injured on August 26 when a vehicle driven by Nick Bollea hit a tree.
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March 24, 2008

Matt Cappotelli has been undergoing chemotherapy treatment for brain cancer.
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TNA Best of 2007 DVD will be released on April 22.2008
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Triple H will induct Ric Flair into the WWE Hall of Fame this year.
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March 21, 2008

WWE wrestlers have now been moved to March 27 for their appearance on Larry King Live!
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March 20, 2008

WWE Diva Stacy Keibler will be featured in a brand new Reebok commercial.
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Toysrus.com is selling a brand new exclusive Triple H figure in his WWE Wrestlemania 22 entrance gear. Only 3000 will be made.
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TNA will be releasing sport cards with Tristar Productions, Inc. starting this year.
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Gary Hart died of heart disease.
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March 18, 2008

WWE Wrestlemania has about 20,000 more tickets to sell-out the event....floor tickets are still available.
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Ric Flair will be on the CBS realty show, Secret Talent of the Stars. The show debuts in April.
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Candice Michelle went to the hospital after last night’s WWE RAW tag match...she re-injured her left clavicle.
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Gary Hart died Sunday March 16, 2008 ...as a manager..he had one of the greatest minds for professional wrestling.
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March 14, 2008

Matt Hardy is serving a 60 day suspension with the WWE for unknown reasons.
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March 11, 2008
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WWE.com. wrote that "In accordance with its Substance Abuse and Drug Testing Policy, WWE has suspended Jeff Hardy for 60 days, for his second violation of the company's policy."
His first suspension under the company's drug policy came in late July 2007. That suspension was for 30 days.
He will not be at Wrestlemania 24 in a Money in the bag Match.
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Joanie "Chyna" Laurer has signed on to appear on NBC's reality show Celebrity Circus that debuts on June 11 2008.
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The Wrestling Observer reported that Amy Dumas (Lita) was hospitalized and her concert , with her band, in the Pittsburgh area was canceled. Dumas claimed she got sick on the road and lost her voice. She will continue with her tour.
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Joel "Truck"Anderson, who was recently eliminated from NBC's Survivor , has been training with Rellik and Pat Kenney in TNA.
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March 9, 2008

Tabloid favorite Kim Kardashian will be the guest hostess for this year's WWE Wrestlemania.
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March 7, 2008

TNA' Matt Morgan has been offered a role as a gladiator on Season Two of NBC's American Gladiators
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Vince McMahon, Floyd Mayweather, John Cena and Chris Jericho are scheduled to appear on the Thursday, March 13 edition of Larry King Live! on CNN.

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March 5, 2008

Randy Orton will be G.M. for next week's WWE RAW while Triple H will be the G.M. for the March 17 show

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Kim Kardashian and Raven-Symone are noted celebrities expected to attend WWE Wrestlemania .

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Rapper 50 Cent will second Floyd Mayweather to the ring at WWE Wrestlemania when Mayweather takes on Big Show.

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March 4, 2008
Mae Young will be inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame the night before Wrestlemania.
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Monday Night Raw on March 10th is 3 hours long.
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