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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.

WWE has announced that Rey Mysterio will put his mask on the line when he faces Chris Jericho at The Bash pay-per-view on June 28.

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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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.

Kelly Kelly revealed in a recent interview that she was dating Andrew "Test" Martin at the time of his death and that she has not dated anyone since.

Bobby Lashley has not signed a contract with TNA and the company has reportedly decided against using him on TV again until he officially does sign.

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.

May 4, 2009

WWE has officially canceled all shows scheduled for Mexico in two weeks. WWE has announced two shows in Alabama will now take place during those dates on May 29 and 30.

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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.

TNA will be holding a pre-show for this Sunday's Lockdown pay-per-view online at TNAWrestling.com.

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.

Santino Marella is involved in this match dressed in drag... Santino calls himself Santina, Santino’s twin sister.Winner … and new Miss WrestleMania…Santina (Santino) Marella

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.

Rey Mysterio has revealed that his match with JBL will open tomorrow's Wrestlemania.

April 3, 2009

It was 20 years ago April 2... that the Mega-Powers exploded, brother! At WrestleMania V in Atlantic City, N.J., Hulk Hogan defeated Randy "Macho Man" Savage for his second WWF championship.

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Vince McMahon will be inducting Steve Austin into the WWE hall of Fame this Saturday.
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12 ROUNDS
1 Hour, 48 Minutes
Starring: John Cena, Aidan Gillen, Ashley Scott
Director: Renny Harlin
Sun Rating: 2 1/2 out of 5

John Cena's movie 12 Rounds earned an estimated $1.7 million Friday night, good enough for sixth place. The movie is expected to earn about $3 or $5 million the weekend.

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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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WWE Offers Free Tickets to US Military

World Wrestling Entertainment is offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to its live events in the U.S. as another way for the company to show its gratitude for their service to their country.

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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."

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

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

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 25, 2009

Ric Flair suffered a cut to his head during last night's WWE RAW when Chris Jericho hit Flair over the head with a camera. Flair received 12 staples to the head.

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March 20, 2009

Smackdown: Tonight's regular 7pm central broadcast is pre-empted tonight due to the NCAA Men's Final Four.

It will be shown at 11:30pm.

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JOHN CENA'S MOVIE "12 ROUNDS" OPENS MARCH 27, 2009

John Cena was on the Kimmel TV show last night.

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March 19, 2009

The Governor, who wrestled as Daffney with WCW, has officially signed a contract with TNA.

Kurt Angle will be appearing on the Howard Stern Show on Tuesday.
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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.

Coming March 24 from TNA Home Video: The "Cross The Line" DVD 3-Pack, Volume 2

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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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Race to Witch Mountain, starring Dwayne Johnson earned $25 million this weekend to open as the number one movie in the United States.
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UPDATE: Mysterio had his knee checked out and it seems to have suffered no damage. He may have tonight off, but should be back in the ring this week.
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Former WWE star Andrew "Test" Martin has died at his condo in Tampa Bay, Florida. He was 33 years old. The Tampa Police Department confirmed the death in the condo, at 725 Harbour Place Drive. According to a release by the police, officials responded after a "neighbor reported that she could see into his apartment through a window and that Mr. Martin appeared motionless for several hours.

Batista is back on the booking sheets for WWE and is advertised for the May 16th "supershow" in Bloomington, Ill., tagging with John Cena and Triple H vs. Randy Orton, Edge and The Big Show. ___________

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin has joined the cast of the movie The Expendables that also includes Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Eric Roberts, Jet Li, Forest Whitaker, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Mickey Rourke and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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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February 11, 2009

Tyson Kidd, who debuted on ECW last night, 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 6, 2009

Ric Flair has made a deal with Donruss Card Company to produce a certified autographed card of Flair.
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The Beast (Yvon Cormier) is out of a New Brunswick hospital, at home in Memramcook, he is fighting bone marrow cancer.
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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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December 1, 2008

There's a three-hour Raw on December 8th, and The Score will be airing it, starting at 8:15 p.m. ET with a pre-show at 8 p.m.; Replays are at midnight ET and on December 9th at 4 p.m. ET.

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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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Christian Cage's contract with TNA is up in the next month. He has not re-signed and rumors are floating that he will return to the WWE.
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The triple DVD of Eddie Guerrero is out.
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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 5, 2008

WWE has cancelled the planned October 17 outdoor house show in Aguascalientes, Mexico
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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 10, 2008

UPDATE
Late Friday, Walter "Killer" Kowalski suffered a heart attack in his nursing home outside Boston. He was admitted to Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. Saturday night, his wife and his brother were optimistic.
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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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July 23, 2008

James "The Sandman" Fullington was denied bail and spent a third night in a Westchester County jail in New York last night.
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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 15, 2008

Jesse Ventura announced that he will not run for U.S. Senate on Monday evening’s Larry King Live.
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TNA has hired Savio Vega to replace the departing Scott D'Amore as an agent with the company.
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Brother Devon injured his right ankle at TNA's Victory Road
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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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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.
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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 6, 2008

WWE has launched WWEGlobal.com.
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The newest issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine features Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as its cover story as one of the next "A-List" stars.
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Edge vs. Rey Mysterio is the the rumored main event for the Great American Bash pay-per-view on July 20.
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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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June 1, 2008

NewRic Flair DVD scheduled for a July release, look for Ric Flair to make a few appearances on WWE television to promote the DVD.
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Bobby Lashley has signed with American Fight League (AFL). It is non exclusive which leaves his wrestling future open. His first fight will be in October and expected to air on pay-per-view.
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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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May 23, 2008

TNA will be releasing the Best of Bloodiest Brawls: Scars and Stiches DVD on August 5.
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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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May 11, 2008

The Original Sheik will be in an upcoming Jakks Classic Superstars series. It is rumored he will be packaged with Abdullah the Butcher in a two-pack.
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May 10, 2008

Mr Kennedy ( Ken Anderson) married his girlfriend, Shawn Trebnick, earlier this year.

He's just finished a direct-to-DVD movie, Behind Enemy Lines 3.
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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 26,2008

The new WWE Kids Magazine will debut on April 15, 2008
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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 16, 2008

Jeff Hardy's house burned down in Cameron, NC. No one was hurt, but according to Jim Ross' blog, Jeff's dog died in the fire.
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Chris Jericho won the Intercontinental title from Jeff Hardy on RAW
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The April Playboy with WWE Diva Maria posing nude is in stores.
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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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