Pinfall Recall News Feed for February 12, 2009
WWE
Ken Kennedy on his way back, DVD news
- Ken Kennedy is expected back full time at the end of the month.
- WWE sources have confirmed that they are working on a 3-DVD set for Randy Savage, with a June release date.
- The release date for the WrestleMania XXV Blu-Ray DVD set has been pushed up to June 19th. The set will include the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.
- The Greatest Stars of the 90s DVD set will be released on April 19th.
- As of now, the WWE Greatest Tag Teams DVD is being scheduled for a fall of 2009 release.
Credit: 411mania.com
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John Cena speaks on Ted Dibiase, The Rock, Orton, and more
- The Baltimore Sun recently spoke with John Cena about WWE, he movie 12 Rounds, and more. Here are some of the highlights:
On Ted Dibiase Starring in The Marine 2: “I really think he has a lot of potential to be a success and another person to kind of transcend the wrestling business into the movie business. He’s a very hard worker, learns very, very quickly and understands exactly what this opportunity is. That’s the one thing I really tried to hit home with him. I said, “Listen, they’re choosing you for a reason. The Marine did extremely well on DVD, so when The Marine 2 comes out, just because of the franchise, the DVD will sell, so you’re already involved with something that will be successful. If you do a good job, that’s a great way for you to make a name for yourself on to bigger and better things.” So I think he totally understood that. I certainly didn’t give him much advice about acting because he went through the same kind of torture chamber I did – meeting with an acting coach all the time and really trying to do his best. I just really hit home about how great the opportunity was for him.”
On Dwayne Johnson: “The truth is that Dwayne Johnson is a great actor and I think always wanted to be an actor, and there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s like an athlete saying, “Hey, I don’t do drugs,” and then getting busted for drugs. It’s not the truth. I mean here’s a guy who said he was WWE through and through, and then the first chance to take a road to a different career path, he took it. There’s nothing wrong with that. Dwayne’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet. He’s one of the hardest workers you’ll ever meet, and he certainly is a great actor. The roadblock that I have, because I certainly am in love with this business and I don’t see myself leaving it any time, is when someone says that and then leaves, it cheapens our business. If he’s going to say that, then back your word. That’s the only beef that I have and that’s what I told the people at The U.K. Sun. It just cheapens that phrase: “Oh, I love this business.” So then next time I come up and say I love this business, well, the guy before me who said that left. That doesn’t look good for me or our business.”
On Randy Orton: “As a matter of fact, when we were in OVW, we thought we wouldn’t make it out of Kentucky. I don’t want to say we were two lost souls, but we were surrounded by talent that was one of the greatest developmental units to ever be assembled. I think WWE started the developmental system in the mid ’90s, and that class of 2000 through ‘02 I think is the most successful that has ever been. We were literally just two average guys among some very gifted performers, and never once did we think we’d be headlining WrestleMania. I’ve said this before and I said this before his – what is this, his fifth or sixth “breakout?” – that he is the best guy we’ve got. He is certainly the best performer of my generation.”
On His Tweener Character: “Here’s the deal with my character: I’m in a really unique place. You’ve seen me get cheered, you’ve seen me get booed. Where I’m at right now, there is no good guy or bad guy. I can just be me, with certain little adjustments to my character, I guess, that makes me a “good guy” or a “bad guy.” The people who are going to decide that are the paying customers. When they get sick and tired of me, they’re going to turn on me. And when they turn on me, I’ve openly shown in situations where I get booed that I can turn on them back.”
- You can read the full interview here.
Credit: 411mania.com
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ECW rating, The Draft returns
- Last night’s ECW broadcast scored a final 1.3 cable rating, which is down from last week’s 1.4 draw.
- WWE has announced that the Draft will be coming back after WrestleMania XXV. The 2009 Draft will air a week after the big event on the April 13th edition of Monday Night Raw from Atlanta.
Credit: wrestlezone.com
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TNA
Stevie Richards officially on roster
- The Wrestling Observer is now confirming that TNA has announced Stevie will be joining their roster. Richards is apparently on close terms with Terry Taylor, who is TNA’s head of talent relations.
Credit: wrestlezone.com
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Midway files for bankruptcy
- The company behind TNA iMPACT!, Midway Games Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 for its U.S. operations. The announcement from Midway notes that the TNA Impact video game has shipped approximately one million units, but that doesn’t mean all of those units were sold. The company filed for bankruptcy protection and will continue to operate as it had during the bankruptcy proceedings.
The filing did not come as a shock to those within the company as they had been hurting for some time and had let some staff go a few months back. A second TNA video game is on the docket for the future.
Credit: PWinsider.com
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Other
RVD-TV coming to DVD, Little Guido opens up a wrestling school
- Former WWE and ECW champion Rob Van Dam’s Internet series, RVD-TV, will have its first volume released on DVD on 4/7 from Big Vision Entertainment. The series, which is also available for viewing via subscription at www.robvandam.com features Van Dam leading discussion on topical subjects with different personalities from various parts of the entertainment realm. The first RVD TV release will be a 2 DVD set.
- Former WWE and ECW star James “Little Guido” Maritato is now training students in Lodi, New Jersey. The official blurb for the school reads: Wanna Be a Professional Wrestler? Wanna learn from the best of the best? ECW Superstar Little Guido Maritato is opening a brand new pro wrestling school for people who want to learn from the best. Little Guido is one of the most seasoned veterans in the business. He was a main-stay in ECW for years and a former ECW tag-team champion. The Dojo will be located in Lodi, NJ. Wrestling, Referee, and Manager Training Programs Available! The most affordable wrestling-school around. Financing Available. For More Info Call 973-253-0865.” Guido actually learned shooting under Billy Robinson while working for the UWFi as well in Japan, adding a good dimension for those looking for someone reputable to learn from in the Northeast.
Credit: PWinsider.com
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Wrestling legend’s daughter hints at Playboy
- Lacey Von Erich, daughter of legend Kerry Von Erich, has hinted at a possible Playboy appearance in a recent Myspace blog.
Credit: wrestlezone.com
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