May 19 2009

Wrestling News Digest 5/19/09: WWE vs. NBA continues, Kurt Angle has happy feet, Johnny K-9 arrested, and much more

WWE

More on the WWE vs. NBA story

- Several shows have been talking about  the Vince McMahon vs. NBA story since it broke yesterday. ESPN morning talk shows “First and 10” and “Mike and Mike” have discussed the topic and taken the side of Vince, saying that Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke is in the wrong for trying to violate the contract he signed with WWE months back. Obviously the WWE will be thrilled with the free national press they are receiving.

- WWE.com has posted an update on Monday’s Raw, which was scheduled to take place in Denver’s Pepsi Center. You can read the full update here. The following excerpt discusses the venues that have been offered to the company for next week’s show…

“While working to resolve the scheduling conflict between Raw and the Denver Nuggets’ NBA Western Conference Semifinals game against the Los Angeles Lakers, WWE officials have received proposals from numerous venues including Madison Square Garden and, ironically, the STAPLES Center – the home of the Nuggets’ Monday night opponents, the Lakers. In addition to numerous other venues, these major-capacity metropolitan arenas proposed to have WWE’s flagship program emanate from their locations instead of Denver’s double-booked Pepsi Center this coming Monday.”

- The latest on Monday’s Raw is that WWE is looking into running the show in Colorado Springs. An official announcement is expected shortly, as they don’t have much time to deal with the ticket situation.

Credit: 411mania.com

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WrestleMania DVD out today 

- The WrestleMania XXV DVD is out today, and features the following contents:

* Complete WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony

* Unified Tag team Title Match: Carlito and Primo vs. John Morrison and The Miz

* Video Highlights of WrestleMania I-XXIV

* 25-Diva “Miss WrestleMania” Battle Royal 

* Chris Jericho vs. Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka, Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat and Rowdy Roddy Piper w/Ric Flair 

* The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels

* Extreme Rules Match: Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy

* Money in the Bank Ladder Match: CM Punk vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. MVP vs. Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Christian vs. Finlay

* IC Title Match: JBL © vs. Rey Mysterio 

* World Title Match: Edge © vs. The Big Show vs. John Cena

* WWE Title Match: HHH © vs. Randy Orton

Credit: 411mania.com 

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WWE gives new performance enhancer to Yankees players

- As reported on a couple weeks ago, the New York Yankees’ new tradition of passing a replica WWE Championship for the hero of the game has added a spark to the Yankee clubhouse. The title, which was given to outfielder Johnny Damon by starting pitcher A.J. Burnett’s son, has become a coveted prize in the locker room with every player wanting to be the Superstar of the game with Damon earning back the title this Sunday following a walk-off homerun.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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TNA

Sacrifice card for Sunday

- TNA champion Mick Foley vs. Sting vs. Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett in an “Ultimate Sacrifice Bout”

*If Mick Foley gets pinned, he loses the TNA Title

*If Kurt Angle gets pinned, he gives up leadership of The Main Event Mafia

*If Sting gets pinned, he retires.

*If Jarrett gets pinned, he will lose his place in TNA Management.

- TNA Legends champion AJ Styles vs. Booker T - I Quit Match

- TNA Knockouts champion Angelina Love vs. Awesome Kong

- Kevin Nash vs. Samoa Joe

- Taylor Wilde vs. Daffney - Monster’s Ball

- Team 3D Tournament Finals

- Amazing Red vs. Kiyoshi

Credit: PWinsider.com

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Kurt Angle has happy feet

- Jeremy Borash revealed on his official Twitter account that TNA star Kurt Angle has been approached about appearing on the next season of the ABC hit-reality show “Dancing with the Stars.”

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Other

Johnny K-9 arrested, Lacey Von Erich hospitalized

- Ion William Kroitoru, who wrestled as Johnny K-9 and Bruiser Bedlam in the WWF and Smoky Mountain Wrestling, has been charged with conspiracy to murder as one of the members of the United Nations Gang plotting to kill members of the Red Scorpians, according to today’s Vancouver Sun.

- Lacey Von Erich, the 22 year old daughter of Kerry Von Erich, who was under a WWE developmental deal for a short time, was diagnosed with meningitis over the weekend after being hospitalized for a massive migraine headache that wouldn’t subside.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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Apr 23 2009

Wrestling News Digest 4/23/09: WrestleMania may return to Florida, Paul London and Amazing Red news, Ring of Honor cancels shows, and more

WWE

WrestleMania could be heading back to Florida

- The Tampa Tribune reported today that Tampa has been invited to bid on holding a WWE Wrestlemania event sometime between 2011-2014. Tampa Bay & Co., Hillsborough’s visitors’ marketing bureau, is preparing bids for both Wrestlemania and the soccer World Cup, according to the article.

Wrestlemania was held in Florida for the first time last year in Orlando and Orlando officials have pushed for a return engagement.

Tampa is the home of a number of people in the wrestling business as well as the base of operations for WWE developmental league Florida Championship Wrestling.

To read the article, click here.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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TNA

Amazing Red and Paul London news

- Amazing Red impressed TNA officials in his 1st appearance in quite a while in TNA after recovering from knee surgery.  Red told wrestlezone.com that it was just like the old days and fun.  Red has changed his look, sporting short hair instead of the old “carrot top” look and now wrestles in tights with no shirt.  Quite a few people at TNA didn’t even recognize him at first.

- As wrestlezone.com reported yesterday Paul London was scheduled to appear in TNA as the tag team partner of the Amazing Red, but canceled last minute.  He was replaced by Suicide in the tag team pairings, and current TNA X Division Champion, and former X Division Champion Amazing Red defeated Sabin & Shelly in the Team 3D Tag Team Tournament.  

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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ROH

Ring of Honor cancels shows, offer refund

- Ring Of Honor released the following yesterday on it website:

Due to scheduling issues and circumstances beyond our control, Ring of Honor regrets to inform the fans that the following live events have been canceled. Danbury, CT on July 17th, Montreal, Quebec on July 24th, and Elizabeth, PA on September 25th. If you have purchased tickets for any of these events please email ROHTickets@aol.com for refund information. Look for new live events to be announced in place Danbury & Pittsburgh in the coming weeks. We apologize for the unexpected inconvenience this may have caused. Thank you for your business and continued support.

- Ric Flair had been promoted for the Montreal event.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Other

Brooke Knows Best back on TV

- VH-1 issues a press release today announcing the return of several shows, including a second season of “Brooke Knows Best” starring everyone’s favorite reality stars, the Hogan family.  You can read the full press release at this link.  Here’s the blurb on Brooke’s show:

Also returning to VH1 is “Brooke Knows Best” which follows Brooke Hogan and her roommates Glenn and Ashley on their new adventures living single and solo in Miami. As Brooke gets more comfortable living on her own, she continues to take on more responsibilities for her career and life away from her family. Her dad Hulk Hogan is still very protective of his little girl and continues to check in on her, but he is beginning to see her as a young woman with a life of her own. Linda and Brooke also look to repair the ever widening riff between them brought on by Hulk and Linda’s divorce. New series will premiere in Spring 2009.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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Dragon Gate USA press release on first show

- Dragon Gate USA made the following announcement today:

Dragon Gate USA is pleased to announce the ticket options for its debut event on July 25th at The Arena in South Philadelphia. 

Tickets will go on sale at 10am on April 29th at www.DGUSA.tv. We will announce additional ticket outlets after the initial on sale date.

Every DGUSA show is a major, unique and rare event. These ticket options reflect the fact that DGUSA is the premium brand of pro wrestling in the United States. Here are some of the special things that are included in the various packages to show you our appreciation:

- The ticket itself is a high-end collectible item.

- Meet & Greet: The doors will open early and fans will get a chance to meet, get autographs and take photos with some of the stars on that night’s show.

- Bonus Match: The Meet & Greet will also feature a high quality live bonus match.

- Appreciation Bag: DGUSA will show you our gratitude by giving you a gift bag with exclusive DGUSA items. This will include show specific collectible items that will only be available in the Appreciation Bag.

1st Row Golden Ringside - $75 each

- Collectable ticket

- Early admission for meet & greet

- Early admission for bonus match

- Appreciation Bag

- 1st row reserved seating

2nd Row Golden Ringside - $50

- Collectable ticket

- Early admission for meet & greet

- Early admission for bonus match

- A special gift

- 2nd row reserved seating

3rd Row Golden Ringside - $35

- Collectable ticket

- Early admission for meet & greet

- Early admission for bonus match

- 3rd row reserved seating

General Admission - $20

- Collectable ticket

- First come, first serve seating

Credit: 411mania.com

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Apr 21 2009

Wrestling News Digest 4/21/09: Jeff Hardy contract update, Paul London and Amazing Red hint at TNA return, ROH Newswire, and Taz on the comeback trail

WWE

Jeff Hardy contract update

- WWE is currently trying to sign Jeff Hardy to a new WWE contract. Jeff’s current contract is set to expire in the next 2-4 months. 

- Hardy has not been receptive to the long -term deals that the company has offered him, and in a rare move, WWE offered Hardy a one-year deal with the hopes of signing him to that, and then working on a longer-term contract.

- It is due to the current contract situation that the feud with Matt Hardy has been booked the way it has, with Matt winning. It is also why Matt was moved to Raw.

- The feeling is that Jeff isn’t looking to go to another company, but more that he just wants to live his life on his own terms. TNA sources have claimed to have no contact with Hardy.

Credit: 411mania.com

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WrestleMania DVD extras

- The DVD Extras list for the Wrestlemania XXV DVD release on 5/19 are as follows:

*The complete 2009 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony.

*Carlito & Primo vs. The Miz & John Morrison in a Lumberjack match to unify the WWE Tag Team and WWE World Tag Team championships.

*Video highlight packages of Wrestlemania 1 through Wrestlemania XXIV (the video packages that aired on WWE programming in the weeks leading to Mania XXV)

Credit: PWinsider.com

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TNA

Paul London and Amazing Red to TNA?

- In an update to an earlier story posted by Bill Behrens, WrestleZone is now receiving word that former WWE Tag Team Champion Paul London may be debuting with TNA in the very near future. Sources are claiming that the two sides have spoken and that a deal is expected to be reached.

- Additionally, the earlier reported phrase of “Expect The Unexpected” was a tease that former TNA talent Amazing Red is rumored to be returning to the company. Sources close to Red have stated that he too has spoken with the company, and a deal is being worked out to bring him back to TNA Wrestling.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Angelina Love update

- New TNA Knockouts Champion Angelina Love suffered a concussion at the TNA Lockdown PPV Sunday. This happened near the end of the Knockouts Title match as Taylor Wilde came off the top rope with a cross body block. Love is only expected to participate in “non-wrestling” segments at the TNA tapings this week.

Credit: 411mania.com

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ROH

ROH Newswire for April 21st

- Thank you to the wonderful fans in both Montreal and Markham for bringing outstanding enthusiasm and passion during ROH’s latest return to Canada! Both crowds were great and treated ROH incredibly, and for that we can’t thank you enough! We return to Toronto on Saturday, July 25th at the Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main Street, Toronto, Ontario M4E 2W2. The “Nature Boy” Ric Flair will be in Toronto for a special meet & greet autograph session. Tickets for the live event & the autograph session are now on sale at www.rohwrestling.com.

- The American Wolves had an absolute classic with Tyler Black and Bryan Danielson to close the event last Saturday in Markham. The 45 minute draw was a tag team classic and sent two very distinct messages to teams throughout Ring of Honor: Danielson and Black are not to be taken lightly, and that the Wolves are for real. Davey Richards was absolutely livid post-match, screaming at anyone within earshot. “We are the best in the world,” Richards said pointedly. “You ask Dragon and Tyler. They couldn’t beat us. They had to prod the fans into asking for 5 more minutes. Well, we do things our way – we answer to no one.” In Dayton on Friday, Richards will oppose Tyler Black in singles competition while Eddie Edwards, who shined in the match, will take on Danielson.

- This budding rivalry is far from over, because in addition to the singles matches taking place this weekend, a tag team rematch has been signed! In Edison on May 9th, it will be the American Wolves taking on Bryan Danielson and Tyler Black again! And if the Wolves escape the Midwest this weekend with the tag titles in tow, this will once again be a championship match!

- Kevin Steen and El Generico were set to regain the World Tag Team Titles this Saturday in Chicago, but now there is a cloud of doubt hanging overhead. El Generico has suffered another injury to the same knee that Davey Richards targeted back in Orlando at “Proving Ground 2009-Night Two”. He was unable to compete in Markham last Saturday, and went to a suburban Montreal hospital for evaluation on Sunday. He, along with Kevin Steen, is awaiting the results of an MRI which will indicate how severe the injury is. Should Generico not be able to appear this weekend, Kevin Steen has already informed ROH officials that he has a replacement ready to go. Everyone at ROH wishes Generico a speedy recovery.

- Signed for Edison on May 9th is a 3-Way-Dance that may involve more athleticism than most entire cards. “Lightning” Mike Quackenbush. Kenny King. El Generico. Need we say anything more? Should Generico’s knee force him out of action for this event, King and Quackenbush will lock up in a singles contest.

- A tag team bruiser has also been signed for Edison on May 9th. The Dark City Fight Club made a splash at “Proving Ground 2009-Night Two” in one of the hardest hitting ROH six-man tag team matches in some time. Now they’ll face 2/3 of the team they fought in Orlando. It will be Erick Stevens and Brent Albright taking on the DCFC in Edison! Both teams will need ice packs after this one!

- Dave Prazak and Mike Hogewood began voiceovers on the second 6 weeks of “Ring of Honor Wrestling on HDNet” yesterday in Denver. Prazak informed us that HDNet has fixed the lighting and crowd noise issues for this round of tapings and that the show “looks incredible”. The next set of ROH on HDNet tapings take place on May 29th and 30th back at the Arena in South Philly. Already signed: Ambassador to ROH “Nature Boy” Ric Flair and KENTA! Tickets are on sale now at www.rohwrestling.com starting at $10 each.

- Two days remain in the Big Ten Sale at ROHWrestling.com. This offer features over 100 DVD’s priced at only $10 each. You can also general admission tickets for upcoming shows in Dayton, Chicago, Boston, & Edison for $10. On top of that, save 10% off your next order. For a complete list of all items included in the sale plus the 10% off discount code click here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=860. New and in stock now at ROHWrestling.com is “Eliminating The Competition” from February 27th in Danbury, CT. This event features World Champion Nigel McGuinness defending his title against Tyler Black, Jimmy Jacobs, & Jerry Lynn in an Elimination Match; Necro Butcher vs. Brodie Liee in an Anything Goes Street Fight; Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards vs. Jay Briscoe & Kevin Steen; Bryan Danielson vs. Delirious; Brent Albright vs. Claudio Castagnoli; plus more.

- We’ll be back tomorrow with more match announcements for Boston and Edison, and hopefully we’ll have an update on the condition of El Generico.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Other

Lashley vs. Sapp set in stone

- Fanhouse.com is reporting that Bobby Lashley has agreed to fight MMA veteran Bob Sapp on June 27. Lashley (2-0), who won a decision over Jason Guida in his last bout in March, signed the bout agreement late last night. It will be Lashley’s first time taking on a much bigger fighter, as Sapp is 6′5″ and weighs around 350lbs, which gives him about a 100 pound weight advantage over the former WWE superstar. 

Sapp holds an MMA record of 10-3-1, with his most notable fight coming against Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira in which Sapp was submitted in the second round. He was last seen on the FieLDS Dynamite!! show, where he won by TKO in the first round. 

The report goes on to note that while Lashley did appear on TNA Wrestling’s “Lockdown” PPV on Sunday, there are currently no plans for him to wrestle with the company.

The bout will take place on an event promoted by an as-of-yet announced MMA upstart MMA promotion and will air on PPV. 

Credit: 411mania.com

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Taz to make return to wrestling on May 30th

- To read a press release regarding Taz’s return to wrestling go here

http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/article/taz-confirmed-for-wrestling-related-return-on-may-30th-75475

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Apr 6 2009

Wrestling News Digest 4/6/09: WrestleMania XV sets revenue record, JBL’s farewell, Comcast has PPV glitch, Flair appearing on ROH TV

WWE

WrestleMania sets WWE event revenue record

- WWE issued this press release today:

WrestleMania(R) Record Sellout

HOUSTON, Apr 05, 2009 — World Wrestling Entertainment(R) set a new record tonight at Reliant Stadium in Houston for the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, grossing $6.9 million in revenue. This is the highest grossing live event in WWE history. With 72,744 in attendance, the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania surpassed SuperBowl XLIII in Tampa (70,774 attendance). WWE(R) fans from all 50 states, 24 countries and 7 Canadian Provinces attended the pop culture extravaganza.

“The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania proved that everything is indeed bigger in Texas,” said John Saboor, Senior Vice President, Special Events, World Wrestling Entertainment. “The great city of Houston welcomed WWE fans from around the world and helped make WWE history as the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania was our biggest ever.”

WrestleMania XXVI will take place at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ on Sunday, March 28, 2010. Ticket information will be announced later this year.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Backstage thoughts on WrestleMania, JBL posts his farewell

- The feeling backstage to WrestleMania was that HBK vs. The Undertaker stole the show, Ricky Steamboat looked great at his age, and that HHH vs. Randy Orton came off “poorly”. Some feel that they will work to get the title to Orton tonight. Overall management was happy with attendance and gate figures, and the backstage mood was described as “good”. 

- JBL posted a WWE Universe blog after WrestleMania last night, with the title “JBL No More, Thank You.” The full blog can be read here, the following are some highlights:

“I don’t know what the future holds, never say never in life. But I have wrestled my last match. Months ago, I picked out this match. If Eddie Guerrero couldn’t be here for it then my dear friend Rey was the obvious choice, and I’m proud he was. I want to thank the WWE for a great career, for taking a chance on me and allowing me the keys to the car for a while. I will always represent the WWE wherever I go, I am proud of my 13 ½ years with the WWE. And, I am proud of the WWE for cleaning up a great sport to make it more healthy to everyone that is a part. However, I have no current plans on doing anything in the future on a professional level with WWE. I don’t plan on doing commentary, in fact; it hasn’t even been brought up to me. I don’t plan on being an on air character. I plan on starting the next chapter in my life, and closing the door on this one.”

Credit: 411mania.com

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WrestleMania buyrate could be affected by PPV glitch

- PWInsider.com is reporting that there was a problem with the HD feed (and possibly the SD feed) of the WrestleMania 25 pay-per view for all Comcast users. Comcast is the nation’s biggest pay-per view provider so this means anyone who ordered it and experienced that problem will get a refund and that could effect the final buyrate.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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ROH

Ring of Honor bringing Flair to TV

- ROH issued the following press release:

Ring of Honor is happy to announce that Ric Flair has been added to the big ROH-HDNet National Television Taping this Thursday night in Philadelphia.  This will be a can’t miss event as the “Nature Boy” steps into the former ECW Arena in South Philadelphia for the first time.

Don’t miss the action this Thursday night at The Arena (former New Alhambra Arena), 7 Ritner Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148.  Bell time on Thursday is 7 PM.

Already announced is:

Main Event #1- Special Challenge Match
Austin Aries vs. Roderick Strong

Main Event #2- Return Match
Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black

Main Event #3- World Tag Team Title Match
Kevin Steen & El Generico defend vs. Kenny King & Rhett Titus

Also signed to appear:

-”Nature Boy” Ric Flair
-NEW ROH World Champion Jerry Lynn
-Nigel McGuinness
-The American Wolves of Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards with Larry Sweeney
-SHIMMER Champion MsChif
-The Necro Butcher
-Claudio Castagnoli
-Kenny Omega
-Jimmy Jacobs
-Dark City Fight Club
-Chris Hero
-Brodie Lee
-Prince Nana
Plus more!!!

Tickets for Thursday and Friday’s events can be purchased here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/shoponline.asp?1=1&catid=163&keyword=&alKeyword=&iCurrentPage=2

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Apr 2 2009

Wrestling News Digest 4/2/09: WrestleMania announce team, Stratus may not appear in battle royal, Bischoff creates new show, and MUCH MORE!

WWE 

WrestleMania notes regarding announce team, Stratus, and more

- Jim Ross mentioned on his blog at JRsBarBQ.com that he, Michael Cole and Jerry “The King” Lawler will be the announce team for WrestleMania 25 this Sunday on PPV. 

- The UK Sun is reporting that Trish Stratus has spoken to them indicating that she has NO commitments for this weekend, which may imply that she will not be appearing at WrestleMania for the 25 Diva Battle Royal. Nothing has been confirmed at this time, however.

- WWE has set up a ring at the hotel where the wrestlers are staying, in order for them to work out and properly prepare for WrestleMania.

Credit: wrestlezone.com/411mania.com

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WWE rescinds decision to pull Jimmy Hart from Booker T’s convention

- PWInsider.com has just confirmed that World Wrestling Entertainment has changed their stance and has rescinded pulling Jimmy Hart from tomorrow’s Fanfest being promoted by Booker T.

There’s no word on whether the open letter Booker posted at www.BookerTLOW.com had any bearing on the latest move, but as of this afternoon, Booker received word Hart would be coming as originally scheduled.

None of the other talent originally scheduled for the Fanfest who later pulled out will be appearing beyond Hart.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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Monty Brown wants to return to WWE

- In a recent interview with Michigan Live, former TNA and WWE performer Monty Brown stated that he was negotiating for a return to the WWE. Brown said…

“I had to take some time away for a while on my own terms, but I kept a good rapport with the company and can come back at any time. I’ve got a lot going and I had a lot going (before leaving the WWE).”

You can read the full article here.

Credit: 411mania.com

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TNA

Brother Runt and Balls Mahoney return, TNA Stars heading to Japan

- Brother Runt & Balls Mahoney appeared at the recent TNA TV Tapings as part of the Team 3D vs Beer Money Angle. 

Both had previous been in TNA.   Balls Mahoney made a few appearances as Sandman’s partner when TNA was producing weekly PPVs in Nashville.  Brother Runt was part Team 3D in TNA in 2006-7.

- Kurt Angle and The Motor City Machine Guns head to Japan this weekend for New Japan Wrestling. 

The Machine Guns retained the IWGP  Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles defeating No Limit (Yujiro and Naito) in a match at the TNA TV Tapings this week.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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ROH 

ROH Newswire for April 2nd

- Ring of Honor will be in Houston, TX this weekend for two gigantic events. Both events take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston, TX 77010. “Supercard of Honor IV” will take place on Friday night with a bell time of 8:00 PM. This event features Nigel McGuinness vs. Jerry Lynn for the ROH World Title; KENTA vs. Davey Richards for the GHC Jr. Heavyweight Title; Tyler Black & The Necro Butcher vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Austin Aries; Roderick Strong vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima; Byan Danielson vs. Alex Koslov; World Tag Team Champion El Generico, vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brent Albright vs. NWA World Champion, Blue Demon, Jr. in a Four Corner Survival; World Tag Team Champion Kevin Steen, Jay Briscoe, & Magno vs. Chris Hero, Eddie Edwards, & Incognito; Colt Cabana vs. D-Lo Brown; plus more. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door on Friday night.

- On Saturday we have a special matinee Pay-Per-View taping with a start time of 2:00 PM. For those fans attending the WWE Hall of Fame Ceremony at night and the ROH show in the afternoon, the buildings are right next to each other. You won’t have to miss either event. Ring of Honor presents “Take No Prisoners” featuring a Dream Tag Team Match with GHC Jr. Heavyweight Champion KENTA & Tyler Black vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima & Austin Aries; Bryan Danielson vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Erick Stevens vs. D-Lo Brown in a Four Corner Survival; ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli vs. NWA World Champion Blue Demon Jr. & Brent Albright; Jimmy Jacobs vs. The Necro Butcher in a No DQ War; Alex Koslov vs. Roderick Strong; ROH World Tag Team Champions Kevin Steen & El Generico, Jay Briscoe, & Magno vs. The American Wolves, Chris Hero, & Incognito; Colt Cabana vs. Ace Steel; plus more. Tickets will be available to purchase at the door on Saturday afternoon.

- This Saturday’s episode of Ring of Honor on HDNet features a great main event of “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson vs. Austin Aries. Other bouts include Sterling James Keenan vs. Erick Stevens, Dark City Fight Club vs. Cheech & Cloudy, and The Necro Butcher vs. Chris Hero. For more information including air dates and times click here: http://www.hd.net/ringofhonor.html.

- “That Young Knockout Kid” Chris Hero has claimed that he’s perfected the rolling elbow strike due to knowledge bestowed on him by the legendary Mitsuharu Misawa. Others simply claim that his knockout prowess is due to an obviously loaded green elbow guard. ROH officials have been unable to find any concrete evidence to prove that the elbow guard has been doctored in any way, and super agent Larry Sweeney refuses to comment other than to praise the deadly precision with which Hero has been able to dispatch his opponents. Now Hero will have the chance to put that elbow to use as his opponents for ROH’s return to Canada have been finalized. On April 17th in Montreal, Hero will face rising Canadian star Frankie the Mobster in singles competition. A win by Frankie could secure him future ROH appearances, while Sweet-N-Sour Incorporated claims that this contest is nothing more than a “sparring session”. Then on April 18th in Markham, the challenge for Hero would appear greater as he’s signed to face the Necro Butcher! These two recently met during the inaugural ROH on HDNet television tapings, and that match will air this weekend on HDNet! Can Hero “pad” his personal win column in Canada?

- A pair of tag team matches has been signed for Dayton on April 24th. First, the Phoenix Twins will make their Dayton ROH debut as they oppose the team of Austin Aries and “Addicted to Love” Rhett Titus. This marks the first time that they will team since the camaraderie between Aries, Titus, and Kenny King came to light in Pittsburgh. Can the athletic Phoenix Twins score the huge upset, or is this just the beginning of great things for Aries and his newfound friends? Also, the Dark City Fight Club has been very impressive since debuting in ROH back at Proving Ground ‘09, and they’ve run roughshod over everyone they’ve faced in ROH since then. Now they will see a rematch from Proving Ground ‘09 Night One, as they will face the ROH World Tag Team Champions, Kevin Steen and El Generico in non-title action. The DCFC couldn’t score the upset back in Coral Springs, but now they have momentum on their side while the champs have been busy trying to fight off the American Wolves. Can the Fight Club knock off one of the best tag teams on the globe?

- Chicago Ridge will be buzzing on April 25th as two big matches have also been signed. It looks like “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson’s fight against the Embassy will continue in Chicago as Prince Nana has secured a singles match between Danielson and his “crown jewel”, Jimmy Rave! Rave and Bison Smith fell to Dragon and Colt Cabana at the Seventh Anniversary show in New York, and now Rave wants redemption. He hasn’t forgotten the past, and wants nothing more than to set in the heel hook and slay the Dragon. Can Rave use the past to his advantage? Also signed for Chicago Ridge, a special attraction has been signed as Larry Sweeney has gotten Chris Hero signed to one of his highest profile matches since returning from Japan. On April 25th, Hero will face Tyler Black! Sweeney and Hero know that a victory over Black could catapult Hero into title contention, and they would love nothing more than to see that happen sooner than later. Black is also preoccupied, looking over his shoulders at all times for Austin Aries and Jimmy Jacobs. Get ready Chicago, besides those great matches you’ll also witness the “homecoming” of Colt Cabana ! Tickets are on sale now at www.rohwrestling.com. Don’t miss it!

- After conversations yesterday, we have learned that ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness has been strongly advised by medical personnel that further injury to either of his arms could result in surgery and a lengthy rehabilitation process which would keep him out of action for several months. The safety and well-being of every performer is without question the top priority for ROH officials but McGuinness has informed everyone involved that nothing will stop him from “shattering Geritol Lynn’s ridiculous dreams”. Those comments aside, ROH officials are considering McGuinness a “game time” decision. Should McGuinness ultimately be unable to compete this weekend in Houston, ROH officials and the Booking Committee are prepared to shift the card.

- Jimmy Jacobs faces the Necro Butcher as part of “Take No Prisoners” on Saturday in Houston as outlined in this week’s main page article. But Jimmy will see Necro again, this time as part of another of the Television Main Event for Ring of Honor on HDNet. On April 10th in South Philly it will be tag team warfare as Jacobs and the gargantuan Brodie Lee will take on the Necro Butcher and Delirious! HDNet executives consider their network a family-friendly platform, but they have seen the type of carnage that can result when Jacobs and his hatred are at full bore. Considering the history and bad blood in this match, there is no telling how far any of these men will go to destroy each other!

- The Buy 3, Get 1 Free Ring of Honor DVD Sale is back at www.rohwrestling.com. The sale will also be in effect at this weekend’s live events in Houston. New DVD releases include Proving Ground 2009 weekend from Florida. “Proving Ground 2009 Night 1″ from 2/6/09 in Coral Springs, FL features Tyler Black vs. Davey Richards; Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Dark City Fight Club, Nigel McGuinness vs. Brent Albright; Bryan Danielson & Jerry Lynn vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious; Necro Butcher vs. Austin Aries; plus more. “Proving Ground 2009 Night 2″ from 2/7/09 in Orlando, FL features Bryan Danielson vs. El Generico in a great match; Nigel McGuinness vs. D-Lo Brown for the ROH World Title; Tyler Black & Necro Butcher vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious, Davey Richards vs. Kevin Steen; a wild six man tag; plus more.

- You can now save 30% Off the regular price on live event tickets for ALL upcoming Ring of Honor events. No discount code is needed. Ticket prices have already been reduced at ROHWrestling.com. 

- We’ll be back on Monday with an answer as to whether or not the “Tables are Legal” tag team title match between the American Wolves and Steen and Generico will happen in Philly, as well as more match and talent announcements for Montreal, Markham, Dayton, and Chicago, and the aftermath from ROH’s huge debut deep in the heart of Texas!

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Eric Bischoff creates a new show

- Variety.com has posted the following article which you can read at this link.

CMT has ordered eight episodes of “Runnin’ Wild …From Ted Nugent,” a reality-competition series that will feature the right-wing rock star and hunting advocate teaching contestants how to survive in the wild, then chasing after them along with his 18-year-old son, Rocco.

Series will begin running on the MTV Networks channel in August.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Apr 1 2009

Wrestling News Digest 4/1/09: Happy April Fool’s Day! Inside we have who will induct Steve Austin into the HOF, Why Tazz left, and Triple H’s workout routine

WWE 

The Chairman will induct the Rattlesnake 

- It was announced during ECW on Sci-Fi that Vince McMahon would induct Steve Austin into the WWE Hall of Fame.

- Saturday night, WWE.com will stream live coverage of the event, starting at 7PM ET.

- The USA Network will air the one-hour special, which will include the Steve Austin induction, Saturday night, April 4th at 10PM ET.

- There will be a replay on the USA Network at 1AM on Sunday April 5th.

- The Score in Canada will air the event at 5PM ET on April 5th.

Credit: 411mania.com

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More details regarding Tazz leaving WWE

- According to PWinsider.com, Tazz gave his notice a few weeks ago, stating that he needed to “recharge his batteries,” and wanted to leave the right way. Last night he said good-bye to Shane and Stephanie McMahon, but is not known if he had a final meeting with Vince McMahon.

Tazz’s contract does expire at the end of the day, and he was not released. He also offered to work WrestleMania, as he didn’t want to leave the company in a bad situation.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Greatest Superstars of the 1990’s DVD details

- World Wrestling Entertainment’s next DVD release will be the Greatest Stars of the 1990’s. The DVD focuses on WCW and WWF/WWE talents from that era and will be hosted by former ECW champion Tazz in what will be his “final” WWE project :

DISC ONE

Tazz - Introduction

Shawn Michaels

From the Smallest Champion to the Largest

Yokozuna

Samoan Culture

The Rock

Drawing the Casual Fan

Women of the 90s

Tough and Sexy

Kevin Nash

Battle for Superstardom

Owen Hart

Fun Filled Memories

Ric Flair

Infamous Figure

Mick Foley

The Quest for Success

Not So Great Stars of the 90s

The Reinvention

Hulk Hogan

Attitude and Controversy

Triple H

Technical Savvy

Bret Hart

Pop Culture Phenomenon

Vince McMahon / Eric Bischoff / Paul Heyman

The Total Package

Lex Luger

The IT Factor

Sting

The Bad Guy

Razor Ramon

Respect

The Undertaker

A Rebel

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Tazz - Close

Extras

• Razor Ramon – Restaurant Vignette
July 11, 1992

• The Undertaker Builds a Coffin for Yokozuna
December 1993

• Bret Hart – New Generation Vignette
July 1994

• Owen Hart Inside a Steel Cage
August 20, 1994

• Shawn Michaels Press Conference Before WrestleMania XI
February 28, 1995

• Hunter Hearst Helmsley - “Riff Raff”
April 15, 1995

• Mankind – “And God Created Mankind”
January 6, 1996

• Scott Hall & Kevin Nash N.W.O. Vignette
August 19, 1996

• The Hart Foundation Reunites
March 31, 1997

• D-Generation X Reenacts the Montreal Incident
November 24, 1997

• The Rock Reads Steve Austin’s Eulogy
April 19, 1999

• Steve Austin remembers the Shockmaster

DISC TWO

Ric Flair vs. Hulk Hogan
Madison Square Garden - November 30, 1991

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
Survivor Series - November 25, 1992

WWE Championship Match
Hulk Hogan vs. Yokozuna
King of the Ring - June 13, 1993

Bret Hart vs. Owen Hart
WrestleMania X - March 20, 1994

Intercontinental Championship Match
Diesel vs. Razor Ramon
Superstars – April 13, 1994

International World Heavyweight Championship Match
Sting vs. Vader
Slamboree – May 22, 1994

WWE Championship Match
Bret Hart vs. Diesel
Royal Rumble – January 22, 1995

WWE Women’s Championship Match
Alundra Blayze vs. Bull Nakano
Monday Night Raw – April 3, 1995

DISC THREE

Triple Header Match
Shawn Michaels & Diesel vs. Yokozuna & British Bulldog
In Your House – September 24, 1995

#1 Contender Match
Owen Hart vs. Shawn Michaels
In Your House – February 18, 1996

WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Vader
SummerSlam – August 18, 1996

Steel Cage Match
Mankind vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley
SummerSlam – August 3, 1997

WCW Championship Match
Lex Luger vs. Hulk Hogan
Monday Nitro – August 4, 1997

WWE Championship Match
Stone Cold Steve Austin vs. The Undertaker
SummerSlam – August 30, 1998

United States Championship Match
Sting vs. Bret Hart
Halloween Havoc – October 25, 1998

Strap Match
Triple H vs. The Rock
Fully Loaded – July 25, 1999 

Credit: PWinsider.com

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Another diva in the WrestleMania battle royal, Triple H bodybuilding interview, WM economic impact

- According to PWinsider.com, Jackie Gayda-Haas will be a part of the Miss WrestleMania battle royal this Sunday.

- Triple H talks in detail about bodybuilding and his daily diet in an interview with RX Muscle. Check out the article here.

- Chron.com has an article up on the economic impact that WrestleMania will have on Houston. Check out the article here.

Credit: 411mania.com

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ROH

Scheduled Ring of Honor TV main events for next taping

- The updated list of TV main events for the next round of ROH on HD Net TV Tapings at the ECW Arena in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday 4/9 and Friday 4/10 are:

* Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries

* Bryan Danielson vs. Tyler Black

* ROH Tag Team champions Kevin Steen & El Generico vs. Rhett Titus & Kenny King

* Chris Hero vs. Eddie Kingston

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Mar 31 2009

Wrestling Podcast Episode 163: RAWcast Admits We Don’t Have IED

 
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Mar 31 2009

Wrestling News Digest 3/31/09: More Divas for Battle Royal, Kurt Angle movie trailer, Simon Diamond molested

WWE

More participants added to Diva’s Battle Royal at WrestleMania XV

- At today’s WWE WrestleMania XXV press conference, it was announced that Sunny, Torrie Wilson, Molly Holly and Victoria would be a part of the Miss WrestleMania Battle Royal.

Already announced for the match were Melina, Maryse, Mickie James, Gail Kim, Michelle McCool, Nikki Bella, Brie Bella, Alicia Fox, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Eve Torres, Katie Lea Burchill, Beth Phoenix, Layla El, Rosa Mendes, Candice Michelle, Natalya Neidhart, Jillian Hall, Tiffany.

Candice Michelle is currently questionable for the match, due to a recent ankle injury. Also, Wendi Richter and Lita have tuned down the invitation to appear in the match.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Taz leaves WWE

- PWInsider.com and others are reporting that Jim Ross’ WWE Smackdown broadcast partner Taz is done with the company, and that yesterdays tapings were his last. His contract is reported to be expiring soon.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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TNA

Talent update for Booker T’s convention, Kurt Angle movie trailer

- Former WWF champion and current TNA star Mick Foley has been added to Booker T Legends of Wrestling Fanfest this Friday in Houston, Texas.  Foley is scheduled to appear on TNA house show events this weekend but since the convention is a charity event designed to help raise funds for children in the Houston area, he is going to fly to Houston to appear for several hours, then rush back to Louisiana for the TNA house show that evening.

Former WWE, ECW and TNA star Matt “Spike Dudley/Brother Runt” Hyson has also been added to the convention, making it a full Team 3D reunion.

- The trailer for Kurt Angle’s film End Game can be viewed here: http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/100788/Various-News:-Kurt-Angle-Film-Trailer,-Bret-Hart-UK-Book-Signing,-Simon-Diamond-Sues-Clergy-Claiming-Sexual-Harassment.htm

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Simon Diamond files molestation lawsuit

- Former ECW and TNA Performer Pat “Simon Diamond” Kenny is currently filing suit against, claiming sexual abuse as a child, against a teacher and priest at a prestigious Delaware high school. Here is the press release:

Former TNA Star Files Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Priest 

Church Officials Knew Cleric Was Abuser, Yet Allowed Him to Stay in Schools in Three States

Simon Diamond Vows to Help Keep Kids Safe

“The Time for Silence and Shame is Over,” He Says 

A former TNA Wresting Star filed a child sex abuse lawsuit today, accusing a teacher and priest at a prestigious Delaware high school of sexually abusing him when he was a young teen student at the school.

Pat Kenney, who wrestled under the name Simon Diamond, used a landmark Delaware Law, the Child Victims Act, to come forward and tell his story of childhood sexual abuse at Wilmington’s Salesianum High School, where he says he was sexually molested by known predator Denis Killion. 

Rev. Denis Killion was removed from ministry when four men came forward in August to accuse him of sexual abuse. Letters exposed in the cases showed that church officials knew that Killion was a molester, but instead of removing him, moved the priest to schools in Pennsylvania and Florida.

http://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2008/07_08/2008_08_07_Parra_LettersSupport.htm.

Since then, a fifth victim has come forward.

Credit: 411mania.com

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Mar 30 2009

Wrestling News Digest 3/30/09: Michaels suggests Bret Hart for HOF induct, TNA video games on phone, Time Warner to drop HDNet

WWE

WrestleMania press conference, Shawn Michaels clears up heat over HOF rumors

- WWE will be holding a WrestleMania press conference at the Hard Rock Cafe tomorrow at 1 PM in New York City with Triple H, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Chris Jericho, Roddy Piper, Edge, Kelly Kelly, Eve and Mark Henry scheduled to appear.

- In his interview with the Orlando Sentinel that Dave Scherer linked to earlier today, Shawn Michaels clarified his comments on asking Bret Hart to induct him into the WWE Hall of Fame when it was time to go in. While some believed Michaels was taking a shot at Bret, that wasn’t the case. Read on:

“I was saying that from the perspective of I so much enjoy the Hall of Fame but it can be – and I want this to come out right – it’s a time of tribute and a time of honoring but often we get focuses all on the good and it tends to be, I don’t know, a little fluffy.  I would like mine to be, I don’t know, maybe be honest.  I’m one with who I was and I’m one with who I am.  I felt that Bret Hart could bring a real perspective to that.  He’s always been a guy even know that despite all of our differences, he’s still always been objective about my ability.  They didn’t put this in there I don’t think – the only thing that he wouldn’t have any knowledge of is the person I am now and I understand that.  It was from the idea of wanting someone that could give a real honest perspective of my career because it hasn’t all been fluff and it hasn’t all been fantastic and I think that’s OK.  I just felt that I can be a pretty strange guy.  (laughs)  I supposed that it was just something that I thought, gosh, my Hall of Fame induction to be more about truth more than anything else.  It’s sort of a fantasy, sort of, dream job and it’s a great line of work so we can create anything we want and it can be very fairytale-ish and I think that’s great on one hand.  I just figured maybe it would be, I don’t know, neat or nice to have somebody that can give a real perspective on the journey because it hasn’t been a fairytale.  It’s turned out awesome but it was a tough, rugged road.  I just thought that maybe he could give a fresh perspective to it.  It’s one of those things that you go I know this sounds crazy but…”

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Honky Tonk Man mad at Greg Valentine 

- PWInsider.com is reporting that former Intercontinental Champion The Honky Tonk Man is apparently upset with Greg “The Hammer” Valentine for choosing to go on a tour of Afghanistan. The two former IC champs were scheduled to wrestle on an overseas tour against Demolition, however when Valentine’s plane ticket failed to arrive on time, he decided to go on the Afghanistan tour instead. This apparently infuriated Honky Tonk Man, and he has reportedly said that Valentine better stay away from him during Wrestlemania this weekend, as he has now been added to Honky’s “Ass Whipping” list.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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TNA

Updated Lockdown card, TNA may create new faction

- Here’s the updated card for Lockdown:

* Sting vs. Mick Foley for the TNA Heavyweight Championship.
* Team Angle vs. Team Samoa Joe in a Lethal Lockdown Match.
* Beer Money, Inc. vs. Team 3D in a TNA and IWGP Tag Team Title Unification Match.
* An X Division Xscape match.
* A Knockouts Queen of the Cage match.

* Also scheduled but not yet confirmed is Eric Young vs. Danny Bonaduce.

- PWTorch.com is reporting that TNA is toying with the idea of creating a Bristish faction which would be centered around Brutus Magnus. They have several British talents with whom they work whenever they tour the UK, and the idea would be to bring them in full time to create the stable. One name TNA is considering is Doug Williams, who although is with TNA, is only working with them on a per appearance deal. He predominantly works UK tour shows only, but creative may bring him on board full time if they go through with the faction idea.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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TNA video game available on the iPhone and iPod Touch

- Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and Longtail Studios sent out the following press release today:

Total Nonstop Wrestling Action Hits the iPhone & iPod Touch! 

TNA WRESTLING’S BIGGEST SUPERSTARS AVAILABLE NOW IN THE APP STORE! 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 30 /PRNewswire/ — Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling and Longtail Studios today announced TNA WRESTLING for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The game is the deepest and most feature rich professional wrestling title to hit the App Store yet, and will have all the signature characteristics that make TNA the most exciting organization in pro wrestling. Available for download immediately on iTunes via the App Store, TNA WRESTLING is the only iPhone and iPod Touch wrestling game that comes with an in depth story mode.

“The recent worldwide growth and popularity of TNA Wrestling has been incredible, and we now find ourselves in an exciting position of identifying new ways to maintain a connection to our global audience,” said Steve Allison, Chief Marketing Officer of TNA. “As a result, TNA has focused on developing high-quality entertainment experiences beyond the ring. We’re thrilled to be giving all wrestling fans a great game to play for the massively popular iPhone and iPod Touch platforms.”

Get ready to experience Total Nonstop Action anytime, anywhere! Once players create their own custom wrestler, they can jump into the ring against 15 TNA greats, including AJ Styles, Kurt Angle, Samoa Joe and Sting, and compete in eight different match types such as Tag Team, Iron Man, Gauntlet and Lumberjack. The goal is to make it from unsigned rookie to TNA World Champion, while unlocking new moves, forging ring alliances, creating rivalries and making decisions outside of the ring that will affect what goes on inside of it.

TNA WRESTLING is currently available for $4.99 on Apple’s App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information enter “TNA” into the iTunes Store search or visit www.tnawrestling.com.

Cross the line to TNA Wrestling, the most innovative experience in professional wrestling today. Join Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, “The Icon” Sting, Samoa Joe, A.J. Styles and the no-limits X-Division in the six-sided ring of “TNA iMPACT!” every Thursday at 9 p.m. on Spike. TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, Tenn.

Cross The Line at www.tnawrestling.com 

Credit: PWinsider.com

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ROH

Time Warner to cease broadcasting HDNet, Weekend cards

- According to a source at HD Net, negotiations are still ongoing with Time-Warner.

If you are a subscriber to the network and want to see it remain on Time-Warner, the network is asking that you contact the General Manager of your local cable operator and let them know you’d want HDNet to remain.

HD Net carries Ring of Honor on HD Net as well as tons of live and taped MMA programming.

- Here is the ROH Supercard of Honor lineup, which takes place on April 3rd:

* Nigel McGuinness vs. Jerry Lynn

* KENTA vs. Davey Richards

* Roderick Strong vs. Katsuhiko Nakajima

* Bryan Danielson vs. Alex Koslov

* Tyler Black and The Necro Butcher vs. Jimmy Jacobs and Austin Aries

* El Generico, vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brent Albright vs. Blue Demon, Jr

* Kevin Steen, Jay Briscoe and Magno vs. Chris Hero, Eddie Edwards, and Incognito 

* Colt Cabana vs. D-Lo Brown.

* Rhett Titus vs. Erick Stevens 

- Here is the ROH Take No Prisoners PPV lineup, which will be taped on April 4th:

* Nigel McGuinness and Claudio Castagnoli vs. Blue Demon Jr. and Brent Albright

* NO DQ MATCH: Jimmy Jacobs vs. The Necro Butcher

* Alex Koslov vs. Roderick Strong

* Kevin Steen, El Generico, Jay Briscoe and Magno vs. The American Wolves, Chris Hero and Incognito

* Bryan Danielson vs. Jerry Lynn vs. Erick Stevens vs. D-Lo Brown

* Colt Cabana vs. Ace Steel

Credit: PWinsider.com

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Mar 24 2009

Wrestling News Digest 3/24/09: Ric Flair Gets Stapled, Kurt Angle Gets Rhaka Khan, and Two Diva’s Get Removed

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So, for the latest on Ric Flair’s RAW injuries, as well as Kurt Angle’s relationship with Rhaka Khan and which Diva’s won’t be wrestling at WrestleMania XV…

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