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CK and JG are back to bring you more of “The Best Wrestling You’ve Ever Heard.”  We brought in team members Milo and Ed to join us in our crazy analysis of what was possibly one of the worst Wrestlemanias in years.  We talk about all the matches, tell you what they SHOULD’VE done, and then we continue to just have fun as per usual.  Get mind fucked and listen to the new shit

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JG and CK continue to bring you yet another mind-blowing episode of their wrestling podcast, Pinfall Recall.  We give great analysis of Monday Night RAW and help you understand who brings you “The Best Wrestling You’ve Ever Heard.”  Listen while we pull it apart and maybe piece it back together better than creative would.

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CK and JG are proud to come back this week and podcast about RAW from 03.23.09.  We’re going to give you “The Best Wrestling You’ve Ever Heard” as we usually do and at the same time we’re going to impregnate you with awesomeness.  Listen to our wrestling podcast now!

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WWE

Chris Jericho won’t be punished for laying the Smackdown on fans

- PWInsider.com is reporting that Chris Jericho should not be reprimanded for his altercation with a fan in Victoria, British Columbia. Those in WWE management are saying it was self-defense, so he shouldn’t be punished for what happened. 

- Media outlets picking up on the story are definitely adding up. As of now, TMZ, Fox News, and MSN have all covered the story. In addition, it’s getting plenty of publicity in Canada, which is understandable due to the fact that Jericho is from there.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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New HOF members announced (SPOILERS!)

- The Von Erich family, as a group, will be inducted into the 2009 WWE Hall of Fame class during Wrestlemania weekend in Houston, Texas.

Kevin Von Erich and his children will be on hand to accept the honor. It’s been speculated that Michael Hayes, the leader of the Von Erich’s greatest adversaries, The Fabulous Freebirds, will be handling the induction.

The Von Erichs join a class featuring Steve Austin, Bill Watts, Ricky Steamboat, Terry Funk and Dory Funk Jr. There is expected to be one additional induction into the Hall as well.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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WWE news on Evan Bourne, Royal Rumble, and Victoria

- The latest on injured Raw star Evan Bourne is that he’s expected back early next month from his ankle injury.

- The extras for the 2009 Royal Rumble DVD release will be a video feature on Randy Orton and Todd Grisham interviewing Rob Van Dam about his surprise appearance at the PPV in Detroit.

- Former WWE Women’s champion Victoria is starting to make some signing appearances and is now taking MMA classes in anticipation for possible competition down the line. You can read the complete blog by clicking here.

Credit: PWinsider.com

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TNA

Former WWE favorite at TNA taping last night

- Former ECW & WWE star Stevie Richards was backstage last night at the TV tapings and it is rumored he may be starting with the company soon doing a “loose cannon” gimmick of sorts.

Richards would be a great addition to the TNA roster should rumors prove to be true.  He can talk and work, strengths TNA needs.

He was released in August of 2008 so is well past his 90 day non-compete.

Other former WWE stars that are free of their non-compete include Little Guido (Nunzio), Shannon Moore, Lance Cade, & Big Daddy V, among others. Paul London is either just past hois 90 days or very close.  Kenny Doane (Dykstra) has a week or so left in his.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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ROH

Ring of Honor Newswires for Feb. 9-10.

- February 9: We’d like to extend a great big thank you to the wonderful fans in Coral Springs and Orlando for two great events. “Proving Ground ‘09″ served its purpose, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the central Florida fans!

- As announced earlier today on the main page at ROHWrestling.com, the “7th Anniversary Show” will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on Saturday, March 21st. Tickets are on sale now. For a look back at the history of the Anniversary Show read here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2575.

- Executives and crew from HDNet were on site in Orlando and were blown away by the talent that the ROH stars brought to the table that night. HDNet film crews captured lots of footage before and during the event in preparation for the huge National Television Tapings scheduled for Philadelphia on 2/28 and 3/1. This is the kind of opportunity that ROH has waited for and the time is near. Tickets are available for both days at http://www.rohwrestling.com/shoponline.asp?point=products&catid=163. Don’t miss out! This is wrestling history as ROH comes to National TV!

- Brent Albright still believes that he defeated Claudio Castagnoli in Detroit on January 30th. “If Turner (the referee) hadn’t disqualified me, I win, it’s that simple”, said Albright. “He was tapping out, and he knows it.” Castagnoli, on the other hand, had nothing good to say about Albright. “He is a big American oaf. He lost in Detroit because he is stupid.” Kyle Durden was recently able to get comments from both men, and a challenge was issued. Stay tuned to the ROH Video Wire later this week for all the details.

- There are two new sales in effect this week at www.rohwrestling.com. With the first sale you can save 20% Off your next order placed on the website. We also have a sale where you can save $5-$10 off ALL ticket purchases for upcoming Ring of Honor live events. With any ticket order you can combine both sales to save even more money on your ticket purchase. For complete details on the sale click here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2215.

- Are you a musician? Have any interest in National exposure? If so, we can help each other! ROH is in need of original music for the upcoming HDNet television program, and if you’ve got original music that you think would fit ROH or one of its stars, we want to talk to you! We’d love nothing more than to be able to give National exposure to up-and-coming musicians in exchange for your talents! If interested, please email rohhelp@aol.com and let us know where we can hear you do your thing!

- We’ll be back tomorrow with more names for the HDNet Television tapings as well as the big live event in Danbury on February 27th!

- February 10th: El Generico will not be appearing in Danbury on 2/27 nor at the TV tapings on 2/28 and 3/1. He was attacked by Davey Richards after the Orlando event this past Saturday and has suffered a knee injury. Once again the “Wolves” target another knee. Larry Sweeney ignored all requests for comment. Kevin Steen had already left the building when the attack occurred, and he has assured ROH officials that he will be in Danbury and Philadelphia, and he wants revenge in the worst way. We have been told that footage of the attack will be included in an upcoming Videowire.

- ROH Officials are happy to announce that Sterling James Keenan will return to ROH as he will be appearing in Philadelphia on 2/28 as part of the HDNet National Television tapings. ROH Officials are high on Keenan’s ability and look forward to seeing what impact he’ll make with this opportunity.

- The fans of Danbury will be in store for a top-notch ROH World Title match on February 27. ROH Officials are currently negotiating with the potential challengers to Nigel McGuinness, who defeated D-Lo Brown in Orlando. Several competitors have legitimate claims to a title shot, and we will announce this match before the week is over. 

- Sami Callahan has impressed in his ROH appearances thus far, and on 2/27 in Danbury he’ll face his toughest test yet as he’ll oppose Austin Aries. Aries and his new attitude have rubbed everyone the wrong way, and his odd relationship with Jimmy Jacobs doesn’t help. Aries has yet to unveil the “A-Double Manifesto”, but assured ROH officials that “Callahan will be lucky if he even gets a mention in the glossary”.

- Fresh off their impressive debut at “Proving Ground ‘09″, Kory Chavis and Jon Davis – the Dark City Fight Club, will appear in Philadelphia for the HDNet tapings on 2/28 and 3/1. 

Credit: 411mania.com

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WWE

Smackdown’s future with MyNetwork TV

- WWE issued the following press release earlier today in response to a press release sent out by The Associated Press:

WWE®’S SMACKDOWN® FUTURE?
February 9, 2009

STAMFORD, CT – February 9, 2009 – In light of today’s announcement by MyNetworkTV, World Wrestling Entertainment® officials are certain that SmackDown has a bright future.

WWE SmackDown, airing on Friday nights at 8:00/7:00 PM Central on MyNetworkTV, is the number one program on Friday nights on all broadcast television for males under the age of 50, including the key advertiser demos, M12-17 and M18-34.

WWE SmackDown will enter its 10th consecutive year this Fall, attesting to the popularity and longevity of the brand.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment Inc (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

- The Associated Press initially issued the following press release earlier today:

NEW YORK (AP) - In a sign of the economic times, My Network TV says it will essentially become a rerun network next fall except for professional wrestling.

The move shows how the tough advertising climate is affecting television. Instead of developing new programs, it will show reruns of “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” and other series.

My Network TV will also stop programming on Saturday nights, leaving that night to their affiliates and owned stations.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Chris Jericho news

- The original plan for WrestleMania was to be Chris Jericho vs. Mickey Rourke in some form of boxing match, with Ric Flair in the corner of Rourke. That may still happen, but if Rourke ends up not coming back into the angle, there are two ways the angle could go. The first is the Jericho vs. Flair match, which seems to be already teased. The second is a match between Chris Jericho and Steve Austin. Austin reportedly says Jericho is one of the few people he would trust to have a match with at this point, and also, it would play into Jericho’s recent promo work, where he made fun of “washed up Hall of Famers.”

- The Times Colonist has a story up about this past weekend’s altercation between Chris Jericho and some fans. In it, a female fan alleges Jericho of getting out of his car and calling her heckler boyfriend a racist slur. When she called Jericho a racist, she claims that he spit on her and then punched her. You can read the article here.

Credit: 411mania.com and PWinsider.com

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Smackdown taping during WrestleMania may be changed, New talent signed

- There is talk about taping the Smackdown before WrestleMania on April 2nd instead of April 3rd, so that they can have the day to post produce the event. No final decision has been made to do the show live, but it will be either on the 2nd or 3rd from the Reliant Center in Houston.

- WWE has signed Tavita Fifita, the son of former WWF and WCW star Haku, to a WWE developmental deal. He will be starting with Florida Championship Wrestling very soon.

Credit: 411mania.com

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No Way Out Card

- Here’s what looks to be the final card for No Way Out on Sunday:

* All or Nothing: Shawn Michaels vs. JBL
* No Holds Barred Match: Shane McMahon vs. Randy Orton
* ECW Title Match: Finlay vs. Jack Swagger ©
* World Heavyweight Title Elimination Chamber Match: John Cena © vs. Chris Jericho vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Mike Knox vs. Kane
* WWE Title Elimination Chamber Match: Edge © vs. HHH vs. The Big Show vs. The Undertaker vs. Vladimir Kozlov vs. Jeff Hardy

Credit: 411mania.com

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Val Venis update

- Val Venis is now broadcasting his very own Freetarian TV show, discussing politics his views on freetarianism and liberty in the US and more. You can check out the show here.

Credit: 411mania.com

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WWE

The Texas Rattlesnake strikes the Hall of Fame!

- WWE sent out the following press release today:

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin™ to be in WWE® Hall of Fame

World Wrestling Entertainment® announced today that the most popular Superstar in the history of the WWE, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, will be inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on April 4th at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas during the weekend of the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. 

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin, the man who revolutionized an industry, holds every all-time WWE record, including live attendance, Pay-Per-View buys, licensing and merchandise. 

Tickets go on sale for the Hall of Fame Ceremony this Saturday, January 17th and are available through: http://www.houstontoyotacenter.com, the Toyota Center Box Office, or by calling 1-866-4HOUTIX. 

Credit: 411mania.com

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List of Royal Rumble participants

- Following tonight’s Raw, here is an updated list of announced participants in this year’s Royal Rumble match: 

The Miz 

John Morrison 

Cody Rhodes 

Ted DiBiase 

Santino Marella 

Rey Mysterio 

Undertaker 

Kofi Kingston 

Randy Orton 

Vladimir Kozlov 

Shelton Benjamin 

Triple H 

Big Show

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Latest on the firing of Chris Jericho

- WWE has removed Chris Jericho’s profile from their site. This, of course, is to further the storyline of him being “fired” last night on Raw.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Two returning superstars to face off at house show

- Devin Cutting of Prowrestlingevents.tk is reporting that in addition to Umaga being advertised for the February 27th Cornwall, Ontario Smackdown House Show, his opponent is now scheduled to be a returning Mr. Kennedy. Other announced matches include Jeff Hardy and Triple H vs. Vladimir Kozlov and Edge, and Shelton Benjamin vs. R-Truth for the U.S. Title.

Credit: wrestlezone.com

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Raw and Smackdown ratings

- Last night’s edition of WWE Monday Night Raw scored a 3.5 cable rating, up from last week’s 3.4 rating.

- The January 9th edition of WWE Smackdown set a new record for MyNetworkTV with 3.9 million viewers. The final rating should be available later.

Credit: 411mania.com

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TNA

TNA injury news

- Kevin Nash had his elbow lanced yesterday to try and help with the staph infection he developed. While TNA claimed on TV that Nash got the infection while in Japan, it is believed that he got the infection due to some recent tattoo work. 

- Alex Shelley is working through either a pectoral muscle injury or a neck problem right now. He was kept off of last night’s Impact tapings so that he could rest up.

- Robert Roode’s ankle injury looks to be more of a sprain, which is good news because at first it was thought that he had suffered torn ligaments.

- I also read on wrestlezone.com that Scott Steiner is having severe back problems and may never wrestle again. His upper body mass is likely the source of some of his problems and his stretching regiment to be able to wrestle sometimes lasts up to an hour. Inside the ring Steiner is limited to the point where he can’t do back bumps, and instead lands on his knees or side. Some of the roster, despite Steiner’s reputation of being a threatening person, feel sympathy for him. It should be noted that he is financially well-off and would be fine if he were to retire now.  

Credit: 411mania.com

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ROH

ROH to have show in Indianapolis, Newswire for January 13 

- Ring of Honor will debut in Indianapolis, IN on Saturday 3/14 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday at www.rohwrestling.com.

ROH will return to Collinsville, IL right outside of St. Louis on 3/13 as well. (Credit: PWinsider.com) 

- January 13th: We’re just three days away from the debut of Ring of Honor RISING ABOVE on Pay-Per-View. You can watch this event on DIRECT TV, iN Demand, The Dish Network, & TVN cable systems in the United States and Viewer’s Choice and Bell ExpressVu in Canada. The first review on the show is in and Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter wrote “You are not going to find a show with two better matches on it, nor any better of a final hour.” For complete details on this event click here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2508.

- Austin Aries finally made contact with the ROH Booking Committee after ignoring several attempts to reach him since Final Battle. After several requests, he said that he’ll capitalize on the World Title shot he earned by defeating Tyler Black to “become the first two-time ROH World Champion” in Edison. He also said that soon his “manifesto would be opened to the eyes of the blind”.

- We received disheartening news late last week in reference to Mark Briscoe’s ailing knee. It appears that he will be sidelined for much longer than originally thought. Jay Briscoe stated that, “(Mark) has been told that they need to shorten the ligament behind his kneecap and tighten the ligaments on the sides.” It seems that medical personnel may in fact need to harvest the ligament tissue needed for the procedure from cadavers. We’ve been told to expect him to be out of action somewhere between 4 and 6 months, depending on his recovery and the rehabilitation process. Everyone at Ring of Honor wishes Mark the best in his recovery.

- Rhett Titus will have the biggest test of his young wrestling career when ROH returns to Detroit. On January 30, “Addicted to Love” will meet the “Best in the World” as Titus has signed to face “American Dragon” Bryan Danielson in a singles match. “Hey Brother, I’m making a name for myself,” said Titus. “And the ladies of Detroit Rock City will quiver when I swivel because everyone knows, brother, that my delts will make them all – even Danielson – melt.”

- ROH Officials are happy to announce that a rematch from “The French Connection” has been signed for Detroit. Brodie Lee of the Age of the Fall has demanded another shot at the Necro Butcher claiming that the match they had in Montreal “pales in comparison to the beating I’ll give Necro on the 30^th”.

- You can now take 30% Off your next order placed at www.rohwrestling.com. This includes DVD’s, tickets to upcoming live events, apparel, & much more. For complete sale information including the discount code click here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2338. Our latest DVD release is “Wrestling At The Gateway” from Collinsville, IL on December 5th. This event features ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness & Claudio Castagnoli vs. Bryan Danielson & Jerry Lynn; Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black; Jimmy Jacobs & Delirious vs. The Necro Butcher & Ace Steel; Tag Team Gauntlet Match with Brent Albright & Erick Stevens vs. Sweet N Sour Inc. vs. Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Irish Airborne; plus more.

- We’re pleased to announce that current ROH World Champion, Nigel McGuinness, as well as the current ROH World Tag Team Champions, Kevin Steen and El Generico, have all signed and will be in action when ROH returns to Florida on February 6 and 7!

Credit: ROHwrestling.com

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