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• PHOTO: Bad News Barrett’s “Bad News Zone” Debuting on Smackdown Tonight

  05-02-2015 23:11
  As we reported earlier, Bad News Barrett will be debuting an update to his gimmick tonight bringing his “bad news” from the “Bad News Zone”, which is a play off TMZ’s “Ten Mile Zone.” Barrett Tweeted the following photos, which offer a sneak-peek at the segment, airing on Smackdown tonight: #ImALawyer #BNZ #SmackDown @TMZ — […]
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• Exclusive: You Have No Idea How Close McMahon vs Bischoff Was to Happening

  05-02-2015 22:35
  
  After Vince McMahon went through his “poor, pitiful me” stage, and got down to business to stop the bleeding that Eric Bischoff and WCW had caused his company, through the process of turning it all around, I think it’s very fair to say that Vince was 100% focused on the matter at hand. Once the […]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Major Update on Chyna’s Response to Triple H & Hall of Fame Comments; Dropping Tell-All Interview This Week

  05-02-2015 22:27
  
  Late Monday night Triple H was the guest on a live edition of The Steve Austin show, hosted on the WWE Network. During the interview, Triple H was asked about Joanie Laurer (aka Chyna) being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and had the following to say:  “From a career standpoint should she be in the […]
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• Backstage Details on WWE’s Prior Interest in Chael Sonnen, Why They Backed Off, and How He Could Possibly Be Used in the Company Now

  05-02-2015 22:26
  
  As we reported last night, former UFC star Chael Sonnen claimed during a TSN “Off the Record” appearance that WWE had invited both him and Wanderlei Silva to WrestleMania this year to talk business. WWE has since issued a statement denying any invitation has been made to have Sonnen attend WrestleMania. According to The Wrestling […]
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• JR Comments on Possible MMA Presence at WMania, The Rock Reveals New HBO Project, Dusty Rhodes Praises 2 NXT Stars

  05-02-2015 22:12
  Dusty Rhodes Praises 2 NXT Stars When Tweeting about recent WWE Performance Center training, Dusty Rhodes praised both Big Cass and Hideo Itami for “stepping it up.” JR Comments on Possible MMA Presence at WMania In response to rumors of both Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva appearing at WrestleMania, Jim Ross posted the following on […]
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• Bad News Barrett to Incorporate a Parody Twist to His Gimmick on Smackdown Tonight

  05-02-2015 22:07
  
  During WWE Smackdown tonight, a promo will air featuring Bad News Barrett reacting to Dean Ambrose’s actions on Raw this week. The promo will be done in front of a monitor which reads “BNZ”, in a font which is similar to that of the TMZ logo. Barrett goes on to break his bad news courtesy […]
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• Bad News Barrett to Incorporate a Parody Twist to His Gimmick on SD! Tonight

  05-02-2015 22:07
  
  During WWE Smackdown tonight, a promo will air featuring Bad News Barrett reacting to Dean Ambrose’s actions on Raw this week. The promo will be done in front of a monitor which reads “BNZ”, in a font which is similar to that of the TMZ logo. Barrett goes on to break his bad news courtesy […]
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• Charlotte Reveals Who Helped Her Decide To Wrestle, PWI

  05-02-2015 21:17
  
  In an interview with Pro Wrestling Illustrated‘s PWI Podcast, Charlotte revealed who helped her make the decision to become a pro wrestler. On Being Voted Rookie of the Year by PWI: “I was shocked when I read the news because there’s so much great talent out there, especially this year, especially with NXT getting so much exposure. A lot of talent was shown to the world and to be voted by the fans, especially that they believed in me and they thought that I had progressed enough in a pool
  
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• Reddit User “MetsFan4Ever” Clarifies His Kalisto Rumor, Tensions Rise Between Cameron & Alicia Fox on Total Divas (Video)

  05-02-2015 21:16
  Reddit User Clarifies Kalisto Rumor Reddit user “MetsFan4Ever”, who has proven to be a semi-reliable fountain of backstage WWE information over the last year, has updated his stance on his rumor that NXT stand-out Kalisto is being repackaged as a gay hair stylist.  “Never did I say this was going to happen 100 percent. WWE […]
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• The Latest Edition Of WWE Inbox (Video), Mick Foley News

  05-02-2015 21:15
  
  – Mick Foley’s One Man Show will be playing tomorrow in Altoona, PA, in Lake Havasu City, AZ and Sunday in Phoenix, AZ. – Here is episode 157 of WWE Inbox, looking at the favorite opponents of the WWE stars… 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Chris Jericho With His Entire Family! SMOKIN’ HOT WIFE & **THREE** Little Kids >>
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• Taz Podcasts With ‘The Coach’ & Sabu, TNA iMPACT! Audience, More

  05-02-2015 21:12
  
  – Taz will be interviewing Sabu on his podcast later in the month. – Taz’s latest podcast, interviewing Jonathan Coachman, is available at this link. – TNA’s iMPACT! Wrestling is getting an older audience now that it moved to Friday nights on Destination America. The average age is between 40 and 50 years old. However, this is generally because that’s the age of the people who are home watching TV on a Friday night. When SmackDown was on Fridays, it also skewed toward an
  
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• Rockstar Spud & Mark Andrews Hype Lockdown Cage Match Against Former WWE Star, Bad News Barrett Wants to Main Event WrestleMania

  05-02-2015 20:12
  Spud/Andrews Hype Lockdown Cage Match British Boot Camp winners Rockstar Spud and Mark Andrews hype their upcoming cage match with Tyrus (former WWE star Brodus Clay) on Impact Wrestling this week.  Barrett Wants WrestleMania Main Event WWE Intercontinental Champion Bad News Barrett recently did an interview with herald-dispatch.com, hyping his title defense this weekend at […]
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• Video Preview for NXT Takeover: Rival, Another ECW Legend Confirmed for Taz Podcast, Bad News Barrett Tweaks Gimmick for Smackdown

  05-02-2015 18:40
  NXT Takeover: Rival Preview Check out the following video preview for next week’s NXT Takeover: Rival two-hour live special.  Sabu Joins Taz’s Podcast Fellow ECW legend Sabu will be joining the Human Podcast Machine with Taz later this month. The two were both tag team partners and rivals during their run in the original ECW, […]
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• A Collection of WrestleMania 31 Rumors: 11 Possible Matches, Undertaker’s Last Ride, Battle Royal Returning, Tag Teams Splitting Up & More

  05-02-2015 18:12
  
  Featured below is a collection of all the WrestleMania 31 matches that have been rumored to take place, or are currently being groomed for this year’s big event in Santa Clara, CA. This is by no means an official or confirmed match card, and as per usual, plans are changing on a weekly basis.  WWE […]
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• Cesaro Cuts A Promo For India Fans, Daniel Bryan/WrestleMania 31, More

  05-02-2015 18:04
  
  – WWE.com has a promo of Cesaro telling fans in India that they will be back there this year. You can see it here. – TV Guide posted a new article looking at why they’re pulling for Daniel Bryan to main event WrestleMania 31 here. – Rolling Stone has an profile on Jim Powers that you can see here. 100% DIRECT LINK (*PICS*): New Pics Of Ultimate Warrior’s Home! WHOA!!
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• WWE Denies Chael Sonnen’s WrestleMania Invitation, Highlights from This Week’s Lucha Underground Incl. Alberto El Patron (Video)

  05-02-2015 17:53
  
  WWE Denies Sonnen at WrestleMania Take this entire situation with a giant grain of salt, but WWE has issued a statement denying Chael Sonnen‘s alleged invitation to WrestleMania.  “There has been no invitation from WWE for Chael Sonnen to attend WrestleMania.” Sonnen said on TSN’s “Off the Record” that both he and Wanderlei Silva had […]
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• Sam Muchnick To Be Inducted Into St. Louis Media HOF

  05-02-2015 17:50
  
  The late Sam Muchnick will be inducted into the 2015 class of the St. Louis Media Hall of Fame. The St. Louis Media History Foundation announced the news, revealing the former NWA president as one of its inductees. The official induction will take place on March 16th. Muchnick’s Hall of Fame bio reads as follows: A phenomenal showman, promoter and broadcaster, Sam Muchnick was a staple in the sports scene here spanning seven decades. A native Ukrainian, he moved with his family to St. Louis in
  
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• The Latest WWE Inbox Features Favorite Opponents, Raven Talks Working With Resistance Pro, Not Watching Current Wrestling TV Shows (VIDEOS)

  05-02-2015 17:23
  
  Raven Interview  Raven recently spoke with Rodolfo Roman of The Roman Show and discussed his role with Resistance Pro Wrestling, the reality show they’re working on, the state of wrestling today, and more. You can read some excerpts below and view the interview here. Raven’s Status With Resistance Pro, and in wrestling in general: “The […]
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• Note On TNA’s New Audience Demographic For Impact Wrestling, Latest Making Towns With Curt Hawkins (VIDEO)

  05-02-2015 17:13
  
  Audience Demographic For Impact Wrestling The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting TNA has been seeing a much older audience since their move to Destination America last month.  The average age in audience has been between 40 and 50 years old; it doesn’t really reflect on TNA as a company, but more to who is actually home […]
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• Tonight’s Confirmed WWE SmackDown Matches + Itami Video

  05-02-2015 16:47
  
  – Here are the confirmed matches for tonight’s WWE SmackDown broadcast: * Dolph Ziggler and Ryback vs. Goldust and Stardust * Dean Ambrose vs. Curtis Axel * Fandango vs. Adam Rose * Alicia Fox vs. Paige * Roman Reigns vs. The Miz * Non-Title Match: Champion Rusev vs. Erick Rowan * Handicap Match: Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins, Joey Mercury, and Jamie Noble – As previously reported, Kamala’s autobiography has been released and is available via his official website. The book is
  
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• VIDEOS: This Week’s TNA ‘Xplosion’ + The Latest ‘I’m With Spud’

  05-02-2015 16:38
  
  – Here is this week’s TNA Xplosion: – Also released today was the latest “I’m With Spud” video: BREAKING NEWS: A **CURRENT** TNA Champion Quits The Company This Morning (>>) ………..
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• NXT Diva Bayley Talks Polar Plunge For Special Olympics, Kevin Owens Hypes NXT Takeover: Rival Special

  05-02-2015 16:21
  
  Bayley Talks Polar Plunge NXT Diva Bayley recently spoke with Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald about this weekend’s Polar Plunge to benefit Florida Special Olympics. Bayley talked about being the captain of her NXT team, working with Special Olympics athletes, and more. You can read a few excerpts below: Bayley on being a captain: […]
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• NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte Featured On PWI Podcast; Charlotte Talks Growing Up As ‘Flair’s Daughter,’ Being Voted Rookie Of The Year, Who Helped Her Decide To Become A Wrestler?

  05-02-2015 15:53
  
  The latest episode of the Pro Wrestling Illustrated PWI Podcast features a new interview with WWE NXT women’s champion Charlotte. Charlotte spoke to PWI Senior Writer Dan Murphy about a number of topics, including growing up as ‘Ric Flair’s daughter,’ what she wants to achieve as a WWE and NXT Diva, and much more.  Charlotte On Being Voted Rookie […]
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• Lanny Poffo Talks Macho Man in Hall Of Fame, Why He Allowed It, Who Should Be Next, What Does He Think Of The Von Erichs All Being Inducted?

  05-02-2015 15:32
  
  
  Lanny Poffo was a guest on SNS UnPlugged this week, and the former “Genius” spoke with hosts Tony Mirabella and Jeff Jackson about a number of topics, including Poffo’s brother, “Macho Man” Randy Savage, being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.  Poffo also talked about why he finally allowed the induction to take place, […]
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• Alberto El Patron Debuts On Lucha Underground Last Night (Video), WWE Network Schedule For 2/5

  05-02-2015 15:13
  
  WWE Network Schedule The following is a list of airings on the WWE Network schedule for Thursday, February 5th: 9:00 a.m. EST: WrestleMania 11 11:30 a.m. EST: Randy Savage DVD 12:00 p.m. EST: Raw – May 20, 1996 1:00 p.m. EST: Clash of Champions V 3:00 p.m. EST: Tuesday Night Titans – January 31, 1985 […]
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• Non-Spoiler Match Listing for Tonight’s WWE Smackdown: Reigns & Bryan on MizTV, Live Coverage and More

  05-02-2015 15:09
  
  The following was taped Tuesday night in Colorado Springs, CO, for this week’s edition of WWE Smackdown: -Daniel Bryan vs. Seth Rollins and J&J Security – handicap match. -MizTV segment with special guests Daniel Bryan and Roman Reigns. -Roman Reigns vs. The Miz. -Dean Ambrose vs. Curtis Axel. -Fandango vs. Adam Rose. -Rusev vs. Erick […]
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• NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte: “Now I Understand Why My Dad Ric Flair Never Wanted to Retire”, Says She Vows to Main Event a PPV

  05-02-2015 15:07
  
  WWE NXT Women’s Champion Charlotte recently did interviews with MTV UK and Talksport.com’s Gorilla Position podcast, during which she talks about what the women of NXT have to offer the business, one day main eventing a PPV and more. Below are some highlights: Talking to James Delow on talkSPORT’s WWE podcast, Gorilla Position: “We’ve only […]
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• Thunder’s Take Podcast: Raw Review 02/02/15 and More

  05-02-2015 11:26
  
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• Shawn Michaels Discusses The Hatred For The Kliq, Screwjob, More

  05-02-2015 05:39
  
  Here are highlights from a new Shawn Michaels interview with Sports Illustrated’s Extra Mustard: On people disliking The Kliq backstage: “People’s dislike for us was palpable. So it was our adamant decision to feed into that even more. There were times when the wrestling narrative — the inside the business narrative — seemed so silly, and we made a decision never to glad-hand and take the heat off ourselves. We found the decision to add heat on top of us and make it worse was pretty am
  
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• PHOTO: Bad News Barrett Gets Potatoed By Sin Cara

  05-02-2015 05:38
  
  Bad News Barrett posted the following pic to Instagram today after his match with Sin Cara at WWE Main Event on Tuesday: #ElephantMan #MainEvent A photo posted by Bad News Barrett (@wadebarrett) on Feb 4, 2015 at 9:44am PST 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Maria Menounos Smokin’ In A Bikini!!! **BOOTY** – MUST-SEE & BRAND NEW!!
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• Report: Chael Sonnen & Wanderlei Silva Invited To WrestleMania

  05-02-2015 04:40
  Current ESPN analyst and former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen noted during a recent appearance on TSN’s “Off The Record” that both he and MMA legend Wanderlei Silva have been invited by WWE to attend their Hall Of Fame induction ceremony during this year’s WrestleMania weekend. Sonnen told OTR host Michael Landsberg during an appearance this week that he’s unsure if “The Axe Murderer” will accept the invitation to attend, but he will definitely be tak
  
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• Report: Was UFC Star Jon Jones In Talks With WWE?

  05-02-2015 04:38
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter According to sources, the management team for UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones previously attempted to work out a deal for Jones to appear at WrestleMania two years ago. The news was reported after a photo of Triple H with Jon Jones at a Super Bowl 49 party was tweeted out. The idea was to expose Jones to a new audience. However, the deal reportedly fell through and did not go anywhere. 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Maria Kanellis Posts Smokin’ HO
  
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• Backstage News – Is Mickie James Back With TNA Full-Time?

  05-02-2015 04:36
  As previously reported, Mickie James returned to TNA for the promotion’s Maximum iMPACT! Tour. Her return was reportedly done not to wrestle any matches but to be a part of Magnus’ (James’ fiancé in real life) current face turn angle with Bram. James could work additional dates for TNA in the future, but the initial plan was for her to just appear for the tour. 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Mickie James Wrestling In Short-Shorts! **MUST-SEE**!!
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• A Possible WWE Fast Lane **SPOILER**, Sting/WrestleMania 31?

  05-02-2015 04:16
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter UPDATE: In what could be taken as a sign of a possible Fast Lane spoiler, as of this week the people in charge of handling the actual promotional materials for WrestleMania 31 were still under the impression that Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns will be the main event of the show. In the promotional materials, the workers were told to feature Reigns the most prominently, followed by Lesnar and John Cena. It’s worth noting that WWE has not included Sti
  
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• Backstage News – Original Plans For WWE’s Fast Lane PPV

  05-02-2015 04:14
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As seen on Monday’s RAW, Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns is now set as the main event for the February 22nd WWE Fast Lane pay-per-view, with the winner going on to face Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 31. Prior to the Royal Rumble backlash, the original plans for Fast Lane was to have Reigns defeat a top heel, possibly Big Show, in the main event on the show, while Bryan was likely to lose to Bray Wyatt in orde
  
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• Possible Opponent for Hideo Itami at NXT Takeover Special, Three Matches Announced for WWE SD! Tomorrow

  05-02-2015 03:36
  Three Matches Announced for WWE SD! Tomorrow WWE has announced the following matches will take place on Smackdown tomorrow: -Rusev vs. Erick Rowan-Alicia Fox vs. Paige-Ryback and Dolph Ziggler vs. Stardust and Goldust Possible Opponent for Hideo Itami at NXT Takeover Special The following video has been released, featuring Hideo Itami reacting to his loss […]
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• Steve Austin Not Interested In Match At WrestleMania 32?, Orton

  05-02-2015 03:25
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Although he has talked in the past as if he was open to the idea, when speaking with Wade Keller during a recent interview last week, WWE Hall Of Fame “Stone Cold” Steve Austin was negative when the idea of returning at WrestleMania 32 for one final match at Cowboys Stadium was brought up. – As noted recently, Randy Orton has been advertised locally to return at several of the past WWE television tapings, but was held back due t
  
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• Backstage Update – Justin Gabriel Quits, Walks Out Of RAW?

  05-02-2015 03:23
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Regarding Justin Gabriel quitting WWE a few weeks ago, word is that he made the decision to do so at the final RAW before the WWE Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Gabriel showed up to RAW that day like he would any other, and was once again told that they had nothing for him that evening. At that point, Gabriel made the decision to leave the arena in the middle of the day. One person informed WWE officials that Gabriel left to go sight-seeing, while another cl
  
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• The Reason For Cesaro & Kidd’s New ‘Brass Ring Club’ Name

  05-02-2015 03:21
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As noted recently, Cesaro, Tyson Kidd and Adam Rose have been referring to themselves as the “Brass Ring Club” in recent weeks, including wearing t-shirts with a logo on it that is similar to the New Japan Pro Wrestling “Bullet Club” faction. The nickname and t-shirt logos were done because WWE officials asked Cesaro and Kidd to come up with an idea for a name for their new tag-team. The two came up with the name “Brass Ring
  
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• Chael Sonnen Says He and Possibly Another Former Top UFC Name Are Meeting with WWE During WrestleMania Weekend

  05-02-2015 03:21
  
  During an appearance on TSN’s “Off The Record” this week to discuss Anderson Silva’s failed drug test, former UFC star Chael Sonnen says he is heading to WrestleMania to talk with WWE. Sonnen didn’t elaborate on why he’s heading to ‘Mania, but he said he was invited out, and has been given a great seat […]
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• Chael Sonnen Says He and Another Former Top UFC Name Are Meeting with WWE During WrestleMania Weekend

  05-02-2015 03:21
  During an appearance on OTR today to discuss Anderson Silva’s failed drug test, former UFC star Chael Sonnen says he is heading to WrestleMania to talk with WWE. Sonnen didn’t elaborate on why he’s heading to ‘Mania, but he said he was invited out, and has been given a great seat to the event. Sonnen […]
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• Who Produced The WWE Royal Rumble Match?, WWE TapouT Deal

  05-02-2015 03:19
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Regarding the criticism of this year’s 30-man Royal Rumble match, Jamie Noble was the producer of the match, with Joey Mercury serving as the assistant in putting the match together. Also involved in helping structure the match were Michael Hayes, Pat Patterson and Brian James (aka Road Dogg). That is probably the reason James was so upset when seeing the reaction on Twitter, with people calling it the worst Royal Rumble match of all-time.
  
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• Backstage News – Miscommunication In WWE Departments

  05-02-2015 03:18
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Another recent example of miscommunication between WWE departments came during the January 29th airing of WWE SmackDown in Canada. During the show, WWE was pushing the Daniel Bryan vs. Kane “Casket Match” as the end of the Bryan-Kane feud, advertising it as their final match against each other. Meanwhile, commercials during the same show were advertising Bryan vs. Kane matches at upcoming non-televised live events, and even included localized
  
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• Backstage News – WWE Perceived As ‘Trashy’ By Advertisers

  05-02-2015 03:16
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Regarding the perception of WWE in the advertising world right now, an executive who works in television ad sales and was working with Dodge recently said that the company bought time on shows that underperformed in the ratings, so they were owed “make good spots” on the station. It was suggested to representatives that since the ads were essentially free at this point, to run them during WWE RAW, as the show draws well in the 18-49 demo, whi
  
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• Final Card for Next Week’s WWE NXT Takeover: Rival Special: 3 Title Matches, No DQ Match, WZ in Attendance & More

  05-02-2015 03:14
  
  Following tonight’s edition of WWE NXT on the Network, below is the final card for next week’s NXT Takeover: Rival live special airing on the Network. As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of Takeover beginning with the Kickoff show at 7:30pm EST. WZ’s own Bill Pritchard will also be attending the event […]
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• Backstage TNA News: How Long Is Kurt Angle’s New Deal?, Attendance

  05-02-2015 03:14
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – The new contract that Kurt Angle recently signed with TNA is a one-year deal that expires at the end of December of 2015. – Below are some recent TNA attendance figures from their current U.K. tour: * January 29th in Glasgow, Scotland drew 1,500 fans * January 30th in Manchester, England drew 3,000 fans * January 31st in London, England drew 4,500 fans 100% DIRECT LINK (PHOTOS): Torrie Wilson & Maria **GETTING FRISKY** Together!!! UMF!
  
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• Rumor Killer On A ‘Gay’ Gimmick For NXT Star Kalisto

  05-02-2015 03:11
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter UPDATE x 2: Although it was reported on Tuesday via Reddit user “MetsFan4Ever” that WWE officials were considering changing NXT star Kalisto’s gimmick to that of a gay hair stylist, WWE sources reached out today and claimed that is not the case, and that Kalisto will not be changing characters at all. UPDATE: As reported last night here on the website, one of the reasons that WWE had The Lucha Dragons, Sin Cara and Kalisto, drop the NXT
  
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• More On The Backstage Reaction To The HHH/Austin Podcast

  05-02-2015 03:09
  
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – As noted earlier here on the website, Heath Slater, who has been out of action for a while dealing with personal issues stemming from an alleged domestic violence incident with a security guard at the official WrestleMania after party in 2011, worked a dark match at the WWE SmackDown television taping in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Tuesday night. The charges against Slater were dropped due to the statute of limitations expiring on the case. Sla
  
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• Big Update – Jerry Lawler Makes History At NBA Game

  05-02-2015 03:08
  Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter As noted, Jerry Lawler worked a match at the “Pro Wrestling Night” themed NBA game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 31st. Reuniting for the announcing of the match were Memphis Wrestling legends Lance Russell and Dave Brown, who are considered one of the best pro wrestling announcing teams in history. Lawler, Ric Flair and Maverick, a local wrestler, did backstage promos and vignettes throughout the game
  
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• Recent WWE Attendance #’s, Booker T’s Second Autobiography & More

  05-02-2015 03:05
  
  Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – WWE Hall Of Famer Booker T’s second autobiography titled “My Rise to Wrestling Royalty,” a 449-page book, is scheduled to be released in a few weeks. – Wrestling legend and former WWE Superstar Kamala’s autobiography just began shipping this past week and is available right now through his official website, KamalaSpeaks.com. For more information on the book, check out the official Kickstarter page that helped
  
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