Surgery update
WWE posts update on Ric Flair undergoing surgery and missing an event.
WWE Legend Ric Flair is recovering from successful surgery and will miss tomorrow’s scheduled guest referee appearance at SmackDown. Ric is doing well and we look forward to him returning to WWE in the near future.
Return announcement
WWE announces Christian will return to the ring at Night of Champions to interview Chris Jericho.
Controversy always thrives whenever Christian steps through the ropes for his iconic talk show, and the charismatic Superstar no doubt has some hard-hitting questions in store for his fellow Canuck, Y2J, moments before Jericho’s anticipated clash with Randy Orton. In addition to “The Peep Show,” the Night of Champions precursor will feature expert analysis from a panel of Superstars and WWE Legends.
Main Event Radio interview
Stratus talks to Main Event Radio about her transition from wrestling to the world of fitness and her Hall of Fame induction.
In fitness you’re training for asthetics to look good and to sculpt your body a certain way. In wrestling you’re training to perform. In fitness I was traveling all over the world but in wrestling it was 300 days a year, so it was a little bit of an adjustment.
Tag team match announcement
WWE announces A.J Lee and Brie Bella will face Paige and Nikki Bella in tag team action on the evening’s edition of Monday Night Raw live from Lafayette, La.
WWE.com interview
Garcia talks to WWE.com about living in Los Vegas and her singing career.
I have been back in the studio, writing and recording new music with Chris Garcia. He’s not related, but he’s awesome. He’s worked with Demi Lovato, Kesha, Chrissie Hynde, Nicole Scherzinger, even Celine Dion. The guy’s got a rap sheet, and he’s phenomenal to work with.
Cancels appearance
Heenan cancels appearance at Alamo City Comic-Con due to health issues. The convention releases statement on the situation.
We have been informed by Cynthia Heenan, wife of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan, that Bobby will not be able to appear at this years ‘Alamo City Comic Con’ in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Heenan was scheduled to appear later this month for ‘Clutch City Productions’ at one of the biggest conventions in Texas, however Mr. Heenan has canceled his appearance due to health reasons. We ask that you keep Bobby in your prayers.
Three matches added to Night of Champions
0 CommentsWWE adds three new matches to Night of Champions event. The Uso Brothers vs. Goldust and Stardust for the WWE Tag Team Championships, Seth Rollins vs. Roman Reigns and Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton will now be featured.
YouShoot interview
Clay talks to YouShoot about knocking out some of Adrian Neville’s teeth at a recent NXT event.
He came off the top rope and his face hit my head. As we went down, I t-boned him out of it, his teeth actually stayed stuck in his mouthpiece. He didn’t know his teeth were out until he got in the back. But he got brand new teeth out of it. Actually, he lost 1 real tooth. The other 2 were fake that were bonded together.
Miami Herald interview
Springer talks to the Miami Herald about his appearance for WWE on Monday Night RAW.
I hope I can bring some understanding or be a spark that can be lit and make the sisters come together. Who knows? The way I operate is I don’t have any preconceived notions because until I hear them talking and answer some of my questions, I’m not going to have a suggestion.
Turnbuckle Weekly interview
Rae speaks to Turnbuckle Weekly Natalya and the new season of Total Divas.
This season is so much drama. Of course we have a new Diva, Rosa, coming in. A fiery Latina that stirs the pot to say the least. Thank goodness it’s not just me anymore. We have a wedding, baby news, scares, a possible break up … it’s crazy.
Norfolk Navy Flagship interview
R-Truth talks to Norfolk Navy Flagship about fellow rap and hip-hop fans in WWE.
You’d be surprised by the guys (I run ideas by). Jack Swagger is a huge fan of hip-hop—Roman Reigns, The Usos … and believe it or not, Chris Jericho. Kofi Kingston, I go to him. I’m working on an album now and working on new entrance music. A new, updated ‘What’s Up.
Miami Herald interview
Mendes talks to the Miami Herald about being on the show Total Divas and overall reality television.
It’s a really big deal. You get more opportunity. You get more matches. So getting the call was really a big surprise. I was literally screaming, crying and jumping for joy, when I was told I would be part of the cast.
Bill Apter interview
RVD speaks to Bill Apter about Paul Heyman and his spot in WWE today.
Paul reached a level he deserves in this business. It’s nice to see the respect given back and to see Paul where he’s at right now. He’s no longer in a place where people are trying to bury him and trying to put him out of business. Now they look at him with appreciation like he is of wrestling royalty because he is. I see him pulling some of the younger guys aside backstage, giving his advice to them.
Joan Rivers Memorial
WWE.com posts tribute and memorial to Joan Rivers and thanks her for her work at Wrestlemania 2.
WWE is saddened to learn of the passing of iconic comedienne Joan Rivers, who participated in one of the earliest WrestleManias in 1986.
Talk is Jericho interview
Triple H talks to Chris Jericho about his start in WCW, the Klig and the name “Triple H”.
Shawn started calling me Triple H day one, I think it was an Arn thing. He was like what’s your gimmick again? Hunter Hearst Helmsley, holy crap Triple H and he just walked off. With him it was always Triple H. When we switched from out of the gimmicks to be a bit more real, Vince asked me at the time, do you just want to use your real name? I was like not really, I’ve got some time with this Hunter Hearst Helmsley thing like the Hunter and all that stuff.
Cleared to wrestle in Mexico
Del Rio is reportedly cleared to wrestle by WWE in Mexico. Del Rio may now freely compete in other promotions outside of WWE.
NXT appearance announcement
WWE announces Ric Flair will appear at NXT Takeover II to introduce Kenta as the brand’s newest signee.
Pursues royalties over video game likeness
Punk’s attorneys send 22 page letter to WWE legal over Punk’s likeness and name being used in the upcoming release, WWE 2K15.
Springer- Appearance press release
WWE publishes press release regarding Sringer’s RAW appearance on Monday.
Springer will bring more than 20 years of experience in moderating family feuds to bear when he steps in the ring this Monday night. Springer has been the host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991, and last appeared on Monday Night Raw in February, 2010.
Hospitalization update
Bodhi posts update on Roberts’ hospitalization and recovery on Facebook.
UPDATE on Jake The Snake Roberts: Great news!… Docs took Jake off ventilator way earlier then expected! He is kicking ass on his spirometer breathing tests…If he keeps up this pace he will not need to go back on Ventilator so everyone please cross your fingers! Jake finally can speak for the first time since last Wed… Late last night (while still ventilated & unable to speak) one of the male nurses took a bandage off of Jake’s neck where they have tubes for his meds… It was so unpleasant to Jake he wrote on the pad they gave him three letters… DDT… Even though Jake is off of the ventilator for the time being he will be monitored for 24-48 hours before docs decide if it is safe to keep him off.