- Will Russo (Vince Russo's son), who had been working on the production side of TNA, quit the company Sunday via telephone after it was clear his father was leaving the promotion.
- TNA sources are indicating that Vince Russo was released from his position as a lead writer for the company's creative team. The decision was not much of a surprise as much of the direction in recent months had been directed by Bruce Prichard and Eric Bischoff with Vince Russo and Matt Conway writing the actual scripts of the shows, which were then filtered through the aforementioned and tweaked the day of production.
- Dixie Carter's Twitter statement on Russo leaving was the first official word many in the company had heard on Russo's status within the company. The statement also makes it appear that both sides (TNA & Vince Russo) have agreed not to speak badly of each other.
- Dave Lagana, who was hired by the company for Ring Ka King, was at this week's round of TV helping with production and offering feedback and some creative input. Going forward, it is expected he will be working with Matt Conway on scripts but it is not seen as a replacement of Vince Russo's position as much as someone who was working for the company taking on some additional responsibilities.
- Rumors that Dave Lagana replaced Russo started because Lagana's position with the company was labeled "Creative Director." This is actually the job title he was given when TNA hired him.
- The Russo departure will leave the company without one of Dixie's top confidantes and in a way, top scapegoat, as there was certainly a segment of fans prepared to blame Russo for anything that was booked that they didn't like from a logical standpoint.
LIVE from Rapid City, South Dakota (ignore Tony Schiavone, it's not Iowa), the Fall of '98 Series returns from it's hiatus!
Barbarian vs. Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Lex Luger challenges Bret Hart, Tokyo Magnum vs. Eddie Guerrero, Saturn vs. Kanyon, Sick Boy vs. Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, Hollywood Hogan on the mic, Stevie Ray(c) vs. Chris Jericho - TV Title, Eric Bischoff on the mic, Lizmark Jr. vs. Psychosis vs. Rey Mysterio Jr., Lex Luger vs. Bret Hart(c) - US Title, Juventud Guerrera(c) vs. Kidman - Cruiserweight Title, Raven vs. Horace - Raven's Rules, Curt Hennig vs. Konnan, Scott Hall and Giant(c) vs. Sting and Kevin Nash - Tag Titles, Meng vs. Goldberg(c) - nWo Lumberjack match - World Heavyweight Championship
Alberto Del Rio Disliked by WWE Colleagues Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/15/2012 at 10:54 PM
The Wrestling Observer reports that Alberto Del Rio is disliked by some of his WWE colleagues due to how he carries himself and the belief that his position in the company is unwarranted.
The two-time WWE Champion is seen as off-putting behind the scenes as he portrays himself as a master backstage politician and struts around as a superstar. There is also a perception that he is not over to the level of his sizable push as his matches and promos garner tepid reactions from the audience. Company officials, however, are receptive to the Mexican grappler as they feel he has superstar potential because he's bilingual, tall and has a "great movie star look." His push is also fueled by the company's need for Hispanic stars given the lack of clarity regarding the long-term futures of Rey Mysterio and Sin Cara.
Meanwhile, Del Rio admitted during an interview last week with Bay area sports radio station 95.7 FM The Game that he doesn't like many of his WWE peers. When asked who he liked the least, the second-generation wrestler said that he hates The Miz.
"This is not part of the show. I really dislike that guy. I've tried to punch him in the face several times, not in the ring I mean outside the ring, but he's just like a little girl, he's always running away from me," Del Rio said.
"There's a big difference between The Miz and I, I'm a real athlete, he's just a loud stupid little kid. He's probably one of those guys that was bullied when he was in school, that's the reason he's now oh so loud and he wants to get attention from everybody, but in my case he's the real deal."
Del Rio capped off his Miz rant by saying that he doesn't have many female fans because "he's fat and ugly."
HHH Wants More Spanish-Speaking Wrestlers Hired Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/15/2012 at 07:55 PM
Triple H reportedly wants more Spanish-speaking wrestlers signed since he believes the Hispanic market is a major key to the prosperity of WWE. More specifically, he wants wrestlers who can conduct interviews in both English and Spanish. Rosa Mendes in particular has been directed to yell at ringside in Spanish as much as possible since she's bilingual.
The Miz has as much heat as anyone in WWE, but it has little to do with him not catching R-Truth during the Six-Pack Challenge on last week's Raw SuperShow. Rather, the animosity is being attributed to his obnoxious behavior as many of his co-workers are turned off by it.
"The feeling is he's like a little frat boy who is loud and has to be the center of attention," the Wrestling Observer says.
As reported last week, it is widely believed within WWE that his work has regressed, both in the squared circle and verbally. When he was low on the totem pole, he appeared motivated and forced management to make him a headliner. He is now back to mid-card status and isnt giving WWE much reason to elevate him again.
Dixie Carter Confirms Vince Russo's Departure Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/14/2012 at 04:33 PM
- TNA President Dixie Carter announced the following:
"TNA and Vince Russo have mutually parted ways as of this week. The separation is amicable and professional. We are glad for the opportunity to have worked together and wish each other nothing but good luck and success in the future."
WWE Posts Update on Randy Orton's Injury Posted by Steve Carrier on 02/14/2012 at 10:45 PM
- The following comes from WWE.com:
"WWE medical personnel have confirmed that Randy Orton suffered a concussion on Raw SuperShow when World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan smashed Orton over the head with his title.
"Randy sustained head trauma following his match with Big Show, in which Daniel Bryan interfered, and he was evaluated in the training room immediately afterward," WWE physician Dr. Michael Sampson told WWE.com "Due to his symptoms as well as his neurological evaluation, he was diagnosed with a concussion. We will be doing more testing to see how he's going to do as far as short term vs. long term."
Orton will not be cleared to compete in the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match this Sunday."
- The Wrestling Globe reports that WWE officials have decided to put Brodus Clay's "Funkasaurus" gimmick on hold for the time being. Word is that Vince McMahon feels that Clay's ring work wasn't where it needed to be for WWE TV.
The match against Heath Slater was cut from SmackDown a few weeks back when the decision was made that Clay needed to work on his in-ring skills.
- WWE premiered an updated intro on Monday's Raw SuperShow and the over two-year-old shot of Evan Bourne performing Air Bourne was noticeably removed.
Bourne, whose real name is Matthew Korklan, is currently serving a sixty-day suspension for his second violation of WWE's Talent Wellness Program. He will be eligible to return to action on March 18.
After RAW went off the air, John Cena nailed Kane with an Attitude Adjustment.
In the dark match main event, CM Punk defended the WWE Championship by defeating Dolph Ziggler. After the bout, Punk dedicated the match to Zack Ryder.
Chris Jericho def. Kofi Kingston (PHOTOS | WATCH) Randy Orton def. Big Show (PHOTOS | WATCH) R-Truth def. Dolph Ziggler (PHOTOS | WATCH) Tamina Snuka def. Brie Bella (PHOTOS | WATCH) CM Punk def. The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH)
WWE Raw SuperShow results: Has Cena embraced the hate? By: Kara A. Medalis February 13, 2012 Tags: WWE Raw SuperShow: February 13, 2012, CM Punk, Chris Jericho
SAN DIEGO - Zack Ryder's night went from bad to worse on Raw SuperShow, as Long Island Iced-Z's crush, Eve, kissed his friend, John Cena, after Kane tried to kidnap her. Then, The Big Red Monster viciously tossed a wheelchair-bound Ryder off the stage, leaving him motionless on the ground before he had to be taken out of the arena on a stretcher by emergency medical professionals.
Did John Cena embrace the hate? (PHOTOS | WATCH) John Cena came before the WWE Unvierse, denying any involvement with Eve, apologizing to his friend, Zack Ryder. After talking to the WWE Universe about his match against The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII (PREVIEW) and promising to defeat Kane in Sunday's Ambulance Match (PREVIEW), Cena was confronted by Long Island Iced-Z with a slap! When Ryder tried to hit his former friend a second time, Cena blocked him, causing the injured Superstar to fall to the mat. Then Kane appeared before a remorseful and frustrated Cena, congratulating him on embracing the hate by stealing his best friend's love. When Cena turned his back for a moment, Kane pushed a wheelchair-bound Ryder off the stage, leaving him to be stretchered out of the arena!
The extent of Ryder's injuries has yet to be determined, but WWE.com has learned that he was rushed to a San Diego trauma center for observation.
CM Punk def. The Miz (PHOTOS | WATCH) Less than a week before Elimination Chamber, CM Punk continued to prove why hes the WWE Champion, defeating The Miz with an Anaconda Vise. Will The Straight Edge Superstar reinforce why hes The Best in the World this Sunday when he defends his title in the Elimination Chamber?
Eve kissed John Cena (WATCH) Kane kidnapped Eve, taunting her and locking her in the back of an ambulance. John Cena ran to help, and she was freed before Kane could drive off with the former Divas Champion. Then Eve passionately kissed a stunned Cena, as a lovelorn Zack Ryder sadly witnessed.
Tamina Snuka def. Brie Bella (PHOTOS | WATCH) With a second consecutive victory on Raw, Tamina Snukas forward momentum continued. She thwarted The Bellas Twin Magic, defeating Brie. Tamina, the daughter of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Superfly Snuka, is channeling the essence of her father, but will it be enough this Sunday when she challenges Beth Phoenix for the Divas Title at Elimination Chamber? (PREVIEW)
R-Truth def. Dolph Ziggler (PHOTOS | WATCH) Dolph Zigglers showboating got the best of him, suffering another loss on his way to Elimination Chamber this Sunday. R-Truth earned a quick victory over the showoff, giving Little Jimmy another reason to cheer.
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels returned to Raw (PHOTOS | WATCH) HBK confronted Triple H, begging for an answer to the question on everyones mind why would he decline the chance to end Undertakers streak at WrestleMania XXVIII? The WWE COO said hes not a sellout or a coward, but he doesnt want to end The Deadmans mystique because it's bad for business. Triple H said he, Michaels and Undertaker are "the end of an era," and he's "not the one to end that era." Then, Undertaker appeared on the TitanTron, revealing a shocking moment, taking a razor to his hair and proclaiming "vengeance will be mine." (Get HBK's Diary of a Heartbreak Kid eBook)
Randy Orton def. Big Show by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) This past Friday on SmackDown, an explosive match between World Heavyweight Champion Daniel Bryan and Randy Orton resulted in an Orton-Big Show brawl that continued after the show went off the air (WATCH | EXCLUSIVE POST MATCH BRAWL),
On Raw, Daniel Bryan interrupted the match between two of his Elimination Chamber opponents, causing WWE's Apex Predator to defeat the giant by disqualification. After The Viper hit his opponent with a vicious RKO, Bryan who was on commentary slid into the ring at hit Orton and then The Worlds Largest Athlete with the World Heavyweight Title, standing tall less than a week before Elimination Chamber.
Chris Jericho def. Kofi Kingston (PHOTOS | WATCH) After participating in the WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Debate, Jericho returned to singles action on Raw SuperShow. The first-ever Unidsputed Champion earned his first victory in almost a year and a half with a Codebreaker, defeating Kofi Kingston just six days before they meet at the pay-per-view.
WWE Championship Elimination Chamber Debate kicked off Raw SuperShow (PHOTOS) WWE Hall of Famer Jerry The King Lawler moderated a heated debate between the Superstars competing for the WWE Championship at Elimination Chamber this Sunday R-Truth, Dolph Ziggler, The Miz, Kofi Kingston, Chris Jericho and WWE Champion CM Punk. Executive Vice President of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis also thanked the WWE Board of Directors for letting him keep his position as Interim Raw General Manager and announced three matches for Raw SuperShow: R-Truth vs. Ziggler, The Miz vs. Punk and Kingston vs. Jericho.
Jesse Sorensen Expected To Make A Full Recovery Today, 05:48 PM Posted by 404 in Latest TNA Wrestling News & Rumors According to Prowrestling.net, Injured TNA wrestler Jesse Sorensen showed significant improvement on Monday after fracturing his C1 vertebrae at Sunday's Against All Odds pay-per-view. He is said to be getting the feeling back in his legs slowly but surely, and doctors now expect a full recovery.
According to Prowrestling.net, the injury that Jesse Sorensen suffered is a broken C1 vertebrae; the top vertebrae in his spine that connects the spine to the skull. The extent of the damage is unknown at this time.
Here is the latest update on the Vince Russo-TNA deal.
Citaat:As of right now, Dave Lagana is not replacing Vince Russo on the TNA creative team. As noted earlier, Lagana is backstage at tonight's Against All Odds PPV and working in an agent/producer role.
Some within TNA believe Vince Russo is gone as he is not backstage tonight. Nobody seems to know for sure what his status is and nobody was told anything in production meetings today.
The TNA creative team has had Vince Russo and Matt Conway writing most of the scripts for iMPACT!. Bruce Prichard would then approve those scripts with feedback from Eric Bischoff.
Here are some new details on the TNA creative team shake-up:
* Dave Lagana was working on helping with pre-taped segments only at the TNA PPV. It doesn't appear as if he has been promoted or is replacing Vince Russo yet.
* Russo was not at the show and it does appear as if changes to the creative team are in the works. No official announcement on anything has been made to the wrestlers or staff.
* It appears as if the lackluster ratings for the recent iMPACT! shows in London, England may have been the final straw to cause changes.
* Eric Bischoff would have been part of the decision to get Vince Russo out of power within the TNA creative team. The feeling backstage right now is that Russo is out and that he won't be retained in any capacity with TNA.
* Russo's exit would likely result in Bischoff having more power. Bischoff has consistently disagreed with Russo on TNA's booking and storylines.
* As of now, Bruce Prichard is still head of TNA's creative team. Wherever Dave Lagana ends up, it'll be below Prichard and Bischoff.
* At this point, it seems as if Lagana's role won't really be expanding. He has downplayed his role, another sign that he hasn't been promoted.
In an update on earlier reports, Vince Russo is out as TNA head writer. The move happened several days ago. As of right now, Dave Lagana will be taking his place. Lagana is at the show tonight but is only working as a producer as this point, not a creative head. He had been working for TNA's Ring Ka King promotion.
Vince Russo is not backstage tonight.
Lagana tweeted the following earlier today: "And we are off and running... The calm before the storm."
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In an update on earlier reports, Vince Russo is out as TNA head writer. The move happened several days ago. As of right now, Dave Lagana will be taking his place. Lagana is at the show tonight but is only working as a producer as this point, not a creative head. He had been working for TNA's Ring Ka King promotion. 
