With no Playboy push this year -- and no huge feud going on at the moment -- the possibility of a Divas match taking place at Wrestlemania 25 remains in question.
A possible Divas match still remains unplanned at this point and time, but a few of the Divas are pushing hard to be included on WWE's biggest show of the year as they are tossing out ideas to the creative team.
In another note, the word backstage is that Undertaker is using his pull to get girlfriend Michelle McCool a spot on the Wrestlemania 25 card.
The February 17th edition of ECW on Sci Fi scored a 1.2 cable rating. This is down from last week's 1.3 rating and the large audience from Monday's WWE Raw did not carry over to Tuesday.
WWE Contacts Released Legend For Jericho Storyline
World Wrestling Entertainment contacted recently released employee Sgt. Slaughter to check up on his availability for a possible upcoming on-air appearance. A well-placed source said that the idea is to bring Sgt. Slaughter into the ongoing Chris Jericho storyline involving the WWE legends, reports ProWrestling.net.
Nothing has been confirmed on if WWE has anything planned for Sgt. Slaughter, however they have contacted him as well as other WWE Hall of Fame members to take part in the Chris Jericho storyline.
For the past several months, Triple H has been rumored to play the leading role of "Thor" the movie that is set to begin filming in July.
A casting notice has been released by the producers asking for an actor in his 20s, however Triple H turns 40 years old on July 27. The casting notice describes the role as "physically powerful, very handsome, occasionally egotistical, petulant and wild".
Daniel Craig and Kevin McKidd have also been rumored for the role of a partially disabled doctor who becomes the hammer-wielding hero.
The movie is expected to arrive in cinemas a year after filming begins on July 16, 2010.
WWE Raw diva Candice Michelle doesn't care where she ends up during the upcoming 2009 Draft rearranging talent on Raw, Smackdown, and ECW. She just wants to wrestle.
Candice claims she's working on a few new moves for when she's back in the ring wrestling full-time and she's becoming frustrated by her lack of TV time.
"I promise you I have stuff in the works and I will be back on top," Candice said on a WWE live blog during Sunday's No Way Out PPV. "Matter of fact, I hate not working!"
Candice wouldn't mind moving to Smackdown where she there is "enormous talent" and she could go after Maryse's Divas Title.
"I wanna fricken wrestle and I'm doing everything to get back to where I was!" Candice said, referring to a major shoulder injury and subsequent re-injury of the same area that kept her off TV throughout 2008.
- The USA Network was the top rated cable network in prime time for the sixth straight week, according to PWInsider.com. For the week ending February 15, USA averaged 3.22 million viewers in prime time. WWE RAW was once again their top rated show for the week.
- While visiting Wrestlemania.com this morning, I noticed that Stone Cold Steve Austin has been removed from WWE's official Wrestlemania 25 wallpaper. Click here to see the new wallpaper with John Cena replacing Steve Austin.
As reported earlier, last Thursdays edition of TNA iMPACT drew a 1.22 cable rating and 1.7 million viewers. It was the third largest viewing audience in the history of the show. It would appear that the bump in the rating was as a result of the the older Male demographic as it drew some of its best numbers. The show did a 1.17 in Males 35-49 (the all-time record for the program), as well as a 1.14 in Males 50+. The show drew a 0.89 in Males 18-34, which was also up.
The big winner of the night was the 9-Women Gauntlet Match featuring Angelina Love, Taylor Wilde, Velvet Sky, Sojournor Bolt, Roxxi, Madison Rayne, Raisha Saeed, Rhaka Khan and ODB. The match was a big hit as it gained 125,000 viewers, peaking with a 1.33 quarter hour. This number appears to be the highest rated quarter hour in the history of the company that wasnt the first quarter coming off a lead-in show such as CSI or UFC with big ratings. I believe a Gail Kim vs. Awesome Kong match that aired early last year drew a 1.32 quarter hour, and TNA has definitely never drawn above a 1.35 because it would therefore round up to a 1.4 quarter hour. The shows rating plummeted following the Knockouts match as viewers tuned out by the droves. The Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley vs. Jay Lethal & Consequences Creed match following the Knockouts lost 195,000 viewers. X Division matches, especially ones featuring the Motor City Machine Guns for some reason, are usually big ratings losers as this isnt the first time tens of thousands of viewers tuned out during a match featuring them. Viewers continued to tune out as the Beer Money, Inc. vs. Abyss & Rhino match lost 70,000 viewers bringing the total viewer loss following the Knockouts match to 265,000. The show closing Kurt Angle vs. Sting match drew a slight bump, gaining 14,000 viewers to finish at a 1.15. iMPACT lost nearly 0.2 ratings points following the Knockouts match at the top of the hour.
In other ratings notes, Kurt Angles promo with Sting during the second quarter hour lost 14,000 viewers. The Scott Steiner vs. Petey Williams No DQ Headdress On A Pole Match gained 56,000 viewers.
According to data compiled by Neilson Media Research, the February 16th edition of WWE RAW did a 4.1 cable rating and averaged nearly 6 million viewers for the two hour broadcast. The hourly numbers were 3.86 and 4.35. The last time RAW drew a 4.1 was December 10, 2007, which is great news for WWE headed into WrestleMania season.
Sweet Papi Sanchez defeats Tyson Tarver W/ Byron Saxton Alicia Fox defeats Tiffany Johnny Curtis defeats Sheamus O'Shaunessy (DQ) Kris Logan and Johnny Prime defeats Jon Cutler and Dylan Klein W/ Wesley Holliday Kaval defeats TJ Wilson
New York Magazine caught up with Mickey Rourke last night at a fashion show in New York City and asked him about his involvement at Wrestlemania. "We're gonna go in support. Vince McMahon, Roddy Piper, and Ric Flair have been such a part of the movie," Rourke said. "So whatever support I can give back to all those people from WWE, I'm gonna do that." When the reporter asked Rourke why he backed out of his rumored match with Chris Jericho, NYMag.com writes that Rourke's publicist jumped in and said, "We don't need to talk about that."[/
Paul Burchill def. Boogeyman World Tag Team Champion John Morrison def. Tommy Dreamer Tyson Kidd def. local competitor Christian & Finlay def. ECW Champion Jack Swagger & Mark Henry
SPOKANE, Wash. ECW Champion Jack Swaggers post-No Way Out celebration came to a quick halt on ECW on Sci Fi. The returning Christian made it clear hes after Swaggers Extreme Title and hes ready to claim it next week.
Christian & Finlay def. ECW Champion Jack Swagger & Mark Henry (WATCH | PHOTOS) After successfully defending his ECW Championship against Finlay at No Way Out, Jack Swagger once again met the fighting Irishman who was joined by Christian This time, despite having Mark Henry in his corner, The All-American American lost a bit of his swagger to the returning Superstar.
The tag team match turned into an all-out brawl when Hornswoggle interfered as Henry picked up Christian in an attempt to deliver a Worlds Strongest Slam. As the referee was distracted, Finlay bashed Henry in the head with his trusty shillelagh. After taking out Finlay, Swagger tried the gutwrench powerbomb on Christian but failed. It was the first time a Superstar ever got out of Swaggers gutwrench powerbomb, and it was enough for Christian to get the pinfall for the tag team victory.
Captain Charisma is 2-0 against Swagger. Will Christians momentum continue? Can the returning Superstar defeat the cocky The All-American American for the ECW Championship? Tune in to ECW on Sci Fi next week to find out.
Paul Burchill def. Boogeyman (PHOTOS) In response to Paul Burchills Christian Bale-like rant on last weeks WWE Mobile on AT&T, ECW General Manager Theodore Long pitted the British Superstar against Boogeyman on ECW on Sci Fi. Since his return to the Land of the Extreme, Boogeyman was undefeated in singles action. This week, after turning his back to his opponent while reaching for his bag of worms, the Superstar from the Bottomless Pit was rolled up and defeated by Burchill. Despite his loss, Boogeyman still scared Burchill and his sister, Katie Lea, away from the ring, taunting them with his sac of nightcrawlers. How will Booegyman avenge his loss to Burchill? Will the British siblings continue to challenge this mysterious Superstar?
World Tag Team Champion John Morrison def. Tommy Dreamer (PHOTOS) Still seeking revenge for being mocked by the World Tag Team Champions, Tommy Dreamer met John Morrison in singles action this week. Although The Miz caused a great enough distraction that the referee forced him to leave ringside, the ECW Original was still defeated by the Shaman of Sexy with a Moonlight Drive. Later, Ricky Ortiz offered Dreamer one of his signature Ricky O. Rally Towels and told the ECW Original to rally up. Dreamer has vowed to walk away from WWE if he doesnt win the ECW Championship before his contract expires in June. Will the ECW Original become the king of Extreme? Or will the road end for Dreamer this summer? Dreamer has vowed to walk away from WWE if he doesnt win the ECW Championship before his contract expires in June. Will the ECW Original become the king of Extreme? Or will the road end for Dreamer this summer?
Tyson Kidd def. local competitor (WATCH | PHOTOS) With Natalya again in his corner, Tyson Kidd drove his record to 2-0 on ECW on Sci Fi. The newcomer who is a student of the Hart Family Dungeon, personally trained by Bret Hit Man Hart defeated a local competitor for the second week in a row. Kidd showed off his impressive skills, including a leg drop on the ring apron, which he followed by propelling himself over the top rope, landing a flying elbow drop before the pinfall. What will this new Superstar do next to impress the Land of the Extreme?
TNA has signed independent talent, Sarah Stock, according to PWInsider.com. A great Canadian performer, Stock (aka the Dark Angel) has been looked at by TNA for quite some time, but due to her commitments with CMLL out of Mexico, she was unable to be brought in earlier than now.
The departure of Gail Kim has definitely caused TNA to lose some momentum with their Knockout Division. Stock could be the talent to help with that void.
Womens Champion Melina def. Beth Phoenix to retain Rey Mysterio def. Mike Knox Kane def. Jamie Noble Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase & William Regal def. Intercontinental Champion CM Punk & Cryme Tyme
SPOKANE, Wash. After No Way Out, Raw was in flux, with the World Heavyweight Title having fallen into the clutches of SmackDowns Edge and Randy Orton continuing his seemingly unstoppable quest to cement his Legacy at the expense of the McMahons. The Legend Killers march through the McMahon family continued on Monday night as he punted Shane and RKOd his sister, Stephanie. Ortons actions were brutal and vicious enough to draw out Triple H, who rushed down the entrance ramp to tend to the fallen General Manager.
Randy Orton punted Shane McMahon and RKOd Stephanie; WWE Champion Triple H rushed to the ring to tend to the Raw General Manager (PHOTOS | WATCH) Shane McMahon, eager to avenge his father and put a stop to the horror Randy Orton has rained down on the McMahon family, waited in the ring spoiling for a fight. The Legend Killer didnt disappoint, immediately engaging Shane OMac, trading blows with Mr. McMahons son in a brawl that spilled out over the barriers into the audience. Shane had regained the upperhand and was preparing to hit Orton with the Coast-To-Coast when Cody Rhodes and Ted DiBiase rushed to the ring allowing the Legend Killer to deliver a vicious, game-ending punt, the same maneuver that incapacitated Shane OMacs father.
As Orton stood over his defeated foe, Stephanie McMahon rushed to the ring to tend to her brother. Raws General Managers attempts to revive Shane McMahon were interrupted by the viper-like Superstar, who struck out at Stephanie, leveling her with a vicious RKO. As Randy Orton stood over two more members of the McMahon family laid low by his actions, none other than WWE Champion Triple H rushed down the ramp, causing the Legend Killer and his Legacy to clear the ring.
The Funks, Terry and Dory Jr. to be inducted as part of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2009 The next inductees to the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2009 were announced: The Funks, Terry and Dory Jr. The Texan legends will be inducted by Hall of Famer Dusty Rhodes the night before the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania in Houston.
Womens Champion Melina def. Beth Phoenix to retain (PHOTOS) In a Womens Title Match, Beth Phoenix had an opportunity to regain championship gold from her rival, Melina. As usual, The Glamazon was accompanied to the ring both by her beau Santino Marella and her overzealous intern, Rosa Mendes. Beths crazed No. 1 fan had proven her worth in recent weeks by providing distractions and even involving herself in her idols matches. In order to prevent any shady business from Rosa or the Italian Superstar, Kelly Kelly, Mickie James and Candice Michelle arrived mid-match to neutralize Beths associates. With the fight truly one-on-one, Melina defeated The Glamazon to retain her title.
Rey Mysterio def. Mike Knox (PHOTOS) Just 24 hours after they faced one another in a brutal Elimination Chamber Match for the World Heavyweight Title, Rey Mysterio once again took on the monstrous Mike Knox. Though Mysterio had taken exceptional amounts of damage at No Way Out, participating in the Elimination Chamber from start to finish, the Ultimate Underdog persevered, gaining a pinfall victory over his massive opponent.
Shawn Michaels and JBL to face one another for the right to try and end Undertakers 16-0 WrestleMania streak (PHOTOS | WATCH) As announced on WWE Mobile on AT&T the night prior, JBL appeared on Raw in order to make a historic declaration. The self-proclaimed wrestling god, revealed what he believes to be his destiny: Ending Undertakers unassailable 16-0 record at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. The Longhorn Loudmouths pontificating was interrupted, however, by the Superstar that defeated him at No Way Out in an All or Nothing Match, JBLs former employee, Shawn Michaels. The Showstopper revealed that he also desires to face The Phenom at the Grandest Spectacle of Them All, ending that legendary winning streak and reestablishing himself as Mr. WrestleMania. With the two Superstars agendas so clearly at odds, they acknowledged that there was only solution: A match between them both on the next Raw, with the winner facing Undertaker at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania.
Kane def. Jamie Noble (PHOTOS) Jamie Noble took to the Raw ring on Monday night, campaigning for a WrestleMania opportunity for himself. The tenacious Superstar referenced Chavo Guerreros 9-second loss to Kane at last years show and added that he could personally do better. Noble was next given a chance to prove that statement as his opponent, the Big Red Monster himself emerged. Despite the West Virginia natives resiliency and technical prowess, the 7-footer was too much for Noble, promptly pinning his opponent.
Chris Jericho beat Rowdy Roddy Piper to the mat after the WWE Hall of Famer chastised him (PHOTOS | WATCH) Chris Jericho took to the ring to address the members of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, imploring them not to give the star of The Wrestler, Mickey Rourke their vote for Best Actor. Segueing, the nefarious Superstar went on to degrade WWE Legends and Hall of Famers, a favorite topic of his in recent weeks. Arriving to take the 2008 Superstar of the Year to task was Rowdy Roddy Piper. The WWE Hall of Famer stated his intention to keep giving the WWE Universe what they want, and followed it up with an attack on Jericho. Unfortunately for the Rowdy one, the first-ever Undisputed Champion was able to turn the attack around, dropping the WrestleMania veteran before exiting the ring.
Cody Rhodes, Ted DiBiase & William Regal def. Intercontinental Champion CM Punk & Cryme Tyme (PHOTOS) Randy Ortons Legacy members, Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase joined forces with William Regal on Raw to take on Intercontinental Champion CM Punk & Cryme Tyme in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. In spite of an impressive performance from the Intercontinental Champion, especially in some hard-fought moments with the British Brawler, his team wasnt able to obtain victory. Ultimately, it was DiBiase who pinned JTG for the win.
Shane McMahon challenged Randy Orton to an Unsanctioned Fight In the locker room area, Shane McMahon announced that his No Holds Barred Match against Randy Orton at No Way Out was only the beginning. Shane OMac, still suffering from injuries that necessitated him being hospitalized the night before, went on to challenge the venomous Superstar to an Unsanctioned Fight that wont end until one of the competitors is no longer moving.
John Cena made clear his intention to win back the World Heavyweight Title from new World Heavyweight Champion Edge (PHOTOS | WATCH) Raw was opened by one of the WWE Universes most reviled couples: New World Heavyweight Champion Edge and the General Manager of SmackDown, Vickie Guerrero. The SmackDown Superstar made this special appearance on Raw in order to gloat, showing off his championship gold, as Vickie explained the circumstances that led to her husband participating and winning the World Heavyweight Championship Elimination Chamber Match. Though Edge lost the WWE Championship earlier in the night, he was able to pilfer a spot in the Raw Elimination Chamber by attacking Kofi Kingston and slipping into his pod. The Master Manipulators preening was interrupted by John Cena, however, who proceeded to inform Edge that he plans on getting back his World Heavyweight Title.
- WWE confirmed tonight that Terry and Dory Funk Jr. will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this year by Dusty Rhodes. The only other name confirmed by WWE right now is Steve Austin.
- As announced on RAW, Christian will team up with Finlay on tomorrow nights ECW to take on ECW Champion Jack Swagger and Mark Henry.
- As determined on tonights RAW, Shawn Michaels and JBL will face off on next weeks RAW with the winner going to WrestleMania 25 to face The Undertaker with his infamous WrestleMania Streak on the line.
Matt Hardy has posted a blog talking about why he didn't interfere with Jeff Hardy's involvement in last night's Elimination Chamber Match. Hardy wrote: "At No Way Out in Seattle, I gave you the opportunity to win the WWE Title inside of the Elimination Chamber. I listened very closely to what you had to say on Smackdown last week. You said you were going to "move on" and win the WWE Title regardless of what I wanted. You also mentioned that you hoped this issue between us will one day pass over.
So from the bottom of my heart, I didn't interfere with your Elimination Chamber appearance and/or match. Nor did I need to.. You failed like you always do. I wanted to reinforce to everyone what a failure you truly are-how you can never pull through and succeed in a "big time" atmosphere. How you always choke. It's nothing new though."
Hardy added: "I'm afraid the WWE is not big enough for the both of us. I recommend you do the smartest thing possible for your life and livelihood right now. And that's walk out of the WWE and my life. You have until Friday to make your decision."
More No Way Out notes: Christian, Edge's title win
The following news is compiled from several live reports sent in by fans who were at last night's No Way Out Pay-Per-View from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington:
-- The show was sold out according to a sign outside Key Arena.
-- In a dark match that took place prior to the PPV, WWE Women's Champion Melina defeated Beth Phoenix to retain the Women's Title match. Melina won this match with a roll up. Santino and Rosa were both at ringside. The crowd was into this match and into Santino.
-- The crowd was very hot for this show. Jeff Hardy and John Cena got the biggest pops of the night.
-- A "We Want Christian" chant broke out at the beginning of the ECW title match. This was the only match that the crowd was not that into.
-- Speaking of Christian, he was backstage at the show. He greeted fans as he was entering the arena in the afternoon.
-- Edge's World Heavyweight title victory got a mixed reaction from the crowd. Some were mad and/or confused, while others were cheering for Edge the whole time. Despite Edge's popularity, you could tell a lot of people were pulling for Mysterio.[/
- During the No Hold Barred match at the WWE No Way Out PPV between Randy Orton and Shane McMahon, Orton was busted open the hard-way when he got hit in the face with a television monitor by Shane McMahon. He needed stitches backstage after the match.
- As previously reported, prior to the live WWE No Way Out pay-per-view broadcast, WWE Women's champion Melina defeated Beth Phoenix in a dark match.
In the March edition of Playboys preview section for their next issue (April), makes no mention of the next WWE Diva posing for the magazine. As it stands, there will be no diva posing for Playboy Magazine heading into the WrestleMania 25 PPV. This could be due to WWE's recent change to PG-rated programming.
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Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 34 jaar jong.
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