PWInsider.com is reporting that actor Freddie Prinze Jr. has indeed left WWE's creative team. It was reported a few days ago that there had been little to no use of Prinze's creative input on Smackdown within the last several months, and sources have now confirmed that he has left the company. Although Prinze had not been to a Smackdown taping in nearly two months, it should be noted that he was very well liked by the wrestlers as well as most people backstage as he was a very avid pro wrestling fan and has been a follower of the WWE product for many years. Prinze was hired by WWE back in July of 2008 and worked solely on the Smackdown brand.
- Thanks to loyal reader Jen Carson for sending in this part of a Ted DiBiase Jr. interview from the newest issue of WWE Magazine:
Q. Any chance you might rock the Million Dollar Championship belt yourself someday?
A. I've thought about wearing it, not as a Championship, but as part of my wardrobe. If I do bring it back, it'll definitely be new and improved. I've got some ideas that I'm not sharing at this point. But I think everyone will be impressed with the way its reintroduced.
The original Million Dollar Championship belt hasn't been seen in WWE since early 1996 when Ted DiBiase Sr. gave it to the debuting Steve Austin. Austin abandoned the title when DiBiase left WWE and he became "Stone Cold" Steve
The Scream Queen Daffney, aka TNAs Gov. Palin, was scheduled for a booking with New Blood Championship Wrestling in Forest City, NC last fall. Promoter Bobby Causby, who wrestles as Rex Rumble, paid her all of the $250 up front in cash. The day of the show, Daffney called Causby to tell him she had a death in the family. While it is questionable if this is true, what is NOT questionable that she has neither returned the money to Causby nor has she honored the booking. Causby has tried repeatedly to contact her by phone and e-mail to no avail. Word has it that he is considering seeking legal action against her.
Daffney and her boyfriend, Caleb Konley, have a less than stellar reputation with promoters. They are known to cancel bookings at the last minute and to be hard to deal with when it comes to working with opponents with whom they are not familiar. Konley, in particular, is also known for thinking he deserves better pay because he works for NWA Anarchy and is Daffneys boyfriend.
TNA star to have a role in Iron Man II? Posted by Randy Gordon on 02/22/2009 at 01:16 AM
The Pain Clinic with Matt Morgan Hosts: Rich "Cashman" Jones, Murph, JZ, The Artiste, and Dangerboy Available on Hot Talk 1280 WHTK and at FeelThePain.net.
Matt Morgan joins the show and right off the bat we discussed his status with American Gladiators and Matt tells us that as far as he knows it's not cancelled. Matt said it hasn't been shut down just yet. He's still doing PR for the show.
He talks about visiting Afghanistan on a PR venture with American Gladiators and he talks about what that was like. Being seven feet tall, it's hard to protect him during the visit.
We ask Matt about teaming with Brutus Magnus last week on TNA's Impact. He talks about both of them being a Gladiator with Brutus being on the UK version of the show. This leads Matt talking about his motivation when he was doing the show. He loved American Gladiators growing up and he wanted to be the arrogant heel of the show.
Matt talks about hanging with Hulk Hogan during the tapings. Hulk would tell him about seeing him on Impact and gave him tips on his character. He agreed with Matt about being the heel character on American Gladiators. Hulk put Matt over huge in his debut on Gladiators.
Matt talks about possibly being cast as Doomsday on the WB show Smallville. Matt originally was trying out for another part. He was too big for the character but when they realized his size they figured he would be great for the part of Doomsday. Unfortunately that part was already cast for Season 8. They are trying to write him into Smallville's 9th season (next fall) as the Doomsday character.
This leads into Matt talking about possibly being cast in Ironman II as a villain but he can't talk anymore about it. He attributes the interest in him by casting directors to the work he's done on American Gladiators. He talks about all the great things that have happened since appearing on the show.
He talks about an old fan site that closed recently. He used to be involved with it but not anymore. He's not on Facebook or Myspace.
Matt talks about seeing The Wrestler with the locker room of TNA while in the UK. He loved the movie and he thought Mickey Rourke did a great job. He thought that maybe they could have shown Mickey's character as being more successful in the past and enjoying the popularity. He felt the characterization of Mickey's character was a downer.
This leads to Matt talking about working with Jim Cornette in WWE as well as TNA. Jim is a great mentor and helped him go over every match and every promo. He puts Jim over big time.
Matt talks about what he and his wife did on Valentine's Day. He talks about his wife and how she helped motivate him when times where tough.
Matt talks about working TNA's house shows coming up in March. TNA will be in OVW territory and he's going to catchup with some of his boys when he's there.
Matt talks about his recent surgery and working after a procedure and getting eight inches of stitches five days before the PPV.
X Division wrestler Sonjay Dutt, 26, is the latest wrestler to part ways with TNA. His contract was coming up next month and the two sides weren't able to come to terms on a new deal.
The departure caught a few people by surprise as he was a big part of the company's face in India, where Impact is a high rated show.
While he hadn't been used much in recent months, his name was still coming up in creative meetings as recently as last week, so company officials were looking to keep him on board until sometime this weekend.
As a result of Dutt's departure from the organization, it remains to be seen where SoCal Val goes from here. She had been working as his valet in recent months following the conclusion of his feud with "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal.
The TNA website has already removed his profile from the roster page, thus confirming his departure from the organization.
Scotty Goldman, who was future endeavored by World Wrestling Entertainment this afternoon, posted the following blog on his MySpace account acknowledging his departure from the company and immediate plans:
SEEYA!!!!! Yes. I was released by WWE.
There's only two things that are on my mind right now.
1) Move back to Chicago 2) Go to England and Professionally Wrestle Johnny Saint
There'll be a lot more to come, but for now, sit tight.
Divas Champion Maryse & Michelle McCool def. Maria & Eve Torres (Divas Tag Team Match) Montel Vontavious Porter def. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin & Chavo Guerrero (Handicap Match) Umaga def. Scotty Goldman Jeff Hardy def. Edge (DQ) (Non-Title Match)
PORTLAND, Ore. In the stunning wake of No Way Out, an Ultimate Opportunist brings the World Heavyweight Championship back to SmackDown, a brothers hatred fuels another vicious insurgence and a restored king makes a furious decree.
Jeff Hardy def. Edge (DQ) (Non-Title Match) (WATCH | PHOTOS) After making history by competing in two Elimination Chamber matches in one night at No Way Out, new World Heavyweight Champion Edge made his gleeful return to Friday Night SmackDown. When the Rated-R Superstar denied the emerging Jeff Hardy his challenge, Hardy ridiculed the champions relationship with his wife before hitting him with a Twist of Fate. (PHOTOS) An embarrassed Edge then told General Manager Vickie Guerrero that he would be facing Hardy later that night.
At the climax of their whirlwind match, Hardy hit Edge with the Swanton Bomb. Victory seemed imminent for the high-flying Superstar, when from out of nowhere, Matt Hardy attacked, hitting his brother with a Twist of Fate of his own. As the smoke cleared, Matt challenged an unconscious Jeff to a match next week.
J.R.s Exclusive Interview with WWE Champion Triple H about the events on this weeks Monday Night Raw(WATCH) In an exclusive interview, Triple H told J.R. that when Randy Orton put his hands on his wife, Stephanie McMahon following weeks of attacks on the McMahon family - he "crossed the line" that he can never come back from. The Game was too upset to finish the interview, ripping the microphone from his shirt and leaving without a word. However, with word that The King of Kings will be at Raw to confront Orton this Monday night, one can only speculate on the horrific ramifications that will follow.
Divas Champion Maryse & Michelle McCool def. Maria & Eve Torres (Divas Tag Team Match) (PHOTOS) Maryse made her return to action, entering into a seemingly bittersweet tag team partnership with the foe she defeated for the Divas Championship, Michelle McCool. While Eve was mounting an offense on Maryse in the corner and the referee was distracted by getting Maria out of the ring, Michelle delivered a powerful kick to Eves head, paving the way for Maryse to pick up the win.
World Tag Team Champions The Miz & John Morrison have their Valentine's Day date with the Bella Twins (WATCH) WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito & Primo disguised themselves as waiters to disturb the Valentines Day date that Miz & Morrison won with Nikki & Brie Bella one week ago. But their plan ended in disaster when The Colons accidentally threw two pies into the Bella Twins faces. Next week, Carlito and Primo will defend their Tag Team Championships against the Dirt Sheet duo. If Miz & Morrison can prove victorious, they will become the Undisputed Tag Team Champions.
Montel Vontavious Porter vs. United States Champion Shelton Benjamin & Chavo Guerrero (Handicap Match) (PHOTOS) Following the sneak attack by the Gold Standard last week and post-match Frog Splash by Chavo Guerrero, MVP attempted to recruit tag team partner R-Truth to extract his revenge. However, Benjamin & Guerrero took out R-Truth as he was making his entrance, prompting the Ballin Superstar to take both on in a Handicap Match.
When Benjamin tagged himself in just as Guerrero was closing in on the win, Chavo turned his outrage on his partner. He hit the Gold Standard with the Frog Splash before taking off, leaving MVP to execute the Drive-By on the dazed United States Champion. As a result, MVP added another victory to his winning streak as the race for the United States Championship continues to heat up.
Umaga def. Scotty Goldman (PHOTOS) Umaga decimated Scotty Goldman as he has every Superstar that has crossed his path since his return to WWE. Despite some comical words by Goldman about his opponent Umaga prior to the match, he wasnt laughing for long. Umaga laid waste to Goldman, hitting a combination chokeslam, Samoan Spike for another impressive victory.
SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero disputes Undertakers opponent at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania (WATCH what she had to say on SmackDown).
Tommy Dreamer says that he was in trouble with WWE management last week after speaking about behind-the-scenes topics and ratings in his latest blog on WWE Universe, which you can read in its entirety here.
Well it seems that my last blog caused quite a stir with some of the higher ups in WWE. I guess you are not supposed to talk about ratings or other stuff that goes on behind the scenes. Well I have been a leader of a revolution before so I guess that makes me a rebel, so why stop now. Dreamer said on his latest WWE Universe blog.
Dreamer goes on to talk about John Morrison and The Miz who he is currently feuding against on ECW calling them "pathetic" and "not only embarrassing to myself but several other WWE people."
Former WWE Diva Victoria posted a new blog on her MySpace page where she talks about training hard for MMA. The following is her blog:
Vomit in My Hair
Hey MySpacers !!!
Yeah, that's right. I had vomit in my hair. I've been training like nobody's business. All sorts of insane MMA workouts and exercises that only a sadist could think of. I really feel like I'm making incredible progress. But the other day, I ate too close to a workout. And I threw up. Puke in my own hair. I'm not in Diva-Land anymore. Just call me Pukey McBarfov. I haven't trained this hard since my fitness competition days.
I will be making an appearance at the Carl Casper Auto Show in Louisville on Friday and Saturday night from 7-9 PM. It will be right across from my Black Widow Customs booth at the show where I will be showing my latest build, that we literally are finishing at the show! It is "The Green Machine", and it was so much fun to put together. Both nights I will be with members of my MMA training team. Friday night it will be UFC and Pride Veteran Alex "The Brazilian Killa" Stiebling.
I had a blast in Chicago at the Chicago Auto Show last week. I ate so much good food too. One night, I went to Chinatown's Three Happiness restaurant and ate Chicken Feet. Another night, I went to Brazzaz, a Brazilian steakhouse where they keep bringing meats around on skewers until you ask them to stop. I also had Sushi at SushiSamba, a restaurant that I always go to with Lillian when I'm in New York, but is now in Chicago.
I don't know if I ever mentioned that my doggie adoption went through. I adopted Sophie, a pit bull. She is super happy and friendly, but she definitely needs the obedience school that I've already signed her up for. I'm gonna try to post pics with my blogs. This is my first attempt. If you see pics, it's because I'm smart. If you don't, it's definitely the computer's fault...
WWE.com has announced that Smackdown star Scotty Goldman has been released:
World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of SmackDown Superstar Scotty Goldman (Scott Colton) as of February 20, 2009. WWE wishes Scott the best in all future endeavors.
Goldman had been used very infrequently on WWE televsion in the past few months and hosted the WWE.com show "What's Crackin' with Scotty Goldman."
The Peterborough Examiner in Canada interviewed Bobby Roode. He said he has just signed a new five year deal with TNA. He said that they don't usually offer contracts for that length so he is happy with the deal. He was quoted as saying: "Professionally I'm very happy and financially they have put me in a very good spot. I'm happy all the way around." He said there was some interest from the WWE but his heart was with TNA so it was a no brainer for him. He also talked about wanting to work as a singles again.
TNA Lost the "Off The Wagon" Challege and in storyline is the reason he is leaving TNA, as noted in TNA's release below that was posted on the TNA website. Petey's contract is not being renewed. Although last night Impact is likely his last TNA appearance he is still under contract for several more weeks.
TNA WRESTLING SAYS GOODBYE TO PETEY WILLIAMS
On Thursday's "iMPACT!", the team of Eric Young and Petey Williams lost to TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Inc. in the ongoing "Off The Wagon" challenge.
Williams was pinned in the bout, and as a result of the match stipulations, he is no longer a member of the TNA Wrestling roster.
Williams first debuted in TNA Wrestling in February 2004 as part of the "Team Canada" faction. Williams claimed two X Division Championship reigns during his TNA career and also earned multiple "Finisher Of The Year" honors for his devastating "Canadian Piledriver".
TNA Wrestling wishes Petey all the best, as he was respected both in and out of the ring by his peers.
According to sources, Beer Money, Inc. plan to continue the "Off The Wagon" challenge in the coming weeks.
TNA Wrestling is currently taping next weeks edition of Imapct from Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. Below are ongoing taping results that are being called in from our Wrestling News World Orlando correspondent Julio Hernandez.
Xplosion:
* Roxxi b. Madison Rayne via pinfall.
* ODB b. Raisha Saeed via pinfall.
TNA Impact (Airing on 2/19 on Spike TV):
* A video is shown of Jeremy Borash with Jim Cornette talking to Jeff Jarrett in his office. Cornette is trying to convince Jarrett to not allow the empty arena match between Sting and Kurt Angle for insurance purposes. Cornette asks Mick Foley to help him convince Jarrett not to let it happen. Foley says the match could work during halftime of the Super Bowl, obviously taking a subtle shot at WWE. Jarrett says hes thinking of allowing the match.
* Kurt Angle comes out and cuts a promo in the ring. He says Sting violated the code for the Main Event Mafia. Angle demands Jeff Jarrett to allow the empty arena match between him and Sting, and then leaves the ring.
* The Motor City Machineguns b. Lethal Consequences in a tag team Street Fight when Alex Shelley pinned Consequences Creed.
* A video is shown of Jim Cornette announcing that Jeff Jarrett has decided to allow the empty arena match between Kurt Angle and TNA Champion Sting. No fans, no referee, no wrestlers.
* A video is shown of the Main Event Mafia mus Sting. Kurt Angle talks about being the leader. Other members try and talk Angle out of the empty arena match. Booker T leaves and is walking down the hallway when AJ Styles takes him out.
* TNA Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Inc. cut a promo in the ring, saying they have issued an open challenge to anyone for their titles. The stipulation being if Beer Money wins, the losing team must leave TNA for good and they cant comeback wearing a mask or in any other role for the company.
* Shane Sewell & LAX b. Matt Morgan, Sheik Abdul Bashir, & Brutus Magnus when Sewell pins Bashir.
* Jim Cornette comes out to the broadcast table and announces that two guys have accepted Beer Moneys tag team challenge. He wouldnt reveal who they are but said they are two guys reuniting.
* Taylor Wilde w/Roxxi & Governor Palin b. Angelina Love w/Velvet Sky & Cute Kip via pinfall.
* Beer Money, Inc. b. Team Canada (Eric Young & Petey Williams) to retain when Robert Roode pinned Petey Williams. As a result, Young and Williams have to leave TNA. After the match, the crowd gives an emotional Petey Williams and Eric Young a standing ovation.
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.
Ik ben Boon Kenneth, en gebruik soms ook wel de schuilnaam Sting.
Ik ben een man en woon in Dworp (Belgie) en mijn beroep is .
Ik ben geboren op 05/06/1989 en ben nu dus 35 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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