Cena says he's not leaving WWE anytime soon Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/29/2009 at 05:41 PM
John Cena talked with ESPN.com today about his love for professional wrestling and sticking around the business. Here's what he said:
"I've wanted to do this all my life. I can't imagine doing anything else. Some people as a kid play baseball and basketball and then don't get to do it for a living. I always wanted to be a wrestler."
"I love my job too much to leave it. I'm going to stay as long as my body allows. My wife understands this. She was there with me when I had no money. Granted, sometimes she has to use a cardboard cutout of me at the movie theater to pretend we're on a date. But she understands."
Cena confirms that he'll miss the 1/4 RAW Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/29/2009 at 03:18 PM
WWE RAW superstar John Cena confirmed on ESPN this morning that he will miss next week's big "Monday Night War" edition of WWE RAW hosted by Bret Hart. Cena will be appearing at the college football Fiesta Bowl game next Monday night in Arizona to do the opening coin toss. The Bowl game starts at 8:00 p.m. EST, so he'd be unable to make it to RAW in Dayton, Ohio in time.
"This is a special opportunity for me," said Cena. "It's going to be really exciting. I can't really go to too many games because I work for a living!"
Scott Hall is making his presence felt online as he has launched pages on Twitter (twitter.com/badguyscotthall), Facebook (facebook.com/OfficialScottHall), MySpace (myspace.com/outsiderscotthall), and YouTube (youtube.com/user/TheOutsiderScottHall). He has also launched an official website at www.ScottHallTV.com.
Hall, who is rumored to make his much anticipated return to the national scene during next Monday's live three-hour Impact on Spike, teased the following on his Twitter account:
"It's in the air.. can you feel it??? something sensational is coming soon!!"
Tommy Dreamer is said to be the source of the rumors indicating he's headed to TNA once he's free from World Wrestling Entertainment as those close to him are saying he has been telling them he's Orlando bound. While those within TNA have yet to confirm his claim, it's been made to clear to him that he has a job open for him if he wanted to become an agent.
While specifics of Dreamer's contract are unclear, it's unlikely WWE would release him in order to allow him to join TNA as a wrestler. Even if he was given a full release without a no wrestling in TNA stipulation, he'd likely have a 90-day non-compete.
It would appear that TNA has parted ways with both Kip James and Cody Deaner as their respective profiles were removed from the roster section on the company website this morning. However, nothing is official regarding their status with the company at this point.
Regarding James, there have been rumblings that he was on his way out of TNA, but there has also been talk of utilizing him as a producer. These rumors have been around for several months now though.
Matt Hardy def. Finlay (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match) Evan Bourne def. Mike Knox (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match) Zack Ryder def. Tommy Dreamer
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The Land of the Extreme bid a fond farewell to the last remaining ECW Original Tuesday night, as Tommy Dreamer said goodbye to the WWE Universe and ECW on Syfy.
Zack Ryder def. Tommy Dreamer (PHOTOS | WATCH) Tired of listening to taunts from Zack Ryder, Tommy Dreamer vowed that if he couldnt defeat Ryder Tuesday night, hed leave ECW forever, a strong statement from a Superstar who joined ECW in 1993. (WATCH) With all of his heart, soul and strength, Dreamer a former two-time ECW Champion fought the cocky youngster from Long Island, N.Y., but ultimately lost the night his career was on the line.
After a DDT from Dreamer, Ryder snuck his leg under the rope, stopping WWE Official Scott Armstrongs three-count. Ryder was lucky to find himself in the right place at the right time. Moments later, Ryder countered Dreamers back suplex and pinned him, sealing the ECW Originals fate.
Dreamers initial shock turned into emotion as he addressed the WWE Universe, recalling his first time in the Izod Center years ago, watching his second-ever WWE event featuring a live Pipers Pit with his best friend and his father. (WATCH)
This has been my dream since I was 9 years old and I think it totally proves if you have passion for what you do, you can make it anywhere. And I made it in ECW and I made it in WWE, he said.
Dreamer went on to thank the old and the new ECW, and told the WWE Universe they are his family a family hell miss.
Thank you so much. I love you all so much, he said, shedding a few tears.
With the loss, Dreamer the final ECW Original on the WWE roster left Tuesday nights, leaving his prized ECW T-shirt in the ring. Amid E-C-Dub chants from the WWE Universe, Dreamer paused to hug his wife at ringside and carried his daughters up the ramp as he said goodbye to the Land of the Extreme one final time.
Evan Bourne def. Mike Knox (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match) (PHOTOS | WATCH) Raws aerial assault artist who first made a name for himself on ECW on Syfy returned to wow the Land of the Extreme. With an awe-inspiring Shooting Star Press, Evan Air Bourne sealed an ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match victory over SmackDowns master of human dissection, the menacing Mike Knox.
Evan Bourne joins Matt Hardy, Yoshi Tatsu, Vance Archer, Ezekiel Jackson and Kane in the ECW Homecoming Over-the-Top Rope Challenge. Two weeks ago, ECW General Manager Tiffany announced an exciting, new concept that will determine who receives the next ECW Championship Match. Over four weeks, the ECW General Manager will invite former ECW Superstars to compete with current ECW Superstars in The ECW Homecoming. Sixteen Superstars compete one-on-one, and eight will advance to The Homecoming Finale, featuring an Over-the-Top Rope Challenge on the Jan. 12 edition of ECW on Syfy. The winner of the Challenge will receive an ECW Title Match against Christian at Royal Rumble!
Only two spots remain in the Over-the-Top Rope Challenge. Next week former ECW Champions Chavo Guerrero, Mark Henry and CM Punk will return to the Land of the Extreme to compete in ECW Homecoming Qualifying Matches. Which Superstars will earn their chance to compete for the ECW Title?
Matt Hardy def. Finlay (ECW Homecoming Qualifying Match) (PHOTOS | WATCH) Former ECW Champion Matt Hardy returned to the Land of the Extreme Tuesday night to take on fellow SmackDown Superstar, Finlay, in the first of two ECW Homecoming Qualifying Matches. As ECW Champion Christian joined the announce team to size up his possible Royal Rumble competition, Hardy made his ECW homecoming a memorable one. Despite tweaking his knee during the match, high risk-taking Hardy recovered for long enough to hit a Twist of Fate on The Fighting Irishman for the victory.
Ruthless confrontation (PHOTOS | WATCH) Tuesday night, Ezekiel Jackson addressed the WWE Universe, explaining that he and William Regal abolished Vladimir Kozlov from The Ruthless Roundtable because he stood in their way of achieving a specific goal dominating ECW. But The Moscow Mauler interrupted Big Zekes speech, attacking him in the ECW ring. As the rivalry between Jackson and Kozlov intensifies, who will prove to be the most dominant force? And how will Regal factor into this?
Ted DiBiase def. Evan Bourne Cody Rhodes def. Mark Henry Maryse def. Kelly Kelly Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz in a Non-Title Match Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz by Disqualification Unified Tag Team Champions DX def. Big Show & Chavo Guerrero John Cena def. WWE Champion Sheamus by Disqualification
HARTFORD, Conn. - While brilliant singer, rapper and music producer Timbaland dropped some thick beats from his new CD, "Shock Value 2," on the WWE Universe as special guest host, in many ways, the night belonged to a man who wasnt even in attendance. Mr. McMahon announced that, after a 12-year absence, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hit Man Hart will make a stunning return to WWE to host the very first Raw of the New Year. The pink and black attack is back!
John Cena def. WWE Champion Sheamus by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) To kick off the night, John Cena put WWE Champion Sheamus through a table. In retaliation, The Celtic Warrior ambushed his unsuspecting nemesis from behind during an interview. Then, it was time for the two to finally and officially clash in the ring during a WWE Title Match.
While the two behemoths rattled the ring, it was Cena who would prevail thanks to a disqualification caused when Sheamus grabbed the referee.
Knowing that a title cannot change hands due to disqualification, a disappointed Cena contemplated the ramifications and suddenly charged The Celtic Warrior, dragging him back into the ring. It was there that Sheamus leveled his rival with a surprise boot to the jaw, not once but twice, before finally leaving the squared circle with his championship.
Unified Tag Team Champions DX def. Big Show & Chavo Guerrero (PHOTOS | WATCH) Big Show may no longer have Chris Jericho as a partner, but there was one man more than willing to fill his boots: Chavo Guerrero. The self-proclaimed Mexican Warrior teamed with Show against Unified Tag Team Champions DX.
Guerrero felt he could help neutralize DX mascot Hornswoggle. Well, things didnt exactly work out that way. In fact, when the little guy made an appearance, it distracted Guerrero enough to ensure Triple H & Shawn Michaels the victory.
The fun wasnt over just then. Like a man possessed, Jericho had been standing outside The XL Center earlier in the evening pleading for WWE Universe members to sign a petition allowing him back on Raw. When that failed, his former partner snuck him a front row ticket. From that vantage point, the self-important Superstar watched DX prevail and attempted an attack on the pair.
Weary of Jerichos antics, The Game & HBK relented and agreed to face Jeri-Show the following Monday night in a title match as long as Jericho forgoes his Raw reinstatement campaign if Jeri-Show loses.
Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz in a Non-Title Match; Kofi Kingston def. United States Champion The Miz by Disqualification (PHOTOS | WATCH) Its almost a shame that words dont equal reality. If they did, United States Champion The Miz would never lose. In real life, though, reality bites. When the boastful braggart butted heads with Kofi Kingston, the crowd favorite came out on top after pegging Miz with Trouble in Paradise.
Thanks to the stipulations of the match, Kofis win allowed him to immediately compete against Miz in a match for the title.
As a result of his victory over Miz in the previous bout, Kofi was granted a title match. Fortunately for The Dreadlock Dynamo, Miz still appeared dazed after their initial clash in which Kofi prevailed with Trouble in Paradise.
Just when it looked as if Kofi would capture the U.S. Title, Randy Orton interfered. His unprovoked attack on Kofi quickly caused a disqualification, which meant that the title could not change hands. While Kofi may have secured the victory, The Vipers strike robbed him of the championship. To help settle their months-in-the-making dispute, Kofi and Orton will battle in the ring next Monday night.
Mr. McMahon announced Bret Harts WWE return to host Raw (PHOTOS | WATCH) Never say never. Mr. McMahon accepted Bret Hit Man Harts request to serve as special guest host of the first Raw in 2010! While The Chairman initially declined the WWE Hall of Famers appeal, the goading of Shawn Michaels, of all people, appeared to change Mr. McMahons mind.
Michaels had interrupted The Chairman to ask for a rematch between himself and The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVI. Mr. McMahon informed Michaels that not even he can impose his will upon The Deadman. At that point, HBK turned his attention to Hart, who he insisted he would be more than happy to see host Raw. "Only good things can happen with Bret in WWE," according to Michaels. He then shared a furtive glance with The Chairman, appeared to have a change of heart and gleefully granted Brets request.
Maryse def. Kelly Kelly (PHOTOS | WATCH) Last week, Kelly Kelly earned herself an early Christmas present during a Santas Little Helper Match when she pinned Maryse. This week, however, the conceited French Canadian was only too happy to exchange Kelly Kellys triumph for one of her own. Even after the bell had sounded to signal that Maryse had won, she continued to attack her adversary and then offered Divas Champion Melina a message: Her title would soon belong to Maryse.
Cody Rhodes def. Mark Henry (PHOTOS | WATCH) Its amazing what one can overcome when their back is to the wall. With Randy Orton still seated ringside from the earlier match featuring Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes could feel the pressure bearing down on him not only from his Legacy leader but also from his sizable opponent, Mark Henry. Rhodes faced The Worlds Strongest Man in a match requested by The Viper as a test of sorts. Fortunately for the young Superstar, he won after rising above the significant strength and size advantage of Henry.
Ted DiBiase def. Evan Bourne (PHOTOS | WATCH) In the wake of a harsh assessment of The Legacys 2009 performance compliments of Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase stepped into the ring against Evan Bourne with more than a few things to prove. As The Viper sat in judgment at ringside after threatening to pummel either DiBiase or Cody Rhodes if they lost, the star of The Marine 2, out on DVD December 29, proved his worth to Legacy by downing the high-flyer and showing his mettle to the groups demanding leader.
John Cena challenged WWE Champion Sheamus to a rematch (PHOTOS) John Cena may have been a pretty good boy this year, but he still didnt find the WWE Championship in his Christmas stocking. Rather than wait until next year, though, Cena instead set up a table in the ring and called out current WWE Champion Sheamus.
Cena seemed hungry to start their rematch and to make it a Tables Match, the same bout in which Cena lost the title at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs two weeks earlier. The Celtic Warrior, however, refused to be dictated to. He dismissed Cenas suggestions and attempted to leave, but the chiseled challenger had other ideas. Cena grabbed the WWE Champion, slamming him through the table with an Attitude Adjustment and setting the stage for a WWE Title Match to take place later in the night.
- Chris Masters will debut a new theme song on this week's WWE Superstars on WGN America as he teams up with MVP. Eve Torres also continues to come out as Masters' valet.
Tommy Dreamer posted the following message on the WWE Universe site:
"I need to let everyone know that tomorrow night on ECW on SYFY at 10 o clock eastern, will be the last ECW episode of the decade. I am calling upon all the WWE Universe to start a massive internet campaign. If you have ever watched or watch ECW to tune in tomorrow night. Set your DVRs, tell a friend, send emails, do what you got to do to spread the word. Tommy Dreamer is headed to the IZOD Center in New Jersey. I am going to go to the building that I have seen so many wrestling events as a kid. I am bringing my wrestling boots, because I am going to work. I am going to make the last episode of ECW this decade, Extreme!"
Former DX member hosting a future episode of RAW? Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/28/2009 at 02:05 PM
Former WWE Diva Joanie "Chyna" Laurer will be starring in "A Night At The Silent Movie Theater," a straight-to-DVD film that will be released on January 15. Her website (9thWonderOfTheWorld.com) says that she'll be appearing on entertainment news show Entertainment Tonight's "Weekend Edition" show on January 10 to promote the release.
It's also interesting to note that Chyna's website features a poll asking fans whether she should guest host an episode of the show she "was apart of for 5 years" - WWE RAW.
FightLine.com spoke to Bobby Lashley last week, who will make his much anticipated Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Miami on January 30th. While the former ECW champion is trying to juggle MMA and professional wrestling, he admits that he might have to give wrestling up.
"At the time when I was taking that break and I was just wrestling, everyone thought that Id be able to do both [wrestling and MMA]," said Lashley. "We dont know if thats going to happen. Immediately when the press release came out that I was with Strikeforce, I got a call from all the wrestlers, they wished me good luck. And anything they can do to help out, theyre there for it."
I just wanted to pass along that the person who was dressed in the Santa suit who was attacked by Cryme Tyme for not having the Christmas Spirit was Heath Slater. Slater is currently with the company with Florida Championship Wrestling.
John Morrison, R-Truth, Matt Hardy & Finlay def. CM Punk, Luke Gallows, Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio (No Contest) Cryme Tyme def. local competitors Mickie James & Maria def. Beth Phoenix & Layla Unified Tag Team Champions DX def. The Hart Dynasty
ORLANDO, Fla. On Christmas Night, it was Unified Tag Team Champions DX and Rey Mysterio who closed out 2009 on a high note, looking much better than all of their rivals.
Unified Tag Team Champions DX def. The Hart Dynasty (PHOTOS | WATCH) In their first title defense since winning the Unified Tag Team Championship, DX came to SmackDown to take on The Hart Dynasty. The champions were looking to continue the Christmas cheer they spread on Monday Night Raw (Raw recap). After a competitive contest, it was DX who reigned supreme when HBK hit David Hart Smith with some holiday Sweet Chin Music, followed up by a devastating pedigree from Triple H.
With DX looking on, The Hart Dynasty attacked Chris Jericho (PHOTOS | WATCH) Earlier in the night, The Hart Dynasty and Chris Jericho traded verbal barbs over who should be No. 1 Contenders to DX. Appearing on the arena screen, DX poked fun at their challengers, including offering The Hart Dynasty a one-way, paid trip back to Canada. But, it was Jericho who suffered the ultimate insult when David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd drove him into the canvas, leaving him writing in pain.
World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker vs. Rey Mysterio ended in a No Contest (PHOTOS | WATCH) For the first time ever, World Heavyweight Champion Undertaker defended his title against Rey Mysterio on SmackDown. After a brutal chokeslam, it looked like The Deadman had Mysterio right where he wanted. But then from out of nowhere, a raging Batista intervened, hitting The Phenom with a spinebuster. Capitalizing on the downed champ, Mysterio stunned the champion with the 619. Seizing the moment, The Animal dropped Undertaker with a hard-hitting spear. The chaos reached its climax when Mysterio hit Batista with the 619 and crushed him with a seated senton. After the dust settled, it was The Ultimate Underdog who escaped relatively unscathed, leaving Undertaker and Batista reeling from his lightning-fast assault.
John Morrison, R-Truth, Matt Hardy & Finlay def. CM Punk, Luke Gallows, Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler (PHOTOS | WATCH) With a host of rivalries intertwined in one match, the WWE Universe was treated to an action-packed eight-man tag match to kick off the night. After a competitive battle from both sides, it was John Morrison who picked up the win for his team by hitting Starship Pain on Dolph Ziggler. As the No. 1 Contender, John Morrison will take on Intercontinental Champion Drew McIntyre in a title match next week on SmackDown.
Cryme Tyme def. local competitors (PHOTOS | WATCH) Before their match even began, Cryme Tyme got in the Christmas spirit by relieving a bad Santa of his toys in the locker room area and re-gifting them to excited members of the WWE Universe. Although their challengers appeared to be worthy opponents, Cryme Tyme swiftly asserted their dominance in the contest. Using his massive power, Shad tossed one challenger out of the ring, then effortlessly lifted the other atop his shoulders, setting him up perfectly for the devastating G-9 from JTG.
Mickie James & Maria def. Beth Phoenix & Layla (PHOTOS | WATCH) Prior to the match, Womens Champion Michelle McCool and Layla continued in their mean-spirited ways of hurling insults at Mickie James. Despite the hurtful words, Mickie was able to focus and get the pinfall over Layla, giving her and Maria the victory. Then, after the bell, the fired-up Mickie headed straight for McCool, who was seated with the announce team. But before Mickie could get to her rival, Beth Phoenix attacked from behind, slamming Mickie onto the announce table. Reveling in the attack, Michelle stood over her fallen rival and engaged in a stare down with The Glamazon. Despite the tension in the air, the Christmas clashing had come to an end.
Update on the Kid Kash arrest situation Posted by Chris Kaufman on 12/26/2009 at 03:31 AM
Kid Kash (David Cash) posted the following message on his Facebook page regarding the newspaper article that said he was arrested for identity theft and other offenses:
hello everyone.. just getn home from gatlinburge< tn and everyone is asking if ive been arrested and the answer is NO!!! im not in JAIL!!! someone who lives in the same city as me with the same name.. lol... SO once again>> i have not been arrested..
- WWE has signed Mexican star Incognito, who has worked as the original Mystico. He had a tryout with TNA a few years ago and looked real good but was dropped when he missed a TV taping.
- As noted before, WWE recently gave Charlie Haas a raise after he asked for his release. WWE has decided to continue to pay him while he sits at home and currently, the creative team has no plans for him to return to the storylines.
It was noted earlier this year that several WWE Superstars had their pushes stopped due to excessive marijuana test failures. After MVP appeared on Opie & Anthony last week, one could assume that he was one of those stars.
MVP appeared on the radio show on December 16th to plug WWE's Troops Tribute but talked about how much he enjoys pot. MVP said when he was in Iraq, one of the soldiers told him that a lot of marijuana is grown in Afghanistan and MVP said he's now disappointed this year that he didn't get to go to Afghanistan.
MVP said that while he enjoys pot, he no longer does it because WWE's $2,500 fines started to stack up.
MVP also told a story about doing a tryout match in TNA years ago when a "washed-up wrestler" came up to him and said he, MVP, was sitting in his seat. MVP sensed the guy was picking a fight and claims he got up and punched the wrestler in the face. MVP wouldn't name who he claimed to punch but said his name rhymes with Maven. Obviously he was talking about Raven.
He was also asked about ring rats and said he got into the business 10 years too late because there are no longer women waiting in the hotels after shows. MVP blames this on Vince McMahon putting on a PG show.
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 36 jaar jong.
Mijn hobby's zijn: Worstelen en films.
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