WWECheck out highlights from The Ottawa Sun’s interview with Randy Orton here:
http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/11031 (PW)
Check out highlights from the UK’s Daily Star interview with Mr Kennedy here:
http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/11032 (PW)
Check out a review of the new Eddie Guerrero DVD here:
http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1227524064.shtml (WV)
Watch for WWE events to be “sponsored” by WWE Studio projects. (WV)
You can now watch WWE.com videos in hi-def, thanks to the WWE’s new video player. (WV)
Goldust has signed a talent deal with the WWE. (WV)
Several mainstream media stations got worked with the Jeff Hardy incident. Adam Martin of wrestleview.com said it best: “WWE probably didn't make the best decision when they want a majority of the content on their official website to be taken seriously.” (WV)
Regal was eliminated quickly during his match at Survivor Series because he was ill “with either the flu or a bad cold.” (WV)
TNATNA will once again be holding a Turkey Bowl, which will air on this week’s edition of Impact. The winner will get $25,000 and the loser has to wear a Turkey costume. (PW)
During a recent taping, Mick Foley called the TNA Title the NWA Title and, when the crowd corrected him loudly, they had to reshoot. (WV)
Rumour has it that Awesome Kong will be facing someone from Japan at Final Resolution. (WV)
Rumour also has it that the Angle vs Jarrett rematch was supposed to take place at Final Resolution, but TNA is extending the storyline. Look for a possible Genesis match. (WV)
TNA is not planning to shoot any Impacts while in the UK, but may tape another instalment of “Global Impact.” So far, everyone on the roster is expected to appear with the exception of Sting and Booker T. Christian Cage is not being plugged for the show due to the uncertainty about his contract, and Doug Williams, a native of the UK, will be competing regularly. (WV)
One of the options for the new TNA Originals name is “Front Line.” (G)
Gail Kim, along with Melina, are rumoured to be backstage for tonight’s RAW. (G)
ROHMark Briscoe has injured his knee again during an ROH event in Ohio. (WV)
For the taping of the PPV that will air in January for DirecTV, ROH brought in some extra camera equipment. (G)
Look for Ace Steel, a friend of new booker Adam Pearce, to be used more frequently. (G)
Apparently fans were not happy after the show in Dayton. The World Title was not defended as advertised, and some of the matches ended in “lame finishes.” (G)
OTHERThe WWE has apparently asked Brutus Beefcake nicely, by sending him “legal documents,” not to use his moniker on Hogan’s CCW. Beefcake uses the name for indy shows still, apparently. In an interesting note, look for a short interview with Beefcake in none other than this month’s issue of WWE Magazine. (WV)
This is what Eric Bischoff, a producer on the show, has to say about the situation (G):
http://www.wrestleview.com/news08/1227560501.shtml (WV)
Just in case you were wondering what Maven was up to these days…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-99uMoPjTB4...227559647.shtml (WV)
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