March 16-22

WWE
Although there were rumours of a Kane vs UFCer Tim Sylvia fight at a Detroit bar, neither man was actually in Detroit at the time. Kane’s comments were: “hear I handled it pretty well though. I'm happy with myself! I'm pretty sure Tim won't hold a grudge.” (PW)

The next 3 hour RAW will be on June 15 in Charlotte, NC. (PW)

Vince McMahon reportedly “blew a complete gasket” when hearing about the dismal 1.9 rating SD got last week. (PW)

The WWE has not yet displayed the usual memorial graphic for Andrew Martin because they are “on edge” about the cause of Martin’s death. (PW)

Chris “The Bambikiller” Raaber has signed a three year contract with WWE. (PW)

Edge will be missing the post-WM European tour to heal up some injuries. (WV)

Second generation talent currently in FCW include Brett DiBiase, Dakota Darsow, Joe Hennig, Taylor Rotunda, Haku’s son Tevita Fifita, Wes Brisco, and Tank Mulligan (real name Windham Rotunda). (WV)

Look for the following feuds following WM:
Edge vs Taker title feud
Hardy brothers
Swagger vs Christian title feud
Big Show vs Khali
MVP vs Benjamin title feud
(WV)

Batista would like you to know he only has a year left before retirement. He just turned 40 this year. (WV)

I am about to ruin your day. The WWE has cancelled the Iron Sheik’s autobiography. (WV)

Tomko was released by WWE some time ago. He release stemmed from his dark match against Paul Burchill where Vince thought he looked terrible and, when learning Tomko had a torn pec, Vince was even more pissed. (WV)

Jim Ross is in the hospital with walking pneumonia… whatever that is. (WV)


HALL OF FAME NEWS
Inductees confirmed so far:
Stone Cold Steve Austin
The Von Erich Family
Terry and Dory Funk Jr
“Cowboy” Bill Watts
Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat
Howard Finkel

Michael Hayes will be inducting the Von Erich Family into the HOF. (PW)

Ring Announcer Howard Finkel will be inducted in the HOF this year, as well.


WRESTLEMANIA 25 NEWS
The confirmed card so far:
**WWE Champion Triple H vs Randy Orton
**World Heavyweight Champion Edge vs The Big Show vs John Cena
**WWE Intercontinental Champion JBL vs Rey Mysterio
**Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels (Undefeated Streak on the Line)
**Money in the Bank Match (CM Punk vs Kane vs Mark Henry vs Shelton Benjamin vs MVP vs Kofi Kingston vs Christian vs Finlay)
**25 Diva Battle Royal (Advertised Divas: Alicia Fox, Beth Phoenix, Brie Bella, Candice Michelle, Eve, Gail Kim, Jillian, Katie Lea, Kelly Kelly, Layla, Maria, WWE Divas Champion Maryse, WWE Women's Champion Melina, Michelle McCool, Mickie James, Natalya, Nikki Bella, Rosa Mendes, and Tiffany)
**Matt Hardy vs Jeff Hardy (Extreme Rules)

There is a prediction about a “Legends Handicap Match” being added to the WM card. It would be Chris Jericho vs Jimmy Snuka, Roddy Piper and Ricky Steamboat. Ric Flair and Mickey Rourke are expected to be in the Legends’ corner. (PW)

Tammy Sytch has confirmed that she will participate in the Diva Battle Royal at WM. Read the whole article here: http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/11938. Wendi Richter has turned down the offer, along with Debra, Lita, Dawn Marie, and Sable. Ashley will not be appearing either. (PW)

Predictions are being made that John Morrison and The Miz will put their titles up against Carlito and Primo Colon’s at WM. (PW)


TNA
Apparently Rhaka Khan and Roxxi got into a “heated altercation” at a recent show. Roxxi was upset about the black eye she received from Khan. Rumour has it that Khan, Kurt Angle’s girlfriend, gets away with more than she should backstage and some backstage don’t have a great opinion of her. (PW)

In case you’re wondering:

(PW)
Jillie’s Note: Hahahahahahaha!!!

The Jeff Jarrett DVD set will be released on April 14. Check out JeffJarrettDVD.com for more. There will also be a “TNA’s Toughest Tag Teams” DVD hosted by Team 3D. It will be released May 5. (PW)

Consequences Creed was knocked out during the Ultimate X match at Destination X. He had a bad concussion and reportedly doesn’t remember most of the match. (PW)

A “Botchamania” sign was confiscated from the crowd at Destination X. (PW)

TNA roster were subjected to standard blood tests and medical exams recently. (PW)

Kip James and Jacqueline are no longer performers for TNA TV. They will remain with the company as agents for the Knockouts. (WV)

LOCKDOWN CARD – April 19
**TNA World Champion Sting vs Mick Foley
**TNA World Tag Team Champions Beer Money, Inc vs IWGP Heavyweight World Tag Team Champions Team 3D (Off the Wagon)
**Team Angle vs Team Joe (Lethal Lockdown)

Danny Bonaduce has received permission from Hogan’s CCW to attend and participate in Lockdown. (WV)
TNA has a video posted on their site with Bonaduce and Eric Young. You can see it here: http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1237685429.php. 94 WYSP FM, the radio station for which Danny Bonaduce works, also posted this video: http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1237579577.php (WV)


ROH
ROH World Champ Nigel McGuinness will require surgery for an arm injury he suffered recently. (WV)

ROH has suspended Larry Sweeny. No word on why. (WV)


OTHER
Steroids and painkillers were among the prescription drugs found in Andrew Martin’s home after he was found dead. We are still awaiting toxicology reports to determine cause of death. (WV)
Andrew Martin tributes:
DDP and Bret Hart: http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/11930 (PW)

Steve Doll (Steven Dunn, part of WWF tag team Well Dunn) passed away at the age of 44 this week. He was taken off life support. He had been hospitalized two years ago with a seizure. There are no further details at this time regarding his death. (G)

Former WWE Women’s Champ Debra would like you to know she wants to be hired by TNA (PW)

Hulk Hogan will be releasing a non-WWE book in October. (WV)

Interestingly, Chris Nowinski will be presenting at Booker T’s charity fanfest. He will be talking about Chris Benoit’s brain biopsy, performed in 2007. (G)


INTERVIEWS AND RECAPS
Triple H’s MSN highlights: http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/11953 (PW)

Kevin Nash’s Bristol Times hightlights: http://www.prowrestling.com/article/news/11942 (PW)

Kevin Fertig’s Monday Night Mayhem interview: http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1237665896.php (WV)

Sgt Slaughter’s Giantbomb.com interview: http://www.giantbomb.com/gerstmann-on-slaughter/17-330/ (WV)


WV-www.wrestleview.com
G-www.gerweck.net
PW-www.prowrestling.com

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"You ruin day, Gene Mean!"

The rumor about Sweeney is he's suffering from depression. I guess I would to if I had to job to Bobby Dempsy.

Edited for accuracy.

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