8 MAN TAG MATCH ADDED TO WRESTLEMANIA

WWE also announced a 8-person mixed tag team match for WrestleMania 29 featuring Brodus Clay & Tensai & The Funkadactyls vs. Team Rhodes Scholars & The Bella Twins.

BIG SHOW TALKS ABOUT WRESTLEMANIA IN NEW YORK, NEW YORK FANS

Big Show discussed WrestleMania being held in the New York area during an interview with Sports Illustrated.

"New York and New Jersey fans are like no other fans anywhere in the world. It's funny because New York is known for being competitive. New York likes champions. If you're not pulling your weight, New York lets you know. Trust me: If you have a crappy match, New York fans will let you know right in the middle of it. They'll chant boring. They'll chant you suck. They'll chant you messed up. The pressure to do well is always a little bit higher in New York. But like anything, that pressure makes you better.

So the only thing that I'm a little concerned about is the weather. Because, you know, I'm not wearing much. I'm wearing Spandex. It's gonna be a little chilly out there."

JIM ROSS TALKS ABOUT MICK FOLEY, FANDANGO VS JERICHO, ROCK VS JOHN CENA, RIC FLAIR AND MORE

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has published a new blog entry on JrsBarBq.com. Here are some highlights.

Terry Funk Inducting Mick Foley: "Great choice by Mick Foley to select Terry Funk to induct Mr. Foley's baby boy at the 2013 WWE HOF induction ceremony. The Funker is Mick's mentor and idol. I think it's pretty cool when a Hall of Fame inductee can actually have their all time favorite wrestler, their father like figure within the business and their role model as it relates to in ring style and approach to the game induct them."

Ric Flair's Medical Situation: "Got a text from Ric Flair early this morning and Naitch is feeling great and has been provided medication to dissolve the blood clot that is in his leg. The doctor's are highly optimistic that the meds will do the trick and eliminate a potentially, dangerous issue. Ric and I will get together Wednesday evening in Jersey to catch up which is one of our WrestleMania traditions."

Fandango vs. Y2J: "Fandango is a lightning rod right now because many or perhaps a few vocal 'fans' don't like the TV persona even though they have yet to see it fully on display in a match of significance. I'm of the persuasion that I'll reserve my opinions until I actually see the talent get it on bell to bell. Chris Jericho is the perfect opponent to perform with Fandango at WM29 because Jericho is all about stealing the show ala the great @ShawnMichaels no matter Y2J's role. Fandango can also expect Jericho to beat the hell out of him along the way. Believe that!"

The Rock vs. John Cena: "Enjoying the serious nature that the Rock/Cena rivalry has taken the past few weeks and it is a departure from 2012 or so it seems to me. Closing a WrestleMania with such high expectations and having a 'different' match than last year are tremendous responsibilities notwithstanding the fact that the match is for the WWE Title which should be the primary issue. Cena vs. Rock is a target of varying levels of controversy from some fans but pales in comparison to what their own peers will place upon the show closers in their own matches at WM29."

RIC FLAIR TO APPEAR WITH MIZ?

Besides appearing in the Legends Q&A segment on Monday's RAW, WWE was also considering an angle for Ric Flair with The Miz. Flair was to be ringside for The Miz vs. Wade Barrett match.

CM PUNK PRAISES PAUL HEMAN, TALKS ABOUT FANS, UNDERTAKER

CM Punk was interviewed by Mark Madden earlier today. Here are some highlights from the interview.

You don’t need a win or a title to stay over with the fans. Is that a blessing or a curse?

I think it’s a curse. 

Madden said Punk is the “best talker out there” yet he’s paired with Paul Heyman, who is also a great talker. Madden asked how that’s not overkill.

Punk said he’s not sure if he’s the best talker out there and an argument could be made that Paul Heyman is the best. Punk said the friendship that he and Heyman have off-screen really shines through in their work together.

When you were in my studio years ago you agreed that you were not a wrestling lifer. Do you still feel that way or have you become a safer? 

No I don’t want to be a lifer. I just feel like I’m one of those guys that gets bored easy. So what’s the next mountain?