BRET HART WORKING OVERSEAS WITH WWE

Bret Hart wrote the following on Facebook yesterday before heading off to Europe for the current SmackDown brand tour:

I’m scrambling now to make my way to the Calgary airport. I’m looking very much to this WWE tour of Europe and the markets that probably loved me the most. So many memories; Berlin, I really had some terrific matches there. I hope that my German fans will come out for what could be my last time ever. I recall Vince McMahon telling me once “that Germany has never come back since you left in ‘97″. From there Glasgow, another city filled with great memories, in and out of the ring. Although I saw a great crowd turnout for my book signings last summer, I hope Glasgow and all the Hitman loyalists come out for the pink and black.

WWE SUPERSTARS 4/8

We start off tonight’s show with some Divas action from the Smackdown brand and your announcers are Todd Grisham and Matt Striker.
Before the match starts, Vickie Guerrero gets on the mic and she wants someone to Excuse Her. She wants to introduce the WWE Women’s Champion, Michelle McCool. Michelle thanks Vickie and she tells everyone to listen to Vickie because she has something to say. Michelle says that Beth has been crying about not having a shot at the Women’s Title. Michelle says that it is not about being right or wrong or being fair or unfair. Layla says that Beth is a man. Michelle says that Beth is chromosomally challenged. They wonder what Beth really is. Michelle says that if you think about it, she was in the Royal Rumble with 29 MEN. Layla then talks about Beth’s voice and her arm. Then they talk about whether Beth dated Santino or Santina.
Vickie thanks Michelle and Layla for their due diligence and there is only one rule in the Divas Division, you must be a Diva. Vickie says that she cannot give Beth a women’s title match but she will face Layla in an Intergender match.
Match Number One: Layla with Vickie Guerrero and Michelle McCool versus Beth Phoenix
Layla shrieks and goes to the floor before Beth can inflict any harm on her. Layla returns to the ring and then returns to the ropes. Layla stays in the ropes and then she kicks Beth. Beth takes Layla down and then she picks Layla up by the throat and puts her on the top turnbuckle and throws her to the mat. Layla gets to the ropes and Beth drops her on the mat. Beth with a forearm to the back and then Michelle distracts Beth and Beth goes after Vickie and Vickie falls down. Layla with a drop kick to keep Beth on the floor. Layla with a kick to Beth before she rolls back into the ring. Michelle attacks Beth while Layla was with the referee. Layla with a choke and body scissors but Beth gets to her feet and then runs Layla into the turnbuckles. Beth runs into an elbow but Beth catches Layla off the turnbuckles and hits a back breaker followed by the Glam Slam for the three count.
Winner: Beth Phoenix
After the match, Vickie grabs Beth by the ankles and Michelle attacks Beth from behind and then Michelle with a series of knees in the corner. Michelle checks on Layla and then Beth sends Michelle over the top rope to the floor and then they run to the back to avoid any other brutality from Beth.
It is time to take a look back at NXT.
We go to commercial.
It is now time to see what the Raw brand can do tonight and your announcers are Jerry Lawler and Michael Cole.
Match Number Two: Evan Bourne and Yoshi Tatsu versus Chavo Guerrero and Zack Ryder with Rosa Mendes
Yoshi and Ryder start things off and Ryder with a kick and forearm followed by a knee and then he sends Yoshi into the turnbuckles. Ryder with a forearm but Yoshi with an octopus and then he gets a rollup for a near fall. Bourne tags in and Yoshi with a drop toe hold and Bourne with a drop kick to the head for a near fall. Bourne with a kick to the leg but Ryder with a jawbreaker and Chavo is tagged in. Bourne with an arm drag followed by a series of kicks in the corner. Bourne with a rana that sends Chavo to the floor and then he hits a running double knee from the apron on Chavo. Ryder tries to interfere but Bourne with a drop kick as we go to commercial.
We are back and Chavo punches and kicks Bourne while the referee warns him. Bourne with more kicks and a tilt-a-whirl head scissors. Bourne goes to the apron and then he runs into a spin heel kick and Chavo gets a near fall. Chavo with a Saito suplex and Ryder is tagged in and he kicks Bourne followed by a neck breaker for a near fall. Ryder with a reverse chin lock. Bourne with a rollup for a near fall. Bourne tries for another rollup but Ryder holds on to the ropes and hits a leaping leg lariat for a near fall. Ryder with a back breaker and Chavo tags in and hits a slingshot senton onto Bourne who is still on Ryder’s knee. Ryder tags back in and he chokes Bourne in the corner. Ryder with a slingshot into the bottom rope. Chavo tags in and kicks Bourne in the ribs. Chavo with an uppercut and arm bar. Ryder is tagged in and Bourne kicks Chavo to the floor and then he hits a leaping rana to get Ryder off the turnbuckles. Bourne tags in Yoshi and he connects with forearms and then hits a spinning heel kick before knocking Chavo off the apron. Yoshi with a series of kicks and then he hits a running double knees followed by the rolling mare. Chavo made a blind tag and then he attacks Yoshi and then Chavo tries for the Three Amigos and hits it. Chavo goes up top for the frog splash but Yoshi moves and Chavo rolls through. Yoshi with a knee and then he kicks Ryder. Yoshi with a heel hook and then he tags in Bourne who hits the Shooting Star Press just as Yoshi releases the hold for the three count.
Winners: Evan Bourne and Yoshi Tatsu
We go to highlights from this week’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
We go to commercial.
We are back with a Jack Swagger video package and the Raw Rebound.
We go to commercial.
Match Number Three: Carlito with Michael Tarver versus Montel Vontavious Porter
They lock up and Porter goes for the arm and Porter works on it. Carlito with a punch to the arm followed by an Irish whip. Porter floats over but nobody is there. Porter hits a clothesline for a near fall. Porter with knees to the midsection and then he hits a hip toss followed by a knee drop for a near fall. Porter returns to the arm. Porter with a back body drop for a near fall. Carlito sends Porter into the turnbuckles and then he punches Porter. Porter with a flying shoulder tackle and before Porter can complete the Ballin Elbow, Carlito goes to the floor. Porter with a baseball slide to Carlito’s back and we go to commercial.
We are back and Carlito with a rear chin lock. Porter with an elbow but Carlito with a knee and swinging neck breaker. Carlito with a leaping leg drop for a near fall. We see footage from the commercial break when Carlito sent Porter into the ring post. Carlito with a sleeper on Porter and it turns into a rear chin lock. Porter with elbows and punches. Carlitos misses an elbow and Porter hits a fisherman’s suplex and bridge for a near fall. Porter misses the running boot in the corner and then Carlito sends Porter to the floor. Carlito sends Porter into the ring again and he gets a near fall. Carlito with punches to Porter and then Porter with an overhead belly-to-belly throw. Porter with punches and then he drives Carlito to the mat and then hits a clothesline and back elbow. Porter with a facebuster and it is time to go Ballin and Porter hits the elbow drop. Porter waits for Carlito to get up and he tries for the Playmaker but Carlito escapes it and sends Porter into the ropes. Porter holds on to the ropes when Carlito tries for the lungblower but Porter only gets a near fall. Carlito with a knee lift but Porter with a boot to the head when Carlito comes off the ropes. Carlito with a jawbreaker but Carlito misses a drop kick. Porter with the Playmaker for the three count.
Winner: Montel Vontavious Porter
We go to credits.

TRIPLE H MISSING RAW AGAIN

As noted before, Triple H missed the RAW live event on Wednesday in Austria. The Game also missed last night’s show in Newcastle, England where he was scheduled to wrestle John Cena in the main event that ended up being Cena vs. Sheamus. No word yet on why Triple H missed the shows but with Stephanie McMahon being pregnant again, he may have had to take some time off live events like last time.

BRET HART GETTING INVOLVED IN EDGE VS SWAGGER

Bret Hart worked as the special ringside enforcer for the Edge vs. Jack Swagger match at last night’s show in Berlin. Bret first got involved in the match towards the end when Swagger put his feet on the ropes while pinning Edge. Swagger later was DQ’d after a low blow.

After the match, Swagger attacked Edge while Bret looked on. Swagger brought a chair in the ring but Bret stopped him from using it on Edge. Swagger kicked Bret in the gut and backed him in the corner before swinging the chair. Bret ducked the chairshot and Edge speared Swagger. Bret then put Swagger in the Sharpshooter and made him tap out. Edge cut a promo, putting Bret over and they embraced. Edge and Bret closed the show by greeting the fans at ringside.

ZACK GOWEN COPLETES HIS REHAB

Former WWE star Zach Gowen completed a WWE-sponsored rehab program for pain pill addiction as of March 15th. He is now staying at a sober living facility and accepting independent bookings

NEW ROSTER FOR RAW

Dos Caras Jr. made his WWE main roster debut last night at the RAW live event in Vienna, Austria, losing to Christian in a match that was said to be the best of the night.

Caras came out, cut a promo in English & Spanish, insulting the crowd, playing the heel role. Caras told the fans that they had the honor of witnessing the best wrestler from Mexico.

DIBIASE HAPPY THAT WARRIOR NOT INDUCTED IN THIS YEARS HALL OF FAME

In an interview with the MondayNightMayhem radio show, WWE Hall of Famer Ted DiBiase had some harsh words for former co-worker The Ultimate Warrior, who was in talks with WWE about being part of this year’s Hall of Fame class.

DiBiase says he’s glad Warrior was not inducted into the Hall of Fame this year over WrestleMania weekend. “I’m glad he wasn’t there. I’m glad he wasn’t there because he’s somebody I don’t particularly care for, and quite frankly, he was somebody who got a big push, DiBiase said. “He’s one of those guys that has never really appreciated what was done for him, and all you have to do is watch the DVD. There’s a lot of guys that did well in the industry that may have been lacking in some areas.”

DiBiase worked with the Ultimate Warrior during Warrior’s run at the top of the World Wrestling Federation, but say the only time the man from Parts Unknown would have a good match is if his opponent carried him the whole way.

“Here’s a guy who the only reason he ever had a great match, every great match he had was directly depended upon who he was wrestling. And if the guy across the ring from him couldn’t lead him around by the nose, he couldn’t have a good match. So the fact that he wasn’t called on doesn’t bother me at all. I thought that since he lived out in that area, I thought that could have happened, and quite honestly, it would have been a very tense backstage environment if he and I were together. He’s one of those guys who has been given so much in terms of an opportunity in our industry, who even to this day doesn’t appreciate it, and I don’t know for the life of me who he thinks he is.”

GOLDBERG SPEAKS ON PLAYING ONE LAST MATCH IN WRESTLEMANIA 27

In an interview with ESPN.com to promote his new show “Garage Mahal” on the DIY cable network, former WWE & WCW Champion Bill Goldberg says he’s open to wrestling one final match at next year’s WrestleMania from Atlanta, Georgia.

“It’s not something that I’m seeking out to do at 43 years old. But you know, WrestleMania is next year in Atlanta. Hulk Hogan and I put 43,000 people in the Georgia Dome with three days notice. I’ve got a fairly big following in Atlanta,” Goldberg said. “Is it out of the realm of possibility? I’d say no.”

Goldberg recently began working with WWE again on a new deal for WWE to use his likeness for merchandise (toys, appearing in WWE video games, etc.) and says he’d put himself back in the spotlight so his young son can see him in action.

“The doors are kind of open to negotiation as far as a merchandising deal. If it leads to something else? It’s a wonderful day,” Goldberg said.”If not, I’m totally content with the way I went out. To be able to get merchandise out there not only satiates the fans but hopefully there have been a lot of people wondering where my merchandise is. The reason why I want to do this is my boy; just trying to be a good father.”

UPDATE ON 2011 HALL OF FAME

Because WWE in general wasn’t happy with this year’s Hall of Fame ceremony, they have been working on next year’s event in advance. Names currently being discussed include Bill Goldberg, Ron Simmons, Lex Luger and The Steiner Brothers. Sting is also being talked about but his status with TNA will always play a factor, obviously.

While it probably will never happen, two people in the company brought up Ted Turner’s name this past week. It’s said that Goldberg and Simmons are likely a lock for next year’s class.

2 GUEST HOSTS REVEALED FOR RAW IN MAY

WWE added two more celebrities to its list of guest RAW hosts Thursday, identifying the personalities who will headline upcoming episodes in Pittsburgh and Toledo.

Hosting on May 10 from Pittsburgh will be Flava Flav. The Public Enemy member was reintroduced to pop culture several years ago via VH1’s version of “The Surreal Life.” He later starred in “Strange Love” and “Flavor of Love” and recently booked a role as the host of “Nite Tales: The Series.”

On May 24, Toledo receives a visit from former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Jon Lovitz, who will hopefully achieve comedic success as the night’s guest host.