Wednesday, August 25, 2010
WWE TRYING OUT NEW DIVAS
As noted before, WWE is looking for Divas between the ages of 18 and 25. They ran a tryout cap last week and word is that of the 63 or so people that tried out, about 50 of them didn’t even belong there. It usually costs people $1,000 to tryout at one of WWE’s camps.
UPDATE ON EDGE'S NEW MOVIE, BENDING THE RULES
WWE Studios’ “Chasing the Hawk”, which is currently filming in New Orleans and stars Edge and Jamie Kennedy, among others, has undergone a title change. The new title for the film will be “Bending the Rules.”
In the film. Edge plays a lawyer trying to track down a stolen car.
In the film. Edge plays a lawyer trying to track down a stolen car.
WWE LOOSES A CREATIVE MEMBER
Joe Francosi finished up with the WWE creative team at last week’s tapings in Bakersfield, California. Francosi was hired earlier this year in February and appeared on RAW when Jon Lovitz hosted earlier this year. Francosi was the man who pulled his eye-ball out in a talent skit with Ted DiBiase and Virgil.
Francosi was also the man who suggested the “spoken word” segment that RAW host William Shatner did months back. Francosi actually suggested the Shatner segment while interviewing with WWE trying to get the job. Francosi previously worked as a producer for UPW and was the man behind Mick Foley & Colt Cabana’s comedy tour.
Francosi was also the man who suggested the “spoken word” segment that RAW host William Shatner did months back. Francosi actually suggested the Shatner segment while interviewing with WWE trying to get the job. Francosi previously worked as a producer for UPW and was the man behind Mick Foley & Colt Cabana’s comedy tour.
SERENA'S 1ST WORD AFTER BEING RELEASED
Former WWE Diva Serena issued her first public comments since being let go by the company this past weekend. She wrote the following on Twitter: “You are the best fans in ANY universe.”
SMACKDOWN SPOILER 8/27
* World Heavyweight Champion Kane b. Rey Mysterio in a no disqualification match. A kendo stick/Singapore cane was brought in the match as well as a chair. Kane ended up getting the pin to win the match. After the bout, Alberto Del Rio came out and told Mysterio he was like an old dog and someone should put him down and attacked him. He then hit Mysterio with a chair, slamming his arm into the steel ring post.
* The return of The Undertaker is plugged for later tonight.
* Dolph Ziggler b. Kofi Kingston via count out to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Kingston was over with the Fresno crowd and signed autographs earlier in the day.
* CM Punk b. JTG in a squash match after hitting the GTS then locking in the anaconda vice. After the match, Punk makes the Straight Edge Society get on their knees and tells them they better make Big Show lie in a pool of his own drool by the end of the night.
* Footage from last week (this Friday's Smackdown) is shown where Jack Swagger challenges MVP in a Jack Swagger Sr. Invitational. If Swagger wins, he gets to host an episode of the VIP Lounge. If MVP wins, Swagger has to cover his end of the summer party.
* Jack Swagger b. MVP by disqualification when MVP slaps Swagger in the face.
* A vignette is shown of "Dashing" Cody Rhodes shaving that is pretty funny.
* Alberto Del Rio b. a local worker via submission in a squash match. Del Rio drew a lot of heat.
* Big Show w/Kelly Kelly b. Luke Gallows w/Joey Mercury & Serena. Big Show wins with the knockout punch. After the match, Gallows is left by the other Straight Edge Society members.
* The Undertaker comes out to a tremendous pop, the biggest of the night and cuts a lengthy promo about Kane and the devil. Kane comes out and talks for a long time. The show ends with the two of them starring each other down with Undertaker in the ring and Kane at the top of the ramp.
* The return of The Undertaker is plugged for later tonight.
* Dolph Ziggler b. Kofi Kingston via count out to retain the WWE Intercontinental Championship. Kingston was over with the Fresno crowd and signed autographs earlier in the day.
* CM Punk b. JTG in a squash match after hitting the GTS then locking in the anaconda vice. After the match, Punk makes the Straight Edge Society get on their knees and tells them they better make Big Show lie in a pool of his own drool by the end of the night.
* Footage from last week (this Friday's Smackdown) is shown where Jack Swagger challenges MVP in a Jack Swagger Sr. Invitational. If Swagger wins, he gets to host an episode of the VIP Lounge. If MVP wins, Swagger has to cover his end of the summer party.
* Jack Swagger b. MVP by disqualification when MVP slaps Swagger in the face.
* A vignette is shown of "Dashing" Cody Rhodes shaving that is pretty funny.
* Alberto Del Rio b. a local worker via submission in a squash match. Del Rio drew a lot of heat.
* Big Show w/Kelly Kelly b. Luke Gallows w/Joey Mercury & Serena. Big Show wins with the knockout punch. After the match, Gallows is left by the other Straight Edge Society members.
* The Undertaker comes out to a tremendous pop, the biggest of the night and cuts a lengthy promo about Kane and the devil. Kane comes out and talks for a long time. The show ends with the two of them starring each other down with Undertaker in the ring and Kane at the top of the ramp.
UPDATE ON NEW WWE TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Vince McMahon made the decision to rename the Unified WWE Tag Team Championship the WWE Tag Team Championship because he wanted new belts to be marketed. Another reason given for the change is that it’s easier for talent to pass through airports with one set of belts than two.
It is currently unknown if the belts will be considered a brand new championship or if they will carry the lineage of either one or both Tag Team Championships.
It is currently unknown if the belts will be considered a brand new championship or if they will carry the lineage of either one or both Tag Team Championships.
UPDATE ON SERENA'S RELEASE
Serena’s sudden release from World Wrestling Entertainment is being compared to Mickie James’ dismissal from the organization earlier this year as both involved matters concerning behavioral problems on the road.
Serena had been warned several times by management to tighten up her road behavior as she was putting her job at risk. It ultimately reached a point where WWE had no choice but to let her go, just as a big push was planned no less.
It is said that the episode of SmackDown in which Serena was caught drinking alcohol at a bar was designed to send a message to her over her partying habits. An irate CM Punk immediately chastised her following the airing of the video, but she was forgiven the following week. Luke Gallows, however, refused to follow suit and walked out on his fellow Straight Edge Society members.
News of her departure is being kept under wraps internally, but an announcement is expected to be made this weekend.
WWE RELEASED SERENA
While specific details surrounding Serena’s abrupt departure from WWE have yet to be disclosed, it said that she was let go in a disciplinary measure. The Pro Wrestling Torch cryptically notes that she was not “living out” her Straight Edge Society persona in public.
The decision to cut the six-time Ohio Valley Wrestling Women’s Champion was actually made a few days ago, but word had not surfaced until Monday night.
It would appear that an official announcement has not yet been made by WWE as she’s due to make an appearance on this week’s edition of Friday Night SmackDown, which was taped last Wednesday. She accompanies Luke Gallows to the ring for a match against Big Show.
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