Dolph Ziggler continues to push his current WWE storyline on Twitter. He wrote the following last night:
“Just got my first call for a possible booking, since being fired! Very exciting… My agency is William Morris, no televised bookings until after 5/12/11 Let the countdown begin! 90, 89, 88, 87, 86….”
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
VINCE MCMAHON COMMENTED ON WRESTLEMANIA
Vince McMahon spoke with The Miami Herald recently and described WrestleMania with the following words:
“You can liken it somewhat to the Super Bowl, I suppose, but the other aspect of it is it’s a hybrid of all forms of sport entertainment rolled into one. There’s nothing like WrestleMania. It’s like the Super Bowl combined with a Broadway play. Maybe throw in a little demolition derby along with maybe Disney On Ice. It’s a combination of so many things, and you’ve never seen anything like WrestleMania before. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. To be there, to see it, to feel it, to experience it, and you have to really see it to believe it.”
“You can liken it somewhat to the Super Bowl, I suppose, but the other aspect of it is it’s a hybrid of all forms of sport entertainment rolled into one. There’s nothing like WrestleMania. It’s like the Super Bowl combined with a Broadway play. Maybe throw in a little demolition derby along with maybe Disney On Ice. It’s a combination of so many things, and you’ve never seen anything like WrestleMania before. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime event. To be there, to see it, to feel it, to experience it, and you have to really see it to believe it.”
DVD RELEASE DELAYED
WWEDVDNews reports that the “RAW: Best of Seasons 3 & 4″ DVD set for later this year has been canceled by WWE. The reason for the set being nixed is low sales of the first “RAW: Best Of” set that came out in 2010, covering 1993-1994. WWE is still planning on releasing all of the RAW seasons in the “Best Of” format in the future but for now it’s on hold.
WWE has also postponed the Triple H DVD and Blu-ray set that was planned for late 2011. The Triple H feature is now planned for a 2012 release.
WWE has also postponed the Triple H DVD and Blu-ray set that was planned for late 2011. The Triple H feature is now planned for a 2012 release.
NEWS ON TOUGH ENOUGH
It’s being reported that long-time independent wrestler Matt “M-Dogg” Cross is a part of the new WWE Tough Enough cast. As noted yesterday, sources say that California wrestler “Big Nasty” Jason Watts is also on the cast and Miss USA Rima Fakih is confirmed as a contestant. The four trainers on the show will be Steve Austin, Booker T, Trish Stratus and Bill DeMott.
UNDERTAKER RETURNED TO SMACKDOWN
As noted before, WWE had been advertising The Undertaker’s return to SmackDown for last night’s tapings in Sacramento. Taker did make an appearance but it was brief and during the dark main event that saw Big Show and Edge defeat The Corre and Alberto Del Rio in a handicap match, when Show chokeslammed Wade Barrett.
Rey Mysterio was advertised to be on Show and Edge’s team but did not wrestle. Taker’s return came during the match, appearing on the ramp and then disappearing, according to a fan in attendance.
Rey Mysterio was advertised to be on Show and Edge’s team but did not wrestle. Taker’s return came during the match, appearing on the ramp and then disappearing, according to a fan in attendance.
WWE NXT ROOKIE ELIMINATED
Derrick Bateman, Daniel Bryan’s Rookie, was eliminated from last night’s WWE NXT on WWE’s website.
Brodus Clay and Johnny Curtis are the remaining Rookies going into next week’s elimination.
There has still been no official announcement on NXT Season 5, but sources indicate that WWE is moving forward with the show on their website. A possible scenario for Season 5 is to pair up WWE Legends with their sons from FCW.
Brodus Clay and Johnny Curtis are the remaining Rookies going into next week’s elimination.
There has still been no official announcement on NXT Season 5, but sources indicate that WWE is moving forward with the show on their website. A possible scenario for Season 5 is to pair up WWE Legends with their sons from FCW.
SMACKDOWN SPOILERS 2/25
* Teddy Long opened the show and announces that Vickie Guerrero will compete in a match tonight with her job on the line.
* Rey Mysterio defeated Kane.
* Dusty Rhodes came out and called out Cody Rhodes. Dusty talked Cody into apologizing to Rey Mysterio. Dusty and Rey shook hands until Dusty turned on Rey. Cody beat Rey down and took his mask, smashing Rey into the mirror for his entrance.
* Dusty and Code are backstage. Dusty said he would do anything for Cody.
* Rosa Mendes beat Layla by DQ when Michelle McCool, who was on commentary, attacked Rosa. More tension between LayCool.
* Jack Swagger beat Kofi Kingston with the ankle lock.
* Vickie Guerrero is trying to recruit Chavo Guerrero for some help backstage but he’s not having any of it.
* Big Show beat Wade Barrett by countout. The Corre was banned from ringside. After the match, Show hit Wade and went for a chokeslam but Corre came out for the save. Show chased them off with a steel chair.
* Edge and Kelly Kelly beat Vickie Guerrero and Drew McIntyre when Kelly speared Vickie and Edge speared Drew. Teddy Long came down to celebrate with Edge and Kelly while Vickie throws a fit, even asking Booker T for help. Per the stipulation from Teddy at the show opener, it looks like Vickie has lost her job. After the match, Alberto Del Rio comes down and attacks Edge.
* Rey Mysterio defeated Kane.
* Dusty Rhodes came out and called out Cody Rhodes. Dusty talked Cody into apologizing to Rey Mysterio. Dusty and Rey shook hands until Dusty turned on Rey. Cody beat Rey down and took his mask, smashing Rey into the mirror for his entrance.
* Dusty and Code are backstage. Dusty said he would do anything for Cody.
* Rosa Mendes beat Layla by DQ when Michelle McCool, who was on commentary, attacked Rosa. More tension between LayCool.
* Jack Swagger beat Kofi Kingston with the ankle lock.
* Vickie Guerrero is trying to recruit Chavo Guerrero for some help backstage but he’s not having any of it.
* Big Show beat Wade Barrett by countout. The Corre was banned from ringside. After the match, Show hit Wade and went for a chokeslam but Corre came out for the save. Show chased them off with a steel chair.
* Edge and Kelly Kelly beat Vickie Guerrero and Drew McIntyre when Kelly speared Vickie and Edge speared Drew. Teddy Long came down to celebrate with Edge and Kelly while Vickie throws a fit, even asking Booker T for help. Per the stipulation from Teddy at the show opener, it looks like Vickie has lost her job. After the match, Alberto Del Rio comes down and attacks Edge.
NEWS ON SUNNY IN HALL OF FAME
Regarding reports of Sunny being in the 2011 WWE Hall of Fame class, she responded to rumors back in January and said as of then, she had not been contacted by anyone in WWE. Sunny noted that she was booked for Ring of Honor events in Atlanta during WrestleMania weekend.
NEW FEUD FOR WRESTLEMANIA
WWE officials are building towards a feud between Sheamus and United States Champion Daniel Bryan. They are expected to have a match for the title at WrestleMania 27.
JOHN CENA VS THE ROCK AT WRESTLEMANIA 28?
For what it’s worth, most sources within WWE do not see a match between The Rock and John Cena happening anytime soon, or a match between Rock and The Miz. There’s speculation that Cena and Rock may be building towards something for WrestleMania 28 in 2012 but that’s not confirmed.
JOHN CENA TWEETS ABOUT THE ROCK AND THE MIZ
John Cena wrote the following on Twitter last night regarding The Miz and The Rock:
“CeNation. Handle bizz on sunday…check …let rock know im not a pushover…check…win tag titles…check…realize how much of a self centered egotistical rat bastard dowsh bag the miz is…..check. yer in my sights now kid. The world will soon know if u got it or u don’t. Other than that I had a blast tonight. Fresno was ON FIRE!”
“CeNation. Handle bizz on sunday…check …let rock know im not a pushover…check…win tag titles…check…realize how much of a self centered egotistical rat bastard dowsh bag the miz is…..check. yer in my sights now kid. The world will soon know if u got it or u don’t. Other than that I had a blast tonight. Fresno was ON FIRE!”
CHRISTIAN COMMENTS ON ALBERTO DEL RIO, WRESTLEMANIA
Joey Styles posted a storyline interview on WWE’s website yesterday with Christian, talking about his return and Alberto Del Rio. Here’s what he said:
What were you doing in Oakland?
I was on my way to physical therapy in Florida and accidentally got on the interstate heading west. For the life of me I couldn’t find anywhere to turn around and the next thing I knew, I was in Oakland where Elimination Chamber was. What a coincidence!
How has your recovery been from the torn pectoral muscle inflicted on you by Alberto Del Rio?
I’m not going to lie, it was the hardest thing I’ve had to overcome in my entire professional career. There were days I wondered if I’d ever be able to compete again. But the reaction from my peeps, not only in Oakland but the entire WWE Universe, reminded me why I worked so hard to get back. And who knows? If I hadn’t been injured by Del Rio maybe I would have won the Royal Rumble and it would be me challenging for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania.
When will you be medically cleared to compete?
I don’t have a definite date yet, but I’m hopeful that it will be in the next few weeks. I’m not planning on missing WrestleMania.
Any words for Alberto Del Rio?
Payback’s a b**** … but you already know that, Alberto. (laughs)
What were you doing in Oakland?
I was on my way to physical therapy in Florida and accidentally got on the interstate heading west. For the life of me I couldn’t find anywhere to turn around and the next thing I knew, I was in Oakland where Elimination Chamber was. What a coincidence!
How has your recovery been from the torn pectoral muscle inflicted on you by Alberto Del Rio?
I’m not going to lie, it was the hardest thing I’ve had to overcome in my entire professional career. There were days I wondered if I’d ever be able to compete again. But the reaction from my peeps, not only in Oakland but the entire WWE Universe, reminded me why I worked so hard to get back. And who knows? If I hadn’t been injured by Del Rio maybe I would have won the Royal Rumble and it would be me challenging for the World Heavyweight Title at WrestleMania.
When will you be medically cleared to compete?
I don’t have a definite date yet, but I’m hopeful that it will be in the next few weeks. I’m not planning on missing WrestleMania.
Any words for Alberto Del Rio?
Payback’s a b**** … but you already know that, Alberto. (laughs)
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