POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde, the original Sin Cara, returned to action at Saturday's SmackDown! live event in Tacoma, Washington.
Alvirde is eligible to resume performing since his thirty-day suspension for his first violation of WWE's drug testing policy expired on Tuesday. He claimed in an interview that he did not know what he had tested positive for and that he had only gotten a routine injection for his injured knee in Mexico.
Alvirde's future with the organization was believed to be in doubt since developmental talent Jorge Arias (a/k/a Hunico) assumed the Sin Cara character at the last two SmackDown tapings. There was talk that the move would be permanent since company officials were reportedly sour on Alvirde due to his attitude and lackluster performances.
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
TNA (IMPACT) NEWS: MATT HARDY IS AN IDIOT (DWI CHARGE, GETS FIRED)
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
PART. 01:
TMZ.com reports that Matt Hardy was arrested in North Carolina today on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a trooper discovered the TNA Wrestling Superstar after his 2009 Corvette ran off the road and struck a tree. Hardy was by himself and did not suffer any injuries.
The trooper observed signs of impairment and arrested Hardy. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and the trooper found no other contraband in the vehicle. Hardy submitted to a blood test, results of which are pending.
He was released at approximately 7:00 p.m.
TNA Wrestling officials reportedly suspended Hardy in June due to continuously arriving late to events and posting a video online of himself urging Jeff Hardy to stun Reby Sky (Matt's girlfriend) with a taser. He stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it has allowed him to completely clean up his life.
PART. 02:
Following his arrest Saturday in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated, Matt Hardy has been released from his contract with TNA Wrestling.
In a statement released to TMZ.com, an unnamed TNA spokesperson stated, "TNA today released Impact Wrestling star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
According to sources within TNA, plans were in place for Matt and Jeff Hardy to return to television in October. Jeff's status with the company remains unchanged since TNA will be releasing a slew of merchandise in the fall bearing his name including a video title.
Hardy joined TNA last January after being released by WWE in October 2010 following a series of events that caused him to be sent home from a company tour of Europe. Hardy walked out of a SmackDown live event on September 5, 2010 after officials voiced concern over his condition. During the subsequent weekend's European tour, Hardy's condition caused the organization to act. When the story broke online, Hardy responded with a rambling video claiming it was untrue because he was still in Europe. WWE, however, confirmed to NewsDay.com on September 12, 2010 that he had been sent home. He never wrestled for the organization again and was released from his contract a few weeks later.
Hardy stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it allowed him to completely clean up his life. He added Friday, "It's time for me to get back to a healthy, happy place, the transformation his now started for me, for us-(New Chapter Will begin new)"
PART. 03:
TNA Wrestling announced Saturday on their official website that Matt Hardy has been released from its roster.
Their statement reads: "TNA today released IMPACT WRESTLING star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
His bio was also removed from the website's roster page.
According to a source, company president Dixie Carter made the decision to terminate Hardy's contract following his arrest earlier in the day in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated
PART. 01:
TMZ.com reports that Matt Hardy was arrested in North Carolina today on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a trooper discovered the TNA Wrestling Superstar after his 2009 Corvette ran off the road and struck a tree. Hardy was by himself and did not suffer any injuries.
The trooper observed signs of impairment and arrested Hardy. He was charged with driving while intoxicated and the trooper found no other contraband in the vehicle. Hardy submitted to a blood test, results of which are pending.
He was released at approximately 7:00 p.m.
TNA Wrestling officials reportedly suspended Hardy in June due to continuously arriving late to events and posting a video online of himself urging Jeff Hardy to stun Reby Sky (Matt's girlfriend) with a taser. He stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it has allowed him to completely clean up his life.
PART. 02:
Following his arrest Saturday in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated, Matt Hardy has been released from his contract with TNA Wrestling.
In a statement released to TMZ.com, an unnamed TNA spokesperson stated, "TNA today released Impact Wrestling star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
According to sources within TNA, plans were in place for Matt and Jeff Hardy to return to television in October. Jeff's status with the company remains unchanged since TNA will be releasing a slew of merchandise in the fall bearing his name including a video title.
Hardy joined TNA last January after being released by WWE in October 2010 following a series of events that caused him to be sent home from a company tour of Europe. Hardy walked out of a SmackDown live event on September 5, 2010 after officials voiced concern over his condition. During the subsequent weekend's European tour, Hardy's condition caused the organization to act. When the story broke online, Hardy responded with a rambling video claiming it was untrue because he was still in Europe. WWE, however, confirmed to NewsDay.com on September 12, 2010 that he had been sent home. He never wrestled for the organization again and was released from his contract a few weeks later.
Hardy stated last week on Twitter that his time away from the ring has been a blessing in disguise as it allowed him to completely clean up his life. He added Friday, "It's time for me to get back to a healthy, happy place, the transformation his now started for me, for us-(New Chapter Will begin new)"
PART. 03:
TNA Wrestling announced Saturday on their official website that Matt Hardy has been released from its roster.
Their statement reads: "TNA today released IMPACT WRESTLING star Matt Hardy from its roster. Hardy was already under suspension from the company."
His bio was also removed from the website's roster page.
According to a source, company president Dixie Carter made the decision to terminate Hardy's contract following his arrest earlier in the day in North Carolina for driving while intoxicated
BE A STAR/WWE/LISA WRIGHT REACH AGREEMENT?
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Lisa Wright, program director of the national non-profit organization Council for Unity, has issued a retraction and an apology regarding her criticism of the Be a STAR Alliance's anti-bullying campaign with WWE.
Wright wrote a letter earlier this week criticizing their campaign after receiving an e-mail concerning the numerous "fat jokes" being directed towards performer Vickie Guerrero on television. She asked how the organization's partnership with WWE fits their mission to show tolerance and respect since professional wrestling consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence. She concluded her letter by requesting the removal of the Council for Unity from the Be a STAR Alliance website's list of organization affiliates. Wright, however, has since rescinded her request and issued an apology to WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance.
In a letter sent to Diva-Dirt.com, WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance, Wright says she changed her tune on the matter after further research and receiving intelligent feedback from some of the wrestling organization's loyal fans.
Wright wrote, "After careful consideration and research on my part, plus some intelligent feedback from some of the loyal fans of WWE, I realize that perhaps I reacted too harshly and without enough information. I have been reminded that the important issue is the prevention of bullying and the protection and support of those that have been victimized by it. Ultimately, my own actions, intended or no, have had a negative impact."
She continues, "I hereby offer an apology to the Be a STAR foundation and the WWE. I also wish to rescind my request that my organization be removed from the Be a STAR Alliance website. There are often many ways to reach a goal; the important thing is that we support each other on our journey."
She adds that her initial letter was never intended to be made public and that it was never her intention to disparage the Be a STAR Alliance, WWE, their wrestlers and many fans
Lisa Wright, program director of the national non-profit organization Council for Unity, has issued a retraction and an apology regarding her criticism of the Be a STAR Alliance's anti-bullying campaign with WWE.
Wright wrote a letter earlier this week criticizing their campaign after receiving an e-mail concerning the numerous "fat jokes" being directed towards performer Vickie Guerrero on television. She asked how the organization's partnership with WWE fits their mission to show tolerance and respect since professional wrestling consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence. She concluded her letter by requesting the removal of the Council for Unity from the Be a STAR Alliance website's list of organization affiliates. Wright, however, has since rescinded her request and issued an apology to WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance.
In a letter sent to Diva-Dirt.com, WWE and the Be a STAR Alliance, Wright says she changed her tune on the matter after further research and receiving intelligent feedback from some of the wrestling organization's loyal fans.
Wright wrote, "After careful consideration and research on my part, plus some intelligent feedback from some of the loyal fans of WWE, I realize that perhaps I reacted too harshly and without enough information. I have been reminded that the important issue is the prevention of bullying and the protection and support of those that have been victimized by it. Ultimately, my own actions, intended or no, have had a negative impact."
She continues, "I hereby offer an apology to the Be a STAR foundation and the WWE. I also wish to rescind my request that my organization be removed from the Be a STAR Alliance website. There are often many ways to reach a goal; the important thing is that we support each other on our journey."
She adds that her initial letter was never intended to be made public and that it was never her intention to disparage the Be a STAR Alliance, WWE, their wrestlers and many fans
MORRISON TALKS MELINA, SMACKDOWN! HOUSE SHOW CHANGE
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- The London Free Press interviewed John Morrison, who was promoting WWE events in Canada. He spoke about many of his fellow superstars (including Triple H, whom he labels "ambitious but unproven"), and mentioned the release of Melina by saying, "The idea of having more freedom to choose when and where to work is liberating for her."
-- The SmackDown! house show on October 8 was supposed to take place at the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. It has been moved to the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas.
-- The London Free Press interviewed John Morrison, who was promoting WWE events in Canada. He spoke about many of his fellow superstars (including Triple H, whom he labels "ambitious but unproven"), and mentioned the release of Melina by saying, "The idea of having more freedom to choose when and where to work is liberating for her."
-- The SmackDown! house show on October 8 was supposed to take place at the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee. It has been moved to the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas.
MICK FOLEY'S COMEDY SHOW
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
The following press release was sent out today:
Wrestling's Hardcore Legend MICK FOLEY makes a special announcement about his upcoming stand-up comedy benefit show.
Long Island, NY, August 18th, 2011 – Be a part of a special event in Bellmore, NY at Governor's Comedy @ The Brokerage when wrestling's Hardcore Legend Mick Foley takes the stage to perform his stand-up comedy act to raise money for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).
Mick, along with several other comedians from the New York area, will take the stage and perform a fun-filled evening of comedy for a great charity on Wednesday, August 24th at 8pm, doors open at 6:30pm!
You can check out the fan cam video of the announcement shot by filmmaker Steve Strangio at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuBX2sqWqY
Also check out a special behind-the-scenes interview shot on that very same night where Mick talks to Steve Strangio about his stand-up comedy act and plans for future shows. Check it out at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisZVTxBMgE
The following press release was sent out today:
Wrestling's Hardcore Legend MICK FOLEY makes a special announcement about his upcoming stand-up comedy benefit show.
Long Island, NY, August 18th, 2011 – Be a part of a special event in Bellmore, NY at Governor's Comedy @ The Brokerage when wrestling's Hardcore Legend Mick Foley takes the stage to perform his stand-up comedy act to raise money for RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network).
Mick, along with several other comedians from the New York area, will take the stage and perform a fun-filled evening of comedy for a great charity on Wednesday, August 24th at 8pm, doors open at 6:30pm!
You can check out the fan cam video of the announcement shot by filmmaker Steve Strangio at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uuBX2sqWqY
Also check out a special behind-the-scenes interview shot on that very same night where Mick talks to Steve Strangio about his stand-up comedy act and plans for future shows. Check it out at this link …. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nisZVTxBMgE
WWE EUROPEAN TOUR, AT&T/WWE DISPUTE, WHY SMACKDOWN! SHOW WAS CANCELED, MORE NEWS
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- The Miz is in Europe this weekend doing some promotional appearances for the company.
-- AT&T UVerse has done a long-overdue update of their WWE Classics on Demand content to include all the content they didn't receive in the past few weeks.
-- The Sunday SmackDown! house show was cancelled due to logistical problems in getting the Smackdown crew from Tacoma, Washington to Kamloops in Canada.
-- The Bellas have a blog that you can check out at http://nicoleandbrianna.com/
-- Sgt. Slaughter will appear at the Lynchburg Hillcats game in Lynchberg, Virginia tonight.
-- The Miz is in Europe this weekend doing some promotional appearances for the company.
-- AT&T UVerse has done a long-overdue update of their WWE Classics on Demand content to include all the content they didn't receive in the past few weeks.
-- The Sunday SmackDown! house show was cancelled due to logistical problems in getting the Smackdown crew from Tacoma, Washington to Kamloops in Canada.
-- The Bellas have a blog that you can check out at http://nicoleandbrianna.com/
-- Sgt. Slaughter will appear at the Lynchburg Hillcats game in Lynchberg, Virginia tonight.
WWE EXECUTIVE LEAVES
POSTED BY: ROBERT WODWARD JR.
WWE Executive Vice President of Digital Media is no longer employed with the company.
Kalinowski had been working in WWE since 2007. No reason is currently known for his departure.
Source: Pwinsider
WWE Executive Vice President of Digital Media is no longer employed with the company.
Kalinowski had been working in WWE since 2007. No reason is currently known for his departure.
Source: Pwinsider
WRESTLEMANIA XXVIII BOXING MATCH? JENNIFER LOVE HEWITT BREAKS RULE @ WWE PARTY?
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- A boxing match is possible between Monte Barrett and David Tua at next year’s WrestleMania 28 in Miami as Barrett is friends with John Cena and the two have discussed it. Barrett told 8countnews.com that he’s meeting with Cena and Vince McMahon next week. We shall see.
-- Reuters recently published an article stating that actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who attended WWE's SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party last Thursday at the Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles, California, broke one of the organization's unwritten rules: No dancing.
The article notes that the Hollywood starlet danced for over an hour at the event. She was also photographed dancing with Hornswoggle. Those photos have leaked online.
-- A boxing match is possible between Monte Barrett and David Tua at next year’s WrestleMania 28 in Miami as Barrett is friends with John Cena and the two have discussed it. Barrett told 8countnews.com that he’s meeting with Cena and Vince McMahon next week. We shall see.
-- Reuters recently published an article stating that actress Jennifer Love Hewitt, who attended WWE's SummerSlam VIP Kick-Off Party last Thursday at the Andaz Hotel in Los Angeles, California, broke one of the organization's unwritten rules: No dancing.
The article notes that the Hollywood starlet danced for over an hour at the event. She was also photographed dancing with Hornswoggle. Those photos have leaked online.
THE YOUNG BUCKS KEEP ON DEFENDING THEMSELVES
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Goldust gave his thoughts about the Young Bucks on his Twitter.
He wrote: "As booker says.....better show some respect when in the locker room, there are good teachers here that know more than you young bucks....Just a reminder....if trying out for wwe....extend your hand,be polite and respectfull and do what your told. You dont have to like the golden one, but you will respect my knowledge of the business....jfyi"
Matt Jackson wrote on his own Twitter: "Somewhere, somehow, there is a "tell me he didn't just say that?" joke that needs to be told. I love you, wrestling. Nothin' but love & respect for all my peers in the business. Hope everyone makes their own decision based on their own experiences."
Nick Jackson adds: "I respect everyone in the business even if they have bad words about me. God bless them all. Thx to all the loyal fans that support us!"
Finally, their brother Malachi said: "Sounds like @BookerT5x is a little 12 year old girl on his young buck rant. These vets such as @therealrvd and @BookerT5x are jealous of the young bucks cause they cant do half what bucks can do in the ring. I can't believe @MattJackson13 and @NickJacksonYB didn't say hi to @BookerT5x ! #whatisthishighschool ? @RRWWE (Ricardo Rodriguez) Booker t is mad cause they supposedly didn't say hi to him so @BookerT5x is trashing the bucks. I love when vets say stuff bout the young bucks. All they're doing is getting them more popular :O @BookerT5x I didn't shake the hand of someone at work today. The person then tweeted bout how disrespectful I was being @BookerT5x #getoveryourego @BookerT5x that's weird you and rvd are the only ones out of hundreds of workers that don't like the bucks. And btw they've already made it."
Goldust gave his thoughts about the Young Bucks on his Twitter.
He wrote: "As booker says.....better show some respect when in the locker room, there are good teachers here that know more than you young bucks....Just a reminder....if trying out for wwe....extend your hand,be polite and respectfull and do what your told. You dont have to like the golden one, but you will respect my knowledge of the business....jfyi"
Matt Jackson wrote on his own Twitter: "Somewhere, somehow, there is a "tell me he didn't just say that?" joke that needs to be told. I love you, wrestling. Nothin' but love & respect for all my peers in the business. Hope everyone makes their own decision based on their own experiences."
Nick Jackson adds: "I respect everyone in the business even if they have bad words about me. God bless them all. Thx to all the loyal fans that support us!"
Finally, their brother Malachi said: "Sounds like @BookerT5x is a little 12 year old girl on his young buck rant. These vets such as @therealrvd and @BookerT5x are jealous of the young bucks cause they cant do half what bucks can do in the ring. I can't believe @MattJackson13 and @NickJacksonYB didn't say hi to @BookerT5x ! #whatisthishighschool ? @RRWWE (Ricardo Rodriguez) Booker t is mad cause they supposedly didn't say hi to him so @BookerT5x is trashing the bucks. I love when vets say stuff bout the young bucks. All they're doing is getting them more popular :O @BookerT5x I didn't shake the hand of someone at work today. The person then tweeted bout how disrespectful I was being @BookerT5x #getoveryourego @BookerT5x that's weird you and rvd are the only ones out of hundreds of workers that don't like the bucks. And btw they've already made it."
WEEKEND WWE SCHEDULE
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- The SmackDown! house show on October 8th, 2011 has been moved to the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas. The original venue was the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee.
-- The Raw house shows are running through Regina, Saskatchewan tonight, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Saturday and Edmonton, Alberta for Monday Night Raw. The advertised lineup is below:
Alberto Del Rio will defend the WWE Championship against John Cena and CM Punk
John Morrison vs. R-Truth
Alex Riley vs. Dolph Ziggler for the United States championship
Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty
WWE SmackDown! has just one house show this weekend, Saturday in Tacoma, WA. Randy Orton vs. Christian in a Street Fight for the World Title has been announced.
-- The SmackDown! house show on October 8th, 2011 has been moved to the Ford Arena in Beaumont, Texas. The original venue was the Oman Arena in Jackson, Tennessee.
-- The Raw house shows are running through Regina, Saskatchewan tonight, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on Saturday and Edmonton, Alberta for Monday Night Raw. The advertised lineup is below:
Alberto Del Rio will defend the WWE Championship against John Cena and CM Punk
John Morrison vs. R-Truth
Alex Riley vs. Dolph Ziggler for the United States championship
Kofi Kingston and Evan Bourne vs. David Otunga and Michael McGillicutty
WWE SmackDown! has just one house show this weekend, Saturday in Tacoma, WA. Randy Orton vs. Christian in a Street Fight for the World Title has been announced.
MAJOR WWE/KEVIN NASH UPDATE -- STATUS, BOOKINGS, HAIR, TNA, CM PUNK
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- Kevin Nash will be at RAW this Monday and he is expected to be a regular character going forward. He will be doing a program with CM Punk which will culminate in the two meeting in the ring. This is supposed to give Punk a major name to work with that would put him over.
-- Nash did not get a big reaction coming out on RAW, and the general feeling backstage is that WWE needed to do a better job explaining to the current generation of fans who he was. This was originally not a concern because of the much bigger reaction Nash got at the Royal Rumble.
-- The backstage reactions to the back and forth between Kevin Nash and CM Punk were that Punk got the better of Nash and that Nash's comments came off as too inside.
-- WWE had instructed Nash to dye his hair black, but it may have already been dyed for his role in the Rock of Ages, where he plays Tom Cruise's bodyguard.
-- Nash was able to get a verbal shot in on TNA during the back-and-forth with CM Punk. He stated that Punk looked like "a short order cook in a Pikeville Waffle House," which was a shot at Pikeville, Kentucky, one of TNA's best house show markets. Nash always hated being on the promotion's house shows and was never happy to be booked on them.
Source: PWInsider.com
-- Kevin Nash will be at RAW this Monday and he is expected to be a regular character going forward. He will be doing a program with CM Punk which will culminate in the two meeting in the ring. This is supposed to give Punk a major name to work with that would put him over.
-- Nash did not get a big reaction coming out on RAW, and the general feeling backstage is that WWE needed to do a better job explaining to the current generation of fans who he was. This was originally not a concern because of the much bigger reaction Nash got at the Royal Rumble.
-- The backstage reactions to the back and forth between Kevin Nash and CM Punk were that Punk got the better of Nash and that Nash's comments came off as too inside.
-- WWE had instructed Nash to dye his hair black, but it may have already been dyed for his role in the Rock of Ages, where he plays Tom Cruise's bodyguard.
-- Nash was able to get a verbal shot in on TNA during the back-and-forth with CM Punk. He stated that Punk looked like "a short order cook in a Pikeville Waffle House," which was a shot at Pikeville, Kentucky, one of TNA's best house show markets. Nash always hated being on the promotion's house shows and was never happy to be booked on them.
Source: PWInsider.com
SIN CARA AND KEVIN NASH WWE FUTURE
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- We noted yesterday that Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde, the original Sin Cara, is eligible to resume performing since his thirty-day suspension for his first violation of the company's drug testing policy expired on Tuesday. Alvirde's future with the organization, however, remains in doubt. Developmental talent Jorge Arias (a/k/a Hunico) assumed the character at this week's and last week's SmackDown! tapings and there is talk it may be permanent as company officials are reportedly sour on Alvirde due to his performances and attitude.
-- Canada's CWI promotion was originally scheduled to have Kevin Nash appear at this weekend's events, but since he is needed to appear on Monday's RAW, he had to be pulled from them as well. He's been pulled from numerous other indy events as well. The promotion made a statement on their website that the deal Nash has signed allows him to do independent dates as long as they do not interfere with WWE appearances.
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
-- We noted yesterday that Luis Ignascio Urive Alvirde, the original Sin Cara, is eligible to resume performing since his thirty-day suspension for his first violation of the company's drug testing policy expired on Tuesday. Alvirde's future with the organization, however, remains in doubt. Developmental talent Jorge Arias (a/k/a Hunico) assumed the character at this week's and last week's SmackDown! tapings and there is talk it may be permanent as company officials are reportedly sour on Alvirde due to his performances and attitude.
-- Canada's CWI promotion was originally scheduled to have Kevin Nash appear at this weekend's events, but since he is needed to appear on Monday's RAW, he had to be pulled from them as well. He's been pulled from numerous other indy events as well. The promotion made a statement on their website that the deal Nash has signed allows him to do independent dates as long as they do not interfere with WWE appearances.
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
ANDY LEAVINE SUSPENSION -- FALSE?
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- Word on why WWE hasn’t publicly announced the suspension of Andy Leavine is that they are going through the motions to make sure his Wellness failure is legitimate, like checking to see if he was prescribed something by a doctor or other steps along those lines. Andy also may be offered a second test but that’s not confirmed. There have been situations where a talent failed a test, then took a second one and proved they were clean.
Andy reportedly failed his Wellness Test right before SummerSlam. It was also noted that Andy is still technically a developmental talent and WWE usually doesn’t announce suspensions, releases or failures from developmental.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
-- Word on why WWE hasn’t publicly announced the suspension of Andy Leavine is that they are going through the motions to make sure his Wellness failure is legitimate, like checking to see if he was prescribed something by a doctor or other steps along those lines. Andy also may be offered a second test but that’s not confirmed. There have been situations where a talent failed a test, then took a second one and proved they were clean.
Andy reportedly failed his Wellness Test right before SummerSlam. It was also noted that Andy is still technically a developmental talent and WWE usually doesn’t announce suspensions, releases or failures from developmental.
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
BE A STAR --- BE A LAME DUCK
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Lisa Wright, who is the program director of the national non-profit organization Council for Unity, wrote a letter to the Be A Star Alliance questioning their affiliation with WWE after receiving an e-mail concerning the "fat jokes" being directed towards performer Vickie Guerrero on television. She asks how the anti-bullying organization's partnership with WWE fits their mission to show tolerance and respect since professional wrestling consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence.
Her statement reads: "I recently received an e-mail regarding your alliance with the WWE. The e-mail pointed out the "fat jokes" about Vickie Guerrero. Wrestling as I perceive it consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence to settle conflicts. How does this fit with your mission to `Show Tolerance and Respect?' Are you saying this behavior is alright for entertainment value? As an employee of a member organization listed on your website, your questionable judgment reflects poorly, not only on you, but on all the organizations listed there.
"As an organization whose mission is to prevent violence and bullying, we must be careful who we partner with and what messages that partnership sends. As we look for funding, ways to market our mission, and new partnerships, we must remain aware of the cultural forces that impact those that we serve. Furthermore, we must be sensitive not to promote the very negative behaviors that we have spent our professional lives trying to prevent. I fail to see how an alliance with the WWE will do that. We must be aware that in our business, as in life, actions speak louder than words. The WWE may, in principal, be against bullying and the violence that so often accompanies it, however, the very nature of the business is not conducive to a culture of inclusion and peace that we here at the Council for Unity seek to create. To that end, we respectfully request the removal of our organization from your web site."
WWE and The Creative Coalition teamed up for a party centered around SummerSlam and the "be a STAR" initiative last Thursday in Los Angeles, California promoting anti-bullying. Contrary to the campaign, Jerry Lawler made jokes concerning Guerrero's weight days later on RAW while she occupied the announce booth for a segment.
Lisa Wright, who is the program director of the national non-profit organization Council for Unity, wrote a letter to the Be A Star Alliance questioning their affiliation with WWE after receiving an e-mail concerning the "fat jokes" being directed towards performer Vickie Guerrero on television. She asks how the anti-bullying organization's partnership with WWE fits their mission to show tolerance and respect since professional wrestling consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence.
Her statement reads: "I recently received an e-mail regarding your alliance with the WWE. The e-mail pointed out the "fat jokes" about Vickie Guerrero. Wrestling as I perceive it consists of name calling and threats culminating in violence to settle conflicts. How does this fit with your mission to `Show Tolerance and Respect?' Are you saying this behavior is alright for entertainment value? As an employee of a member organization listed on your website, your questionable judgment reflects poorly, not only on you, but on all the organizations listed there.
"As an organization whose mission is to prevent violence and bullying, we must be careful who we partner with and what messages that partnership sends. As we look for funding, ways to market our mission, and new partnerships, we must remain aware of the cultural forces that impact those that we serve. Furthermore, we must be sensitive not to promote the very negative behaviors that we have spent our professional lives trying to prevent. I fail to see how an alliance with the WWE will do that. We must be aware that in our business, as in life, actions speak louder than words. The WWE may, in principal, be against bullying and the violence that so often accompanies it, however, the very nature of the business is not conducive to a culture of inclusion and peace that we here at the Council for Unity seek to create. To that end, we respectfully request the removal of our organization from your web site."
WWE and The Creative Coalition teamed up for a party centered around SummerSlam and the "be a STAR" initiative last Thursday in Los Angeles, California promoting anti-bullying. Contrary to the campaign, Jerry Lawler made jokes concerning Guerrero's weight days later on RAW while she occupied the announce booth for a segment.
LIVE EVENT CANCELATIONS, JOSE VARGAS, WWE SUPERSTARS
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- This Sunday's SmackDown live event in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada has been canceled. This means that neither brand will have an event that day since the RAW house show was also cancelled.
Meanwhile, Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston are advertised as a tag team for Friday's and Saturday's Raw live events in Saskatchewan.
-- Jose Vargas, Brodus Clay's opponent on this week's episode of WWE Superstars, is California based independent wrestler Orion. He competes for Legion Championship Wrestling.
-- This week's episode of WWE Superstars has been posted online, which features Zack Ryder squaring off against Drew McIntyre in the main event. Other matches include Santino Marella vs. Primo, Wade Barrett vs. Trent Barreta and Brodus Clay against a local competitor. You can watch the episode at WWE.com.
-- This Sunday's SmackDown live event in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada has been canceled. This means that neither brand will have an event that day since the RAW house show was also cancelled.
Meanwhile, Evan Bourne and Kofi Kingston are advertised as a tag team for Friday's and Saturday's Raw live events in Saskatchewan.
-- Jose Vargas, Brodus Clay's opponent on this week's episode of WWE Superstars, is California based independent wrestler Orion. He competes for Legion Championship Wrestling.
-- This week's episode of WWE Superstars has been posted online, which features Zack Ryder squaring off against Drew McIntyre in the main event. Other matches include Santino Marella vs. Primo, Wade Barrett vs. Trent Barreta and Brodus Clay against a local competitor. You can watch the episode at WWE.com.
SMACKDOWN LIVE ON SYFY -- AUGUST 30TH, 2011 (AIRDATE)
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Syfy and WWE announced yesterday its first ever WWE Smackdown live special, SuperSmackdown Live, on Tuesday, August 30 at 8-10PM/ET on Syfy, originating from the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
The reason for the schedule change is because the original September 2 air date falls on Labor Day weekend. Officials are anticipating a poor rating for that day and therefore the show will air three days earlier.
This is similar to WWE airing SmackDown! live on the USA Network on a weekend when the usual SyFy rating was expected to be down because of the holidays.
Syfy and WWE announced yesterday its first ever WWE Smackdown live special, SuperSmackdown Live, on Tuesday, August 30 at 8-10PM/ET on Syfy, originating from the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
The reason for the schedule change is because the original September 2 air date falls on Labor Day weekend. Officials are anticipating a poor rating for that day and therefore the show will air three days earlier.
This is similar to WWE airing SmackDown! live on the USA Network on a weekend when the usual SyFy rating was expected to be down because of the holidays.
FUTURE ENDEAVOR TRADEMARK, SIN CARA CLEARANCE, LINDA MCMAHON
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- WWE recently filed a trademark for "Future Endeavors" for the on-screen character of John Laurinaitis.
-- As a reminder, Sin Cara is technically cleared from his WWE suspension today.
-- The Wall Street Journal featured an article on Linda McMahon and her attempts to soften her image and distance herself from WWE. This is in anticipation for another run at the United States Senate in 2012.
-- WWE recently filed a trademark for "Future Endeavors" for the on-screen character of John Laurinaitis.
-- As a reminder, Sin Cara is technically cleared from his WWE suspension today.
-- The Wall Street Journal featured an article on Linda McMahon and her attempts to soften her image and distance herself from WWE. This is in anticipation for another run at the United States Senate in 2012.
APOLOGY
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
I want to take the time and apologize to those that have been checking out my site. It hasn't been updated in quite some time now. There's been a lot of things going on and I'm supposed to have a few people helping me out with updates but that appears to not be happening. I'm in the midst of getting new staff so, we'll still be experiencing technical difficulities for a while. Sorry. But, I'm going to do my best with it apparently being just me. Thanks for understanding!
I want to take the time and apologize to those that have been checking out my site. It hasn't been updated in quite some time now. There's been a lot of things going on and I'm supposed to have a few people helping me out with updates but that appears to not be happening. I'm in the midst of getting new staff so, we'll still be experiencing technical difficulities for a while. Sorry. But, I'm going to do my best with it apparently being just me. Thanks for understanding!
Sunday, August 7, 2011
VARIOUS NEWS UPDATES: THE MIZ, EDGE, JR, HOGAN AND MORE
-- Because he was shooting for a role on USA"s Psych, The Miz was off of the house shows on Friday and Saturday.
-- There is an interview with Edge talking about his work on SyFy's Haven series. To view it, click here
-- Jim Ross posted a new blog on his website. One notable line was: "Who is the anonymous Raw General Manager? I still don't know and I still don't care. Next." To read it, visit http://www.JRSBARBQ.com/
-- Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling will have a show in Bismarck, North Dakota on August 9t at 9 PM. The promotion's reality series will begin its run on TruTV on September 14th at 10 PM.
-- There is an interview with Edge talking about his work on SyFy's Haven series. To view it, click here
-- Jim Ross posted a new blog on his website. One notable line was: "Who is the anonymous Raw General Manager? I still don't know and I still don't care. Next." To read it, visit http://www.JRSBARBQ.com/
-- Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling will have a show in Bismarck, North Dakota on August 9t at 9 PM. The promotion's reality series will begin its run on TruTV on September 14th at 10 PM.
JOHN CENA RESPONDS TO WRESTLEMANIA XXVIII MATCH BEING IN JEOPARDY
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
John Cena responded to rumors of his scheduled match with The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII being in jeopardy.
A fan asked, "Any truth to the rumours that a top WWE exec wants your match with The Rock removed from the WM 28 card?"
He responded, "none at all. That match needs to happen. If they kick us out we will fight.in parking lot."
Last week a high-ranking executive with great influence over Vince McMahon started lobbying for the match in Rock's hometown of Miami, Florida to be canceled. The executive is concerned that WWE's premiere star, Cena, will be heavily booed during the biggest show of the year.
John Cena responded to rumors of his scheduled match with The Rock at WrestleMania XXVIII being in jeopardy.
A fan asked, "Any truth to the rumours that a top WWE exec wants your match with The Rock removed from the WM 28 card?"
He responded, "none at all. That match needs to happen. If they kick us out we will fight.in parking lot."
Last week a high-ranking executive with great influence over Vince McMahon started lobbying for the match in Rock's hometown of Miami, Florida to be canceled. The executive is concerned that WWE's premiere star, Cena, will be heavily booed during the biggest show of the year.
INJURY UPDATES ON ZIGGLER AND MYSTERIO
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
Ziggler suffered a abdominal muscle at Friday's RAW live event in Salt Lake City, Utah. The same night, Mysterio suffering a knee injury, leading to the early stoppage of a bout with Alberto Del Rio. He limped to the back afterward.
Mysterio participated in an injury angle at last night's RAW live event in Fresno, California as he was attacked by Alberto Del Rio and R-Truth prior to his match with the second generation Mexican wrestler. Del Rio put the cross arm-breaker on Mysterio, and was subsequently assisted to the back by personnel. Meanwhile, Ziggler worked lightly during his match against Alex Riley as there was much stalling.
Both wrestlers are expected to work around their respective injuries and rest up as much as they can this week in Los Angeles leading into next Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view event.
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
Ziggler suffered a abdominal muscle at Friday's RAW live event in Salt Lake City, Utah. The same night, Mysterio suffering a knee injury, leading to the early stoppage of a bout with Alberto Del Rio. He limped to the back afterward.
Mysterio participated in an injury angle at last night's RAW live event in Fresno, California as he was attacked by Alberto Del Rio and R-Truth prior to his match with the second generation Mexican wrestler. Del Rio put the cross arm-breaker on Mysterio, and was subsequently assisted to the back by personnel. Meanwhile, Ziggler worked lightly during his match against Alex Riley as there was much stalling.
Both wrestlers are expected to work around their respective injuries and rest up as much as they can this week in Los Angeles leading into next Sunday's SummerSlam pay-per-view event.
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
CHANGES WITHIN WWE AND TRYOUTS COMNG
POSTED BY: ROBERT WOODWARD JR.
-- With WWE in the West Coast for SummerSlam this week, company officials are holding a three day series of tryouts for potential wrestlers in California. In an update on this, WWE will reportedly be looking at wrestlers they've used as extras in the past, as well as others that have been invited.
-- The documentary Memphis Heat - The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' will be released on DVD on October 1st. For more details, go to http://www.memphis-heat.com/
-- WWE has been making a number of changes internally with Triple H's new talent recruiting division. Ty Bailey and Mark Carrano are now working directly with HHH and there is now a writer assigned specifically to work with HHH on development of new television characters and their introductions.
Partial Source: Pwinsider
-- With WWE in the West Coast for SummerSlam this week, company officials are holding a three day series of tryouts for potential wrestlers in California. In an update on this, WWE will reportedly be looking at wrestlers they've used as extras in the past, as well as others that have been invited.
-- The documentary Memphis Heat - The True Story of Memphis Wrasslin' will be released on DVD on October 1st. For more details, go to http://www.memphis-heat.com/
-- WWE has been making a number of changes internally with Triple H's new talent recruiting division. Ty Bailey and Mark Carrano are now working directly with HHH and there is now a writer assigned specifically to work with HHH on development of new television characters and their introductions.
Partial Source: Pwinsider
Friday, August 5, 2011
WWE Summer Cleaning/Future Endevoars
After holding their 2nd quarter finnacial report recently it is not surprising that WWE is making some roster cuts. So far today there appears to have been 5 with possibly more to come.
DH Smith (heavily rumored but not confirmed by WWE.com yet)
Gail Kim (asked for her release/quit)
Melina
Chris Masters
Vladamir Koslov
Most of them haven't been doing much recently besides wrestling on Superstars or Diva battle royales. Gail Kim rolled out of the ring eliminating herself, last Monday supposedly in protest of being told to go out there and be out of the ring in a minute.
We'll keep you posted with anymore releases later today.
DH Smith (heavily rumored but not confirmed by WWE.com yet)
Gail Kim (asked for her release/quit)
Melina
Chris Masters
Vladamir Koslov
Most of them haven't been doing much recently besides wrestling on Superstars or Diva battle royales. Gail Kim rolled out of the ring eliminating herself, last Monday supposedly in protest of being told to go out there and be out of the ring in a minute.
We'll keep you posted with anymore releases later today.
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