Reader Ronnie Hartman sent the following off air report from last night’s TNA Genesis pay-per-view in Charlotte, North Carolina: Now I want to say the arena was about half sold out, the side that the camera was on there was absolutely no body , as in, half the arena not having anyone on it, but Read more about Live Report From TNA Genesis In Charlotte, NC[…]
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter — WWE has dropped referee Mickey Henson (Mickie Jay). Henson had been out of action the past few months with undisclosed health problems and it was unknown if he would return. Henson was brought into the company in the fall of 2005 and asked to change his stage name due to Read more about Another WWE Release, Batista Starring In Movie With RVD, WWE.com Staff Gutted[…]
— According to WWE.com, this Sunday’s Royal Rumble pay-per-view in Detroit has officially sold out. In their statement regarding this bit of news, they also talk about why WWE pay-per-views are such a great value, while taking a potshot at MMA as well. “The WWE represents “the best value in entertainment,” said Linda McMahon. “We Read more about WWE Takes Shot At MMA, Kennedy DVD Slips, Punk Interviews 'Underworld' Star[…]
The Road to WrestleMania 25 started last night with the Royal Rumble from the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Michigan. Always an important event, the focus of the Royal Rumble pay-per-view is always on the Rumble match itself rather than the undercard. Last night’s undercard featured four title matches where the WWE Women’s Championship and Read more about Richard Reacts To WWE Royal Rumble 2009[…]
Source: PWInsider.com Last week a Tampa newspaper reported that Brooke Hogan would be at the Florida State Fair later this month to wrestle a match against Ric Flair’s son Reid. We’ve received word that the newspaper article was wrong and there was no actual match scheduled between the two. Reid was scheduled to wrestle match Read more about Update On Brooke Hogan's "Match" With Reid Flair[…]
– This week’s edition of ECW on Sci-Fi (02/03) drew a 1.4 cable rating, according to data compiled by Nielson Media Research. This is the same number as the previous week and what the show has been drawing so far in 2009. – John Cena’s first movie The Marine will air for the first time Read more about ECW Rating, The Marine's TV Premiere, More On WWE The Music, Vol 9. Sales[…]
— As reported earlier, the TNA website is teasing a new wrestler by the name of “Andromeda.” The front page of the website features a galaxy-themed graphic titled “Andromeda.” The caption of the image reads: “ANDROMEDA: A New Era….A Unique Superstar…Coming Soon To TNA Wrestling.” In an update, the character will be played by lucha Read more about Identity Of TNA's 'Andromeda' Character, Jacqueline Praised By Fellow Knockout[…]
sources: Wrestling Observer Newsletter, PWInsider.com — As noted earlier, the DirecTV guide is listing Kevin Kelly as the host of WWE Superstars, which premieres one week from now on WGN America at 8:00 p.m. In an update on the story, Kelly is telling people he will not be hosting the show. — There was a Read more about Update On WWE Announcer Situation, WWE Lowers Enhancement Talent Pay, More[…]
Jim Ross has updated his blog at JRsbarbq.com. Here are some highlights: On Ric Flair’s return: It was great to see Ric Flair back on WWE programming this week as he added excitement to Monday Night Raw in Oakland, Calif. “Naitch” still has “it” — that magical intangible that cannot be manufactured or replicated. I Read more about Jim Ross Blogs About The Macho Man DVD, WWE Draft, Christian, Flair[…]
Credit: PWInsider.com WARNING: The following contains a *SPOILER* for tonight’s RAW: WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper is backstage at the Raw taping in Spokane, Washington and is expected to appear on camera tonight. Piper is expected to be involved in the ongoing Chris Jericho – Mickey Rourke storyline, wherever that is headed. Ric Flair, Read more about *SPOILER* For Tonight's RAW[…]