— Entertainment Weekly is reporting that “Stone Cold” Steve Austin has been tapped to host the revival of Tough Enough on the USA Network. The show premieres April 4, following Monday Night Raw. — The Jan. 27 episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America scored a 0.64 cable rating with 755,000 viewers. Viewership was up…
Read moreThe John Report: The WWE Raw Deal for 01/31/11 (Raw Rumble)
The WWE Raw Deal for 01/31/11 (Raw Rumble) By John Canton Follow me on Twitter @johnreport Here’s my recap of the 2011 Royal Rumble in case you missed it. Live from Providence, Rhode Island this is the Raw Deal… The show started with Royal Rumble winner Alberto Del Rio coming out in a $150,000 Mercedes…
Read moreMVP In Japan Update, Cena Congratulates Lawler, SvR Game Sales Down, Maria
– As TMZ.com has been reporting as of late, former WWE star MVP is set to begin wrestling in Japan in the coming weeks for New Japan Pro Wrestling. There had been some speculation as to whether MVP would be able to use his WWE gimmick in Japan – he Tweeted this week that he…
Read moreJim Ross Blog: His WWE Contract Status, Jericho's New Book & More
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross has updated his blog, which you can read in its entirety at JRsBarBQ.com. Here are some highlights of what JR said about: His WWE Contract Status: “Emailer asked me if I was able to do other talent work outside WWE or would my contract prevent such? I don’t have…
Read moreInjury Update On McCool, WWE Parody Airing Tonight On Cartoon Network, More
— New Cartoon Network animated series Mad will feature a parody of WWE parody “WWER” tonight at 8:30 p.m., merging pro wrestling and the longtime NBC series ER. The parody will feature takeoffs of Eve Torres, Kofi Kingston, Sheamus, Alicia Fox and Triple H, among others. — Former WWE star Jimmy Wang Yang is participating…
Read moreWWE Toy Designer Talks About Working With Warrior & Savage
Bill Kerner, Director of Design for Mattel’s WWE toy line, spoke with Slam Wrestling at last week’s 2011 Toy Fair in New York City. Here are some highlights of what Kerner spoke about: What WWE’s Youth Movement Means To Mattel: “It’s important to get the young guys. The ideal thing would be to have on…
Read moreThe Rock's Next WWE Appearance, Rock Comments On Taker-Triple H & More
– There’s no word yet on when The Rock will make his next WWE television appearance, but company officials want to keep his presence special and do not want to overexpose him. That said, he will be on RAW at least one more time before WrestleMania to further his feud with John Cena and The…
Read moreReported Card For WrestleMania XXVII, Money in the Bank Not Taking Place
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the following matches are planned for WrestleMania XXVII. Announced Matches The Undertaker vs. Triple H WWE Championship Match WWE Champion The Miz vs. John Cena World Heavyweight Championship Match Edge vs. Alberto Del Rio Randy Orton vs. CM Punk Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole (with Jack Swagger) TBA Matches…
Read moreWhat's Next For WWE Champion The Miz, RAW Sells Out Again & More
– This past Monday’s RAW from the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia drew 15,654 fans with 12,500 of those being paid – making it the 7th consecutive sellout for RAW. – Rajah.com reader Stan sent in word that Monday’s episode of RAW featured a total of 30 minutes and 11 seconds of in-ring action. While…
Read moreShawn Michaels Files Nickname Trademarks, Matches Taped For WWE Superstars
— WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has filed trademarks on the terms “Mr. Hall of Fame” and “Mr. HOF”. — The following matches were taped tonight in Raleigh, North Carolina for this week’s episode of WWE Superstars: * David Hart Smith vs. Zack Ryder * Gail Kim and Natalya vs. Alicia Fox and Melina…
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