At 12/20/05 08:26 PM, Puzzled wrote: Is the Orton and Taker feud over?

You do realize that you have the 10,000 post. Cangrats.

At 12/20/05 08:26 PM, Puzzled wrote: Is the Orton and Taker feud over?

It appears so. I wouldn't be surprised if my theory is right. That being:

1) Undertaker def Randy Orton @ Armageddon

2) Randy Orton is out with an 'injury' while Undertaker either enters a new rivalry. or challenges Batsita for the WHC, and loses.

3) Randy Orton returns to screw Batista & Rey out nof the WWE Tag Team Championships, likely by RKO'ing Rey Mysterio.

4) This will lead to an Orton vs Mysterio match, in which Orton will win & brutalize Rey. This will lead to a Batista vs Orton match for the WHC. In this case, either one of these men could be the victor...

At 12/20/05 08:31 PM, MegaGold wrote:

At 12/20/05 08:26 PM, Puzzled wrote: Is the Orton and Taker feud over?

You do realize that you have the 10,000 post. Cangrats.

Ahh...I was 9999. So close :(

Im in

At 12/20/05 08:38 PM, Akara_Essix wrote: Im in

That is not an acceptable post to make in any sort of topic.

At 12/20/05 09:21 PM, aviewaskewed wrote:

At 12/20/05 08:38 PM, Akara_Essix wrote: Im in

That is not an acceptable post to make in any sort of topic.

Say who are your favorite wrestlers at least, and maybe why you want to be in this club. Wrestling clubs are not for everyone you know.

At 12/20/05 01:37 PM, TheGhostOfNewGrounds wrote: Hello can you guys Change WestSideRidah to TheGhostOfNewGrounds please?

Done.

Sweet, a best of ECW dvd for next year to look forward to. Hey Avie, what do you think of that lineup?

Is the Sabu vs. Terry vs. Stevie the one where Stevie hurt his neck?

And was the Eddie book written by Eddie or was it ghost written?

At 12/20/05 08:31 PM, MegaGold wrote:

At 12/20/05 08:26 PM, Puzzled wrote: Is the Orton and Taker feud over?

You do realize that you have the 10,000 post. Cangrats.

I feel so special :D.

At 12/21/05 12:23 AM, Outlaw88 wrote:

At 12/20/05 01:37 PM, TheGhostOfNewGrounds wrote: Hello can you guys Change WestSideRidah to TheGhostOfNewGrounds please?

Done.

Sweet, a best of ECW dvd for next year to look forward to. Hey Avie, what do you think of that lineup?

Is the Sabu vs. Terry vs. Stevie the one where Stevie hurt his neck?

Not sure about that one.

And was the Eddie book written by Eddie or was it ghost written?

I believe that Eddie Guerrero wrote the book himself. Hold on.

*Checks Chapters.ca*

Yeah. Its an autobiography written by Guerrero himself. Vince McMahon added a tribute Prologue as well. Check out the price and details about the book here.

Oh I just checked and it was sandman in that match you listed, not sabu.

Hey -Mitsubishi-, on the list I had to move all the numbers back by1 after member 100 due to someone having their name their twice so your number is actually 160 not 161. sorry about the mixup.

Hey Rasslin fans ! Many many pages ago I mentioned something about me going to see Brock live. Well that was on Dec.12th and I never made it because I was sick and then got busy with life. (>_<)
Anyways just so you know Brock won and he regain the IWGP Heavyweight title
Then on the next night we won again.

His new finisher is called verdict. He no longer calls it F5.

His new finisher is called verdict. He no longer calls it F5.

But is it still the F-5?

Yep...F-5...too bad No one cares...

*watches Rise and Fall Of ECW Matches*

it's too bad you missed the show, i'm sure you would have had fun.

I'm actually watching one night stand right now.. still awsome

You all know about the two page news info soecial I posted yesterday. It STILL wasn't enough to completely catch up on all the events. O well, I'll try my best now...

Morning & Afternoon News Break -- Featuring an Update on the Status of Ted DiBiasi

WWE Notes: Rock, Hogan, Kane, RAW, Cena, More

The Rock's new movie "Gridiron Gang" is scheduled to be released on 9/15/06. Xzibit co-stars with Rock.

VH-1 issued a press release today touting the success of Hogan's new reality show.

There is an interview with Kane in today's Calgary Sun.

Military.com has posted an article on last nights RAW tribute the troops.

John Cena will be signing at Ultimate Comics and Cards in Whitestone, New York on 2/18/06. For details, call Jack at (718) 746-0100.

Sources: www.pwinsider.com & www.prowrstling.com

SmackDown!, White, ECW, Hogan, More News

There is no SmackDown! taping tonight as this week will be a Best Of show. The next WWE live event will take place the day after Christmas which is RAW live.

Sky in the U.K. edited the Tim White segment off the PPV replay. White's webmaster of his official site has been replying to fans claming th angle was set to be done way before Guerrero's passing. He also claims it's a storyline, but man, what a stupid idea in the first place. Of course, that's just one mans opinion.

Bas Rutten has quit Pride as their announcer. That is big news for them as he was the lead announcer. Apparently they contacted Frank Trigg to co-host an upcoming show and never notified Bas about it. Bas got upset and quit.

The next ECW DVD is called "Bloodsport: ECW's Most Violent Matches" and the matches were picked by Paul Heyman.

Hulk Hogan attended a birthday party in Miami on Friday for record producer Scott Storch. Timberland and A-Rod also attended.

The 12/16 episode of Smackdown scored a 3.0 broadcast rating, with a five share.

Source: www/prowrestling.com

Ashley On Christy's Firing, Stacy Keibler, iMPACT! Ratings, More

2005 Diva Search winner Ashley Massaro on the firing of 2004 Diva Search winner Christy Hemme: "It was horrible to hear Christy Hemme was fired, I couldn't believe it was true, she was doing a great job and I really wasn't expecting that. Christy was and still is a good friend of mine and it is a shame I wont be seeing her on Smackdown anymore but rest assured, Christy is a super sexy chick with an amazing personality and this wont be the last you'll see of her, I'm sure she will be successful in all aspects of her life for a long time. She will be missed around here though by a lot of us."

On Monday night, Stacy Keibler will appear at the NY Jets-New England Patroits NFL game in Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ from 8pm-12am.

Starting in early 2006, Verizon of Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, CA starts FiOS service and will carry WWE 24/7.

TNA Impact fell to a 0.7 against an NFL game on Saturday night but the repeat airing Monday did a record 0.6.

Sources: www.wrestlingobserver.com & www.prowrestling.com

Christy Hemme Reveals Why She Was Fired From WWE

"Hello everyone! Thank you so much to everyone who has and is still supporting me. Even though the partnership with WWE and I did not end very will (sic), I am truly thankful for the experience. All I can say at this time to clear up some of the rumors, there was no battle over money. Money was never my motivation for working. Truth is that I was completely dedicated to the company and believed in everything I was doing. I trusted it. I was willing to put my personal life aside to give everything I had to what I was doin and become better wrestler/performer. I was told that I was a budget cut and creatively they didn't have anything for me. I am very disappointed in the WWE, where I learned a very important lesson. I am a very determined person with a huge amount of engery for my life and my career. Everything happens for a reason and anything that has happened in my life that has knocked me down has only built me back up stronger. I feel stronger than ever and I am hungry for this huge future before me. Again, THANK YOU soooo much to everyone who has believed in me and is supporting me."

-Christy Hemme

On a side note, Christy had recently relocated to Louisville, Kentucky and had done EVERYTHING that was asked of her.

www.christyhemme.com & www.prowrestling.com

Hogan Bashing WWE’s Pay, & Backstage TNA News

The feeling backstage in TNA is that they are cramming too much show into to little time. They are obviously hoping for a not only better, but bigger timeslot.

TNA’s Bound For Glory PPV held on October 23, 2005, did around 35,000 buys. The November 13 Genesis PPV did much lower, possibly around 20,000 buys.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Hogan recently commented on the payoff he got for SummerSlam, saying it was “Good... If it was the payoff for my limo driver.”

Source: www.prowrestling.com w/ credit to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter

DiBiase & Cappotelli Updates, UFC vs. RAW, More

Ted DiBiase was kept overnight at a hospital last night. He did not suffer a stroke and doctors are still doing tests.

UFC will be running a live special to go head-to-head with RAW on 1/16/06. The show will air from 10PM-midnight from Las Vegas on Spike TV.

WWE.com posted the following confirming our reports that Cappotelli has a bran tumor and is undergoing further tests: Last week at an Ohio Valley Wrestling show, WWE developmental star and Tough Enough III winner Matt Cappotelli was struck with a forearm to the head that knocked him out. It was originally thought that Cappotelli suffered a concussion. However, after a CAT scan was conducted at a local hospital, Cappotelli learned that he had a brain tumor. “I don’t really have a whole lot of information solidified right now,” said Cappotelli in a phone conversation. “I have to wait to hear from the doctors.” Cappotelli spent much of last Friday in a hospital in Louisville, undergoing extensive testing. “My main concern is making sure I do things right for myself and my family,” said Cappotelli. “That’s really my No. 1 concern.”

Sources: www.pwinsider.com & www.prowrestling.com

At 12/21/05 12:23 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: Sweet, a best of ECW dvd for next year to look forward to. Hey Avie, what do you think of that lineup?

On a personal level, I'm buying it of course, but sadly, this will be a lot of matches I already have either through prior ECW commercial releases, or via videotape.

As per the lineup? I think they have a great mix here, and are really going to be showing bouts that I think best reflect what ECW was all about, all of these bouts are just great stuff (with the exception of the Taipei Death Match, which I think is one of those things that sounded great on paper, but didn't work very well in practice, partially because of the limitations of someone's fists being dipped in glue, and then broken glass). It'll be a DVD well worth the price tag, especially if you don't own most of these match ups.

At 12/21/05 07:52 PM, aviewaskewed wrote:

At 12/21/05 12:23 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: Sweet, a best of ECW dvd for next year to look forward to. Hey Avie, what do you think of that lineup?

On a personal level, I'm buying it of course, but sadly, this will be a lot of matches I already have either through prior ECW commercial releases, or via videotape.

As per the lineup? I think they have a great mix here, and are really going to be showing bouts that I think best reflect what ECW was all about, all of these bouts are just great stuff (with the exception of the Taipei Death Match, which I think is one of those things that sounded great on paper, but didn't work very well in practice, partially because of the limitations of someone's fists being dipped in glue, and then broken glass). It'll be a DVD well worth the price tag, especially if you don't own most of these match ups.

Eh, I got both "The Rise and Fall of ECW" and "ECW One Night Stand". I got enough Wrestling videos as it is. You know what I'm joining bacl to this topic. I think I was # 146. I'll find my member again soon.

I pray that I can use this post to update you all on the current info inside wrestling. I appologize for falling behind lately, but my Teacher's have decided to pound us this week instead of letting us relax be4 the Christmas Break...

Evening News Update

WWE Notes: Rock, Lesnar/Sable News, Lots More Inside

Good business numbers for WWE for the month of October. The average house show drew 5,273 fans, compared to 3,245 in October 2004, up an impressive 62.5%. The average gate improved from $119,511 to $179,736 over the same period, up over 50%. No Mercy '04 looks to have done 210,000 PPV buys, while this years No Mercy is coming it at about 219,000 buys.

The Rock's "Doom" is being considered a huge disappointment internationally, only grossing $47 million world wide.

Upcoming DVD releases include the Survivor Series on 12/26 and Armageddon 1/17.

Despite the legal troubles with WWE, Brock Lesnar will take his family to Japan on 12/30. (Rumor has him back with Rena Mero). As things stand, Lesnar will defend the IWGP title against Shinsuke Nakamura on 1/4 at the Tokyo Dome.

Source: www.prowrestling.com

Sting's TNA Return Date Revealed, More News

As if it wasn't already obvious enough through storylines and him signing a contract for 2006, Sting will be appearing at the first TNA TV tapings of the new year on 1/3.

It is being reported that Sting is being paid close to $500,000 and has first class flight status. Spike TV is reportably helping TNA pay Sting.

Sources: www.pwinsider.com & www.tnawrestlingnews.com & www.prowrestling.com

Shelton Benjamin Punished For Backstage Behavior?

One source within WWE says that Shelton Benjamin's string of losses over the past few months was punishment for behavior directed at a veteran road agent.

The Torch Newsletter described the behavior as a "blatant negative and disrespectful attitude shown toward at least one veteran road agent."

As indicated with Big Vito's recent "punishment" on television, if one's political and on-screen position is not secure, he opens himself to trouble when committing backstage misconduct.

Source: www.prowrestling.com

Eugene Done With WWE?, Shelton Benjamin Trouble, & More

Apparently Shelton Benjamin has had his push decreased due to showing blatant negative and disrespectful attitude towards a veteran road agent.

Right now Steven Richards is just sitting at home collecting his checks from WWE without working. Despite being in full health, he has been at home for around four months without working any dates.

Nick Dinsmore aka Eugene’s contract expires one day before he is scheduled to finish his rehab. Right now it looks like the chances of WWE offering him a renewal are slim.

www.pwinsider.com & www.prowrestling.com

Shocking Rumors Going Around Regarding Christy's WWE Release

Although it has not been confirmed, there are rumors going around that Christy Hemme's WWE release was due to "acting inappropriately" with Triple H on a recent tour.

Word of Christy Hemme's actions, none of which directly implicate Hunter in anything physical with the diva, got back to Stephanie McMahon in the form of a number of stories.

Stephanie was also less than pleased with Hemme's "excitement" about traveling with HHH and Batista.

In a statement on her website, however, Hemme attributed the release to budget cuts.

Sources: www.pwtorch.com & www.prowrestling.com

Big TNA Update: Konnan Backstage, Waltman Passed Out, More News

As reported on TNAWrestlingNews.com, Jeff Hardy was not backstage at last week's iMPACT! tapings in Orlando, FL. He was also a no-show for the PPV. According to a FORUM POSTER for Hardy's website, Jeff sent a text message to TNA regarding the Turning Point PPV claiming that he overslept and missed his flight. Take that for what it's worth but he has not and will not be released from the company.

There was talk of bringing back a Team Mexico stable within TNA although many of the best Mexican stars work for CMLL which is the rival promotion of AAA, a promotion which Konnan helps book. CMLL has said they don't want their talent working with Konnan or AAA so it could create an issue.

Konnan cut a backstage promo at the iMPACT! tapings last week for AAA featuring Jeff Jarrett, Abyss, AMW, Austin Aries, Samoa Joe, Sabu, and Sean Waltman.

The Wrestling Observer reports that Sean Waltman was found passed out by TNA at the Orlando Doubletree hotel which is where most of the wrestlers stay while in town. Waltman continues to attend all PPV events and there are still plans for him to return.

Sources: www.wrestlingobserver.com & www.prowrestling.com

WWE Notes: Smackdown, Moolah & Mae Young, More

Smackdown will be preempted on Friday in Philadelphia, and will air on Christmas Eve at 8:00 PM

For those who have a big dish, the pre-edited version of SmackDown is sent over from the arena to the studio in Connecticut usually just before 12:30 AM late Tuesday night on Telstar 5, channel 13. This is totally pre-edited and has no commercials.

Right now it’s unknown what this is for, but the WWE crew spent about 10 hours interviewing Mae Young and Moolah earlier this month, likely for some sort of DVD project.

Sources: www.pwinsider.com & www.wrestlingobserver.com & www.prowrestling.com

WWE Notes: HHH On Regis, New Diva Pics, Guerrero, More

Just a quick reminder that Triple H will be on "Live with Regis & Kelly" on Thursday morning at 9am Eastern/8am Central. Triple H will be talking about the WWE's recent trip to Afghanistan.

MSN has a section on their website of tragic losses in the year 2005. Eddie Guerrero was on the list as were Sandra Dee, Johnny Carson, etc.

WWE Shopzone is running an offer where you can get free FexEx 2day shipping on all United States orders when spending $75 or more.

A batch of holiday photos with WWE Divas Torrie Wilson, Melina, Mickie James and Stacy Keibler have all been added on WWE.com. Some of these have been reported on before.

Source: www.prowrestling.com

Well, did I miss something or what? I was beginning to wonder what the hell that suicide shit was all about. Damn WWE. They really are pissing people off with the crap they're stuffing down our throats. Thank God TNA is around to save us from the usual bullshit you'd expect from WWE. Anyways, my predictions for Armageddon were 4/7 correct.

RAW was boring as hell Monday. I mean, you could rarely hear what some of those guys said, and the whole thing just sucked. It nearly put me to sleep just watching.

On another note, thank God that Cena didnt break the Masterlock. I am actually hoping someone "cool" (hint, hint) breaks it. Well, it appears that TNA is the future of good wrestling. WWE is like shit, going down the drain. It stinks and nobody cares about it. I swear, if they suck anymore than they already do, I'm going full TNA. As much as WWE was good in the past, it seems creative got retarded and decided to have the damn wigger man keep the title for TEN DAMN MONTHS!

Alrighty, calming down. But, I just hope Batista and Rey lose the Tag Titles. It was a bad idea and someone else should win them. Well, I guess we'll just find out what happens Friday, eh?

so they are just letting Richards sit at home? wtf?! What a horrible waste of talent.

oh and MegaGold, your # is 145

That ECW dvd would be an awsome buy for me as I have not seen many of those matches before. I am definatly going to buy it when it comes out. Guess Vince has realized their is indeed money to be made from ECW.. Strange that no WCW dvd has shown up at all. Sure it was uber crappy during it;s last few years but it did have some good moments that could be re-released on dvd. If I had all that material at my disposal I would use it. Think about it, everything that WCW and ECW had on tape is now in Vince's vault. He is a fool to let it all go to waste. At least he is using the ECW brand.

"Right now Steven Richards is just sitting at home collecting his checks from WWE without working. Despite being in full health, he has been at home for around four months without working any dates."

Hah, Richards is living the life. I wish I could get away with being that lazy while still getting money.

At 12/21/05 10:19 PM, Outlaw88 wrote: so they are just letting Richards sit at home? wtf?! What a horrible waste of talent.

oh and MegaGold, your # is 145

I went back to my posts and it said #146 so I'll stick with that.

I want to ask something. what is with the guy who keeps posting those news bits from all those websites? I mean do we really need that every other page? I mean I could post something right now but odds are you would not see it over the 3 post long news stuff that some guy keeps posting. well that is just my feeling

I think bringing back sting is a somewhat ok move. I was not a big sting fan but I know many people were back in the day so it would be cool. but it is like I said before. the more people you bring in the more your superstars that were there from the begining will feel left out and pissed. you think people like AMW or AJ want to be pushed aside and left out just cause TNA wants to bring in people who at one point in time were good? TNA needs to be made into 2 hours so that they can put everyone on TV and make everyone expossed otherwise they will just promote the newbies and the originals will get pissed and they could defect and that is something tna can't have happen

At 12/22/05 06:56 AM, DuMa_RyoHahn wrote: I want to ask something. what is with the guy who keeps posting those news bits from all those websites? I mean do we really need that every other page? I mean I could post something right now but odds are you would not see it over the 3 post long news stuff that some guy keeps posting. well that is just my feeling

Sorry about that. If you wish, I will stop. I felt it easier to post all the news here, so that it can be more easily discussed, and points could be found musch easier. Just my opinion. If you'd all like, I could simply post IMPORTANT news, instead of just all the little tidbits...

At 12/21/05 10:26 PM, MegaGold wrote:

I went back to my posts and it said #146 so I'll stick with that.

that may be true at first, but there was a person who's name was on the list twice, once at #100 and the other at 106. So I got rid or the 106 spot and had to move everyone one number back so really you are 145 because of that.

I don't have a problem with the news bits, but I would say get the inportant stuff in one post and then later on the tidbits in another after we get through with the bigger news. Of course sometimes big stuff happens a lot in one day, like when WWE goes through those cuts in their roster.

I don't think it's a lazyness issue on Richards part, but rather wwe creative. I'm sure any performer would rather be out there in front of a crowd than sitting at home. It does their career no good if they are away from the public eye.

At 12/22/05 11:27 AM, Outlaw88 wrote: I don't think it's a lazyness issue on Richards part, but rather wwe creative. I'm sure any performer would rather be out there in front of a crowd than sitting at home. It does their career no good if they are away from the public eye.

I'd bet that he prefers it to being embarrased on Raw or Smackdown. The last time he was on either, before the bWo stint, was as a transvestite who was helping Victoria out, if I remeber correctly. At least they can't disrespect much more while he's at home.

At 12/22/05 11:27 AM, Outlaw88 wrote:

I don't think it's a lazyness issue on Richards part, but rather wwe creative. I'm sure any performer would rather be out there in front of a crowd than sitting at home. It does their career no good if they are away from the public eye.

I know that, I was just referring to myself when I said "lazy."

And on recruiting lots of former WWE stars, Duma has a good point. Having a 2 hour show would do more good for TNA than just giving everyone some screen time, too.

I kinda wish TNA had at least a little bit of backstage silliness. Just a tad of comic relief. I guess that's what Shark Boy is for, but he's too busy running his wrestling school in Orlando.

heh shark boy is cool.

I don't see the problem with having some former wwe stars on thir main eventing. Hell Jerret is a former wwe star himself. Course he still sucks.

At 12/22/05 08:08 AM, -Mitsubishi- wrote:

At 12/22/05 06:56 AM, DuMa_RyoHahn wrote: I want to ask something. what is with the guy who keeps posting those news bits from all those websites? I mean do we really need that every other page? I mean I could post something right now but odds are you would not see it over the 3 post long news stuff that some guy keeps posting. well that is just my feeling

Sorry about that. If you wish, I will stop. I felt it easier to post all the news here, so that it can be more easily discussed, and points could be found musch easier. Just my opinion. If you'd all like, I could simply post IMPORTANT news, instead of just all the little tidbits...

nah post what you like, I just needed to gripe about something. I mean it is useful and I admit I do read it whne you post it. I just needed to bitch about something cause I refuse to watch raw or SD mainly cause I keep falling asleep so I needed to yell about something. you can keep on posting. anyway, like with what I have been saying everytime I post. about new comers to TNA. does anyone else feel that their could be a struggle inside TNA if they keep bringing in and focusing on new people and psuhing their from the start guys to the side. I mean some of you would say they are not doing that but think about it. since they are on tv what is better? showing newbies that no one knows or hiring old faces that people will love. but the suck part is you are shoving your original talent in the sock drawer till another time and that is bad. I really wish someone would comment on this so that I don't feel like I am talking to myslef

To tell you all something (or maybe you don't want to know) that Michael Cole and Tazz (play by play Smackdown talk) are making a new WWE.com new show "Talking Smack" i don't know it useful so i just want to let you all know.

Ok. From what I've gathered, people don't mind these news briefs. However, to prevent congestion, I am limiting myself to posting only one news brief per page. This means that there will be less room taken up with information, and more room to discuss the information given. Sound good?

Current Headlines for Thursday, December 22nd, 2005

DiBiase Update, Heyman-WWE, Vince, Loads More

From WWE.com: After collapsing and losing consciousness Tuesday in Stamford, Conn., Ted DiBiase spent the night in a local hospital to undergo testing. Ted has since been released from the hospital and is feeling much better. He is currently on his way back home.

PWInsider reports that Johnny Jeter may replace Elijah Burke as part of the planned Team Spirit male cheerleader angle. The angle is currently taking place in OVW.

Paul Heyman and WWE are currently in contract negotiations.

Vince and Linda McMahon are no longer receiving their salaries as on air talent. Vince had been earning $900,000 for his on air duties, but will continue to receive his huge quarterly dividend checks.

Note to "Raw" viewers in Southern Ontario that next week's show will start at 10pm EST. The following week on 1/2, the show will be joined in progress at 9:30pm EST and repeated in its entirety on 1/3 at 3:30pm EST and again on 1/7 at midnight. This is due to TSN's coverage of the World Junior Hockey championships.

RAW writer Brian Gewirtz, who recently attended a ROH show, is said to be high on Milano Colletrion A.T.

Former WWE Women's champion Molly Holly (Nora Greenwald) has signed on to become a wrestling trainer at the WWA 4 Wrestling School in Atlanta, GA,

Tajiri is hoping to find work with the baseball magazine Sha, where we would write for their wrestling, MMA, and kickboxing publications. Tajiri is also expected to write a book about his career.

Source: www.prowrestling.com

TNA News: Samoa Joe's Contract, Sting Update, Konnan, More

As noted on TNAWrestlingNews.com last week, there is talk of having New Japan wrestlers come in, possibly as early as the Final Resolution PPV. There was also talk of bringing in some guys from Mexico to work with Konnan but a feud between two outside promotions may prevent that from happening.

Samoa Joe has a commentary up on his match with AJ Styles from Turning Point. Check it out at http://www.livejourn..om/users/xsweatpeax/

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Speaking of Joe, he is under a one year deal with TNA, however is working out the financial terms of the deal. The deal was set for a certain price at the start and had a clause that if his first few weeks/months with TNA went well, he would get a raise. Things have gone very well so now he is working on getting that raise. Word is that TNA is dragging their feet a bit about having to give him a raise. We'll have to wait and see but many feel he has definitely earned one.

While Sting is scheduled to be at the 1/3 Impact taping, he may only appear briefly or his voice may be heard over the sound system. TNA may save his first major appearance for the Final Resolution PPV.

Sources: www.pwinsider.com & www.tnawrestlingnews.com & www.prowrestling.com

Booker T On SmackDown! Magazine, Al Snow Speaks On Past Time, More

In yesterdays issue of "The Plain Dealer" in Cleaveland is featuring an article on the son of Road Warrior Animal.

Slam! Sports is now feating an article on Al Snow, who is currently heading up the training for WWE developemental territory Ohio Valley Wrestling. In the article he notes that his favortie past time as a wrestler was his second time around with Extremem Championship Wrestling, where the "Head" gimmick was born, but that he had no regrets looking back and enjoys working on the next generation of talent. It's well worth reading.

On the first issue of the SmackDown! magazine of 2006 will be featuring Booker T and wife Sharmell on the cover. You will also find excerpts from the Eddie Guerrero autobiography. There have been plenty of great reviews on the Guerrero book from serveral that are currently reading it. Proceeds from the book are going to the Guerrero family.

Sources: www.pwinsider.com & www.prowrestling.com

Backstage News: Eric Bischoff's Future On WWE RAW

According to PWTorch.com, Eric Bischoff was told that his removal from the RAW General Manager position was not, by any means, a punishment.

However, he is not aware of any plans to return to television.

Vince and Stephanie McMahon both expressed their appreciation for the work he'd been doing but gave him no indication of when he would be back on the air.

For the time being, he remains under a $200,000/year television contract, although it is possible his deal will not be renewed when its expiration comes up. A number of former WCW wrestlers who were released by Bischoff would take great satisfaction in Bischoff's run with WWE coming to an end.

Source: www.prowrestling.com

Dawn Marie Gives Birth To A Little Baby Boy

Mike Johnson is reporting that former ECW and WWE diva Dawn Marie gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday. She has named the child Matthew. An early Christmas gift!

We would like to wish mother and child all the best!

Source: www.prowrestling.com