Smackdown last week finished with a 2.0 rating.
Here are the most recent 'Greatest WrestleMania Matches' additions to WWE.com Legacy:
WrestleMania XV - Steve Austin vs. The Rock
WrestleMania 2000 - Triangle Ladder Match
WrestleMania X-7 - Gimmick Battle Royal
WrestleMania X8 - The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan
WrestleMania XIX - The Rock vs. Steve Austin
WrestleMania XX - Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Tazz Update: SD! Replacement Rumors, Did He Leave On Good Terms?
As reported earlier, SmackDown announcer Tazz is gone from World Wrestling Entertainment. His WWE contract expired today and he will not be at WrestleMania on Sunday.
The buzz in the WWE locker room last night was that Tazz gave WWE officials notice a few weeks ago that he would not be renewing his deal. He is leaving on good terms.
Tazz reportedly had been telling friends that he is burnt out and needs some time to recharge his batteries. That said, the door is still open for him to explore other options, including TNA Wrestling, Ring of Honor or even UFC.
With Tazz gone, there will now be an open spot at the SmackDown announcer's table. One name that's been talked about is John Bradshaw Layfield, who is looking to retire from the ring this year and is a former SmackDown announcer himself.
The buzz in the WWE locker room last night was that Tazz gave WWE officials notice a few weeks ago that he would not be renewing his deal. He is leaving on good terms.
Tazz reportedly had been telling friends that he is burnt out and needs some time to recharge his batteries. That said, the door is still open for him to explore other options, including TNA Wrestling, Ring of Honor or even UFC.
With Tazz gone, there will now be an open spot at the SmackDown announcer's table. One name that's been talked about is John Bradshaw Layfield, who is looking to retire from the ring this year and is a former SmackDown announcer himself.
BREAKING NEWS: Shocking WWE Departure!
Former ECW World champion and long-time WWE announcer Tazz left World Wrestling Entertainment last night after calling the matches for this Friday's edition of Smackdown.
He is now officially done with the company as his WWE contract expires today.
He is now officially done with the company as his WWE contract expires today.
Monday, 30 March 2009
Confirmed Raw Matches For Tonight! NEW/UPDATED Backlash 2009 Poster!
Confirmed matches for tonight's WWE Raw are:
- John Cena vs. Big Show
- Chris Jericho vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler
And There Is A New Backlash 2009 Poster Which Has Recently Been Updated, You Can See That On WWW.RAWSD2007.PICZO.COM
- John Cena vs. Big Show
- Chris Jericho vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler
And There Is A New Backlash 2009 Poster Which Has Recently Been Updated, You Can See That On WWW.RAWSD2007.PICZO.COM
Saturday, 28 March 2009
Huge Raw Main Event Match Announced & Smackdown Match!
WWE.com has announced that John Cena will face the Big Show in the main event of Monday's RAW, the final RAW before next week's Wrestlemania. This was announced on SD! last night as well.
Shelton Benjamin vs. MVP for the WWE U.S. Title is set for Smackdown next week. The match will be taped on Monday at the WWE Supershow in Dallas.
Shelton Benjamin vs. MVP for the WWE U.S. Title is set for Smackdown next week. The match will be taped on Monday at the WWE Supershow in Dallas.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Confirmed For Tonight's WWE Friday Night SmackDown!
Divas Championship Match
* Maryse (c) vs. Michelle McCool
MITB Participants Eight-Man Tag Team Match
* Kane, Christian Cage, Shelton Benjamin and Finlay vs. MVP, Mark Henry, CM Punk and Kofi Kingston
Handicap Match
* Big Show vs. Jesse & Festus
Six Person Intergender Tag Team Match
* Carlito Colon, Primo Colon & Brie Bella vs. The Miz, John Morrison & Nikki Bella
* R-Truth vs. Matt Hardy
Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker will also appear on the show.
* Maryse (c) vs. Michelle McCool
MITB Participants Eight-Man Tag Team Match
* Kane, Christian Cage, Shelton Benjamin and Finlay vs. MVP, Mark Henry, CM Punk and Kofi Kingston
Handicap Match
* Big Show vs. Jesse & Festus
Six Person Intergender Tag Team Match
* Carlito Colon, Primo Colon & Brie Bella vs. The Miz, John Morrison & Nikki Bella
* R-Truth vs. Matt Hardy
Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker will also appear on the show.
Monday, 23 March 2009
Big RAW Matches For Tonight Revealed!
Announced for RAW:
* WWE World champion Edge vs. Big Show.
* Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase - Handicap Match.
* Stephanie McMahon is expected to return as well.
* WWE World champion Edge vs. Big Show.
* Triple H vs. Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase - Handicap Match.
* Stephanie McMahon is expected to return as well.
Saturday, 21 March 2009
Cena Explains Why He Hates ''The Rock''!
During last night's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, John Cena said he has a problem with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson because of the way he left pro wrestling. Johnson has stated that he loved the business but did not intend on returning when he became a movie star, and Cena said how that has affected wrestling fans when he is gone to film movies.
"He's obviously got his start in the WWE, gone onto movies, but in the process, the whole time while he was in the WWE, he just preached to our fans -- who are very loyal -- how much he loved the business," Cena said of Johnson. "He says he loves the business so much, but then just up and leaves. So here I am, I've done The Marine, I'm still working full-time for the WWE, I've got 12 Rounds coming out and everybody's asking, 'When are you leaving?'"
"He's obviously got his start in the WWE, gone onto movies, but in the process, the whole time while he was in the WWE, he just preached to our fans -- who are very loyal -- how much he loved the business," Cena said of Johnson. "He says he loves the business so much, but then just up and leaves. So here I am, I've done The Marine, I'm still working full-time for the WWE, I've got 12 Rounds coming out and everybody's asking, 'When are you leaving?'"
Friday, 20 March 2009
Report: Backstage Altercation Between Two TNA Knockouts?
There was a story going around saying TNA Knockouts Roxxi and Rhaka Khan were involved in a backstage altercation in which Khan gave Roxxi a black eye. However, the story has since been changed to Khan stiffing Roxxi in a match recently taped for iMPACT!, so apparently that's how Roxxi suffered the black eye, and not during the backstage argument the two women had.
The Sun is reporting that Roxxi and Rhaka got into a heated backstage altercation at a recent show though. Roxxi felt that Khan had intentionally stiffed her in a match, thus resulting in a black eye.
According to several people in the organization, Rhaka Khan is not liked backstage and has a really bad attitude. She doesn't want to train to improve in the ring and carries herself like she's a huge star, which rubs a lot of people the wrong way.
Since she's dating Kurt Angle, however, no one says anything to her face, since Angle has a lot of political stroke in the company. Khan is in a secure spot since TNA isn't going to release her due to her relationship with Angle.
The Sun is reporting that Roxxi and Rhaka got into a heated backstage altercation at a recent show though. Roxxi felt that Khan had intentionally stiffed her in a match, thus resulting in a black eye.
According to several people in the organization, Rhaka Khan is not liked backstage and has a really bad attitude. She doesn't want to train to improve in the ring and carries herself like she's a huge star, which rubs a lot of people the wrong way.
Since she's dating Kurt Angle, however, no one says anything to her face, since Angle has a lot of political stroke in the company. Khan is in a secure spot since TNA isn't going to release her due to her relationship with Angle.
HHH Interview With MSN!
On the grueling WWE schedule:
Sometimes people say, "It's so rough, it's so rough." It's not that bad. It used to be a lot worse. But I have two kids and I am home three days a week. But when you do go on the road, it's hectic. You're in a different city every day. You fly in to a new town, you do a show, you go to the next town, you sleep, you wake up and do it again. It's basically just a series of transportation, to the gym, to the arena, to the plane.
On revealing Stephanie McMahon as his real wife:
For story lines and business, we try to keep that stuff separate. But people knew and we joked about it when I was in DX [comic wrestling tag team formed with fellow superstar Shawn Michaels]. The only reason I was apprehensive is where do we go on the flip side of it. Look at it like this: There is the real world and the WWE Universe. So the cat is now out of the bag in the WWE Universe and it now exists there. So anything that has to do with me story-line-wise, you have to be conscious of the fact that I am married into the McMahon family. That throws a different curve into it. So my only concern was it tainting future story lines. Say something happens, and it's like, "Well, why doesn't he get that change through his father-in-law?" [Laughs.] We have created a wrinkle in the fabric of the WWE Universe.
On what it’s like working for his father-in-law:
[Laughs.] Well, the good thing is I had a really good relationship with him before I even met Steph. We had a great relationship not only from a talent standpoint, but I used to work a lot with Vince hand-in-hand to create story lines behind the scenes, not just for myself but other guys. But if you have ever met Vince, he's a complex man and it can be trying. There are times he wants to choke me and there are times when I want to choke him.
Whether he likes being a baby face or heel:
Heh heh, I love being a heel.
Sometimes people say, "It's so rough, it's so rough." It's not that bad. It used to be a lot worse. But I have two kids and I am home three days a week. But when you do go on the road, it's hectic. You're in a different city every day. You fly in to a new town, you do a show, you go to the next town, you sleep, you wake up and do it again. It's basically just a series of transportation, to the gym, to the arena, to the plane.
On revealing Stephanie McMahon as his real wife:
For story lines and business, we try to keep that stuff separate. But people knew and we joked about it when I was in DX [comic wrestling tag team formed with fellow superstar Shawn Michaels]. The only reason I was apprehensive is where do we go on the flip side of it. Look at it like this: There is the real world and the WWE Universe. So the cat is now out of the bag in the WWE Universe and it now exists there. So anything that has to do with me story-line-wise, you have to be conscious of the fact that I am married into the McMahon family. That throws a different curve into it. So my only concern was it tainting future story lines. Say something happens, and it's like, "Well, why doesn't he get that change through his father-in-law?" [Laughs.] We have created a wrinkle in the fabric of the WWE Universe.
On what it’s like working for his father-in-law:
[Laughs.] Well, the good thing is I had a really good relationship with him before I even met Steph. We had a great relationship not only from a talent standpoint, but I used to work a lot with Vince hand-in-hand to create story lines behind the scenes, not just for myself but other guys. But if you have ever met Vince, he's a complex man and it can be trying. There are times he wants to choke me and there are times when I want to choke him.
Whether he likes being a baby face or heel:
Heh heh, I love being a heel.
WWE Monday Night RAW Rating Drops Again!
This week’s edition of WWE Monday Night RAW did a 3.6 cable rating, down from the 3.7 the show got last week. The first hour drew a 3.56 rating with 5,206,000 viewers, and the second hour drew a 3.67 rating with 5,359,000 viewers.
WWE posted a couple of back to back 4.1 ratings after the No Way Out pay-per-view, so this rating can only be seen as a sign that the audience is losing interest in the product the company is presenting as they head into WrestleMania 25.
WWE posted a couple of back to back 4.1 ratings after the No Way Out pay-per-view, so this rating can only be seen as a sign that the audience is losing interest in the product the company is presenting as they head into WrestleMania 25.
Wrestlers Without WrestleMania Matches Revealed - Full List!
Raw
- Batista (injured)
- Charlie Haas
- Cody Rhodes
- Dolph Ziggler
- Goldust
- "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
- Jamie Noble
- JTG
- Mike Knox
- Santino Marella
- Shad
- Sim Snuka
- Ted DiBiase
- William Regal
SmackDown
- Chavo Guerrero
- Curt Hawkins
- DH Smith
- Ezekiel Jackson
- Festus
- Hurricane Helms
- Jesse
- Jimmy Wang Yang
- Kung Fu Naki
- Mr. Kennedy (injured)
- R-Truth
- The Brian Kendrick
- The Great Khali
- Umaga
- Vladimir Kozlov
- Zack Ryder
ECW
- DJ Gabriel
- Evan Bourne
- Jack Swagger
- Paul Burchill
- Ricky Ortiz
- Tommy Dreamer
- Tyson Kidd
Note: A match between WWE Intercontinental Champion John Bradshaw Layfield and Rey Mysterio is expected to be announced next week as Michael Cole said on commentary this past Monday that Mysterio has issued a challenge to JBL at WrestleMania. However, as Cole said, JBL has yet to accept the match. JBL has teased doing something 'historic' at the "25th Anniversary of WrestleMania" in recent weeks.
- Batista (injured)
- Charlie Haas
- Cody Rhodes
- Dolph Ziggler
- Goldust
- "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan
- Jamie Noble
- JTG
- Mike Knox
- Santino Marella
- Shad
- Sim Snuka
- Ted DiBiase
- William Regal
SmackDown
- Chavo Guerrero
- Curt Hawkins
- DH Smith
- Ezekiel Jackson
- Festus
- Hurricane Helms
- Jesse
- Jimmy Wang Yang
- Kung Fu Naki
- Mr. Kennedy (injured)
- R-Truth
- The Brian Kendrick
- The Great Khali
- Umaga
- Vladimir Kozlov
- Zack Ryder
ECW
- DJ Gabriel
- Evan Bourne
- Jack Swagger
- Paul Burchill
- Ricky Ortiz
- Tommy Dreamer
- Tyson Kidd
Note: A match between WWE Intercontinental Champion John Bradshaw Layfield and Rey Mysterio is expected to be announced next week as Michael Cole said on commentary this past Monday that Mysterio has issued a challenge to JBL at WrestleMania. However, as Cole said, JBL has yet to accept the match. JBL has teased doing something 'historic' at the "25th Anniversary of WrestleMania" in recent weeks.
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Big 500th SD! Matches Confirmed!
Matches Confirmed For SD This Week:
* HBK Vs Kane
* Big Show Vs Edge
* Shelton Benjamin Vs MVP (U.S Title)
& More!
* HBK Vs Kane
* Big Show Vs Edge
* Shelton Benjamin Vs MVP (U.S Title)
& More!
Tuesday, 17 March 2009
The Updated WWE WrestleMania 25 Card!
Here is how the card stands as of today:
WWE Championship Match
- Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs. John Cena vs. Big Show.
- The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels.
- Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy.
"Money in the Bank" Ladder Match
- CM Punk vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. MVP vs. WWE U.S. Champion Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Christian vs. Finlay.
Winner Takes All – WWE Tag Team Titles vs. World Tag Team Titles
– Unified Tag Team Title Match:- The Miz and John Morrison © vs. Carlito and Primo Colon
25 Diva Battle Royal
- Confirmed Divas so far: Jillian Hall, Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Gail Kim, Tiffany, Mickie James, Rosa Mendes, Candice Michelle, Natalya, Eve Torres, Layla, Katie Lea Burchill, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, WWE Divas Champion Maryse and WWE Women's Champion Melina.
* Rumored Matches
*WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
- JBL (c) vs. Rey Mysterio.
- Chris Jericho vs. Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat & Jimmy Snuka with Ric Flair at ringside.
WWE Championship Match
- Triple H (c) vs. Randy Orton.
World Heavyweight Championship Match
- Edge (c) vs. John Cena vs. Big Show.
- The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels.
- Jeff Hardy vs. Matt Hardy.
"Money in the Bank" Ladder Match
- CM Punk vs. Kane vs. Mark Henry vs. MVP vs. WWE U.S. Champion Shelton Benjamin vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Christian vs. Finlay.
Winner Takes All – WWE Tag Team Titles vs. World Tag Team Titles
– Unified Tag Team Title Match:- The Miz and John Morrison © vs. Carlito and Primo Colon
25 Diva Battle Royal
- Confirmed Divas so far: Jillian Hall, Alicia Fox, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Gail Kim, Tiffany, Mickie James, Rosa Mendes, Candice Michelle, Natalya, Eve Torres, Layla, Katie Lea Burchill, Kelly Kelly, Maria, Michelle McCool, Beth Phoenix, WWE Divas Champion Maryse and WWE Women's Champion Melina.
* Rumored Matches
*WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
- JBL (c) vs. Rey Mysterio.
- Chris Jericho vs. Roddy Piper, Ricky Steamboat & Jimmy Snuka with Ric Flair at ringside.
Vince Freaks Out Backstage!
It’s going to be a rough week for a lot of people within WWE with ratings slipping right before WrestleMania. Vince McMahon blew a complete gasket after the ratings for SmackDown came in and the 1.9 was revealed.
Confirmed For Tonight's ECW: Evan Bourne Returns!
The following matches have been taped for tonight's edition of ECW on Sci-Fi:
* Shelton Benjamin & Mark Henry vs. Christian & MVP
* Jamie Noble vs. Evan Bourne
* ECW Champion Jack Swagger Promo
* Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea vs. Finlay w/Hornswoggle
* John Morrison & The Miz host The Dirt Sheet
* Shelton Benjamin & Mark Henry vs. Christian & MVP
* Jamie Noble vs. Evan Bourne
* ECW Champion Jack Swagger Promo
* Paul Burchill w/Katie Lea vs. Finlay w/Hornswoggle
* John Morrison & The Miz host The Dirt Sheet
Monday, 16 March 2009
Big Injury At Destination X, Another Major TNA Injury?
Consequences Creed suffered a bad concussion last night during the Ultimate X match at Destination X.
TNA star James Storm, is said to be suffering from shingles and this is why he was kept off house show events this weekend. Storm was still able to work alongside Robert Roode at last nights Destination X PPV in Orlando, FL. He'll likely work iMPACT!/PPVs but not live events while he recovers.
TNA star James Storm, is said to be suffering from shingles and this is why he was kept off house show events this weekend. Storm was still able to work alongside Robert Roode at last nights Destination X PPV in Orlando, FL. He'll likely work iMPACT!/PPVs but not live events while he recovers.
Big SD! Match Revealed!
Shelton Benjamin will be defending his United States Championship against MVP on this week's edition of Friday Night Smackdown.
Huge RAW Match For Tonight Revealed!
The main event for Raw has been announced as Intercontinental Champion JBL & Vladimir Kozlov vs. Shawn Michaels & Undertaker.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Flair's New 10-Date WWE Deal!
Ric Flair was scheduled to work ten dates for WWE including several RAW tapings as well as some non-TV promotional dates, ending with an appearance at WrestleMania 25. Flair is going to be appearing at one day of the AXXESS event in Houston, the Hall of Fame with Ricky Steamboat and likely involved in some form with the Chris Jericho match at WrestleMania.
Rey Mysterio Injured Last Night!
According to fan reports, Rey Mysterio may have suffered an injury to his left leg after botching an attempted 619 during last night's WWE Raw/ECW house show in Lubbock, TX. Reports from the show are stating that Mysterio slipped on the ropes going for the 619. They then went for the finish right away with Shawn Michaels (Mysterio's tag team partner) hitting two superkicks and finishing the match. Michaels then went immediately to the outside as medical staff checked on Mysterio for around 10 minutes. He was helped out and was limping on the way out. It remains to be seen how serious the injury was.
Saturday, 14 March 2009
Former WWE/F, TNA Star Found Dead!
Former WWE/F, TNA Star & WWE Diva Kelly Kelly's EX, Andrew 'Test' Martin Was Found Dead In His Home. The former World Wrestling Entertainment champion was found dead at his apartment Friday night. Police say a neighbor reported that she could see into his apartment window and that Martin appeared motionless for several hours. It was going to be his 34th birthday in 4 days time.
Friday, 13 March 2009
Updated TNA Destination X Card For This Sunday !
The following matches have been scheduled for the TNA Destination X PPV:
- Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne vs. Roxxi, Taylor Wilde and "The Governor"
- Scott Steiner vs. Samoa Joe
- 10,000 Thumbtacks Match: Matt Morgan vs. Abyss
-TNA Legends Title Match: Booker T © vs. AJ Styles
-TNA Knockouts Title Match: Awesome Kong © vs. Sojourner Bolt
-TNA Tag Team Title Off The Wagon Challenge Match: Beer Money © vs. Team 3D
-TNA X-Division Title Ultimate X Match: Alex Shelley © vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide vs. Black -Machismo vs. Consequences Creed
-TNA World Title Match: Sting © vs. Kurt Angle - With Jeff Jarrett as Special Referee and Mick Foley as Special Enforce
- Angelina Love, Velvet Sky and Madison Rayne vs. Roxxi, Taylor Wilde and "The Governor"
- Scott Steiner vs. Samoa Joe
- 10,000 Thumbtacks Match: Matt Morgan vs. Abyss
-TNA Legends Title Match: Booker T © vs. AJ Styles
-TNA Knockouts Title Match: Awesome Kong © vs. Sojourner Bolt
-TNA Tag Team Title Off The Wagon Challenge Match: Beer Money © vs. Team 3D
-TNA X-Division Title Ultimate X Match: Alex Shelley © vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide vs. Black -Machismo vs. Consequences Creed
-TNA World Title Match: Sting © vs. Kurt Angle - With Jeff Jarrett as Special Referee and Mick Foley as Special Enforce
Chris Jericho & Kelly Kelly Dating?, 'Mania Ticket Sales!
There are said to be around 5,000 tickets remaining for WrestleMania 25 in Houston, TX on April 5. This is not including what other seats will be opened up later after production moves in. There are also only said to be a few hundred tickets remaining for the Hall of Fame ceremony the night before.I've heard rumors that Chris Jericho and Kelly Kelly are apparently now an item. The last I knew Chris had a wife although things may have changed. One thing is for sure - the two have been seen together lately
Tuesday, 10 March 2009
New Divas 25 Battle Royal At WM25 Announced!
On The 25th Anniversary Of Wrestlemania Another Awesome Match Had Been Made! Divas 25 Battle Royal, Divas From All Three Brands Raw, Smackdown & ECW! Including WWE Divas Champ Maryse & WWE Womens Champ Melina! The Winner Of The Divas Battle Royal Will Be Crowned New & The 1st Ever '' Miss Wrestlemania'' Expect To See Some Old Faces!
Error On RAW Last Night!
Did anyone notice the graphic error on Raw last night? Before going to a commercial, they showed a graphic of Big Show and Edge to promote the contract signing and Edge was shown with the WWE Title over his shoulder rather than the World Heavyweight Title. How do they make these kinds of mistakes? Just thought I’d point that out.
This Week’s Final WWE RAW Rating Is In!
The March 9 edition of WWE Monday Night RAW did a 3.7 cable rating, rounded up from a 3.65. This is down from last week’s 3.8, which was already down from the 4s that it was doing a few weeks ago. The first hour did a 3.5 while the second hour did a 3.81. RAW had a total of 5.4 million viewers.
Monday, 9 March 2009
Breaking News: WWE Releases SD! Wrestler
While this has yet to be announced by World Wrestling Entertainment, the company released SmackDown wrestler Ryan Braddock sometime within the last few days. He had been employed to WWE for just over three years.
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