http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe Recent articles about WWE en-us Mick Foley recently spoke with the Daily Star, here are the highlights… On The Attitude Era vs. Today: “The Attitude era was fun for different reasons, it was risque, but a lot was not appropriate for kids. The new style forces wrestlers to be creative and not rely on chair shots to get a pop. Promos, well, I don’t think it is maligned, yet I don’t think it’s fully appreciated. The reason why a guy like Punk can cast a spell is that he has a different style all of his own. Nothing seems forced. It is an art form that has been some- what lost.” On His WWE Status: “I’m on a need to know basis going forward, I’d like to get involved in some way. I can’t wrestle very often any more. Apart from the run-in, the Rumble was the perfect way to play to my remaining strengths and not expose my many weaknesses!” Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:08:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/mick_foley_speaks_out_wwe_status_attitude_era/9858943 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/mick_foley_speaks_out_wwe_status_attitude_era/9858943 Mick Foley Speaks Out – WWE Status, Attitude Era http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/mick_foley_speaks_out_wwe_status_attitude_era/9858943 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png During a recent conference call with Wrestling Voice Radio, Samoa Joe spoke about TNA moving out of the Impact Zone in Orlando. Joe stated that it was of “dire importance” that the promotion move out if they wants to see “the product, as well as the fan base, continue to grow.” He continued on with his point, stating the following… “The crowd very much powers the performance in the ring and – it’s almost subconscious – when you are out there in front of thousands of screaming fans, it amps up your game a little bit, whether you like it or not, it puts you on point, it puts you on focus and makes you want to go out there and put something on fantastically.” Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:05:06 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/samoa_joe_tna_needs_to_leave_the_impact_zone/9858949 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/samoa_joe_tna_needs_to_leave_the_impact_zone/9858949 Samoa Joe: TNA Needs To Leave The iMPACT! Zone http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/samoa_joe_tna_needs_to_leave_the_impact_zone/9858949 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png - Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy is currently working on a new album and band members will be getting together in Atlanta next week to record. Fozzy’s next album is expected to come out before the end of 2012. - Kofi Kingston picked up a win over Chris Jericho at yesterday’s RAW live event in Abu Dhabi. The match was described as one of the best on the show. After it was over, Jericho came back to the ring and laid Kofi out. - WWE confirmed that Lita will be appearing on the new Edge DVD that comes out soon by posting a video preview on their website. Lita wrote last year that she was filming some interviews for WWE and the Edge DVD appears to be what she was talking about. DIRECT LINK: Hot New Pic of Natalya, Beth Phoenix & Trish Stratus Together! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:34:34 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/lita_on_wwes_new_edge_dvd_kofi_defeats_chris_jericho_fozzy_news/9858364 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/lita_on_wwes_new_edge_dvd_kofi_defeats_chris_jericho_fozzy_news/9858364 Lita on WWE’s New Edge DVD, Kofi Defeats Chris Jericho, Fozzy News http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/lita_on_wwes_new_edge_dvd_kofi_defeats_chris_jericho_fozzy_news/9858364 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e96be00e13183f7a3d0cb3332b07dc3080776bd8/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90070891.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0EEE8C522B896EC5F579EBB7E17EBE6597BFE96FBB0F42DAF.jpg - Chris Jericho’s band Fozzy is currently working on a new album and band members will be getting together in Atlanta next week to record. Fozzy’s next album is expected to come out before the end of 2012.- Kofi Kingston picked up a win over Chris Jericho at yesterday’s RAW live event in Abu Dhabi. The match was described as one of the best on the show. After it was over, Jericho came back to the ring and laid Kofi out.- WWE confirmed that Lita will be appearing on the new Edge DVD that comes out soon by posting a video preview on their website. Lita wrote last year that she was filming some interviews for WWE and the Edge DVD appears to be what she was talking about. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:34:28 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/lita_on_wwes_new_edge_dvd_kofi_defeats_chris_jericho_fozzy_news/9858520 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/lita_on_wwes_new_edge_dvd_kofi_defeats_chris_jericho_fozzy_news/9858520 Lita on WWE’s New Edge DVD, Kofi Defeats Chris Jericho, Fozzy News http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/lita_on_wwes_new_edge_dvd_kofi_defeats_chris_jericho_fozzy_news/9858520 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e96be00e13183f7a3d0cb3332b07dc3080776bd8/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90070891.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0EEE8C522B896EC5F579EBB7E17EBE6597BFE96FBB0F42DAF.jpg - John Cena vs. Kane in Last Man Standing matches are advertised for WWE live events after WrestleMania 28, including the April 9th RAW in Washington, DC. - Former WWE star Tajiri’s SMASH promotion in Japan has announced it will be shutting down in March. Tajiri added that the promotion is closing due to issues between management. This may have something to do with WWE looking for Cruiserweight wrestlers to appear on a new Network show. Nothing is confirmed but Tajiri could be appearing on that show. Backstage News on WWE’s Plans for Cruiserweights – FINALLY! Partial source: PWInsider Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:17 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/update_on_john_cena_vs_kane_wwe_connection_with_tajiris_smash_closing/9858142 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/update_on_john_cena_vs_kane_wwe_connection_with_tajiris_smash_closing/9858142 Update on John Cena vs. Kane, WWE Connection with Tajiri’s SMASH Closing? http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/update_on_john_cena_vs_kane_wwe_connection_with_tajiris_smash_closing/9858142 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/946fc0671b447f2a854ddb7661b7bb6d7a9864f7/mini/First_McMahon_Million_357f.jpg - John Cena vs. Kane in Last Man Standing matches are advertised for WWE live events after WrestleMania 28, including the April 9th RAW in Washington, DC.- Former WWE star Tajiri’s SMASH promotion in Japan has announced it will be shutting down in March. Tajiri added that the promotion is closing due to issues between management.This may have something to do with WWE looking for Cruiserweight wrestlers to appear on a new Network show. Nothing is confirmed but Tajiri could be appearing on that show.Partial source: PWInsider Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:25:10 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/update_on_john_cena_vs_kane_wwe_connection_with_tajiris_smash_closing/9858256 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/update_on_john_cena_vs_kane_wwe_connection_with_tajiris_smash_closing/9858256 Update on John Cena vs. Kane, WWE Connection with Tajiri’s SMASH Closing? http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/update_on_john_cena_vs_kane_wwe_connection_with_tajiris_smash_closing/9858256 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/946fc0671b447f2a854ddb7661b7bb6d7a9864f7/mini/First_McMahon_Million_357f.jpg - WWE Superstar Michael McGillicutty wrote the following on Twitter today about his father “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig, who passed away on February 10th, 2003:“February 10th. A day I just can’t forget… My dad, my best friend… He past away 9 years ago… I miss u dad. I miss u so much! I love you.Dear Dad. Hey man. I’m doin the bst I can. I doin everything you told me to do. I’m not supposed to cry but I can’t help it. I’m tired of sitting on the sidelines. My name is Joe Hennig. And I’m the past, present and future. Today, I dont give a damn what u call me. Michael McGillicutty. I am Joe Hennig and I am apart of the greatest wrestling legacy of all time. I miss u Dad. And from here on out, I’m taking over! I love u daddy. RIP Curt Hennig. Let’s get this Goin. #Hennig” Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:14:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/michael_mcgillicutty_makes_statement_on_anniversary_of_mr_perfects_death/9858049 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/michael_mcgillicutty_makes_statement_on_anniversary_of_mr_perfects_death/9858049 Michael McGillicutty Makes Statement on Anniversary of Mr. Perfect’s Death http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/michael_mcgillicutty_makes_statement_on_anniversary_of_mr_perfects_death/9858049 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png They start off with the most surreal opening video I think I’ve ever seen on a wrestling show, as they mix in the events of the last few weeks of Impact with footage of Star Wars, and of course Eric Bischoff is Darth Vader and Garett is Luke, while Hulk Hogan has somehow become Qui Gon Jinn. Okay.Bully Ray kicks off the show and says he doesn’t want to talk to James Storm, Sting, or anyone else besides his “good close personal friend” Bobby Roode and tells his “pal” to come out here now. Bubba doesn’t have to wait long before the champion makes his way out, but Bubba gets out of the ring and tells the sound guy to cut his music so he can ask Roode some questions. He’s been watching Roode’s back and he helped Roode out against Storm, but Roode was nowhere to be found when Bubba needed him. Bubba says Roode has held onto the title for two months because Bubba’s been saving his butt, and Roode says he’s had Bubba’s... Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:55:07 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/tna_impact_wrestling_results_february_9th/9857860 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/tna_impact_wrestling_results_february_9th/9857860 TNA Impact Wrestling Results – February 9th http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/tna_impact_wrestling_results_february_9th/9857860 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png There’s a very good chance that Robert Roode, one of TNA’s most entertaining performers right now, could end up in WWE some time in the future. He’s wrestled dark matches in the past and is no doubt leading any shortlist of TNA talent that WWE have their eye on. Robert Roode to WWE For those of you that don’t know, Robert Roode is one half of Beer Money Inc with his tag team partner James Storm. His contract with TNA is expected to expire in a few weeks (or months, depending on who you ask), and there’s a chance that he could bolt for “greener pastures”. Addition By Subtraction You’re kidding yourselves if you don’t believe that WWE has double motives in wanting to sign Robert Roode. Granted, adding Robert Roode gives WWE even more depth than they have right now. He’s a talented performer no doubt. However, the bigger reason for wanting to acquire the him is that they want to take away from their competitor. Love him or hate him, Robert Roode is one of the most entertaining acts in all of TNA right now. Taking him away will definitely hurt TNA. Underrated And Under-appreciated I’ve long been a huge fan of Robert Roode and his work. The man that was trained by Sean Morley (formerly Val Venis of WWE) simply understands the wrestling business. He knows what he needs to do to draw a reaction from the audience. It’s quite obvious that the 10 year veteran studied some of the greatest heels to have ever performed in a wrestling ring. He’s successfully channeled the spirit of old school heels like Tully Blanchard, Rick Rude, Ric Flair, Gino Hernandez, and Arn Anderson. Robert Roode’s Potential There’s a very good chance that Robert Roode could become an upper midlevel heel on Raw or Smackdown. He’s that talented. However, there’s also a chance that he could end up like Braden Walker (formerly Chris Harris of TNA). Well, maybe not that bad. I just have my doubts that he would ever become a main event wrestler in WWE (and that has nothing to do with his skills). Closing Thoughts As much as I would like to see Robert Roode making it to the big stage, I think he’ll make the wiser choice by sticking with TNA. Leave your thoughts, comments, and opinions below, and make sure to visit The Wrestling Cafe for the latest pro wrestling news and rumors, and for more in-depth columns like these! Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:38:40 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/does_wwe_want_bobby_roode/9857497 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/does_wwe_want_bobby_roode/9857497 Does WWE Want Bobby Roode? http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/does_wwe_want_bobby_roode/9857497 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png WWE has released four different “WrestleMania” covers for the March 2012 issue of WWE Magazine, featuring The Undertaker, Triple H, John Cena and The Rock.The magazine indicates that Triple H will face The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVIII. The headline for “The Game” cover says “Can The Game End The Deadman’s Reign?” while the headline for the issue bearing The Undertaker reads “Will “The Streak” Survive?”The Undertaker cover was apparently designed to conceal his lack of hair as his head is surrounded by photoshopped fire, with no hair visible. Many people have speculated that the iconic wrestler donned a wig in his return to television last week after a photograph surfaced online last summer in which he appeared bald. The Wrestling Observer subsequently reported that The Undertaker had indeed shaved his head. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:42:55 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/wwe_covers_up_the_undertakers_head_for_cover_of_new_wwe_magazine/9847363 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/wwe_covers_up_the_undertakers_head_for_cover_of_new_wwe_magazine/9847363 WWE Covers Up The Undertaker’s Head For Cover Of New WWE Magazine http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/wwe_covers_up_the_undertakers_head_for_cover_of_new_wwe_magazine/9847363 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9da0dc7f5cf2df2229dfe330ece142f234ae5737/mini/wwe-smackdown-sydney.jpg – A press conference Thursday to kick off WWE’s first-ever live event tour in Abu Dhabi “turned chaotic” when Kane attacked John Cena, according to WWE.com. Cena, however, put The Big Red Monster through a table in front of members of the media.Video and photos of the incident are available here.– Shelly Martinez appears in The Social Rules, a new web series about the do’s and dont’s of dating and relating. In her latest video, she offers advice on Valentine’s Day.Click here to view the embedded video.– In today’s birthdays, Shelly Martinez turns 32 years old while Madusa turns 49. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:29:14 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/john_cena_kane_brawl_at_press_conference_former_diva_offers_dating_advice/9841909 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/john_cena_kane_brawl_at_press_conference_former_diva_offers_dating_advice/9841909 John Cena & Kane Brawl At Press Conference, Former Diva Offers Dating Advice http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/john_cena_kane_brawl_at_press_conference_former_diva_offers_dating_advice/9841909 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/4/946fc0671b447f2a854ddb7661b7bb6d7a9864f7/mini/First_McMahon_Million_357f.jpg DDP was recently interviewed y SportsVibe, here are the highlights… On Jericho and Others Using His YOGA: “The doctors had told Chris his career was over, he was in too much pain and he had ruptured his lower vertebrae. After starting my program, in three weeks Chris felt a significant difference, just like I did, and in five weeks he was 85 per-cent pain free. After three months he was 95 per-cent pain free. Chris talks about the YRG system, which is part of my DDP work out. There are now a number of wrestlers that are doing it, including Kane, and having that big 290lbs Kane doing DDP yoga is pretty cool. I’ve got Tazz, Santino Marella and Mick Foley has just started. I don’t know if Mick will really keep doing it but if he does it will help. I’m honoured that the only work out Chris is doing is my work out and it’s very cool for me because he promotes the hell out of it and I’m not paying him. He’s not a spokesperson for the company or an... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:09:09 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/ddp_speaks_out_jerichoyoga_wwe_return/9841462 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/ddp_speaks_out_jerichoyoga_wwe_return/9841462 DDP Speaks Out – Jericho/YOGA, WWE Return http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/ddp_speaks_out_jerichoyoga_wwe_return/9841462 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/9/e96be00e13183f7a3d0cb3332b07dc3080776bd8/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90070891.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0EEE8C522B896EC5F579EBB7E17EBE6597BFE96FBB0F42DAF.jpg - WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper spoke with The Miami Herald this week and says he will be at WrestleMania 28 from Miami. Here are some highlights: Piper’s Pit with The Rock and John Cena: “My point with this Piper’s Pit with Cena and The Rock is it would get huge ratings. It would help WrestleMania 28 itself, but more than that, with the exception of me who started 14 years before the WWE, everyone in that ring has been made by wrestling. There is no outside interference.” “Why Cena and The Rock? Well, you can bring things they’ve done outside our industry back into our industry during the Pit. It’s a statement I’m looking for. The statement is WWE is right up there with every other entertainment group in the world or better. That is the statement I would like to come out of that Piper’s Pit. It’s not for me. I have had a lot of Piper’s Pits. I look at the roster, and I can really make that roll.” Having one more run in him: “I feel like I have one really great one left in me. What ... Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:40:33 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/roddy_piper_interview_pipers_pit_wcena_the_rock_what_id_take_for_a_return_and_more/9841015 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/roddy_piper_interview_pipers_pit_wcena_the_rock_what_id_take_for_a_return_and_more/9841015 Roddy Piper Interview: Piper’s Pit w/Cena & The Rock, What I’d Take For a Return, and More! http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/roddy_piper_interview_pipers_pit_wcena_the_rock_what_id_take_for_a_return_and_more/9841015 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/4/5402159ce5a2863345e1e98eb137710769e4cc05/mini/PicImg_WWE_divas_Eve_0390.jpg The official website of the Quicken Loans Arena is nowadvertising The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels for the Raw SuperShow taking place at the venue on March 12, 2012. The Rock and Triple H were previously announced for the event. A double main event is also scheduled: John Cena vs. Kane and CM Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler for the WWE Championship. FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK using key word "WrestleChat" and on TWITTER at Twitter.com/WrestleChatNetAlso, follow me personally on twitter at Twitter.com/Brettley916! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:50:47 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/both_undertaker_shawn_michaels_confirmed_for_another_raw_in_march/9833791 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/both_undertaker_shawn_michaels_confirmed_for_another_raw_in_march/9833791 Both Undertaker & Shawn Michaels Confirmed For Another RAW in March http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/both_undertaker_shawn_michaels_confirmed_for_another_raw_in_march/9833791 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9da0dc7f5cf2df2229dfe330ece142f234ae5737/mini/wwe-smackdown-sydney.jpg Partial Source: Pwinsider – On Saturday, WWE Divas Champion Beth Phoenix will appear at the Motor Trend International Auto Show in Baltimore, MD from 1-3PM. Phoenix is not on the Raw brand’s current tour of Abu Dhabi, U.A.E. due to restrictions on women performing in the country. – On Saturday, Rey Mysterio will appear on Saturday from 1-3PM in Indianapolis at the World of Wheels event. He will then appear on Sunday from 1-3PM in Kansas City at the World of Wheels event there. – Shawn Michaels is scheduled to appear at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday. He will be at the Big Game Forever booth #140 from 10-11AM. – Someone tweeted the following to Jim Ross recently: “Shawn Michaels just can’t stay away from the storylines, can he?” Ross’ response was the following… “He’d rather. HBK always helps WWE.” Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:44:05 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/hbk_cant_stay_away_from_wwe_mysteriophoenix_notes/9828775 http://network.yardbarker.com/wwe/article_external/hbk_cant_stay_away_from_wwe_mysteriophoenix_notes/9828775 HBK Can’t Stay Away From WWE?, Mysterio/Phoenix Notes http://www.yardbarker.com/wwe/articles/hbk_cant_stay_away_from_wwe_mysteriophoenix_notes/9828775 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/8/385b2aaaecf6669ae6be8549ac1e8ced15f8fdc8/mini/WWE_Monday_Night_e5a8.jpg