Yardbarker: World Wrestling Entertainment

Batista continues the ‘heeling’ process on Smackdown

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:58:05 -0500

We’re a couple weeks into Batista’s heel turn, and I’m giving it a thumbs up to this point. “The Animal’s” switch to the dark side is working for several reasons, one of which is the way Batista’s character has been developed. He’s not a cocky, smarmy heel like Chris Jericho or a psychotic heel like Randy Orton. He’s a powerhouse whose frustration over his inability to hold the world title for more than a week over the past two years finally caused him to explode. His motivation for turnin...

Meet The Rock and Roll Trivia Contest: Question 5

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:20:49 -0500

Which NWA heel faction attacked Ricky Morton and rubbed his face on the floor in the dressing room? The first two people to send the correct answer to kevin.eck@baltsun.com win a backstage meet and greet and photo opportunity with Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson at the Adrenaline Championship Wrestling show on Nov. 15 at the Annapolis Boys and Girls Club along with a ticket to the show.

Slammy Awards Return, Update On Jericho Controversy, Hogan/TNA News

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:02:40 -0500

WWE announces 3 hour Slammy Award episode of Raw, Chris Jericho victim speaks out, and more details on the TNA Hulk Hogan deal.

Scott Steiner's TNA Future, Kong's Fan Altercation, BFG News, More

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:16:42 -0500

Scott Steiner's TNA Future, Kong's Fan Altercation, BFG News, More

Backstage: Russo’s TNA Future & Possible Replacement, Hogan

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:41:40 -0500

Credit: PWTorch.com Newsletter Regarding Vince Russo’s future in TNA, everyone close to the situation is saying that nothing has been decided yet by the company. Russo is under the impression that nothing has changed regarding his status since he feels he’s been doing his job, but there are a number of people who feel his position [...]

Q&A with Headbanger Mosh

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:33:13 -0500

Chaz Warrington – better known to wrestling fans as Mosh, one half of former WWF tag team champions The Headbangers – will be appearing on Maryland Championship Wrestling’s Legends of Maryland Wrestling show tonight (7 p.m.) at The New Green Room in Dundalk. I conducted a phone interview with Warrington on Friday.

Meet The Rock and Roll Express trivia contest: Question 4

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:36:08 -0500

When Ricky Morton turned heel in WCW in 1991, what was the name of his manager? The first two people to send the correct answer to kevin.eck@baltsun.com win a backstage meet and greet and photo opportunity with Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson at the Adrenaline Championship Wrestling show on Nov. 15 at the Annapolis Boys and Girls Club along with a ticket to the show.

Rumored Names for the 2010 WWE Hall of Fame

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:15:00 -0500

Credit: F4WOnline.com

With Wrestlemania 26 just around the corner, we’re starting to hear some talk regarding who is being considered for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2010.

Names rumored to be included in the Class of 2010 include Ted DiBiase, the Road Warriors, Demolition, Ron Simmons and Slick. Other names that are being mentioned, but are less likely are Ultimate Warrior, Lex Luger and The Honky Tonk Man.

Ted DiBiase is considered to be the most likely.

Updated Card for TNA’s Turning Point Pay-Per-View This Month

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:55:23 -0500

- Here is the updated card for TNA’s Turning Point pay-per-view: TNA World Title Match AJ Styles vs. Daniels vs. Samoa Joe TNA Tag Team Title Match The British Invasion vs. Motor City Machineguns TNA X Division Title Match The Amazing Red vs. Homicide All Titles On The Line The Beautiful People vs. Knockouts Champ ODB & Tag Champs Taylor Wilde & Sarita Six [...]

Jeff Hardy update

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:42:01 -0500

In case anyone missed it, the drug trafficking case against Jeff Hardy was continued Wednesday in a North Carolina district court, The Fayetteville Observer reported. A probable cause hearing has been rescheduled for Dec. 2.

Vince Not Happy with Shane Leaving, WWE Running Against TNA in Orlando

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:39:10 -0500

Source: PWInsider.com - Regarding everyone wondering what’s up with Shane McMahon leaving WWE, it has become the new “Randy Savage talk” backstage within WWE. It’s clear that Vince isn’t happy about Shane leaving the company, especially after some of his comments on today’s conference call with investors. - WWE will be taping Friday Night SmackDown on December [...]

WrestleMania Celebrity Returning to WWE?, Michelle McCool Not So Smart

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:38:03 -0500

Sources: PWInsider.com and The Sun - Eric Sturrock sent the following: Michelle McCool was on Smarter Then a 5th grader. McCool fell back to $2,500 twice on the show. In the final question she had $12,000 going in. McCool went for the final question for $125,000 if she got it wrong she would fall down to [...]

TNA Wrestlers’ Reactions To Hogan & Bischoff, Russo, More

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:39:10 -0500

Credit: PWTorch.com Newsletter The news of Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff is being greeted with a “wait and see” attitude from within TNA. The expectations from those within the industry is ranging from a short-term deal all the way to an ownership stake of TNA. At one point Hogan and Bischoff were seeking a stake in [...]

Vince McMahon Says WWE Is Not A Family Business

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:10:30 -0500

Thanks to PWInsider.com for the following recap: WWE held an investor conference call today to discuss the third quarter numbers which were released this morning. Participating in the call were Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Vince McMahon, Chief Financial Officer George Barrios and Chief Operating Officer Donna Goldsmith. Vince opened with a statement, saying they [...]

Rob Van Dam Speaks Out About TNA, Hulk Hogan, and Eric Bischoff

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:08:36 -0500

In a recent interview with Rob Van Dam, RVD spoke out about Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff joining TNA: RVD replied stating “With Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff in TNA now it‘s a very interesting time in the wrestling business, and in a positive way. Now that Hogan and Bischoff are there, it is definitely putting [...]

Bobby Lashley Close To Signing Strikeforce Deal

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:06:11 -0500

During a Sherdog.com interview with Bobby Lashley, Lashley stated that he is very close to signing a multi-year deal with Strikeforce, an MMA promotion. The article states: “In this exclusive video interview, Lashley describes just how he balances MMA training and fighting with his role as a TNA Wrestling star, how negotiations with Strikeforce and [...]

IC Title Match on SmackDown Next Week, WWE/Bluray Update

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:31:00 -0500

- Dolph Ziggler vs. John Morrison for the WWE Intercontinental Title is set for next Tuesday’s SmackDown tapings in Great Britain and will air on TV that Friday. - WWE has been considering releasing more DVD’s in the Bluray format in 2010. One concern the company is working out is how older footage will look once [...]

Kevin Nash Responds to Rumors on His Suspension

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:29:29 -0500

- Kevin Nash posted the following on Facebook, responding to a rumor that he was not officially sent a letter from TNA informing him of his recent suspension: “Thought I would clear up some internet bullsh**. The reason I did not receive a letter from T.N.A was because this matter was discussed between President Dixie Carter [...]

Batista Presenting Award, JR On Mickie Being Stalked, Jericho In Racial Controversy

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:35:15 -0500

Batista presenting at European MTV awards, Jim Ross discusses online Mickie James stalker, and Chris Jericho on TMZ for making racial slurs.

ECW Rating, Kevin Nash On His Suspension, Hardy Update, Low TNA Attendance

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:24:22 -0500

ECW rating is in, Kevin Nash discusses his suspension, Jeff Hardy court case update, and TNA draws low house show number.

Chris Jericho Involved in New Controversy Over Slurs, Watch the Video

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:17:50 -0500

- TMZ.com has a new article up looking at comments Chris Jericho made a few weeks back at the Sacramento Horror Film Festival where he was doing a Q&A session after a screening of his movie, Albino Farm. Jericho referred to the session moderator as “Hadji”, a term used sometimes as a racial slur against [...]

Jeff Hardy Court Case News, RAW Superstar Injured?, More

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:05:45 -0500

Partial source: Wrestling Observer - As noted before, Batista will be appearing at the MTV European Awards that tape tonight in Germany. He will be presenting the best song award. - Mark Henry may have injured his knee at last night’s RAW live event in Dublin, Ireland. No other details are known yet but Henry was the [...]

Another Former WWE Star to TNA?, iMPACT Match Changed and More

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:02:46 -0500

Partial source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter - Velvet Sky and Angelina Love will be reuniting on Saturday, November 21st in Midlothian, Illinois at the Pro Championship Wrestling promotion’s Thanksgiving Turmoil show. - Tara vs. Daffney was originally scheduled for this week’s iMPACT tapings but Daffney still wasn’t cleared to wrestle after the bump she took at Bound For [...]

eFed: New Matches Posted, Bret Hart Wins World Title

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:35:58 -0500

A new set of matches were updated in the eFed for Wednesday Night Destruction. After a 4-month title reign, “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels was finally defeated by Bret “The Hitman” Hart. Bret and Shawn have faced each other 3 times in the past with Shawn winning each contest, but it was the [...]

Shannon Moore To TNA Update, Jeff Hardy’s Court Case, WWE Upset Over Twitter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:49:43 -0500

Dixie Carter responds to Shannon Moore fan campaign, Jeff Hardy in court today, and WWE wants to ban Twitter use.

Raw Rating, Steph Ignores Internet, Raven Returns, Edge News, Neidhart Update

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:50:11 -0500

Raw rating is in, Stephanie McMahon claims she now ignores the internet, Raven & Jim Neidhart appear on Impact, and Edge's recovery update.

Linda McMahon Camp Responds to Democrat Complaint Against Her & WWE

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:40:17 -0500

- The Connecticut Democratic party has filed a formal complaint against Linda McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment, alleging that WWE executives provided an illegal “in-kind campaign contribution” by having several embarrassing videos removed from YouTube. “If Linda McMahon is going to talk glowingly about her role as CEO of the WWE, then she also must answer [...]

Former WWE Diva Pregnant, Shad Gaspard Update and More

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:05:15 -0500

- Shad Gaspard noted on his Twitter page that he recently recovered from a bout of the swine flu, which is why he missed the SmackDown tapings last week. - This past Thursday’s edition of WWE Superstars on WGN America scored an 0.9 broadcast rating while the replay that night scored an 0.2 - Former WWE Diva [...]

HULK HOGAN ALMOST ENDED IT, BRUTHA

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:00:44 -0500

Former wrestling heavyweight champ Hulk Hogan has a book out, chronicling the tumultuous recent years of his life, from his son’s car crash to his affair to his ugly public divorce. The book, __, also details a specific point where Hogan–gun in hand–was actually contemplating taking his own life. One night, after downing a cocktail [...]