Why New Orleans Might Get WrestleMania, Plans For Eve Torres Vs. AJ Lee, McIntyre, Kanellis

Source: F4WOnline

- In an update from earlier, former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis gets the Superstar Spotlight on WWE's website today.

- Drew McIntyre has been off the road after his mother passed away last week but he's expected to be at Sunday's Survivor Series pay-per-view as Heath Slater and Jinder Mahal face Santino Marella and Zack Ryder in the YouTube pre-show match.

- We noted before that the frontrunner for WrestleMania 30 is the Superdome in New Orleans. Part of the reasoning for that may be that WWE can get a lot of tax credits by holding the pay-per-view in Louisiana. As noted earlier today, there is also a lot of talk in the WWE offices that WrestleMania will be heading to Los Angeles soon.

- It was reported on Wednesday that WWE officials are looking to bring up some Divas from developmental to help with Divas division depth issues. WWE does have a feud between Eve Torres and AJ Lee planned and it will likely get more attention than anything the Divas have done in recent years.

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Meet Kelly Kelly & Shane Helms Today, Matt Hardy Note, Roddy Piper Appearance, Eugene

- WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper will be hosting a holiday show tonight at Harvey's Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon. You must be 21 years old or older to attend, you can get more information at this link.

- Branded Outlaw Wrestling presents an event tonight from the Woodlawn Gym in San Antonio, TX. Bell time is 7:30 pm. Former WWE stars Eugene, Rob Conway and Funaki are scheduled to appear. You can get more information at this link, or by calling (210) 371-0460.

- Former WWE Diva Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly), Matt Hardy and Shane Helms will be appearing at Dave and Busters at 325 North Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia, PA this afternoon from 12pm - 3pm. You can view the flyer for the event below:

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Meet Kelly Kelly & Shane Helms Today, Matt Hardy Note, Roddy Piper Appearance, Eugene

- WWE Hall of Famer Roddy Piper will be hosting a holiday show tonight at Harvey's Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon. You must be 21 years old or older to attend, you can get more information at this link.

- Branded Outlaw Wrestling presents an event tonight from the Woodlawn Gym in San Antonio, TX. Bell time is 7:30 pm. Former WWE stars Eugene, Rob Conway and Funaki are scheduled to appear. You can get more information at this link, or by calling (210) 371-0460.

- Former WWE Diva Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly), Matt Hardy and Shane Helms will be appearing at Dave and Busters at 325 North Columbus Blvd in Philadelphia, PA this afternoon from 12pm - 3pm. You can view the flyer for the event below:

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WWE Counts Down The Top Moments Of 2012

Source: WWE.com

WWE.com posted an article counting down the top 50 moments of 2012. Here are the top 10:

10: Ryback "Shell Shocks" CM Punk on top of the "Hell in a Cell"
9: John Cena grants his 300th wish for Make-A-Wish
8: The Shield's debut at The Survivor Series
7: Jerry Lawler suffers a heart attack on RAW
6. The AJ Lee - John Cena storyline.
5: The 1,000th episode of RAW.
4: Brock Lesnar's WWE return.
3: CM Punk becoming the longest reigning WWE Champion of the modern era.
2: The Rock defeating John Cena at WrestleMania 28.
1: The Undertaker defeating Triple H at WrestleMania 28.

You can check out the full list at this link.

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WWE Reportedly Changes Top WrestleMania Plans, Rumor On Sheamus' Road To WrestleMania

Source: F4WOnline

For what it's worth, it's said that whatever plans WWE had worked in for WrestleMania 29 were changed over the past week. Apparently major changes went down and the only match that wasn't touched is Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H.

This doesn't necessarily mean that for example, The Rock vs. John Cena isn't taking place, but it could mean that twists and turns or stipulations are being thrown in.

On a related note, there has at least been talk that Sheamus going down with two clean losses to Big Show will set up him to win the Royal Rumble for the second year in a row. As noted before, Randy Orton vs. Sheamus for the World Heavyweight Title has been planned for WrestleMania 29.

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Sound Off: Vote For The 2012 Feud Of The Year

It's the final full week of 2012, and we here at WrestlingINC.com are in the process of our "Best of 2012" countdown. Each day through Saturday, we will present a category that you can vote for in our Comments section. Full winners will be listed on the site next Monday, December 31st. Here are the categories and the day that they will be posted:

Sunday, Dec. 23 - Breakout Star of the Year (Vote Here)
Monday, Dec. 24 - Feud of the Year
Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Tag Team of the Year
Wednesday, Dec. 26 - Woman of the Year
Thursday, Dec. 27 - Event of the Year
Friday, Dec. 28 - Match of the Year
Saturday, Dec. 29 - Wrestler of the Year

The category for today is "Feud of the Year." What do you think was the best rivalry of 2012? Some potential candidates include The Rock vs. John Cena, Daniels vs. AJ Styles, CM Punk vs. Chris Jericho, Brock Lesnar vs. Triple H and Austin Aries vs. Jeff Hardy.

Please enter your choice in the "Comments" section below.

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Legendary Wrestler Rip Hawk Passes Away

Legendary wrestler Harvey Maurice Evers, a.k.a. Rip Hawk, passed away today at the age of 82.

Hawk was a legendary heel in the business, and won several tag team championships with partner Swede Hanson as The Blonde Bombers. After Hanson suffered a heart attack in the early 70s, Hawk embarked on a singles career and won the NWA Eastern States Heavyweight Championship on several occasions.

Hawk later teamed with Ric Flair in the early 1970s, and the two won the NWA Mid-Atlantic Tag Team Championship. The team would eventually disband and Hawk and Flair would go on to face each other in singles matches.

Several members in the business took to their Twitters to remember Hawk, here are some of their messages:

Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ): "RIP to pro wrestling villain Rip Hawk. One if the all time greats before cable. Instrumental in launching Ric Flair's career in Carolina's."

Howard Finkel (@howardfinkel): "RIP Rip Hawk. I remember seeing him and Swede Hanson as a tag team in the Mid-Atlantic area in the early 70's.. A rugged combo they were..."

Shane Helms (@ShaneHelmsCom): "RIP Rip Hawk. I always liked that name."

Mike Mooneyham ?(@ByMikeMooneyham): "Very sad news to report. Legendary wrestler Rip Hawk has passed away at the age of 82. One of my best friends in the biz. A wonderful guy."

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Ultimate Warrior At WrestleMania Weekend Event, NWA Announces Departure, Homicide, CZW, More

- The NWA announced today the departure of NWA Coastal as an affiliate after a difference of opinion regarding the direction of the company. The organization stated that the departure of NWA Coastal and the promotion in Florida was "another illustration of how the new NWA is stripping itself of old politics that has plagued the company for more than the past ten years." The NWA also revealed that they will soon be announcing new licensees who will be moving forward with the company.

- The Ultimate Warrior will be appearing at WrestleCon during WrestleMania weekend on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at the Meadowlands Convention Center in Secaucus, NJ. It is a very limited engagement, as only 200 tickets will be sold for the appearance. You can get more information or purchase tickets by clicking here.

- Primal Conflict Wrestling present "WarGames" on Saturday, January 19th at Harpers Ferry KOA in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. You can get more information or purchase tickets here.

- Matt Tremont will face former TNA & ROH star Homicide at On Point Wrestling's "Now or Never" event on Saturday, January 5, 2013 from the Harry Williams Community Center in Runnemede, NJ. You can get more information on their Facebook page at this link.

- Combat Zone Wrestling returns Saturday, January 12 to The Flyers Skate Zone at 601 Laurel Oak Road in Voorhees, NJ. In the main event, MASADA will defend the CZW World Heavyweight Title against Joe Gacy. Tickets are available at The CZW Pro Shop at this link.

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TNA Plugs Steve Austin's Show, Impact Up In Viewers From Last Week, Hulk Hogan's Grand Opening

- TNA promoted Steve Austin's show Redneck Island on their Twitter account today, writing, "Are y'all watchin' @steveaustinBSR on #RedneckIsland?! It's gettin' tougher & crazier TONIGHT 9/8c on @CMT. Sneak: at.cmt.com/gfatT"

Spike TV and CMT, which airs Redneck Island, are both owned and operated by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom.

- Last Thursday's episode of Impact Wrestling garnered 1.27 million viewers, according to TV By The Numbers. The numbers were up from last week's episode, which scored 1.242 million viewers.

- The following press release was issued regarding the grand opening of Hogan's Beach in Tampa on New Year's Eve:

TAMPA, Fla. -- Iconic twelve-time world wrestling champion, movie star and producer Hogan announced today the launch of Hogan's Beach, a 20,000-square-foot indoor and outdoor restaurant and bar located at the Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel. Opening New Year's Eve, the new hotspot offers waterside dining, live outdoor entertainment, a mechanical shark ride, authentic tiki bars, a giant video screen on the beach, as well as indoor and beachfront dance floors.

"Everyone knows I'm a maniac about the beach, great food, good people and entertainment that brings everyone together for a good time," said Hogan. "So I'm proud to open a place that encompasses all that in one location and call it my beach â€" Hogan's Beach."

The indoor restaurant, boasting a sizable dining and bar area, will also offer outdoor, beachfront dining. Both options provide the perfect setting for Hogan's chefs to showcase fresh local seafood, mouthwatering steaks and chops, a full sushi bar, uniquely local and traditional entrees and a full-service tiki bar â€" merely a few highlights of this remarkable property. To keep the dance floors moving, Hogan's bartenders will pour from 30 beers on tap and 20 wines by the glass to a soundtrack provided by live local and national entertainment performing on brand new outdoor stages.

Acclaimed chef Robert Uzzillia, recently named among Restaurant Forum Magazine?s "Annual Top Chefs," is developing the food and beverage menu for this entirely new locale. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, Uzzillia was awarded both the Judge's and People's Choice Awards at the 2012 Taste Of Clearwater Chef's Competition.

"Fresh-local and flight-fresh seafood, along with high-quality beef, poultry and produce, allow us to present a menu that will make Hogan's Beach a dining destination as much as it is a place to come and have fun on the beach, waterside," said Chef Uzzillia, Director of Food and Beverage for Hogan's Beach and Kingfish Grill & Tap House.

"It's all about location, and we have a great one, along with great food, tremendous beer and wine lists, signature cocktails, waterfront entertainment and personalities to bring it to the next level," added Hogan.

Located at the picturesque Best Western Bay Harbor Hotel, Hogan's Beach also provides local and out-of-town guests alike with a wide array of amenities, including shuttle services and water sport rentals. "The energy Hogan's Beach will bring to the property will make this a very unique place for our guests," said Best Western Bay Harbor General Manager Happy Nook, "and I commit my entire team to making this the best beach experience in the Tampa Bay area."

Hogan's Beach, located at 7700 Courtney Campbell Causeway, kicks off its Grand Opening New Year's Eve, with musical performances on Hogan's Beach Stage by King County and DJ Gemini. To order tickets, make reservations or obtain general information, contact guest services at 813-281-8900, e-mail HogansBeachTampa@gmail.com or visit hogansbeachtampa.com.

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Big AIW Show Tonight, VPW & DGUSA Team Up, Helms' Latest, Steen Vs. Gargano, Sabu Vs. Kevin Sullivan

- Absolute Intense Wrestling invites fans to celebrate "The End of the World" tonight, December 21st from Turner's Hall in Cleveland, OH. Bell time is 7:30pm with doors opening at 6:30pm. In the main event two of the top stars in independent wrestling will square off as Davey Richards takes on AR Fox. Also on the card, Colt Cabana returns to AIW to team with Marion Fontaine & Jock Samson to battle The Submission Squad. Gregory Iron, Johnny Gargano, Eddie Kingston, Allysin Kay and many others are also scheduled to appear. You can get more information or purchase tickets at aiwrestling.com.

- Kevin Steen vs. Johnny Gargano will headline Smash Wrestling's "Any Given Sunday" event on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at "The eZone" at 120 North Queen St in Toronto, Ontario. Tickets for the event are only $15. The event will also feature meet & greets, autograph signings, raffles and a restaurant which will also host the after-party. You can get more information at smash-wrestling.com.

- Dragon Gate USA and Vendetta Pro Wrestling will team up for an event on January 25, 2013 at the Lakeview Jr. High School Gymnasium in Santa Maria, California. Former WWE superstar John Hennigan (a.k.a. John Morrison), Samuray Del Sol, AR Fox, Sami Callihan, Johnny Gargano and The Young Bucks are amongst the names scheduled to appear. Vendetta Pro will present matches starting at 6:30 pm, with Dragon Gate USA beginning at 8:00 pm. Tickets are now on sale in the DGUSA.tv store, or by calling (267) 519-9744. You can get more information about Vendetta Pro by clicking here, and more information about Dragon Gate USA at this link.

- Kevin Sullivan vs. Sabu in a "Falls Count Anywhere Match" is confirmed for "Born 2B Wired" on Saturday, March 2, 2103 from the London Ukranian Center in London, Ontario, Canada. Tickets are starting at $20, you can get more information at HardcoreRoadtrip.ca.

- The latest episode of Shane Helms' "Highway 2 Helms" podcast features special guest Chuck Coates. Coates discusses his battle with cancer and the upcoming "Chinlock for Chuck" event which will mark the return of the OMEGA brand (details). You can download the podcast on iTunes here, or watch the episode below:

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Impact Review: Has Aces & 8's Run Its Course?, Sting's Reveal, Bully Ray & Brooke's Kiss

Last night's TNA Impact was a special "Championship Thursday" edition of the weekly wrestling show, where three belts were up for grabs. Austin Aries challenged Jeff Hardy for the TNA Heavyweight Championship, Kurt Angle challenged Devon for the TV Championship and Mickie James challenged Tara for the Knockouts Championship.

It was a very wrestling focused episode of Impact that also showcased other non-Championship matches. So what was good, what was bad and what was just plain strange about Impact this week?

The Good

1) The show placed a focus on actual wrestling matches. TNA is notorious for their often-strange choice of backstage segments and storylines. So, as a wrestling fan, it was very refreshing to watch an episode of Impact that consisted mostly of wrestling.

2) The budding feud between Kenny King and RVD intensified. In a non-championship match, Kenny King teamed with RVD (who he beat last week on Impact) to take on the team of Matt Morgan and Joey Ryan. It was a match that should have been a rather interesting clash of different in ring styles. Instead, we saw Kenny King abandon his partner RVD and head up the ramp, while RVD fell victim to a Carbon Footprint from Matt Morgan and lost the match. King then stared at RVD from the top of the ramp and gloated at his partner, making it very well known that he has the current upper hand in their rivalry.

This feud between King and Van Dam is one of the most revitalizing rivalries that the Impact Zone has seen in a long while, and it needs to stretch across a few more PPV's. The two have great in ring chemistry together, and there is no doubt that Impact is in need of such excitement.

3) The entire Hardy VS Aries match was amazing, as fans have come to expect. Hardy and Aries know how to put on a good feud, as Aries is a natural bad guy. The two are both great wrestlers who understand their craft and know what it takes to put on a show. Sure, their match last night wasn't as great as the last time the two clashed, but it's still good to see such a high quality match on TV.

The best part though came before the match, when Aries mocked those weird inner monologue promos that Hardy cuts. It was priceless.

The Bad

1) Kurt Angle needs to stop wrestling. Now, Kurt Angle is a wrestler that deserves respect. He no doubt helped to shape professional wrestling as it is today. However, there comes a time when wrestlers get past their prime, and Kurt Angle is well beyond his. His match against Devon for the TV Championship was just ugly. Perhaps it's time Angle moved into an on screen manager or authority position, something akin to his days as GM of Smackdown.

2) Aces and Eights are no longer believable as a threatening, rogue group. Last night on Impact, during a promo by Hulk Hogan (that Aces and Eights interrupted) all it took to clear them away from the ring was Bully Ray running down to the ring.

One man was able to chase off a handful of wrestlers apparently more than capable of taking out a single person. So why was Bully able to scare them off? At this point, Aces and Eights has run its course. It was a good faction at first, but now they just don't seem to evoke any sort or reaction from the crowd.

3) Kazarian had a Christmas special, and it was just plain terrible. The dialogue was awful, the premise was awful; everything was just awful about it. Which, to be honest, is a bit surprising. Kazarian and Christopher Daniels are normally two of the best characters to watch on Impact, but they missed the mark with the Christmas segment.

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Extreme Rising Cage Match Change, New Jack Pulled From Show

Extreme Rising issued the following press release in regards to New Jack being removed from their upcoming event next week due to injury:

12/29 â€" CHANGE IN STEEL CAGE MATCH
NEW JACK OUT DUE TO INJURY. BLK OUT TO FACE MYSTERY TEAM.

Extreme Rising has made one of the most difficult, but logical and reasonable decisions that it has had to make since allowing Sabu to return to action for the company in June. For some time now the owners and partners of 5 Guys Wrestling (the parent company of Extreme Reunion / Rising) have come to a decision that will most likely be received negatively at first, but after the initial thought it is a positive decision and move in the proper direction.

Many times in sports and sports entertainment star players play hurt without ever telling anyone in the fear of losing their spot or pay. These players are willing to put their bodies and lives on the line by playing injured; unbeknownst to management and ownership. 5 Guys Wrestling and the general public have recently been exposed to the knowledge that one of our own is seriously injured and no matter how it may affect the upcoming event, we must make the responsible decision here and make the unpopular choice AND ALL ta lent working for Extreme Rising.

On Saturday, November 17, 2012 at the Extreme Rising event at the Golden Dome in Monaca, PA, New Jack (Jerome Young) proceeded to devise and execute his plan to jump off twelve feet bleachers on to a table with another wrestler lying on it. New Jack proceeded to jump twice, as the first attempt the table did not break. After the second jump and successfully breaking the table, New Jack proceeded to the ring to give a speech. At no point during or after the event did New Jack ask to see the licensed doctor on staff, Dr. H. Pagan. After his match, New Jack was in the back, where he seemed fine and didn't mention any injury as he talked about future plans for the company with Cody Michaels, (Mark Keenan) a licensed chiropractor.

The company was not notified of any injuries sustained until three days later (November 20, 2012 at 7:10pm) as New Jack contacted 5 Guys Wrestling partner Steve O'Neill via text message stating he had a "hairline fracture in right heel and foot, deep bruised thigh and ribs, bruised kidney, and blood in urine. Other than that I'm straight." Upon notification, Shane Douglas (Troy Martin), Cody Michaels (Mark Keenan), Kevin Kleinrock, and Mike O'Neill were all notified about the situation.

Late evening on December 3, 2012 via telephone, New Jack informed Extreme Rising that "he saw his doctor and was told he needed surgery as soon as possible to repair a chipped bone in his ankle that was causing him pain, but said he was going to put off the surgery until after December 29, 2012. Extreme Rising and all parties communicating with New Jack (Jerome Young) "STRONGLY advised against post-poning treatment and advised him to proceed with ANY ALL necessary treatment(s) for his health and well being."

On December 10, 2012 10:49am New Jack informed the public on his Facebook page, "…dove twice on Jeezy.2nd jump,broke ankle and cracked heel.Went to ER,got admitted for 2 days.Grand total $8000.00.Who is responsible for bill Extreme Rising(Steve Onielle).Do i have insurance,yes.Told hospital dont send bill to my insurance yet. Was supposed to have surgery last week and cancled it because of the show 12/29/12.Been on pain pills since that show." Extreme Rising has requested information as to the hospital and doctor(s) that treated New Jack (Jerome Young) but has yet to receive that information.

After much deliberation on this matter, the collective ownership have unanimously agreed that it was in the best interest in the health of New Jack (Jerome Young) and company to remove him from the December 29, 2012 card, so he can schedule his surgery, rest, and not re-injure or aggravate his injuries any further. Such actions on the part of New Jack, or Extreme Rising by sancti oning it, would only serve to jeopardize New Jack's (Jerome Young) already war-torn body. We understand that this decision may not be popular, but we all agree and feel that this is in the best interest of everyone involved. Extreme Rising takes it fan's concerns VERY SERIOUSLY and acknowledges its fan's great interests in this match and this angle. Still, we must, when knowledgeable of ANY risks to our talent, be unwilling to allow ANY further risks OR harm to befall our talent. Any other decision would be "immoral" and "possibly negligent", said Shane Douglas (Troy Martin). With our fan's interests in mind, Extreme Rising will discuss rescheduling this cage match for it's 2013 schedule â€"provided medical clearance IS obtained from New Jack (Jerome Young).

We know New Jack is as tough as nails, but we are not willing to let him risk his health any further under his present conditions. We hope New Jack has a speedy recovery and excitedly look forward to a convalesced and healthy New Jack (Jerome Young) stepping back into an Extreme Rising ring.

In light of this decision, the Gangstas have been removed from the card, which is subject to change. However, Extreme Rising will still deliver a cage match on Saturday, December 29, 2012… and we believe the participants in this cage match WILL be a HUGE surprise to everyone.

Thank you for your understanding, and extreme patience in this matter.

Sincerely,
Extreme Rising / 5 Guys Wrestling

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TNA Impact Results: Championship Thursday, Hardy-Aries 3, Bully-Brooke & More, Sound Off Inside

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-TNA Impact begins with an on-screen written acknowledgement of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary.

-It's Championship Thursday. Can Hulk Hogan trust Bully Ray? Tonight is Hardy-Aries 3. Who will leave as champion? We see Aries and Hardy arriving from earlier in the day.

TNA Television Championship: Devon (c) vs. Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle limps to the ring. He grabs the mic and says he wants a title shot; the title that belongs to those sons of bit**es Aces & 8's. Devon leads his group to ringside. Angle says he has a pack of his own. Down come Samoa Joe, Wes Briscoe, and Garret Bischoff.

The bell rings and they lock up. Devon hits an early shoulderblock but Angle fights back. Angle moves and a charging Devon goes to the floor. The two factions mix it up at ringside. The ref gets them separated and throws Aces & 8's out from ringside. Devon takes out Angle's knee from behind in the ring as we go to break.

-We are told that Devon has been in control throughout the break as he works Angle's knee in the ring. Angle fights back with strikes to the head and a dropkick from the 2nd rope. Both men struggle on the mat to get up. Angle is up first with a series of clotheslines and a suplex for 2. Devon counters an Angle Slam and hits a spinebuster for 2. Angle hits a trifecta of German Suplexes. Angle locks in the Ankle Lock in the center of the ring as Aces & 8's come back to ringside. The ref gets distracted as Devon taps. Kurt's friends come back down to even up the numbers. One of the big masked men hits Angle in the back of the head with a lead pipe and Devon gets the win.

Winner by pin AND STILL TNA Television Champion: Devon

Wes, Joe, and Garett storm the ring as Aces & 8's flee and celebrate at ringside. Angle is helped up in the ring.

-We go to Brooke Hogan's office where the Knockouts are gathered. Brooke tries to decide who deserves a title shot a la her father. ODB is eliminated. We go to break.

-Kenny King gives his thoughts in the back on his win against Rob Van Dam. He says he won, no matter what. He has no beef with RVD. TNA is where dreams come true and he got to face and defeat RVD, and now he gets to tag with him.

-Matt Morgan and Joey Ryan come to the ring, Morgan in his Hogan robe and Ryan moving sleazily as usual. Kenny King makes his entrance followed by Rob Van Dam.

Rob Van Dam & Kenny King vs. Matt Morgan & Joey Ryan

Ryan and RVD start off. Ryan lands a kick and begins to mock RVD in a "karate" kind of way. He sounds like Liu Kang from Mortal Kombat. RVD hits a series of clotheslines and a back kick and standing moonsault for 2. RVD tags King who applies a side headlock on Ryan. Ryan counters with a go-behind but King hits an impressive Japanese Armdrag. Morgan tags in off the back of Ryan and hits a massive clothesline on King. Morgan glares at the camera; he looks like a Neanderthal. Morgan continues to dominate King and tags Ryan back in. Ryan puts a boot in the face of King in the corner and then delivers a shot to the face of RVD on the apron for good measure. Morgan drives King face-first into the turnbuckle from the apron behind the ref's back then tags in legally. Morgan drives King into the mat with a sideslam and tags Ryan who is drooling from the mouth as he poses for the camera in the ropes. King finally tags RVD who comes in with quick kicks to Ryan. King and RVD hit a double dropkick to Morgan on the apron. King takes out Ryan in the ring as Morgan enters. King flashes the peace sign and dips out of the ring. This leaves RVD wide open for a Carbon Footprint from Morgan. Ryan gets the pin.

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Backstage News On Big E Langston, Jericho Talking With WWE, Dreamer's Injury From RAW

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

- As of last word, there is nothing on the table for Chris Jericho to return to WWE but both sides continue to negotiate. Jericho had been in talks to return for a WrestleMania 29 storyline.

- It appears the debut of Big E Langston on WWE TV had not been planned for more than 10 days as he was pushed as the top babyface at the December 6th NXT tapings where he defeated Seth Rollins for the NXT Title since Rollins had debuted on RAW with The Shield. Because of the way NXT is taped, Langston's title win won't air for several weeks but the official NXT website has featured him in a graphic since debuting earlier this week.

- As noted before, Tommy Dreamer suffered some swelling after his angle with Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns on Monday's RAW. Dreamer had to visit the emergency room on Tuesday due to complications. He posted the updated photo on Thursday morning:

"Just went to the mirror & this is what I see F*CKING PISSED @theshieldWWE swelling is bad"

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** SPOILERS ** For Next Week's WWE SmackDown

WWE is taping the December 28th episode of SmackDown tonight from Rochester, New York. Thanks to Pat Bailey for the following spoilers:

Dark Match:

* Alicia Fox beat Aksana with a scissors kick.

SmackDown, Airing December 28th:

* Sheamus kicks off SmackDown and says his New Year's resolution is to become World Heavyweight Champion. He calls out Big Show to the ring. Show comes out and says Sheamus won't be getting a title shot. Sheamus came for a fight and Booker T comes out. Show says Sheamus and nobody else in the locker room is worthy of a shot. Booker says the name of every Superstar will go into a tumbler and whoever gets picked will face Show for the title later tonight.

The entire locker room comes out to see who gets the title shot. Santino Marella's name is picked and he will face Big Show later tonight for the World Heavyweight Title.

* Epico vs. Brodus Clay is up next. Brodus wins a quick squash. Rosa Mendes gets in the ring and starts yelling at him after the match. Naomi and Cameron lay her out and then dance with Brodus and some kids.

* Backstage segment with Sheamus and Santino. Sheamus shows Santino how to beat Big Show with the Brogue Kick. Santino tries to do the kick and acts like he pulls his groin.

* Wade Barrett, Damien Sandow and Cody Rhodes vs. Kane, Daniel Bryan and Kofi Kingston is up next. Barrett gets the win for his team by pinning Kofi.

* Backstage with Booker T and Big Show. Booker says Santino is injured so they will pick another name out of the tumbler. Booker says Show will find out soon enough who it is.

* Teddy Long brings in Big Show's opponent and it's Ricardo Rodriguez. Big Show laughs and knocks him out with a punch. Booker says this is ridiculous and Show leaves.

* Zack Ryder vs. Antonio Cesaro is up next. Cesaro wins a quick match.

* The Miz vs. Dolph Ziggler is up next. Big E Langston distracted The Miz, allowing for Ziggler to hit his finisher and get the win. Miz takes the mic and tells AJ Lee that no matter which Superstar she ends up with on New Years, the night will end with a bang. Ziggler attacks him and they go at it until Langston comes in and lays out Miz.

* Booker is backstage with a doctor and Ricardo Rodriguez. The doc says RR can't compete. Brad Maddox appears and asks Booker for one more chance. Booker says this is it and his match is up next. Alberto Del Rio comes in and says the next time he sees Big Show, he's going to open him like a pinata. Booker offers Del Rio the title shot against Show tonight and he accepts.

* Brad Maddox comes out with a mic. He says his New Years resolution is to become a WWE Superstar. His opponent Sheamus is out next. Sheamus wins a squash.

* The Usos beat Darren Young and Titus O'Neil in a quick match.

* Striker is backstage with Big Show. Show says if Del Rio wants to get knocked out tonight then he will make it a trifecta.

* Big Show vs. Del Rio in the main event. Show tries to leave the match but Sheamus comes out and attacks him, trying to get him back in the ring. The bell rings so it appears Show won by DQ. Show tries leaving again but the entire locker room comes out and throws him back in the ring. Sheamus hit him with a Brogue Kick and then celebrated to end it.

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Press Release: WWE App Breaks Records During 2012 Slammy Awards

WWE sent out the following this morning:

WWE App Breaks Records During 2012 Slammy Awards

Total App Downloads Now More Than 3 Million!

As you know, earlier this month WWE launched an unprecedented second screen experience, "WWE Active," on its WWE flagship app, including the delivery of live match continuation, backstage content, live polls, photos, trivia and exclusive information on WWE Superstars and Divas.

For the first time ever, the 2012 Slammy Award winners (which were announced LIVE at 8/7 CT on USA Network this past Monday) were determined by fans, exclusively inside the WWE App.

It was a record-setting night for the second-screen, as WWE had the second biggest single day of downloads since launch with more than 151,000 downloads and more than 583,000 Slammy votes.

The app also saw more than 24,000 app updates â€" the largest single day of updates ever and the event pushed the WWE flagship app over the 3 million app download mark in215 countries, since it launched just four months ago.

The Top 5 total votes for all Slammys nominees were:

* Kiss of the Year = 95,581

* Superstar of the Year = 93,805

* LOL Moment of the Year = 81,131

* Trending Now Award = 74,386

* Match of the Year = 70,568

"WWE Active" provides a second screen TV companion experience that is customized for Monday Night Raw, SmackDown and WWE Main Event, in addition to a 24/7 platform for the WWE Universe on-the-go. Using mobile location technology, users can also order tickets to local events, watch and purchase pay-per-views, buy authentic WWE merchandise via WWEShop.com and follow social conversations happening in their area.

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The Shield Debut At WWE Supershow, Latest Episode Of WWE Countdown, John Cena Comments On TLC

- John Cena tweeted the following after last night's WWE Supershow in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania:

"Wilkes Barre thank you for tonight! Steel horse bout to roll into Brooklyn for what should be one helluva night 4 @WWE. I expect a VERY vocal and energetic crowd for #TLC New York is always a special place for @WWE"

- Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns made their in-ring debuts at last night's Supershow in Wilkes-Barre. They faced Ryback, Kane and Daniel Bryan in a dry run for tonight's TLC match. The Shield ended up jumping Team Hell No before the bell but Ryback turned things around. The end came when Ryback pinned Ambrose after Shell Shocked. One fan in attendance noted that The Shield looked very good in the ring.

- The latest episode of WWE Countdown looks at top table moments:

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Ric Flair Returns, Pre-Sale Code For WWE's Return To Philly, Main Event Matches (Non-Spoiler)

- Ric Flair returned on tonight's episode of WWE RAW to present John Cena with the Slammy for "Superstar of the Year." Flair got into a verbal confrontation with WWE Champion CM Punk, which resulted in Punk getting poked in the eye and Flair locking Paul Heyman in the figure four leglock. The Shield proceeded to hit the ring and attack Flair, but Ryback and Team Hell No made the save. Full WWE RAW results are here.

- It was announced to the live crowd at tonight's RAW in Philadelphia, PA that the company would return to the city for a RAW taping on March 25, 2013 from the Wells Fargo Center. The pre-sale code is RAWPHILLY.

- Team Hell No vs. Team Rhodes Scholars and The Prime Time Players vs. Santino Marella & Zack Ryder were taped before tonight's RAW for this Wednesday's episode of WWE Main Event. Full WWE Main Event results are here.

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WWE.com Slammy Award Winners Announced

Source: WWE.com

Upset of the Year: Daniel Bryan defeating Mark Henry and The Big Show at Royal Rumble

Diva of the Year: AJ Lee

WWE.com Exclusive Video of the Year: Jerry Lawler's interview with WWE.com about his return following a heart attack

Crowd Chant of the Year: "Feed Me More!"

Betrayal of the Year: Big Show turns on John Cena at WWE Over the Limit

Facial Hair of the Year: Daniel Bryan

Insult of the Year: John Cena to Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero: "You're the exact opposite. One enjoys eating a lot of nuts and the other is still trying to find his."

Tweet of the Year: Daniel Bryan tweeting, "Goat face is a horrible insult. My face is practically perfect in every way. In fact, from now on I demand to be called Beautiful Bryan."

Top Social Media Ambassador: Charlie Sheen

Best Dancer of the Year: Brodus Clay

Feat of Strength of the Year: Sheamus hits The Big Show with White Noise

YouTube Show of the Year: Z! True Long Island Story

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Eve Torres On If The Divas Search Would Work Today, COMBOS Files, Fantasy Matches, Her Engagement

I recently spoke with WWE Divas Champion Eve Torres, who discussed her wrestling career and her involvement with The COMBOS Files web series. You can check out the full interview below.

WrestlingINC: You've been with WWE over five years now. How did you first find out about the Diva Search?

Eve Torres: Well, the Diva Search was broadcast on WWE every year for the past four years before I had started. So, it was something that I knew about and I knew it was a way for women that were kind of out of the wrestling world per se to have an opportunity to work with the WWE. I just thought it would be kind of right up my alley since I was very competitive.

WrestlingINC: Were you a wrestling fan growing up?

Eve: I would consider myself a casual fan growing up because obviously wrestling was such a huge part of pop culture, and still is. I was a fan as much as it was a part of pop culture. The huge names, I was obviously very familiar with. But, I didn't really watch much TV growing up to be honest.

WrestlingINC: You're the only diva to win the title three times. Do you have a favorite title reign?

Eve: I'd probably have to say that it was this current title reign right now, for sure. I think every time you win the title, it means more. You think that the first time that it means the most, but it really doesn't. I think the first time that you win the title -- you just don't know how to make the most out of your title reign until you've had one and then you've lost it. Once you lose something, you know how much more it means to you.

So, third times a charm for me. Obviously, I've taken a bit of a turn in terms of my character and I've had a lot of fun with that with this title reign.

WrestlingINC: Yeah, I think a lot of people feel that you've been the best female heel in a long time. Are there people that you watched in the past that have modeled your character after, or is it just something you've come up with?

Eve: I'm having a lot of fun with it. I draw from personal experiences, I think I've known real terrible people in my life. [Laughs.] I hate to say it, but everyone has experiences with people that you just can't stand or have certain characteristics that just irk you, and it really serves for good ammunition with these kind of characters.

You have to create your own character and you can base it off of either people you know or previous characters that have done similar things. But, it also has to feel real to you. It has to feel like something that is believable in your own mind in terms of the character you would play. So, I've really had a fun time finding out who she is with the help of obviously Vince, Hunter and some of the other divas as well.

WrestlingINC: You won the final Diva Search and the competition did bring in a lot of talent. Do you think that the Diva Search is something that could work in today's environment?

Eve: Absolutely. I think the Diva Search was a great way to find women who might have been intimidated to get into the WWE world on their own. It's kind of a way to say 'Oh, let's just try it out,' without too much commitment in the beginning and just feeling it out and seeing if WWE likes them. As somebody that has the look or the marketability or whatever that they're looking for, that sparkle that they're trying to find in the divas.

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WWE TLC: John Cena Vs. Dolph Ziggler (Ladder Match)

- We get a look at the storyline with John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, AJ Lee and Vickie Guerrero.

Ladder Match for Dolph Ziggler's Money in the Bank Briefcase: John Cena vs. Dolph Ziggler

We go to the ring and the Money in the Bank briefcase is hanging high as Dolph Ziggler makes his way out first. John Cena is out next and he's met with boos from the Brooklyn crowd.

The bell rings and here we go. They lock up. Cena drops Ziggler with a shoulder first and the crowd boos him. They lock up again and Ziggler applies a headlock. They run the ropes and Ziggler shows off some. Cena with a headlock now. More back and forth but Cena takes Ziggler to the mat. More boos for Cena. A "you can't wrestle" chant breaks out now. Ziggler with a headlock but Cena breaks it. Cena with some holds and a suplex now. Cena with a monkey flip out of the corner. Cena tosses Ziggler out to the floor and stands tall in the ring as most of the crowd boos.

Ziggler with a chair shot to the gut on the floor. Ziggler brings it back in the ring and props the chair up in the corner. Cena catches him and slams him face first. Cena tries coming back in the ring with a ladder but gets it kicked into his face. Ziggler sets the ladder up in the ring but Cena stops him. Cena grabs the ladder and hits Ziggler in the face with it. Cena tosses Ziggler over the announce table. Cena grabs part of the steel steps and rams Ziggler in the head with it. Cena sets the table up in the ring but Ziggler trips him up. Ziggler sets the ladder up and they trade shots. Ziggler gets the sleeper hold locked in.

Cena climbs up the ladder while Dolph is on his back. They both fall back and crash through the table that was set up. Ziggler starts climbing back up the ladder but Cena stops him. Cena presses Dolph and the ladder over his head at the same time. Cena tries to toss them out of the ring but Dolph slides off. Cena's eye is bruised now. Cena fights back and hits his usual moves but Ziggler cuts him off and drops him face first. Cena ends up locking in the STF. Ziggler makes it to the ropes and starts tapping but that means nothing in this match. Cena sets the ladder up again.

Cena tries to use the ladder but it's blocked. Cena goes for the Attitude Adjustment but Ziggler counters and hits the Zig Zag. Ziggler goes under the ring and brings a table in. Ziggler sets it up in the corner but Cena slams him. Cena hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle and goes for the AA but Ziggler counters with a big DDT. Ziggler brings one of the taller ladders back into the ring. Ziggler sets the ladder up and starts to climb. Cena runs up and meets him at the top. They trade shots up high. Cena headbutts Ziggler to the mat. Cena climbs up for the briefcase but Ziggler hits him from behind. They trade shots on the mat now. Ziggler sends Cena into the ladder and it tips over. Cena ducks a clothesline and hits a flying head scissors, sending Ziggler crashing through a table.

Cena has the ladder but Ziggler dropkicks it in his face. The ladder falls back out to the floor. Ziggler tries to send ?Cena into a chair but Cena turns it around and makes a comeback. They end up on the top turnbuckle. Ziggler headbutts Cena down to the mat. Ziggler leaps from the top but Cena catches him and rolls through. Cena goes for the AA but Ziggler blocks it. Ziggler with chairshots, taking Cena back down. Cena counters a superkick and hits the AA but Ziggler rolls to the floor. Vickie Guerrero runs down and brings a chair in the ring. She goes to hit Cena with it but AJ comes down. Vickie swings but AJ ducks and takes her out. AJ spears Vickie and slams her. AJ hits the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Vickie. AJ celebrates as Vickie rolls out of the ring. Cena sets the ladder up as AJ watches from in the ring. Cena climbs up but AJ pushes the ladder over and Cena goes down. Ziggler looks at her surprised. AJ is upset. AJ stares at Dolph, smiles and skips away. Ziggler clim bs the ladder and retrieves his briefcase for the win.

Winner: Dolph Ziggler

- After the match, Ziggler celebrates as we go to replays. Ziggler heads up the ramp with his briefcase as Cena recovers in the ring. TLC goes off the air with Cena looking disappointed in the ring.

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News For Tonight's WWE RAW - CM Punk's Injury, Vince McMahon Appearing, Correspondents Wanted

Tonight's WWE RAW will take place from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Confirmed for tonight's show is an appearance by Vince McMahon and The Muppets as Social Media Ambassadors. We also know that injured WWE Champion CM Punk will be appearing. Advertised locally is Big Show and Dolph Ziggler vs. Sheamus and John Cena plus Ryback vs. CM Punk, which will likely be changed.

WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight:

* With CM Punk injured, will we know more about the fate of the WWE Title?

* Is John Cena set to capture the World Heavyweight Title?

* Who is next in The Shield's sights?

* Will AJ Lee pick up another win in the Divas division?

* Which WWE Superstar needs to gain momentum the most going into TLC?

We are looking for correspondents for tonight's show, so if you are attending it, please contact us by clicking here.

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Foley Headed To SmackDown, Randy Orton Injury Update, Main Event Set For RAW's 20th Anniversary

Source: PWInsider

- We noted last week that Mick Foley revealed a WWE Superstar asked for permission to use one of his signature moves. Foley says is he headed to tonight's SmackDown tapings to pass that move on. Foley tweeted after RAW:

"Heading to #Smackdown in Bridgeport tomorrow, specifically to pass an iconic Foley offensive move down to a current @WWE Superstar."

- PWInsider confirms that there was some kind of injury to Randy Orton's wrist at WWE's Tribute to The Troops tapings on Sunday. No word yet on the severity of the injury but this is why Orton didn't work last night's RAW. Orton is advertised for tonight's SmackDown tapings so we should know more later this evening.

- As noted, WWE officials are still planning on doing Ryback vs. CM Punk for the WWE Title. In an update, that match is currently scheduled for the January 14th RAW from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. WWE will be celebrating RAW's 20 anniversary that night so they are giving Ryback vs. Punk a big stage.

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Industry Reacts To Today's Tragic Shooting Spree In Connecticut

This morning in Newtown, Connecticut, a 20-year-old man arrived at an elementary school carrying two handguns. In a tragic series of events the gunman killed 26 people, of which 18 were children.

Several people in the industry commented on the tragedy on their Twitter:

WWE: "WWE is saddened by today's tragedy in #Newtown. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."

Dixie Carter: "Devastating news. Deepest sympathies to the families of Sandy Hook Elementary School. Prayers to all who have senselessly lost love ones"

John Cena: "I can not believe the news I am hearing out of CT. My heart and sympathy to all the victims. Such a tragic day. #staystrongnewtown"

Bobby Roode: "Thinking about the families that are suffering today in CT. As a father, this makes me sick to my stomach. #PrayForNewton"

Chris Jericho: "Just heard about the school shooting. I want to puke. Time for Americas love affair w guns to end. Maybe it's best if the Mayans are right"

JBL: "Incredibly sad news in school shooting. I can't believe how twisted some people are terrible."

Jim Ross: "Wife Jan & I lived in Connecticut 4 yrs, wonderful people. This horrific, school shooting unimaginable. What if it were your kids? So sad."

Maryse: "So deeply shocked and saddened to learn about Sandy Hook Elementary. Sending thoughts and prayers to the families."

Shane Helms: "My heart goes out to the families in CT dealing with this school shooting. CNN is saying at least 10 kids are dead. So awful. Anyone that doesn't think we need better gun control laws is either in full denial or just a moron. How many have to die before we wake up? The US is one of the WORLD's leaders in guns and therefore murder. It's not a cosmic coincidence. The choice is simple, we either do SOMETHING or we do NOTHING. We can be better than this. We SHOULD be better than this."

Rosa Mendes: "A tragic day in Connecticut, I'm praying for the victims and their families. Connecticut elementary school shooting."

Michael Cole: "God bless all struggling with the horrors in ct today. Thoughts and prayers go out"

Seth Rollins: "Heart goes out to all the families in Connecticut. Just shakes me to my core."

Michael McGillicutty: "I cannot begin to understand why... What is wrong with people? Makes me sick. # PrayforNewtown"

Matt Morgan: "Please say some prayers for the AWFUL,evil shooting victims and families affected from Newtown Conn tonight! 15 min from my grammar school!"

Matt Hardy: "What a terrible, senseless tragedy that happened at a school in CT today. Total insanity. I'm praying for all the victims & their families. Today reminds me that we can't change or control others..But hopefully by changing & controlling ourselves we can positively affect others.."

Rey Mysterio: "My prayers & condolences go out to all that lost their loved ones @ Sandy Hook Elementary!"

Mick Foley: "What could possibly compel anyone to create the type of suffering we are learning of in CT? My heart aches for everyone affected."

Miss Tessmacher: "Everyone stop and pray for the innocent lives of the parents and children who shot in the CT elementary school shooting today. God bless!"

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WWE SmackDown Results - Final "TLC" Hype, Sheamus Vs. Cesaro, Big Show, The Shield & More

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SmackDown begins with video of The Shield and Sheamus & Big Show from RAW. We go to the announce table as Sheamus and Antonio Cesaro are sitting at opposite sides of JBL and Josh Mathews. Big Show's music hits and he comes to the ring with the title high in the air. R-Truth comes out. There are tables, ladders, and chairs all over the place at the entrance and ramp. Truth and Cesaro make eye contact from across the ring.

Big Show vs. R-Truth

The bell rings and Show goes to work on Truth. Show hits chops to the chest and stands on Truth while holding the ropes for leverage. Show turns his attention to Sheamus at ringside but is still successful in laying out Truth off the apron. Cesaro gets up from the table and walks toward a beaten Truth. Sheamus gets up and knocks Cesaro on his arse. Cesaro and Sheamus sit back down. Show taunts Sheamus from inside the ring. Truth jumps on Show's back but Show throws him off. Show misses with an elbow and both men are down. Cesaro hasn't replaced his headset and is sitting with a mean mug and ignoring Josh. Show hits the KO in the ring for the win.

Winner by pin: Big Show

Show raises the title in the ring and gets out and walks toward Sheamus. Sheamus gets up as JBL begs him to stop. Cesaro runs up and knocks Sheamus into Show and runs away. Show complains that his arm is hurt because Sheamus hit him and he walks up the ramp. We go to break.

-We're back to a replay of what just happened. Show finds Booker in the back and asks if he saw what just happened. Show wants the match called off. Booker isn't buying it. He tells Show to say he's scared. Booker says the match is still on.

-Damien Sandow is in the ring and he says, "Hello and good evening." He says he's been scouring the WWE Universe to find an apprentice but it's been like finding a needle in a haystack. He tells the crowd to stand up and remain silent. They boo him. Sandow introduces Cody Rhodes. Rhodes and his mustache make their way to the ring. We see a replay from Monday when Rhodes pinned The Uso's. Rhodes gets a "Cody's Mustache" chant. Cody says Sandow can stop his search because his equal, his partner is back. Cody starts to talk about Miz but The Uso's music hits and they come to the ring.

Team Rhodes Scholars vs. The Uso's

We return to Cody in the ring against one Jimmy. Jimmy back him into the corner and The Uso's make quick tags in and out. Cody launches Uso onto the apron and then to the floor with a distraction assist from Sandow take over in the ring and hits the Elbow of Disdain on Jimmy in the ring for 2. Cody tags in and goes to work on Jimmy Uso. Uso ducks a clothesline and hits a reverse kick to tags his brother. Jey comes in with fire and takes it to Cody and then Sandow. Uso hits the Running StinkFace to Sandow in the corner. Sandow steals a victory from behind with a roll up and a hand full of tights.

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Ryback On If Goldberg Chants Bothered Him And How They've Died Down

Source: The Miami Herald

The Miami Herald has an interview with WWE Superstar Ryback. During the interview, Ryback discussed fans chanting "Goldberg" at him.

"I didn't expect the Goldberg chants," Ryback admitted. "I had been on the road from about the end of December 2011, but didn't debut until after WrestleMania, and not once did I get anything like that. Then once I got to TV, I think maybe the style of matches and the facial hair (led to the comparisons). I think it was the intense style and the undefeated streak. It never bothered me one bit and never will because I was a wrestling fan all my life. We become very loyal to those we see on TV before us.

"As you've seen the Goldberg chants have gone down tremendously, if not completely gone away. Every once in a while you will hear fans at TV or the PPV try to get them going, but they are drowned out by, 'Feed Me More'. If I was going out there every night and doing the Spear and Jackhammer, and mimicking his mannerisms, then yeah, they would probably still be there - but there is a lot more to Ryback. I understand them, but they don't bother me at all. It just takes time to get a fan base and have people become loyal to you."

Ryback also discussed comparisons to Goldberg, you can read the full interview by clicking here.

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MVP Says He Has Not Been Contacted By WWE, Santino Marella Recovering From Car Accident

- Following a report cited to F4WOnline.com Tuesday that WWE officials have contemplated offering MVP and Shelton Benjamin a deal to return to the sports-entertainment organization, MVP went on Twitter to address the story.

"I have NOT been contacted by WWE," he wrote. "I still work for New Japan Pro Wrestling. I don't know anything about these rumours. Sorry."

It was reported earlier that some familiar faces could be returning to WWE in the coming months as there has been a push from several top talents for the organization to bring back some "solid hand" wrestlers.

- Santino Marella, who suffered a separated left shoulder during a a car accident in September 2011, says he is still recovering from the ordeal.

He wrote Tuesday, "Today I did my first sets of dips since my car accident 15 months ago, healing is slow sometimes but constant progress is the goal!" Santino tweeted.

- Continuing its "25 Days of Divas" photo series, the official WWE website has posted images of Cameron, Alicia Fox, Kaitlyn and Aksana, among others.

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Backstage Talk About John Cena's Health, WWE Officials Looking To Push Dean Ambrose

Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

- John Cena continues to work pretty banged up. There is more and more talk that Cena's time as the full-time top star isn't going to last forever. There's a feeling that he will do main event storylines for as long as his body holds up and then probably work a schedule where he wouldn't always be on top but be saved for a few big matches and then eventually begin a part-time role.

The time frame of all this obviously depends on his body more than anything else but it's now being said that there is probably at least one more face of WWE that will be chosen by Vince McMahon before Vince hands over all power to Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.

- Right now, Dean Ambrose is the guy WWE officials want to build into a headliner once the angle with The Shield has run its course. At the same time, there are some in the company who think Roman Reigns has the most potential of the three. There's also a feeling that Reigns isn't ready as far as in-ring skills go but Ambrose and Seth Rollins are.

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DDP Upset With Newsday Article, Shawn Daivari Resurfaces At Event With Former WWE Diva

- Alicia Webb, known as Ryan Shamrock in WWE, and Shawn Daivari, attended the 5th Annual 'All in for CP' Celebrity Poker tournament at the Venetian Hotel and Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday. Below is an exclusive photo of the two at the event.

Additional photos of the event are available at FilmMagic.com, which was also attended by Anthony Anderson, Jose Canseco and Montel Williams.

- Josh Stewart, a reporter for Newsday.com, spent twenty-four hours in Diamond Dallas Page's "Accountability Crib" in Smyrna, Georgia, last month, where 57-year-old former pro wrestling star Jake "The Snake" Roberts is cleaning up his life. The process is being filmed for a documentary titled "The Resurrection of Jake 'The Snake' Roberts." Page, however, is upset with Stewart's account of his visit in the article, which was published last week. The former World Heavyweight Champion posted a video reacting to "negative comments" written in the article, which "did not represent what he stands for." Here he calls the writer asking for him to remove statements that were "poorly chosen and out of context." The paper refused to change them. It's also noted that Page and Roberts will choose carefully who gets exclusive acc ess to their home in the future.

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** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Wrestling Tapings For 12/13

TNA taped the December 13th episode of Impact Wrestling tonight in Orlando. Here are spoilers thanks to Eric:

* Bobby Roode comes out and is interrupted by Aces & 8s. Devon says someone else paid them for what happened at Final Resolution. Jeff Hardy and James Storm came out but Aces escaped.

* Velvet Sky beat Madison Rayne.

* Garett Bischoff and Wes Brisco beat Robbie E and Robbie T.

* James Storm and Jeff Hardy beat Doc and another Aces member. Devon revealed after the match it was Austin Aries who paid Aces & 8s at Final Resolution.

* AJ Styles comes out and cuts a promo. He's upset about his position in TNA.

* Kenny King beat Rob Van Dam in a non-title match.

* Bully Ray beat Jesse.

* Austin Aries comes out and talks about Final Resolution and paying Aces & 8s off. Aries says he won't stop taunting Hulk Hogan until he gets his World Title back. Jeff Hardy comes out and says he can have the rematch. They brawl to end the show.

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** SPOILERS ** TNA Impact Wrestling Results For 12/20 & 12/27

Source: TNA Insider

For December 20:

- Jeff Hardy defeated Austin Aries to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Championship. When the referee after Bobby Roode interfered and hit Aries with the Double R Spinebuster while the referee was knocked out.

- Hulk Hogan promo citing the success of TNA in 2012. Aces & 8's come out and circle him. The lights go out and the 1.3.13 video airs. Bully Ray then hit the ring to save Hogan.

For December 27:

- Samoa Joe challenges any member of the Aces and 8's, and one of the masked members accepts. Joe went on to defeat him and was about to unmask him before the other members of Aces & 8's make the save.

- Robbie E and Robbie T challenge and Jessie Godderz and Tara to a "bro off." Godderz dances and then presses Tara over her head. Not to be outdone, Robbie T presses Robbie E over his head and dances.

- Bully Ray calls out Hulk Hogan, but Brooke Hogan comes out instead. Brooke said that Hulk wasn't there, and that there are pictures that show the truth. They argue and leave the ring.

- Rob Van Dam defeated Christian York.

- Austin Aries called out Jeff Hardy and said he would have defeated him if it weren't for Bobby Roode. Aries then challenged Roode for later tonight.

- Christopher Daniels cut a promo and listed his accomplishments for this year. AJ Styles' music hit, but Kazarian came out dressed like Styles. Kazarian impersonated Styles and complained about what a terrible year it has been. Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez come out and challenge Daniels and Kazarian to a match.

- Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez defeated Christopher Daniels and Kazarian.

- Gail Kim defeated Miss Tessmacher.

- Austin Aries and Bobby Roode fought to a no-contest after both were repeatedly cheating during the match. After the match, Jeff Hardy came in from the crowd and laid both Aries and Roode out.

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Why Sheamus Was Allowed To Face Big Show After SmackDown, Hot Kelly Kelly Pics, Heath Slater

- Sheamus defeated The Big Show via disqualification in a dark match after Tuesday's SmackDown tapings, despite a "no-contact" rule being created by SmackDown General Manager Booker T earlier in the night. WrestlingINC.com reader @stealintheshow, who was at Tuesday's tapings, stated that after SmackDown went off the air, Sheamus and Big Show were in each other's faces. Booker T came out and put a hold on the "no-contact" rule since the fans wanted to see them go at it.

- Heath Slater is featured in the "Superstar Spotlight" on the homepage of WWE.com today. You can check out "The One Man Band's" profile, photos and videos by clicking here.

- Former WWE Diva Barbie Blank (aka Kelly Kelly) posted some pics from a recent shoot on her Twitter account, you can check them out below:

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WWE Still Planning On CM Punk Vs. Ryback, Backstage News On WWE TLC Matches, More

Source: F4WOnline

- This could always change but at last word, there are no title changes planned for WWE's TLC pay-per-view. Right now champions scheduled to defend include United States Champion Antonio Cesaro, Intercontinental Champion Kofi Kingston and World Heavyweight Champion Big Show.

Internally, Dolph Ziggler is expected to retain his Money in the Bank briefcase against John Cena.

- WWE has confirmed that the Ryback vs. CM Punk WWE Title match will still be taking place, likely on an upcoming episode of RAW since Punk's next pay-per-view match will be against The Rock at the Royal Rumble.

Punk is expected to be ready for the New Year's Eve edition of RAW, which will be taped a few days earlier in Washington, DC. Still, WWE may not put Ryback vs. Punk on that show because it's guaranteed to do a low rating. The match may take place on the January 7th RAW, which goes head-to-head with the BCS Championship game. The January 14th RAW is possible but that may be too close to the Royal Rumble for Ryback to get his title shot. Either way, the match is scheduled to take place soon.

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TNA Final Resolution: Daniels Vs. AJ Styles

- JB is backstage with AJ Styles to talk about his last match ever with Daniels tonight. Styles talks about how everyone has doubted him in 2012. He says there is no wrestler in TNA more consistent than him.

- We get a video package for Daniels vs. Styles.

Daniels vs. AJ Styles

This match is billed as the last match between these two. Out first comes Daniels. AJ Styles is out next.

Back and forth to start the match. Daniels works on the arm but AJ counters and does the same. They trade holds and Daniels sends AJ to the mat. AJ drops Daniels with a big clothesline and then a kick to the back. AJ with a dropkick. AJ with chops in the corner now. AJ keeps control now with the Indian Deathlock.

AJ takes it to the apron and snap suplexes Daniels onto it. Daniels turns it around and drops AJ on the apron, sending him to the floor. Daniels slams AJ hard onto the steel steps. Daniels brings it back in the ring and keeps control for several minnutes. AJ fights out and kicks him in the face. Daniels counters with a kick to the face of his own and more kicks. 2 count by Daniels. Daniels with another suplex as he works on the arm. Daniels with a moonsault.

Daniels with a big tilt-a-whirl slam and more work on AJ's arm. They run the ropes and collide in mid-air. AJ hits bad and he's busted open above his eye now. AJ goes for another comeback but Daniels drops him. Daniels goes for the Best Moonsault Ever but misses. AJ comes off the top with a big forearm and clotheslines now. AJ with the rack into a slam for 2. Lots more of the same. Daniels ends up getting the win after using the Styles Clash.

Winner: Daniels

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TNA Final Resolution: Bobby Roode Vs. Jeff Hardy (World Title Match)

- We get a video for tonight's main event.

TNA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy

We go to the ring and out first comes Bobby Roode. The TNA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Hardy is out next. We get formal ring introductions from JB.

Roode strikes first and beats Hardy down. Roode stomps away and goes for a quick pin attempt. Roode takes control early on and has words with the referee. Hardy turns it around and kicks Roode down in the corner. Hardy with a head scissors takedown and a big backdrop. Roode manages to scramble out of the ring to re-group. Hardy kicks him back into the barrier. Hardy splashes out over the top and lands on Roode and the floor.

Hardy brings it back in the ring with rights and lefts in the corner. Hardy keeps it up but Roode turns things around. Roode drops a big knee for a 2 count. Roode keeps control and keeps Hardy down on the mat now. Roode with big shots to the back and more stomps. Roode keeps Hardy down with a headlock now. Hardy finally fights out but Roode drops him with a back elbow. Roode slams Hardy and goes to the top. Hardy gets his boots up and starts making a comeback. Hardy with a 2 count. Hardy ducks two clotheslines but ends up missing a move and flies out to the floor, landing hard.

Roode slams Hardy into the steel steps now. Roode brings it back in the ring and covers for 2. Hardy comes out of a headlock but Roode keeps him grounded. They get to their feet with Roode still in control. They trade shots. Hardy with rights and clotheslines. Hardy with an atomic drop and a leg drop between the legs. Hardy kicks Roode back and goes to the top. Hardy with a big splash for 2. More back and forth. Hardy hits a Whisper in the Wind for a 2 count. More back and forth. Roode hits the spinebuster for a close 2 count. Hardy hits a Twist of Fate but Roode rolls out to the floor.

They brawl at ringside. Roode brings it back in for a 2 count after a hard shot on the fan barrier. Roode takes Hardy to the top for a superplex but Hardy fights him off and to the mat. Hardy hits the Swanton but can't make the cover just yet. Roode spears Hardy and covers for a close 2 count. We see Aces & 8s appear now. Roode screams at them to come down but they don't. Roode turns around to a Twist of Fate and Hardy gets the win.

Winner: Jeff Hardy

- After the match, all of Aces & 8s storm the ring and beat Jeff Hardy down. Roode gets up and he's upset. He says he paid them to help him become champion. They beat Roode down now. Doc hits a big chokeslam after one of the masked men nails a right hand to the jaw. Final Resolution goes off the air with Aces & 8s standing tall.

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WWE Saturday Morning Slam Recap: John Cena Makes His In-ring Debut, Sheamus

Welcome to the WrestlingInc.com WWE Saturday Morning Slam Recap.

John Cena is in action this week but first…

Titus O'Neil vs. Sheamus

Darren Young and Booker T are on commentary with Josh Mathews. They lock up and Titus hits a shoulderblock off the ropes. They go again and Sheamus responds with his own. Young says he and Titus have revamped the tag team division as the camera cuts away from the action. Sheamus gets knocked to the floor, Titus gets 2 in the ring. Sheamus mounts a comeback and takes Titus down. Sheamus does forearms in the ropes but we don't see it. Sheamus drops Titus in the White Noise but we don't see it. Sheamus hits the Brogue Kick off camera for the win.

Winner by pin: Sheamus

-We go backstage where John Cena is standing by. Cena puts over his first appearance on the show and we go to break.

-Booker T is in an empty arena in the ring, and gives us tips on how to do the Spin-A-Roonie.

-Saturday Morning Spotlight: John Cena
We get a nice Cena highlight package.

John Cena vs. Heath Slater w/ 3MB

Slater ducks in the ropes a we get a huge "Cena" chant. They lock up and Slater hits an armdrag and gloats. Cena takes him down with an armbar and monkey-flips Slater. Cena continues to work the arm and mock 3MB. Slater reverses into a headlock but Cena gets out and hits an armdrag as Slater goes out to regroup with 3MB. They come up with a game plan in the huddle and Slater re-enters the ring. 3MB surround Cena in the ring and Slater slams him from behind as Cena tries to chase Mahal out. The ref sends the illegal members of 3MB to the back. Cena drop toe holds Slater from behind as he argues with the ref but Slater avoids the STF. We take a break.

-Layla brings us this week's PSA to not try this at home. What about the Spin-A-Roonie?

-We're back as Slater has Cena in a body scissors. Cena powers out and hits a back bodydrop and a flurry of offense. Cena hits the 5-Knuckle Shuffle and the AA for the win.

Winner by pin: John Cena

Cena celebrates in the ring as Josh Mathews signs off.

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New TNA Announcer Discusses How He Got The Job, Working With Mike Tenay & Taz, More

Source: Monday Night Mayhem

TNA newest commentator/announcer, Todd Keneley, was one of the featured guests on this past week's edition of Monday Night Mayhem. Here are interview highlights, courtesy of WWEDVDNews.com's Aaron Carnevale, MNM's official contributor:

How he officially became part of TNA's commentating/announcing team, who he gives credit to for making this a reality for him, and his experience to thus far with the company: "It's been great. It has definitely been nothing short of a wild ride. It's been great. This is something I expected to happen and saw coming from talks. I really think it was Eric Bischoff that opened the door for this."

What he has learned, both on-air and behind the scenes, from working with Mike Tenay and Taz since coming into TNA: "I've learned a lot from them already, in terms of paying attention to what's going out there, and when to lay out and let the actions speak for themselves, knowing when to let the iMPACT Zone crowd or the live audience speak for us. There can be times where the action and expression of the talent can do the talking for us, and I think that is a lesson that I'm quickly learning from them."

The matches that he is looking forward to seeing this Sunday at Final Resolution, what intrigues him about the card on paper, and why "you cannot go wrong" with TNA's final Pay-Per-View of 2012: "The Knockouts division has been reignited lately. I can't wait to see what happens when the champ (Tara) puts the title on the line (against Mickie James). I'm very interested to see Joey Ryan & Matt Morgan team up for the Tag Team Titles (against Chavo Guerrero, Jr. & Hernandez). This time he has the big man on his side, will that be enough? Christopher Daniels and AJ Styles have such rich history, but this one is just so different. I think this one is so intriguing based on where both of these characters are right now. And of course, the World Heavyweight Title Match: Jeff Hardy vs. Bobby Roode. This is another one that c an't help but be good. Out of what is announced so far, from top to bottom, you cannot go wrong."

Much more is contained in Todd Keneley's exclusive interview with Monday Night Mayhem, including his candid thoughts on whether or not he sees eliminating Pay-Per-Views from TNA's schedule as a good or bad idea, if this will allow the company to build more efficient stories and excitement overall, the pros and cons of having a three-man announce team vs. a two-man booth and more. You can download and listen to the interview by clicking here.

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