Today's News

Zack Ryder:

Says his best friend Michael Chiappetta invented his Woo Woo Woo catchphrase.

Rikishi:

Has commented on his Raw appearance...

'“I miss the WWE Universe and the fans out there, but most of all, I miss my kids. To be able to be out there tonight, I’ve never done something like that. I think the last time, they were young and we did something at a house show. But to be able to do it on RAW, it’s an epic moment for me, the WWE Universe, my family and the whole world.”

Triple H vs Brock Lesnar:

Court Bauer, a former WWE writer has criticised the upcoming SummerSlam match, saying Hunter is the wrong opponent for Brock, and that the match is a bad business move for WWE.

Jim Ross:

JR says he will be at Raw 1000, but did not say what his role would be.

John Cone talks Brock:

The WWE referee has recalled how Brock Lesnar hurt him at the Extreme Rules PPV earlier this year...

''I come running down the aisle. I think Brock had Cena in a pin attempt, and I slid into the ring, got a two count, and as I stood up, here comes Lesnar with a clothesline. I didn’t remember much afterward. And then he kicks me in the stomach as I try to get out of the ring.”

Sunny Shoot:

RF Video have released a teaser from the DVD interview with the Hall Of Famer, she recalls her relationship with Chris Candido, confesses to drugs runs across the Mexican Border, questions the legitimacy of the Montreal Screw Job, and more (Link).

John Cena:

The divorce settlement between Cena and his now ex Wife Liz has finally been completed, they settled privately, and were said to have split amicably.

WWE Movie:

David Otunga has tweeted about Halle Berry's accident yesterday...

“Halle Berry is a trooper! Get it Halle!”

She checked herself out of the Hospital and is back on set today.

WWE promote Raw 1000:

A press release has been posted by the WWE, to hype next weeks show...

STAMFORD, Conn., July, 18, 2012 – WWE® (NYSE:WWE) today announced the details of Monday Night Raw’s historic 1,000th episode this Monday when the longest-running weekly television show in U.S. history moves to a three-hour format with a new start time of 8/7C on USA Network. Raw has aired more original episodes than some of the most popular television series of all time, including The Simpsons, Gunsmoke, Lassie and Monday Night Football.

WWE CHAMPIONSHIP – MAIN EVENT
A little more than one week after he won his first Money in the Bank® Ladder Match for a WWE Championship contract, WWE Superstar John Cena® will cash in live on Raw’s 1,000th episode against WWE Champion CM Punk® in the main event.

WWE LEGENDS
Raw’s 1,000th episode will showcase the most memorable moments from the past two decades and celebrate the unmatched staying power of Monday Night Raw starting at 8/7C with a reunion of WWE Superstars Triple H® and Shawn Michaels® of D-Generation X®, the anti-establishment group which revolutionized sports-entertainment. In addition, some of the most iconic WWE Superstars that made Raw an extraordinary success, including Dwayne “The Rock®” Johnson, Bret Hart® and Mick Foley™, will make special appearances.

BROCK LESNAR® RESPONDS TO TRIPLE H®
The episode also marks the return of Brock Lesnar®, who will make his first live appearance in nearly three months and will respond directly to Triple H®’s challenge for a match at SummerSlam®.

DANIEL BRYAN® AND AJ®’S WEDDING
WWE Superstar Daniel Bryan® may have lost to WWE Champion CM Punk at Money in the Bank with AJ™ as the special guest referee, but that didn’t deter him from expressing his love for the unpredictable WWE Diva. The two will celebrate their tumultuous love affair on Raw’s 1,000th episode with a wedding.

MOST INTERACTIVE SHOW ON TELEVISION
The 1,000th episode of Monday Night Raw will also look toward the future as the count towards another 1,000 episodes begins. The show ushers in a new era of interactive programming, where viewers will become part of the action by using social media platforms like Tout, Twitter, Shazam®, Instagram and Facebook to have a voice in the show and control outcomes live. The best fan touts, tweets, photos and comments will be featured during the telecasts, on WWE.com, at live events, and on social media reaching WWE’s more than 100 million social media followers.

They also say the will host a free pre show event on their YouTube channel.

Ultimate Warrior:

The Warrior has answered rumours, which have surfaced on the internet about him appearing on Raw 1000 next week, A fan said..

''People keep telling me you're gonna be at Raw 1000, I think it is true... is it?''

The Warrior replied...

“I’ve never done what everyone else thinks. Never. Not once.”

But he did not say no... and with WWE hyping a big pay off to the Heath Slater story... Who knows... Maybe...The place would pop big time if he did attend...

TNA Attackers:

The attackers of Sting and Hulk Hogan on TNA TV in recent weeks are former WWE star Luke Gallows and son of WWE Hall Of Famer Wes Brisco, the wrestlers are currently employed as extra's and have not been offered active contracts.

Mickie James:

Former Women's Champion Mickie is working the indy's, it is not confirmed but she may be one of the ladies who asked for her release last week.

WWE lawsuit:

James D. Papa a former WCW employee is suing WWE for the use of the music in a WWE video Game, The Legends Of Wrestling, the songs he says he owns the rights to are...

* “Badstreet USA” (The Fabulous Freebirds)
* “Don’t Step To Ron” (Ron Simmons) 
* “Man Called Sting” (Sting)
* “Mr. Bang Bang” (Cactus Jack)
* “Master of the DDT” (Jake “The Snake” Roberts)
* “Freebird Forever” (The Fabulous Freebirds)
* “Simply Ravishing” (“Ravishing” Rick Rude)
* “Johnny B Badd”
* “The Natural (“The Natural” Dustin Rhodes)
* “The Dragon” (Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat)
* “He’s Smokin” (Barry Windham)
* “Steinerized” (The Steiner Brothers).

WWE dispute ownership, they say they own all WCW rights, as part of the 2001 buying out of the company.

Scott Hall:

Cody Hall, son of Scott has made his wrestling debut (Video)...

TNA TV issues:

TNA are to cancel their show rewind after just a week, it drew a disastrously low 0.2 rating in it's first week.

The problems between Viacom and DirecTV also continue to hurt TNA, and no signs of light are emerging, Viacom walked out of a meeting between the two companies yesterday, and a ''Sour'' atmosphere lingered.