Today's News

WWE edits:

WWE have cut 2 mentions of Chris Benoit from a video airing on Classics On Demand. The mentions from Taz are amongst a profanity laced verbal assault on the Wolverine.

TNA star lands TV role:

Magnus will present the UK's strongest man show, Dixie Carter has announced.

New Von Erich:

Former WWE and TNA star Lacey Von Erich says the birth of a baby son is imminent, Good Luck.

Jim Ross swipe at developmental talent:

The Hall Of Famer who commentates main events on NXT wrote before this weeks shows...

“I have plenty of time 4 any NXT talent who wants to be great. To be physical & smart. To work diligently to improve. To the others, nothing.”

Ken Shamrock:

The WWE alumnus involved himself in a brawl between two women, in a California Mall, whilst trying to break up the fight, someone back jumped him, so he dumped them to the ground and locked in a submission hold, he was then told he had knocked out a woman. Shamrock says he thought it was a man, but when he realized he let go. Police have filed a battery report against him, but say charges are unlikely.

NXT:

In a dark match post NXT last night CM Punk teamed with Seth Rollins to take on Kassius Ohno and Antonio Cesaro, in what was described as an indy dream match. Punk and Rollins scored the win and all 4 men celebrated in the ring, before John Cena entered the arena to announce he will be a guest at the next tapings.

TNA kill story:

It was rumoured over the weekend that TNA had decided to end the Claire Lynch story because her true identity had leaked online, and that Claire had been released, last night's Impact confirmed the story is over. The actress did not appear, but a statement was read on her behalf, ending the angle.

FCW Women's title dropped:

WWE have decided not to crown a new developmental Women's champ after the last champ Caylee was recently fired. Jim Ross says a NXT Womens belt is a possibility but that it is TBD.

Honky Tonk Man:

Has shot a straight to DVD movie, it will be out later in the Fall.

WWE pay for fans time:

WWE were giving half price tickets to any fans that agreed to stay behind after NXT to shoot some promo's, they were asked about Daniel Bryan, CM Punk, AJ and other subjects and their reactions were recorded for some future project.

Zack Ryder:

Has had a dig at his own YouTube show...

“Just finished Episode 81 of Z! TLIS…ugh…I still make these things……”

WWE creative leak:

Apparently the Triple H vs Brock Lesnar story was done solely to build into an eventual feud vs The Undertaker, which will culminate at WrestleMania 29.

Daffney:

Has been involved in a serious car wreck, her car aquaplaned, flipped and she landed upside down in 3 feet of water, she says her seat belt likely saved her life.

Rey Mysterio:

Says he only has one goal left to achieve in wrestling, to be inducted into the Hall Of Fame. When asked if that meant he was considering retirement, he said no, but did say the wear and tear on his body is limiting his ring style and would not won't to carry on, if his performances could not reach a decent standard, out of respect for his fans and peers.