Today's News

Masters vs WWE:

Chris Masters has taken offence to a WWE poll listing the greatest physiques in their history, he is angry because he feels that both he and Carlito should have been included. Full list.

Zack Ryder:

Has been credited as the reason for WWE embracing social media, after the success of his YouTube show, he discussed why he started the show...

“I didn’t feel like a Superstar, you know?”, Ryder said, “I didn’t have an action figure, I wasn’t on TV, I didn’t have a promotional [photo]. I was just sick of pitching ideas and nothing getting done. But I did realize I had to do something about it.”

Former WWF star in bad shape:

Jim Powers has been hospitalized and is having drugs fed to him through an IV after he contracted a Staph infection following his second hip surgery, the first failed, he will now need a third op to replace the damaged hip, but will not be strong enough for at least 2 weeks.

WWE Fail:

Legal and Social Media reps for WWE are furious that they work so long and hard to get WWE owned footage taken down from sites like YouTube, only for WWE to encourage fans to upload their own footage to the same site on Raw this week.

Ring Of Honour:

During the creation of CM Punk's DVD, WWE were said to be very interested in and impressed by the indy league ROH.

Hot Tot:

Colt Toombs, son of Hall Of Famer Rowdy Roddy Piper has decided to switch from MMA to wrestling, he is currently training with a view to joining WWE where he can further develop his in ring skills and character.

Rey Mysterio:

WWE are treating Rey Mysterio with kid gloves, in the hopes of protecting him from another injury costing him his WrestleMania match vs Sin Cara.

WrestleMania 30:

Los Angeles has joined London and Madison Square Garden on the short list of possible host venues.

Beth Phoenix:

Is said to be leaving WWE because she is tired of WWE blowing hot and cold on the women's division. Rob Feinstein say's he knew, through his friendship with Edge, that Beth was leaving months ago.

Beth's departure has not gone down well in the back, with many of the women left frustrated and angry that the female locker room leader is being allowed to leave, and are re-evaluating their own future's, with other ladies ''Expected'' to quit in the coming weeks, according to a WWE insider, who is worried for the future of Women's wrestling.

WWE release:

Chris Russo, who worked for FCW TV has been let go today.

The Rock:

Has released his events calender for early 2013...

* January 27th – Royal Rumble
* February 17th – Elimination Chamber (Not Confirmed)
* February 22nd – Snitch
* March 29th – GI Joe: Retaliation
* April 7th – WrestleMania 29
* April 26th – Pain and Gain
* May 24th – Fast Six

TNA:

Jeremy Borash has been put in charge of the UK reality show UK Gutcheck, So Cal Val will take over his backstage roles.

TNA have also decided to stop their talent from working indy shows which are taped for DVD, Chavo Guerrero is the first to suffer from the new embargo, he has had to withdraw from a tour of Canada.

They also confirmed D'Von Dudley will not return to drop his TV title.

Edge:

Is facing 4 months out of action, he needs to undergo neck surgery to repair the damage done during his in ring career, he has put the surgery off until November 8, to allow him to fulfil his current commitments.

He also commented on why he has joined Twitter...

“Main reason for twitter? People claiming to b me collecting money for “charity”. Kills that dead. #scumbags”

And put over the Women's division, and girlfriend Beth Phoenix...

“So I hear @TheBethPhoenix and @NatbyNature had a great match last night #shouldabeenappv #imagineiftheyhad15mins”

UK legend to NXT:

Robbie Brookside is on his way to Tampa, to join William Regal for this weekend's WWE training camp, he will be there to help scout for the stars of the future.

Greatest comedy match ever:

That was the verdict of fans who saw Daniel Bryan vs Tyson Kidd which will air on Saturday Morning Slam this week, the match was also called the most child friendly WWE has ever held.

Bo Rotunda:

IRS's kid may be about to get the step up to the main roster, WWE have posted a photo album to introduce him to their fans today. He wrestles as Bo Dallas.

Guerrero released?:

Eddie and Vickie Guerrero's daughter Shaul has had her profile deleted from NXT's website, no conformation yet, but that is usually the first sign of bad news for a WWE star. If confirmed though this would be a huge shock, she has been getting rave reviews from everyone involved in her career so far.

JBL:

Says he has not given up on having on more match, and would love to go into the Hall Of Fame, he is strongly rumoured to be on the list for next year's class.

Sakamoto:

Rumours of Sakamoto's release are not true, he did not accompany Tensai on Raw, because he wanted to work with Robbie Brookside in Tampa.