Today's News

The Genius / WWE:

Maybe an easing of the tensions between WWE and Lanny Poffo, Damien Sandow asked permission to use the name The Genius on WWE TV and he gave him his blessing to do so.

The two sides have butted heads over the Hall Of Fame induction of Macho Man Randy Savage, due to Lanny refusing them permission at this years ceremony, meaning they also pulled the induction of Miss Elizabeth, which resulted in them having no female induction this year.

Ex WWF star arrested:

Glenn Kulka, who wrestled in the 90's was arrested for assault and harassment in Ottawa, Canada, and has had a restraining order imposed against him.

Sunny:

Will remain in jail until October 30, when she will appear in court. Her boyfriend Damien Darling told a local news station that she was...

“An Uncontrollable, Violent Demon” (when she drinks).

Booker T interview:

On WCW...

“Starting from the beginning and having Sherri Martel as our manager, and I think she was the greatest manager in the business, to having us under her wing definitely gave us the belief that we were legitimate stars ''

On best matches...

''I had great matches with Chris Benoit and Fit Finlay, then going on to win the big one, the World Championship, against Jeff Jarrett, that was a highlight in my career.''

On TNA...

''The way I would explain my time in TNA would be like a vacation, I was detoxing from the rigorous WWE schedule and the hours spent on the road. I just needed time to step back and not think about myself so much but try to help the next lot of guys coming up in the business''.

On Hall Of Fame...

''Yeah, that’s just my thing, I don’t think I’m ready for it, I’m not ready for the Hall of Fame yet. I’m not ready to make that walk, I’m not ready to make that speech yet, I really can’t tell you why because I’m not sure but do I think I have a ton of wrestling days left in me, no, that’s not it at all.''

Law firm spoils WWE skit:

WWE filmed a skit with David Otunga and Sheamus in the offices of a law firm today, and one of the employees tweeted what happened...

“Otunga sits on a desk in our office and says ‘Hi I’m David Otunga, if you’ve been hit by a table, ladder or chair, call David Otunga, And right when he says ‘chair’ a big old Irish guy named Sheamus hits him on the back with a chair, pretty hard…. BAM! It was pretty good.”

WWE star teams with Harley Race:

William Regal will join Harley Race during an upcoming training camp, he will be there to help train, but WWE have also asked him to scout for WWE quality talent.

Zack Ryder:

Has had another dig at WWE over his YouTube show...

“So @WWE rejected Episode 88 of Z! TLIS. Thus, tomorrow’s episode will suck.”

Hulk Hogan:

Has told The Huffington Post, he is backing Mitt Romney to win the US Presidential election.

Jeff Hardy:

Will debut a new theme song at Bound For Glory, the song is called ''Reptilian'.

JBL vs Carlos Colon:

Puerto Rico's Carlos Colon has been offended by comments made by JBL on Raw this week, JBL has apologized, but said he meant no malice, he was just performing as a heel...

''I quoted their history, did my best to put them over and then made a comment with something to the effect of ‘Primo comes from a great heritage his father was a 24 time Puerto Rico champion’. I added, ‘he still owes me money… and many others’'.

WWE axe vignette:

Trent Baretta has revealed that WWE have banned the final ''Where's Trent?'' video...

“Just found out that the final where’s Trent will not be airing. So many questions that will never be answered. The greatest video ever made has been banned. Lives will not be changed. #TheTrentoning”

Ryback vs Cena:

The hungry monster beat John Cena in a WWE poll asking fans who they would like to see face CM Punk at Hell In A Cell.

It is looking less and less likely that John Cena will be fit in time for the PPV, and WWE are now looking to use him as a guest ref in a match between Punk and Ryback.

WWE backstage news:

Michelle McCool has said she never got her dream match, vs Molly Holly, and would like to face her if she ever returns.

The new group of Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal have been re-named, The Band, WWE lumped these guys together because they had no creative plans for them.

R-Truth has had a heel turn nixed, because Vince McMahon likes Little Jimmy (Vince... He's not real!!!).

New WWE star:

Tom Hannifan debuted on Comms, during NXT last night.

Prime Time Playa's had a new theme song at the NXT show.

Updated Bound For Glory PPV card:

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match – Austin Aries (c) vs. Jeff Hardy.

* Bully Ray and Sting vs. Aces & 8. If Aces & 8s win, they will receive full access to the Impact Zone. If Bully Ray and Sting win, Aces & 8s will leave TNA forever.

* TNA World Tag Team Championship Match – Christopher Daniels and Kazarian (c) vs. AJ Styles and Kurt Angle vs. Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez.

* Street Fight – James Storm vs. Bobby Roode. King Mo serve as the Special Enforcer.

* TNA Television Championship Match – Samoa Joe (c) vs. Magnus.

* TNA Women’s Knockout Championship Match – Miss Tessmacher (c) vs. Tara.

* TNA X Division Championship Match – Zema Ion (c) vs. Rob Van Dam.

* Al Snow vs Joey Ryan. Ryan receives a TNA Wrestling contract if he wins.