Today's News

Brock Lesnar:

UFC Boss Dana White continues to tease a return to the Octagon for Brock Lesnar, today saying it was "Definitely a possibility."

Mick Foley / WWE to part ways:

WWE Hall Of Famer Mick Foley says he will not sign a new WWE deal when his current contract runs out ''Soon''. He says he wants and will still make appearances and work some dates for the promotion, but that he is too busy to be on call when they want him, and from now on appearances for WWE would have to be arranged around his schedule, not the other way around.

Hulk Hogan:

Hulk Hogan told a fan at a convention last week that he would be ''Working WrestleMania 30''.

He has had some bad news today though, A judge has thrown out his lawsuit vs website Gawker, who have been told they can show the now infamous sex tape Hogan appeared in.

Steve Austin is also open to doing some promotional work at the event, but says there is no contractual deal for him to be there.

TNA Genesis:

Madison Rayne became the new Knockouts Champion at Genesis (Show 1) last night, and Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards made their debuts.

Genesis (Show 2) SPOILERS!!!...

* Bobby Roode vs Kurt Angle (Angle's HOF induction was on the line).

* Chris Sabin vs Austin Aries (X Division Championship).

* Rockstar Spud vs Samoa Joe.

* Gunner vs James Storm (Gunner's Briefcase on the line).

* Magnus vs Sting (TNA Title vs Sting's career match).

Sting:

SPOILER!!!

If you don't want to know the result of the above match skip this story...

Sting lost to Magnus last night, meaning his TNA contract was terminated. This is not just story line, his deal is really to expire this month, and he has not yet agreed to another, the fact TNA have decided to write him off their show, coupled with reports that WWE have already made an approach, would suggest another TNA impact player has gone.

SPOILERS OVER!!!

Debra:

Former WWE Women's Champion Debra has joined Twitter, @WWEDivaDebra. She has made a couple of tweets about her WWE days...

"Always loved hearing the crowd chant 'puppies'. Such a rush!"

And paid tribute to Mae Young...

"Enjoyed working with MaeYoung at Survivor Series 8 in 1999. She was a true legend that will be dearly missed,"

Note, she is incorrect, factually, 1999 was Survivor Series 13. Number 8 was in 1994.

Photo:

WWE stars Jimmy Uso and Naomi flew to Hawaii earlier this week to have their wedding, the event was taped for Total Diva's.

Another WWE wedding is coming soon, The Miz and Maryse will tie the knot in the Bahama's next month. Also in another Total Diva's wedding, Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella will wed post Mania in April.

Ryback:

Ryback is still tweeting his nonsense, but I for one am getting bored of it, so am not going to post any more, unless you guys and girls want me to, let me know in the comments.

One of his new ones suggests he got a rollicking phone call from WWE to stop tweeting, but that he would not do so.

WWE stock soars:

WWE shares are currently trading at $19 per share, this is almost the highest price in a decade.

Ultimate Warrior:

The Ultimate Warrior has signed a more extensive than is usual, legends contract with WWE, and the company have wasted little time in reaping the rewards. They have already launched a line of T-Shirts bearing his logo and name, and have moved his WWE profile onto the Hall Of Fame page.

WWE Network:

WWE have only allowed 1.5% of it's video library to be available to the Network for it's launch. They say that more will become available as time goes on, and other footage will be removed after a certain time, to make room.

Bad news also for fans of the early days of wrestling, they plan to use very little footage from the pre-PPV era.

So for those asking about about the Network content, it seems you will not be able to access WWE's entire back catalogue of Raws / SmackDown's and PPV's I am afraid.

They also plan a huge launch episode of NXT on the channel, saying it will be a two hour show reminiscent of old WCW Clash Of Champions events.

The Ultimate Royal Rumble:

WWE.Com has listed the 30 greatest Rumblers...

30 - Alberto Del Rio (2011 Winner, of the 40 man Rumble).
29 - Mick Foley (For entering the same Rumble 3 times in 1998)
28 - Big John Studd (Won the first PPV Rumble in 1989)
27 - Kofi Kingston (For his memorable escapes)
26 - Brock Lesnar (2003 Winner)
25 - Hacksaw Jim Duggan (Won the TV special, first Rumble in 1988)
24 - Cody Rhodes (For eliminating 11 people in 5 appearances)
23 - Sheamus (2012 Winner)
22 - Ric Flair (Won it, and the WWF title in 1992)
21 - Yokozuna (1993 winner, first to earn Mania title shot as a result)
20 - Lex Luger (1994 joint winner)
19 - CM Punk (For lasting over 100 mins - total, and 15 eliminations)
18 - The Rock (Winner in 2000)
17 - The Million Dollar Man (For his then record time in 1990)
16 - Rikishi (For 12 eliminations and the number he was in)
15 - Bret Hitman Hart (1994 joint winner, first ever Number 1 entry)
14 - Big Show (10 matches, 3 times in final 4, 25 eliminations)
13 - The British Bulldog (1995 Runner Up)
12 - Chris Jericho (Over 3 hours in Rumbles - Total, 15 eliminations)
11 - Batista (2005 winner)
10 - Edge (2010 winner)
9 - Rey Mysterio (2006 winner from No. 1, record time)
8 - Randy Orton (2009 winner)
7 - The Undertaker (2007 Winner, 10 matches, 35 people out)
6 - John Cena (2 Time winner, 2008, 2013)
5 - Kane (Rumble legend, most eliminations in 1 match, 2001)
4 - Hulk Hogan (2 time winner, 1990, 1991)
3 - Triple H (2002 winner, 2 time runner up)
2 - Stone Cold Steve Austin (3 time winner, 1997, 1998, 2001)
1 - Shawn Michaels (2 time winner, 1995, 1996, most eliminations, 39)

Who would be in your dream Royal Rumble match???

WWE / Scooby Doo:

WWE have renamed the Scooby Doo movie, it is now called...

"The Scooby Doo WrestleMania Mystery."

JR slams mainstream media:

Jim Ross is not happy that mainstream media in his home state of Oklahoma have ignored the death of Mae Young...

"Very embarrassed that Oklahoma media have ignored Mae Young's passing. It's appalling. Someone do their homework. prowrestlingbias?"

TNA mock Jarrett:

A TNA insider claims the current story of a mystery investor challenging Dixie Carter is a direct attack on Jeff Jarrett, who is a shareholder in the promotion.

Poor form if true IMO, the man helped build the house they are playing in.