Today's News

The Rock:

The Rock wants to be a bond villain, telling an interviewer in Australia...

"I would love to be a Bond villain. I am a huge fan of Daniel Craig and the Bond movies but it seems only right to follow in my grandfather's footsteps as a Bond baddie."

TNA:

TNA have booked two night's (June 19 and 20) in Bethlehem PA to tape Impact.

Vince Russo is now reportedly officially back on the staff list, working in the creative department.

Christopher Daniels and Kazarian are starting to accept indy dates, probably meaning their TNA careers are coming to an end.

Paul Heyman on CM Punk:

Paul Heyman has confirmed to Stone Cold Steve Austin that he is still in regular contact with CM Punk, but they do not talk about wrestling, because it is a ''Sore spot''. He said they spend hours talking about TV shows, and only very rarely touch on the business, although Punk has not told him why he left WWE, or if he wants to come back, adding he feels he does not miss the sport, and seems happy.

Manik reveals salary:

TNA star Manik has revealed his one year salary with TNA is $75,000-$84,000 depending on amount of appearances he makes. He also says his deal ends in September.

Lilian Garcia:

Is currently recording a new music video.

Rowdy Roddy Piper on Ultimate Warrior:

"The one thing I'll say about him is he was a little different, as we are all are, but he would be speaking out about guys like myself, Ric Flair, some other guys saying, 'You guys should hang it up. It's embarrassing. You keep going out.' But he (legally) changed his name to Warrior. I found that a little hypocritical."

WWE blacklist TV show:

WWE are set to inform all stars current and past, not to appear on the Nancy Grace show, after her report on The Ultimate Warrior's death. WWE will say a breach of this will seriously negatively affect their working relationship with the promotion.

WWE censor Punk:

During the Ultimate Warrior tribute last night, on the Network, an eagle eyed fan noticed a Royal Rumble poster on a wall behind Warrior as he met staff at WWE HQ, had a post it note covering CM Punk's face.

New DVD's:

UK fans will be getting a Sting, and a Brothers Of Destruction DVD later this year.