Today's News

TMZ vs Wrestling:

US entertainment website TMZ took the decision to release audio of Dusty Rhodes wife making the emergency phone call after his fall, that resulted in his death. They say the telephonist was rude and abrupt in her handling of the emotional situation.

Mrs. Runnels said, after a while of waiting for the EMT's...

"I need help. My husband has fallen. He's very sick. I need help."

To which she had this spat back at her...

"They're coming as fast as they can. Me talking to you is not stopping them."

Clearly this was rude, unprofessional, and severely lacking in empathy for the distraught lady, but wrestling has not taken kindly to the breach of the family's privacy. X-Pac was one of many left angry by the story, he wrote an impassioned letter to the site, slamming their behaviour as callous and sensationalist.

Dusty's funeral is currently taking place in Florida.

Tough Enough:

Chris Jericho chose the 13 finalists for Tough Enough, bar two, after stars he dropped were re-instated by HHH the next day. He took advice from the training team before meeting the final 20 in the ring face to face, where he told them who was in, and who was out. Jericho will host the show.

SmackDown SPOILERS!!!:

• Dean Ambrose vs Kane & Sheamus.
• Brie Bella vs Paige.
• Bo Dallas vs Dolph Ziggler.
• Neville vs Xavier Woods.
• Cesaro vs Kevin Owens.
• Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns vs Kane & Sheamus.

Connor The Crusher:

Stephanie McMahon has marked the first anniversary of the death of the first Warrior Award winner, with the news that the charity she set up in his memory has already earned $560,000 and helped 62 kids from 30 families.

She also posted this beautiful picture of one truly awesome little dude.

CM Punk vs Hulk Hogan:

CM Punk continues his feud with Hulk Hogan. He has released a shirt on his store calling Hogan out, with Hogan's own catchphrase. The shirt, available on ProWrestlingtees.Com is only available for 24 hours.

Health emergency for Hall Of Famer:

Blackjack Mulligan has suffered a heart attack. He is in critical condition, but is awake. He is unfortunately now unable to have the brain surgery he had scheduled for today. He has had a bad build up of pressure on his brain, causing him some severe medical ailments.

Nikki takes the bronze:

Nikki Bella has just overhauled Beth Phoenix as the third longest reigning Diva's champion, next is Maryse on 216, then AJ Lee on 295. Nikki is on 204 days.

Alum announces retirement:

In an interview to promote GFW, Jeff Jarrett says he will not be a regular wrestler for the promotion as he is 99.9% retired.

Chyna starts campaign:

Chyna, who is currently touring the States filming her documentary, has started a campaign to get into the WWE HOF. She wants fans to send in videos to let WWE know that she deserves it. She has already earned major support from a HOF'er, Greg The Hammer Valentine posted a short video calling for Chyna to be given the honour she seeks. Mick Foley and Jake The Snake have also met with her this week, she spent time in Foley's home over the weekend.