Titus O'Neill interview:
On Batista...
"He just used to talk to me about the good and the bad of the business. But he also used to tell me and try to encourage me to get into it because he thought I would be good for the business. And in return, that the business would be good for me. So I did explore the opportunity, and I'm very thankful that I did because it is something that I have an opportunity to have a platform to bless people all around with a positive message. As well as entertain people from all walks of life – all different types of backgrounds, races, sexual orientation, etc. And it exemplifies—it gives me a chance to exemplify what I truly stand for which is really giving everyone an opportunity to not only enjoy entertainment, but also being involved in entertainment. And I think the WWE does a wonderful job of keeping the WWE Universe engaged through our various platforms, whether it be social media or through our WWE Network or through programming on television on a weekly basis."
On puking on live TV...
"I actually threw up…for real. Actually a couple were upset at the beginning because they thought I was going to fake it. And then they realized that this guy is really throwing up. I guess I needed to show that I had talent in the acting department to do so. And part of being an entertainer is that you have to show a wide range of emotions and skills set. I'm glad on worldwide television I was able to exhibit my skill set of regurgitation a Thanksgiving meal."
CM Punk:
Well we have to mention it, the internet went mildly batsh!t last night.
CM Punk has officially signed, for UFC. He made the announcement at their event last night and will debut in 2015.
Us wrasslin' fans have lost him to MMA.
Here is the big announcement as it happened live...
Many stars of wrestling and UFC have already spoken out on the news, many UFC stars, including someone who was once a Power Ranger, and has had a hard on for Punk for a couple of years, have thrown down challenges, wanting to be his first opponent. Wrestlers have been mixed in their reposnse, Tyler Reks called him a whiner, and that he looked forward to seeing him getting beat up in UFC, others including JR and WWE star Rey Mysterio congratulated him.
His Wife AJ Lee, who was at the event with him, declared her pride.
WWE released this brief statement...
"WWE wishes Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) the best of luck in his newest endeavor."
Question Of The Day...
I haven't done one of these for a while, but will dust it off today, what do you make of CM Punk's big decision???...
"My professional wrestling days are over, it's awesome to be here (UFC). This is something I've wanted to do for a long time."
British Bootcamp:
The winner was announced tonight, and will go to the States to sign a TNA contract. The winner was... Mark Andrews.
Legend extreme:
Wrestling legend Dick Beyer, 84 years old, repelled down a 26 story building in Niagara Falls today.
Austin Aries:
Rumours of Austin Aries leaving TNA have been quashed, he says he will work their debut tapings for their new Network.
WWE / Ryback:
It should go without saying, but WWE are supporting Ryback against CM Punk's claims in his shoot interviews.
Death:
Former WWE tag star Jimmy Del Rey passed away yesterday aged 52, early reports are he suffered a heart attack, he was found in his car, after he came off the road, and hit a lamp post... RIP.
Wedding:
Roman Reigns got married today. Congratulations.
Jey Uso defends WWE:
From Vince McMahon's recent comments...
"I know he wouldn't say something without any meaning behind it. I feel like he was just trying to light a fire under the locker room. He wants guys to go out there and grab that brass ring, step out on a limb, and go out there and get it. I feel like some of the guys, including myself… when me and my brother first came it is kind of like walking on egg shells. We don't want to mess up because we're new guys. We're young we don't know what to do. As far as ambition, I feel like we do have a good crew. It's going to take time. It's going to take some years to get used to this thing. But as soon as we got our feet deep in the ground and our claws deep in the dirt, we're going to be ok. I love my group of guys. I love my locker room. If you look at it we have some great talent in there. It is going to take time. It's going to take time. That's all I can say about it."
Punk to UFC:
Dana White has a meeting planned with CM Punk at the UFC event tonight, to discuss the possibility of him signing on with the MMA group, he said of his plans for Punk...
"You never know (if he can fight) until you get in there. I didn't know if Brock could fight. I thought Brock was crazy for coming over here. But, the difference with Brock Lesnar is Brock was a world-class wrestler. I don't know. We'll see. He's not a guy that we would do what we did with Brock; we threw Brock right to the wolves. Brock started fighting all the top heavyweights in the world because of his wrestling background. CM Punk, we would bring him in just like any regular fighter, and he would fight a guy with a similar record to his, which is 0-0."
TNA:
Santana (Brittany) Garrett is the first TNA star to leave as part of the company's restructuring.
DDP launches movie:
Diamond Dallas Page's movie charting the fight back by Jake The Snake Roberts will premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2015. As well as DDP, and Jake, Steve Austin, Edge and Chris Jericho will appear in the flick.
Jericho out of 2015?:
Chris Jericho says he will not attend Royal Rumble or WrestleMania next year.
Ryback bites back:
Ryback has spoken out about CM Punk's shoots...
"A little harmless fire back never hurts. … I don't want to harp on this but I will say the comments he made were not accurate about me, definitely. It's a little disappointing to hear that. He was never like that to my face. To hear the things that he said, especially behind my back to Vince (McMahon), it's very disturbing to me. Things did not go ideal for me after that time period that we had wrestled and I stuck around, I hung out, I showed up day in and day out, I did my job, and turned things around. He goes on record saying I broke his ribs on purpose and this and that. That's not true. And if it was, if he says that that happened, he never did anything about it, if he's this big bad tough guy. But it never happened. You've got a roster full of WWE talent that knows the real Ryback. Everyone knows the truth and what he said is not the truth. I wish him the best and I'd like to think he would be thankful for everything that he has in WWE. I was the one that, for lack of a better word, put him over time and time again. And then he walked out and left. He was beaten up, he had his issues. I don't think anyone is going to question walking away beaten up. But I think people say 'what does he have to lose by saying what he does?' I think he's making excuses and trying to… he wants people to feel sorry for him for leaving. He walked away and left and just man up, he needed time off. We all get beat up, we all work hurt. I was hurt for seven months before I needed to get surgery. And I say at the end of the day, be thankful for everything that you have from WWE. With any job there's good and bad. Focus on the good. Don't be bitter because who knows what's going to happen down the line. But I wish him the best. I don't want to sit there and get into a war of words, it's not going to do good for anybody. Hopefully we'll see him down the line. If I was as big, bad, and rough for what he's saying in the ring and I beat him up so badly that it took 20 years off his career do you think that WWE would have me in the ring with guys like John Cena and Dolph Ziggler and other top WWE talents? No. I wouldn't be here. I would be gone. We have a roster full of guys that know the truth. He said what he said. I respect his opinion to say what he wants to say, but it's not true. I know some people are going to believe him, some people aren't. In a few weeks it's going to be irrelevant and I'm going to be with the WWE moving forward."
Booker T also stated his disappointment in CM Punk slamming the breaks on what could have been one of the all time great careers.
Punk called out:
An MMA star named Phil Baroni has mocked CM Punk as a whiner, and says the pain he will inflict upon him will be much worse than the damage Ryback did.
The Rock:
The Rock has congratulated fellow WWE Alum Batista for achieving HIS dream of making it into a James Bond movie.
NXT star to retire:
Corey Graves will make an announcement about his future at R Evolution.
Wrestling dog:
John Morrison is to star with a dog who dreams, and succeeds in becoming a pro wrestler, in a new movie.
GFW:
Jeff Jarrett is looking for venues in Las Vegas to tape GFW TV shows.
Punk to UFC:
Eve Torres' husband Renier Gracie says CM Punk, who is a student of his, can make the switch to MMA if he so chooses...
"He's showing up for two weeks at a time, training exclusively with me, 100 percent, then he's out. Then he comes back six months later. So, there's not been enough consistency to concern ourselves with belts. But man, he's remarkable. He's in the top tier of students that I've ever worked with as far as his retention ability goes -- his athleticism and his ability to train for long periods of time, because he's very resilient and very athletic. I don't know what he wants to do with it, where he wants to take it. I just enjoy the process and having students as dedicated as him."
Brock to UFC:
Brock Lesnar is featured on the new UFC video game.
Injuries legit:
Zeb Colter's injuries are real, he posted a photo from hospital just before undergoing a 4 hour operation. This is the second scripted attack to lead to real injuries in a matter of weeks, Sheamus being the first.
PPV re-named:
WWE have changed the name of TLC, and released this picture of the new name of the event.
TNA:
Josh Matthews has confirmed he will become the new lead announcer for TNA next year, and Dixie Carter has today signed off on the new company logo.
Wyatt's:
Bray Wyatt says the Wyatt's have not split, and will always be a group, even as they pursue solo ambitions...
"There is no breakup. That's another thing I'd like to get out there. There's friction between [Harper & Rowan] and that's kinda part of the issue, is relinquishing some of that. When the Wyatt Family is needed, the Wyatt Family will always be, and that's the way I designed it, and that's the way it will go on for ten, fifteen, who knows how long. The Wyatt Family is far from over, I can assure you of that. I'm very proud of [Rowan], sometimes. He's done some things since we split that I haven't necessarily agreed with. I'm not so sure he's a genius with a big IQ, I'm actually a hundred percent sure of that. [Laughs] But Harper is the Intercontinental Champion and that's exactly where he belongs and why he needed to go out on his own. Because Harper is one of the greatest, most malicious entities in the entire WWE. He should be free to go after things like that."
Wrestling baby:
Matt Hardy and Reby Sky have announced they are pregnant with their first child.
Lesnar's last night:
It has been confirmed that Brock Lesnar will work his last WWE date, of this contract, on the night after WrestleMania. He has at this stage not entered talks to continue, and a return to MMA is highly expected.
Deceased wrestler linked with HOF:
The Crippler Ray Stevens has emerged as an early contender for next years WWE Hall Of Fame. WWE like to induct someone from the area they are in, and Ray, may be 2015's hometown hero. He died in 1996.
Dixie Carter:
Dixie Carter has given an end of year round up interview. Highlights...
On Spike...
"I will forever be grateful to Spike TV for giving us an amazing national platform. TNA Wrestling was relegated to regional Fox Sports Networks, and later internet broadcasts before being picked up by Spike in 2005. I'm not interested in having somebody picking up our two-hour show, I'm interested in someone becoming a partner on much bigger level"
On the TNA locker room...
"There's always an uneasiness that comes with change. I have hundreds of livelihoods that I was responsible for, and I didn't take it lightly and I wasn't going to let people down, but I wasn't going to take a bad deal," Carter said of her employees. "We have babies backstage, wives and husbands. It's a great atmosphere and I think that helps everybody."
On the new Network...
"You don't have opportunites very often to have a fresh start. What can we do to distinguish ourselves. Do we break the mold?. Obviously it's a smaller channel. If it was looked at as an apples to apples comparison you'd look at me like I'm crazy. But they're a part of Discovery Communications. They're growing Destination America, it's already one of the 5 fastest growing channels on cable. This is a global deal, I'm really excited. If we have success, there's no bigger deal we could have done."
On changes in 2015...
"Hopefully there will be some old faces return. I love this young roster we have. Looking back, this is the best, freshest group of talent we've had".
On Vince McMahon's view of TNA...
"Well, I think it's ridiculous to say that we're not competition. If we weren't competition they wouldn't try to stop our growth at every turn. We're both wrestling companies and so competing for the same networks internationally and the same ticket sales globally and therefore you are competitors but all we can do is focus on what we do best. My big focus for 2015 is to further distinguish our product from anybody else's out there. What can we do better and what have we been doing great that we can take to another level. We're going to be announcing in the coming weeks some realty exciting changes to our show and that's a big part - trying to make our brand much more distinctive than not just WWE but other wrestling companies around the world."
On her relationship with Shane McMahon...
"I don't think the talent have really ever done anything to me. I had somebody call me once and leave a message to call back Shane McMahon. So I returned his call but he had never called me. We had a conversation and he's a lovely guy. But don't give the roster any ideas!."
On signing CM Punk...
"CM Punk's in a place right now where he's happy and I wouldn't attempt to try to get him to come wrestle for us until he's in a place where he wants to wrestle. I respect what he's done so much, he was in my opinion at the top of his game, and it's hard walking away from a big paycheck, but he did it. You wouldn't want to ask him to walk to a new paycheck until his head is in the right place."
She also confirmed Kurt Angle has signed on to stay with TNA.
WWE trainee arrested:
Rip Steele, a former WWE trainee was arrested for collecting a shipment of drugs on November 5. Police were alerted to him because of his erratic driving, and found the stash in his vehicle.
Slater responds:
Heath Slater has declared himself innocent of the crimes he is wanted by police for, and has his attorney fighting on his behalf.
CM Punk's double tap:
CM Punk was back last night, responding to the fallout from his original shoot, and the Austin / McMahon interview.
CM Punk said McMahon's claims that his release was an office botch are false, and that he got fired on his wedding day, his settlement on his birthday, and gave back to the fans on Thanksgiving.
He talked about the positive reception the shoot got from fans (But advised people that see him in public to call him by his ring name, as he will not respond if you call him Phil), but said he does not agree with Colt Cabana that wrestlers are supportive of him. He said he understands WWE guys being happy with his comments, as he said what they cannot, but expects no love from the business as a whole.
He confirmed the interview was a therapeutic experience, but added that more fans have asked about the in's and out's of the backstage area in WWE, than his attacks, such as why wrestlers come out from the back with wet hair.
He asked fans to stop chanting his name, and show respect to the performers, in particular his wife AJ Lee, and admitted he watches WWE, but only AJ's stuff.
He would not rule out returning for a WrestleMania main event, as he did not want to lie to Colt Cabana, but he feels he gave WWE enough chances to put him in that spot, and has no ambitions to give them another go...
"I've been there, done that. Now it's something I'm synonymous with like 'Aw shucks, he shoulda got his WrestleMania main event. I feel like I was communicating that to them for a great many years. The window is closed."
Colt pushed for a more positive answer, and received this as a reply...
"It's way too f*ckin' early. I have no interest in going back. My mental stability, everything across the board is so drastically different", but he did say "Never say never", although adding he would have to have blown all his money to consider it, but did want to work with Young Bucks.
He blasted Vince McMahon as insincere...
"I don't wanna hear it was a coincidence, I don't wanna hear lawyers didn't talk to talent relations. I talked to Hunter on the 11th, on the 13th FedExed overnight, I got a document that was dated the 12th. My wife asked for that time off so she could get married. The weekend after her honeymoon, she was back on TV. They knew. If the apology was sincere, you wouldn't use it as a publicity stunt on Austin's podcast. You have my phone number, you have my address. You could text, you could call, you could show up when you're a ten minute drive from my house and apologize like a f*ckin man. That's the reality of it. I was sick and hurt and burned out and I walked, and I can do that because I'm and independent contractor. I was suspended and then nobody contacted me after my suspension to be like 'you're unsuspended, we need you at Raw,' I got those phone calls a day after elbow surgery, a day after knee surgery, so where was my phone call? Maybe in the two months I'm going to feel better and come to my senses, but nobody ever found out because nobody ever reached out. It was a publicity stunt, be a man and call me. It's the f*ckin way it is" Punk then said he appreciated the sentiment, but didn't think it was sincere.
He revealed The Rock is getting abuse after the first interview, and asked fans to leave him alone.
He then told a couple more stories, one where he was made to work a night he had asked for the time off in 2013, but was called in with little notice, and getting pulled from a comic con to work a house show loop, costing him $20,000.
Batista:
Batista has been confirmed for Bond 24, and will be on his way to the UK next week, to start filming.
The Rock:
The Rock says he will be spending Christmas with the President's Wife, and has confirmed agreeing to star in a Disney musical.
Parental pride:
Mick Foley said of his Daughter's WWE debut...
"Did anyone else notice Santa and his elf on WWE Monday Night Raw last night? I really enjoyed the commercial, and the way WWE handled it - with a wink and a nod. If you know, you know. If you don't, you don't. At least now you know the reason for the ridiculously long beard throughout the year! Plus, as a dad, just getting a chance to spend some extra time with my daughter, creating something holly and jolly, is something we will always remember. Despite the fact that my daughter has quite a devoted following on Twitter, this was the first time that much of the #RAW audience has seen her. She's a good kid!".
WWE on TV:
The Miz, Darren Young, Eva Marie and Cameron will appear as guests of Hells Kitchen, they taped their appearance last night.
NXT star Devin will be a contestant on The Bachelor.
Slammy Award:
A fan at Raw this week will be given a real Slammy Award. Everyone who goes to Raw will get a ''Swag bag'', one will hold a real statuette.
Photo:
Booker T's new book art.
Seth stops split:
Seth Rollins says he told Vince McMahon not to break up the Shield after this years Royal Rumble...
"We said no, we stopped it. One major time for sure. They wanted us to be prepared for that, but we're not cowardly heels. People like us. We put a huge kibosh on it."
Wrestler wanted for rape:
Teddy Hart is wanted for sexual assaults on two women in Canada, His dad says Teddy had a falling out with one of the ladies in question, and this is her way of getting her own back.
Punk to UFC:
Dana White says he is open to bringing Punk to UFC...
"He is a big fan. I like him very much. He's a great dude. I don't know if he can fight or anything like that, but sure. I wouldn't mind talking to CM Punk."
Sting:
Sting has signed a 6 appearance deal with WWE, Survivor Series was the first.
TLC:
Big Show vs Erick Rowan and Luke Harper vs Dolph Ziggler have been confirmed.
SmackDown SPOILERS!!!:
* Santino Marella is GM.
* Luke Harper vs Dolph Ziggler (IC Title).
* Cesaro & Tyson Kidd vs Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods.
* Jey Uso vs The Miz.
* Brie Bella vs Naomi.
* Big Show & Seth Rollins vs Erick Rowan & Ryback.
END OF SPOILERS!!!
Austin / McMahon fallout:
WWE stars past and present have reacted to the Vince McMahon interview, Seth Rollins was buoyed by the comments, saying he is ready to grab the ''Brass ring'', Zack Ryder too says he will be back better than ever. Jack Swagger said of the owner's critical view of the current roster...
"This is an environment where literally hundreds of thousands of people want to be on this roster, and there's what, 75 of us on top? To get here you have to be very ambitious but to stay here you need even more. It takes a lot of drive and a lot of hard work. I can only speak for myself that I have gotten hungrier. As far as the rest of the locker room, you know, it's tough but you gotta see the finish line and sometimes that's hard to do."
Vince Russo however found nothing of interest in the chat...
"It was PR. What is there to dissect about? Austin asked the right questions and did a phenomenal job…McMahon decided to end the Undertaker streak? Whoop dee doo. McMahon said nothing"
Dudley to return:
Bubba Dudley was tweeting Paul Heyman during Raw, telling him he wants a crack at Lesnar's title.
Angle choice made public:
Kurt Angle sent a text to Vince Russo giving him permission to announce that he has decided to return to TNA. He did so on his podcast last night.
Stephanie McMahon reveals key to her success:
"Developing your brand is different than marketing your brand. I think developing your brand, you have to know what you stand for, you know, what are your goals. What are you trying to achieve? Then you need to make sure you know your audience. Who are you trying to engage, what are you trying to get them to do and how are your reaching them. What are the relevant platforms, you know, are they on particular social platforms, are they watching television, what day parts? So know your audience, know how to communicate your messaging and know what you want them to do and then activate. You have to activate and you have to have a brand that's worthwhile. You need to make sure that you're delivering quality results."
The Rock:
The Rock is in talks to join the cast of a Disney movie. His biography has been delayed however, he does not have time to promote it's release.
WWE star wanted by Police:
Heath Slater reportedly has a warrant out for his arrest for the 2011 assault of a hotel maid in Atlanta Georgia. The lady in question is also pursuing a civil case against Heath.
WWE released this statement...
''WWE has been advised that a misdemeanor arrest warrant has been issued against Heath Miller (aka Heath Slater), but we have not seen a copy or been provided with the underlying charges. Once this information is received by WWE, we will take the appropriate action.''
TNA mock Jeff Jarrett:
TNA star Rockstar Spud pokes fun at the former TNA chief in his new YouTube video...
TLC:
John Cena vs Seth Rollins has been confirmed for the event, as has The Miz & Damien Mizdow vs The Uso's for the Tag straps.
Raw:
Seth Green will host Raw next week. Brock Lesnar will not appear, he has been withdrawn from the show. Mick Foley and his Daughter, Noelle appeared on this weeks show, in a Christmas themed promo.
Austin / Vince:
After Raw last night Steve Austin interviewed Vince McMahon live. Highlights of an interesting chat.
* Vince for the most part gave politically correct corporate answers, talking about the Network for example, he said they were doing great, and that he hoped the UK expansion would be done by January, although they are still working on it, so can't be sure as yet.
* The two men disagreed over the term ''Sports entertainment''. McMahon said he much prefers nowadays product to the often boring wrestling match heavy of his Dad's day, Austin was firmly on the side of more matches, less entertainment.
* Austin also expressed concern that modern wrestling has no back up plan for stars who leave WWE. He said TNA are no competition, and anyone that falls out with the WWE office has no where else to go, Vince responded that their talent need to make sure they do not ''Piss anyone off'' to keep their job. Austin said that is only making an era of stars too scared to speak out, and challenged the current roster to nut up.
* McMahon conceded that the current crop of talent are not as hungry as Austin's era, as everyone is afraid of failing. He did name the former Shield members and Bray Wyatt as his picks for the future greats of the business.
* Cesaro may be worried after the chat. Austin spoke very highly of the Swiss, however McMahon said he does not see the same, he believes Cesaro lacks charisma, and is not good enough on the mic. He also believes the fans do not connect with him, even with Paul Heyman's help. Here Austin interjected that he believed Heyman slowed down Cesaro's natural rapport with the fans, and that he has not recovered from his time with his former manager, McMahon disagreed, again, adding something is missing from his game, to make him the finished article.
* Vince revealed Shane McMahon has moved with his family to Japan, and hinted that there are some issues between Shane and his wife, due to how busy Shane is. He seemed worried about their future together, saying things were ''Rough''.
* He says he did not want his children to get into the wrestling business, hoping they could make it in the real world.
* Vince made a public apology to CM Punk for firing him on his wedding day, saying talent relations and legal did not work together as well as they should have. He confirmed things were bad at the minute, but does want to work with Punk again. Austin recalled his own WWE walk out in 2002, and blamed Vince's stubbornness for him being away so long, he added that it was Jim Ross that finally made the breakthrough, and got him back, then asked if there was anyone he could use as a go between to improve the situation with Punk. Vince said he wished there was, but ''No'' (Erm, you employ his wife, AJ Lee). Austin also revealed a hefty fine he got for leaving when he came back, and cheekily asked if he could have the money back, Vince said the fine was appropriate for his unprofessional conduct.
* Vince McMahon confirmed he made the call to end The Undertaker's streak, but had to be pushed to do so. He was adamant Taker supported the decision.
* Vince defended Brock Lesnar not being on TV every week. He feels seeing him too often would diminish his impact as champion.
* Macho Man Randy Savage will be a Hall Of Famer. Direct from Vince's mouth, although he did not say when.
* He talked about competitors like AWA and WCW, and shared his opinions on why they failed, and praised Bill Watts.
* He denied heat with Jim Ross, but did say he could not allow the unprofessional incident in LA in 2013 to go unpunished, and that JR wanted to move back home to Oklahoma, and he did not want him doing a ''Half a$$ed job''. Austin did not agree, saying creatively their product was poorer as a result of him not being around.
* McMahon said he enjoyed his on screen feud with Austin, but that he always felt more akin to Steve's character than his own.
* As the show was coming to and end Vince demanded that they continue for another 15 minutes, then talked about his love for competing in the ring, something his Dad had always been against.
* They talked about Austin's career, McMahon saying he personally stepped in to kill the Ringmaster, and that he was ''P!ssed'' about Austin bleeding at Mania 13, but said it worked, in terms of turning Bret heel and him face all in one night.
* They then ended with talk of Vince, he says the future is good, despite the drop in ratings, that he continues to listen to fans, and has no intention of stopping work any time soon.
Zack Ryder:
Has started rehab on his shoulder.
WWE return:
Maryse has been tweeting digs at Jimmy Uso and Naomi, possibly to start her return to WWE angle.
WWE backstage:
Last night was said to be very tense, with Triple H and Stephanie furious over the CM Punk shoot, there was also a closed door meeting with the pair and Vince McMahon, held before he went to talk to Steve Austin.
The Ascension:
WWE are going through final finishing touches to get the NXT team on to main roster TV.
Batista, Dave Batista:
Batista will find out later this week if he has won a role in the next James Bond movie.
Konnan:
Has been released after his arrest yesterday. He says he was trying to leave the arena, pushing through a crowd, and was chastised for pushing by a rude attendant, they had words leading to him being taken away by cops.
Rip Rogers reveals how he dealt with backstage bullies:
He said he worked Lex Luger into exhaustion after an argument with Ole Anderson, and punished Sid for bullying another talent, like this...
"Big Sid was…picking on somebody, just ribbing him. So I said, 'Come here you big, fat motherf***er!" and he was sorta scared of me.' So, remember those protein bars when the first came out—I can't remember the name of them—but they looked like Tootsie Rolls? You could smash them in your hand so it looked like a turd. So I had one in my hand, I palmed it, acted like I sh*t my f***ing hand. And I was chasing Sid…That motherf***er ran out of the place yelling, 'He's a f***ing crazy motherf***er!'"
Let's start a union:
Many stars past have called for wrestling to start a union, to protect the talent from the likes of WWE. Not all agree, WWE Alum Val Venis is firmly against the idea...
"A union in @WWE would have destroyed the passion @CMPunk had 4 the business far quicker than the company itself did. A unionized @wwe would crush talent motivation, annihilate the human spirit 2 succeed & destroy the #wwe product. There would be no @CMPunk. Sports unions morph into being all about tenure, NOT talent! This would hurt the @wwe product & destroy talents will to succeed."
Austin wants answers:
Steve Austin is promising he will pull no punches when he interviews Vince McMahon after Raw tonight, he has questions planned regarding Daniel Bryan's future, and CM Punk. He says his agreement was no issue was off the table, and he intends to take advantage of that, to get some answers many fans crave on a number of subjects, from the boss man himself.
Should be an interesting listen, it will air live on the Network.
WWE cancel DVD:
For all but UK fans. The best of 2014 DVD will be a UK exclusive.
Complete contents...
DISC 1
Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt
Royal Rumble • January 26, 2014
Six-Man Tag Team Match
The Shield vs. The Wyatt Family
Elimination Chamber • February 23, 2014
Elimination Chamber Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus vs. Cesaro vs. Christian
Elimination Chamber • February 23, 2014
Winner Earns a Spot in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Triple H vs. Daniel Bryan
WrestleMania XXX • April 6, 2014
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Randy Orton vs. Batista vs. Daniel Bryan
WrestleMania XXX • April 6, 2014
DISC 2
WeeLC Match
El Torito vs. Hornswoggle
Extreme Rules (Pre-Show) • May 4, 2014
Intercontinental Championship Match
Big E vs. Bad News Barrett
Extreme Rules • May 4, 2014
Six-Man Tag Team Match
Evolution vs. The Shield
Extreme Rules • May 4, 2014
United States Championship Match
Sheamus vs. Cesaro
Payback • June 1, 2014
Last Man Standing Match
John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt
Payback • June 1, 2014
Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Seth Rollins vs. Rob Van Dam vs. Jack Swagger vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose
Money in the Bank • June 29, 2014
2 out of 3 Falls Match for the WWE Tag Team Titles
The Usos vs. Erick Rowan & Luke Harper
Battleground • July 20, 2014
Battle Royal for the Vacant WWE Intercontinental Championship
Battleground • July 20, 2014
DISC 3
WWE Divas Championship Match
AJ Lee vs. Paige
SummerSlam • August 17, 2014
Flag Match
Rusev vs. Jack Swagger
SummerSlam • August 17, 2014
Lumberjack Match
Dean Ambrose vs. Seth Rollins
SummerSlam • August 17, 2014
WWE World Tag Team Championship Match
The Usos vs. Goldust & Stardust
Night of Champions • September 21, 2014
Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho
Night of Champions • September 21, 2014
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Brock Lesnar vs. John Cena
Night of Champions • September 21, 2014
2-out-of-3 Falls Match for the Intercontinental Championship
Dolph Ziggler vs. Cesaro
Hell in a Cell • October 26, 2014
Hell in a Cell Match
Winner Earns a Future WWE World Heavyweight Title Match
John Cena vs. Randy Orton
Hell in a Cell • October 26, 2014
Raw tease:
* The return of "order and discipline" on Cyber Monday
* A New Day arrives on RAW
* Will Ryback get payback on Kane?
* Can AJ Lee reclaim her Divas Title?
* How will Dolph Ziggler impress this week?
Stone Cold is in the building, so may appear, but it is not scripted. He has told WWE.Com that he does not plan on wrestling for WWE again...
"As we speak right now, no."
Punk vs Jericho:
Chris Jericho is the latest star to take exception to the now infamous CM Punk shoot. He was upset at CM's insinuation that Jericho was hounding him to give him the story of his WWE departure, and that he did not trust Y2J, due to his relationship with WWE. Jericho says he sent a few messages to Punk, and Punk had agreed to talk to him, but pulled out at the last minute, because he had nothing good to say about the business. Jericho asserts that, that ended contact between the two on the subject, and that he was not one of the stars wanting to leech off Punk's story for ratings, he was offering Punk the chance to say his peace, as he considers him to be a friend. He will further address Punk's shoot on his own podcast later this week.
Mickie returns:
MIckie James will have her first match since becoming a Mum, vs Tully's Daughter, Tessa Blanchard this weekend.
NJPW:
New Japan have launched a Network of their own.
Sting vs...:
Taker is retired, Sting will work once, and his opponent will be HHH. That is the backstage scoop Rob Feinstein of RF video broke today...
"From what I been hearing I think Undertaker is done and the plans are for Sting and HHH at Mania...but anything can change but that is what I have been told"
CM Punk:
Despite saying he now detests wrestling, Punk has set up a T-Shirt shop with Pro Wrestling Tees, selling a line of shirts.
Live SmackDown:
WWE are working on making December 16's show a live event, and if they can get it done, Roman Reigns would make his return. The arena have already started advertising the show.
Flintstones / WWE:
Here is the trailer for the new WWE / Flintstones movie...
Injury:
Michelle McCool suffered a nasty cut to her leg today, in a gym accident. She needed 11 stitches.
Rey no-shows?:
Konnan claims Rey Mysterio was supposed to make his WWE return at Survivor Series, but he made a personal decision not to attend the event, on the day.
Lesnar to MMA:
Bellator have openly stated they plan to make a move for Brock Lesnar's services in the new year.
