That's more than Paige...they do that to Big E and several others. The reason AJ got over big was because she skinned off heel Bryan post WM 28. You see how that wasn't noted...
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Source: PWInsider
Kurt Angle underwent ACL surgery this week and will be out for 4-6 months. If he's out until the fall then we may have seen the last of Kurt in TNA if he does not renew his contract since his deal is up this fall. Angle was gutting through matches this year despite doctors orders but finally opted to get the surgery this week.
Kurt Angle underwent ACL surgery this week and will be out for 4-6 months. If he's out until the fall then we may have seen the last of Kurt in TNA if he does not renew his contract since his deal is up this fall. Angle was gutting through matches this year despite doctors orders but finally opted to get the surgery this week.
WrestlingDVDNews.com is reporting that WWE is looking to gauge fan interest on possible programming for the WWE Network. We do know that Jonathan Coachman is expected to be brought back and the company is going forward with a SportsCenter type show. Here are the shows WWE wants feedback on:
• News (Comedic): News show about all things WWE. Presented with a comedic slant like the Daily Show with Jon Stewart or The Colbert Report.
* News (Serious): A news show about all things WWE. Presented with a more serious approach like ESPN's SportsCenter.
* Documentary: New additions to the existing documentary line-up, such as Journey to WrestleMania: Daniel Bryan. In-depth programs about WWE related topics, similar to HBO's Hard Knocks, or Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth.
* In-Ring: New additions to the existing in-ring show line-up, such as RAW, Main Event, and NXT.
* Game Shows: Superstars hosting, or being involved in, WWE-themed game shows in which fans compete for cash prizes like on Cash Cab, Jeopardy!, and Family Feud.
* Talk Shows: Intimate and exclusive interviews with Superstars, Legends and Divas in a Late Show with David Letterman or Tonight Show format and similar to Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
* Animated: New additions to the existing animated programming line-up, such as Slam City.
* Reality: Docu-series: Unscripted reality shows that explore the daily lives of Superstars, like seen on Total Divas or similar to Deadliest Catch or Dog The Bounty Hunter.
* Reality: Lifestyle: Reality shows that explore the lifestyle of a Superstar, like foods they crave and places they like to travel. Similar to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, or Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
* Reality: Competition (In-Ring): "In-ring" competition shows, like Tough Enough. The new season of Tough Enough has been confirmed for the Network and begins filming soon at the WWE Performance Center.
* Reality: Competition (Outside The Ring): Competition shows that have Superstars, Divas and Legends competing against each other outside the ring like on Amazing Race or Shaq Vs.
* Reality: Buying/Selling: Reality shows looking at collecting habits of Superstars, or buying and selling pop culture memorabilia or antiques, like on Pawn Stars or American Pickers.
* Reality: Survival: Reality shows featuring Superstars, Divas, and Legends attempting to survive in the wild, like on Dude You're Screwed, or Survivorman.
* Reality: Prank Shows: Reality shows featuring Superstars, Divas and Legends "punking" and pranking each other like on Punk'd or Impractical Joker
• News (Comedic): News show about all things WWE. Presented with a comedic slant like the Daily Show with Jon Stewart or The Colbert Report.
* News (Serious): A news show about all things WWE. Presented with a more serious approach like ESPN's SportsCenter.
* Documentary: New additions to the existing documentary line-up, such as Journey to WrestleMania: Daniel Bryan. In-depth programs about WWE related topics, similar to HBO's Hard Knocks, or Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth.
* In-Ring: New additions to the existing in-ring show line-up, such as RAW, Main Event, and NXT.
* Game Shows: Superstars hosting, or being involved in, WWE-themed game shows in which fans compete for cash prizes like on Cash Cab, Jeopardy!, and Family Feud.
* Talk Shows: Intimate and exclusive interviews with Superstars, Legends and Divas in a Late Show with David Letterman or Tonight Show format and similar to Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel.
* Animated: New additions to the existing animated programming line-up, such as Slam City.
* Reality: Docu-series: Unscripted reality shows that explore the daily lives of Superstars, like seen on Total Divas or similar to Deadliest Catch or Dog The Bounty Hunter.
* Reality: Lifestyle: Reality shows that explore the lifestyle of a Superstar, like foods they crave and places they like to travel. Similar to Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, or Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown.
* Reality: Competition (In-Ring): "In-ring" competition shows, like Tough Enough. The new season of Tough Enough has been confirmed for the Network and begins filming soon at the WWE Performance Center.
* Reality: Competition (Outside The Ring): Competition shows that have Superstars, Divas and Legends competing against each other outside the ring like on Amazing Race or Shaq Vs.
* Reality: Buying/Selling: Reality shows looking at collecting habits of Superstars, or buying and selling pop culture memorabilia or antiques, like on Pawn Stars or American Pickers.
* Reality: Survival: Reality shows featuring Superstars, Divas, and Legends attempting to survive in the wild, like on Dude You're Screwed, or Survivorman.
* Reality: Prank Shows: Reality shows featuring Superstars, Divas and Legends "punking" and pranking each other like on Punk'd or Impractical Joker
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer
-- Chavo Guerrero recently had surgery for an appendectomy. He is now back at home resting and is feeling much better.
-- As of right now, it doesn't appear that WWE has contacted any of the indie wrestlers that took part in the tryout camp back in March. Several names that were at that camp included ROH stars ACH, Kevin Steen, Rocky Romero and Roderick Strong.
-- Highspots.com is currently in the process of fiming a documentary of the life of WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race.
Source: The Wrestling Observer
John Cena reportedly wants to work with Big E. at some point down the line. It's possible that they'll do something after SummerSlam. We reported several months ago that Cena and Big E. are very good friends and Cena was the one that lobbied WWE management to give him a push. That's also the reason for his recent IC title run.
Speaking of Cena, he recently hit a new social media milestone, as he now has 25 million friends on his official Facebook page.
-- Chavo Guerrero recently had surgery for an appendectomy. He is now back at home resting and is feeling much better.
-- As of right now, it doesn't appear that WWE has contacted any of the indie wrestlers that took part in the tryout camp back in March. Several names that were at that camp included ROH stars ACH, Kevin Steen, Rocky Romero and Roderick Strong.
-- Highspots.com is currently in the process of fiming a documentary of the life of WWE Hall of Famer Harley Race.
Source: The Wrestling Observer
John Cena reportedly wants to work with Big E. at some point down the line. It's possible that they'll do something after SummerSlam. We reported several months ago that Cena and Big E. are very good friends and Cena was the one that lobbied WWE management to give him a push. That's also the reason for his recent IC title run.
Speaking of Cena, he recently hit a new social media milestone, as he now has 25 million friends on his official Facebook page.
- At this time, CM Punk has reportedly had no contact with WWE officials in "quite some time". Punk is said to be very happy being home and off the road, as his departure was reportedly over frustrations with booking, payoffs and being on the road.
Credit: The Wrestling Observer via wrestlezone.com
- Cesaro and Paul Heyman were intentionally kept off Monday's edition of RAW. WWE did this because they were going to feature the two on WWE Main Event, and wanted to use them to give people an incentive to watch the show. This is similar to what they did with John Cena the week before.
Credit: The Wrestling Observer via wrestlezone.com
Credit: The Wrestling Observer via wrestlezone.com
- Cesaro and Paul Heyman were intentionally kept off Monday's edition of RAW. WWE did this because they were going to feature the two on WWE Main Event, and wanted to use them to give people an incentive to watch the show. This is similar to what they did with John Cena the week before.
Credit: The Wrestling Observer via wrestlezone.com
When will he debut?
- According to the Tokyo Sports newspaper (via the Wrestling Observer Newsletter), KENTA will debut in Orlando for WWE sometime this summer.
The final Pro Wrestling NOAH show featuring him, which is Saturday's show at Korakuen Hall, sold out about ten days in advance.
Read more at 411mania.com: Wrestling - Latest on KENTA's WWE Status
- According to the Tokyo Sports newspaper (via the Wrestling Observer Newsletter), KENTA will debut in Orlando for WWE sometime this summer.
The final Pro Wrestling NOAH show featuring him, which is Saturday's show at Korakuen Hall, sold out about ten days in advance.
Read more at 411mania.com: Wrestling - Latest on KENTA's WWE Status
- Hulk Hogan is not currently advertised for the Raw taping on Monday in London, although he will be in town that day. He is currently advertised for Smackdown and was added in order to boost ticket sales.
- Renee Young was announced at the May 8th NXT show as being a permanent announcer for the show.
Read more at 411mania.com: Wrestling - WWE News: Hulk Hogan's Status For Next Week's Raw, Renee Young Joins NXT Announce Team
- Renee Young was announced at the May 8th NXT show as being a permanent announcer for the show.
Read more at 411mania.com: Wrestling - WWE News: Hulk Hogan's Status For Next Week's Raw, Renee Young Joins NXT Announce Team
Cena showing the brothas love
we saw how well this worked out for Crime Tyme
First tweet since surgery
Daniel Bryan ✔ @WWEDanielBryan
Thank you to all the people who have wished me well during my surgery. You give me strength and you are my motivation to get back ASAP.
6:34 PM - 17 May 2014
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Daniel Bryan ✔ @WWEDanielBryan
Thank you to all the people who have wished me well during my surgery. You give me strength and you are my motivation to get back ASAP.
6:34 PM - 17 May 2014
972 RETWEETS 1,891 FAVORITES
Speaking of Adam Rose, he was in the first segment this week because there was a feeling the crowd didn't react to him enough because they were tired late in the show the previous week. We were told this is a bigger story than you'd think but it wasn't explained to us why that is. This second Raw appearance arguably came off worse than the debut, because at least the debut had a good chunk of fans singing his theme song when it stopped playing. I feel like reserving complete judgment until we see if at least the Chicago fans at Payback react to him, but I'm not sure what to think of this other than that maybe NXT has too many "cute" gimmicks. Leo Kruger is great in the role and it gets over great in front of twentysomething smarks at Full Sail, but that's not necessarily an indication that he'll get over on Raw. His promos on Raw have also lacked a lot of the wit that made his previous skits work, instead limiting him to screaming about how it's party time all the time.
