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Former ROH booker and NWA World Champion Adam Pearce has been hired by WWE as a full-time coach and producer, according to PWInsider. Pearce will be working out of the WWE Performance Center in Orlando.
WWE® PROMOTES MATT BLOOM AND SARA AMATO
STAMFORD, Conn., May 19, 2015 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Matt Bloom has been promoted to Head Coach of WWE’s developmental system, NXT® and Sara Amato has been promoted to NXT’s Assistant Head Coach. Bloom previously held the position of Interim Head Coach and Amato was previously an Assistant Coach.
Bloom, a former WWE Superstar and Intercontinental Champion, made his WWE debut in 1999 as Prince Albert. After an eight-year stint in Japan, Bloom returned to WWE in 2012 as WWE Superstar Tensai. Bloom retired from in-ring action in 2014 and was named an NXT Assistant Coach, working at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, where he also spent time as a color commentator for NXT programming on WWE Network. He was named NXT’s Interim Head Coach in March 2015.
Amato joined WWE in 2012 as Sara Del Rey after spending more than a decade working on the independent circuit. Since then, she has been responsible for training, creating and developing some of the most athletic, charismatic and confident Divas, including current WWE Divas Paige, Summer Rae and Emma, as well as NXT Divas Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch and Carmella. In addition to coaching at the WWE Performance Center, Amato will also work with WWE Superstars and Divas on the main roster as both a producer and agent.
“I have the utmost confidence in Matt and Sara’s ability to train and lead the next generation of Superstars and Divas at the WWE Performance Center,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “With each having more than 15 years of experience in the business, Matt and Sara will continue to be invaluable resources to our developmental system. The trust and respect that they have gained throughout the years by both our talent and training staff puts NXT in a great position for future success.”
“It is truly an honor to be named the Head Coach of NXT and play a key role in creating and developing the WWE Superstars and Divas of the future,” said Bloom. “I look forward to continuing my role in training and coaching the incredibly talented roster we have at the WWE Performance Center.”
“This is a dream come true for me,” said Amato. “I’m so proud to be given the opportunity to train and lead the aspiring talent at the WWE Performance Center as we continue to expand the NXT brand globally.”
NXT Superstars and Divas train out of the state-of-the-art WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The 26,000 square-foot facility offers a full training experience with real time feedback from WWE coaches, trainers and doctors, giving performers the resources they need to develop their talent both athletically and creatively.
WWE® PROMOTES MATT BLOOM AND SARA AMATO
STAMFORD, Conn., May 19, 2015 – WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced that Matt Bloom has been promoted to Head Coach of WWE’s developmental system, NXT® and Sara Amato has been promoted to NXT’s Assistant Head Coach. Bloom previously held the position of Interim Head Coach and Amato was previously an Assistant Coach.
Bloom, a former WWE Superstar and Intercontinental Champion, made his WWE debut in 1999 as Prince Albert. After an eight-year stint in Japan, Bloom returned to WWE in 2012 as WWE Superstar Tensai. Bloom retired from in-ring action in 2014 and was named an NXT Assistant Coach, working at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, where he also spent time as a color commentator for NXT programming on WWE Network. He was named NXT’s Interim Head Coach in March 2015.
Amato joined WWE in 2012 as Sara Del Rey after spending more than a decade working on the independent circuit. Since then, she has been responsible for training, creating and developing some of the most athletic, charismatic and confident Divas, including current WWE Divas Paige, Summer Rae and Emma, as well as NXT Divas Charlotte, Sasha Banks, Bayley, Alexa Bliss, Becky Lynch and Carmella. In addition to coaching at the WWE Performance Center, Amato will also work with WWE Superstars and Divas on the main roster as both a producer and agent.
“I have the utmost confidence in Matt and Sara’s ability to train and lead the next generation of Superstars and Divas at the WWE Performance Center,” said Paul “Triple H” Levesque, WWE Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events & Creative. “With each having more than 15 years of experience in the business, Matt and Sara will continue to be invaluable resources to our developmental system. The trust and respect that they have gained throughout the years by both our talent and training staff puts NXT in a great position for future success.”
“It is truly an honor to be named the Head Coach of NXT and play a key role in creating and developing the WWE Superstars and Divas of the future,” said Bloom. “I look forward to continuing my role in training and coaching the incredibly talented roster we have at the WWE Performance Center.”
“This is a dream come true for me,” said Amato. “I’m so proud to be given the opportunity to train and lead the aspiring talent at the WWE Performance Center as we continue to expand the NXT brand globally.”
NXT Superstars and Divas train out of the state-of-the-art WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The 26,000 square-foot facility offers a full training experience with real time feedback from WWE coaches, trainers and doctors, giving performers the resources they need to develop their talent both athletically and creatively.
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The Money & The Miles
- E! has issued the following promotional material for WWE Total Divas, revealing that the show is moving to Tuesday nights. It also confirms that Naomi is back while Cameron and Rosa Mendes are no longer regular cast members.
“Total Divas” – Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Returning in its fourth season, E!, WWE®and Bunim-Murray Productions continue their look inside the lives of the women of the sports entertainment giant. Cameras once again showcase the professional and personal lives of the WWE Divas: The Bella Twins™(Nikki and Brie Bella), Natalya™ (Nattie), Naomi™, Alicia Fox™, Paige™, and Eva Marie™.
Between balancing family, maintaining romantic relationships and constantly fighting for the spotlight, the Divas are up against the odds. However, their unique lifestyles bring them together in a bond of sisterhood like no other.
WWE will now have two hours of programming each Tuesdays night with the return of WWE Tough Enough next month.
“Total Divas” – Tuesday, July 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT
Returning in its fourth season, E!, WWE®and Bunim-Murray Productions continue their look inside the lives of the women of the sports entertainment giant. Cameras once again showcase the professional and personal lives of the WWE Divas: The Bella Twins™(Nikki and Brie Bella), Natalya™ (Nattie), Naomi™, Alicia Fox™, Paige™, and Eva Marie™.
Between balancing family, maintaining romantic relationships and constantly fighting for the spotlight, the Divas are up against the odds. However, their unique lifestyles bring them together in a bond of sisterhood like no other.
WWE will now have two hours of programming each Tuesdays night with the return of WWE Tough Enough next month.
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The Money & The Miles
the rock calls austin the GOAT 
- The Rock recently spoke with Sports Illustrated's Extra Mustard site. The full interview is at this link. Below are highlights:
Being the holy trinity with Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan but being the one to thrive in Hollywood:
“It’s hard. It’s hard work. That’s the key, but it’s not that those guys don’t work hard. For whatever reason, it just kind of worked out for me. That’s the only answer I can give. I’ve had incredible matches with those guys and I’m good buddies with those guys, especially Austin. I know that they put their heart and soul into everything they do. Think about the matches and the tours I had with Austin. He is probably, if not the greatest of all time. There is a wiring in his head, which is, ‘I’m going out, I’m going to take it, and I’m going to be the best.’ He was my mentor, by the way, back when I was this young buck. With a top guy like Austin or Undertaker, you only get to work with them if they say it’s cool. For Austin to say it’s cool to have The Rock work with him is one thing, but he also wanted me to main event WrestleMania with him. He took me under his wing, taught me a hell of a lot, and I’ll never forget it."
- The Rock recently spoke with Sports Illustrated's Extra Mustard site. The full interview is at this link. Below are highlights:
Being the holy trinity with Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan but being the one to thrive in Hollywood:
“It’s hard. It’s hard work. That’s the key, but it’s not that those guys don’t work hard. For whatever reason, it just kind of worked out for me. That’s the only answer I can give. I’ve had incredible matches with those guys and I’m good buddies with those guys, especially Austin. I know that they put their heart and soul into everything they do. Think about the matches and the tours I had with Austin. He is probably, if not the greatest of all time. There is a wiring in his head, which is, ‘I’m going out, I’m going to take it, and I’m going to be the best.’ He was my mentor, by the way, back when I was this young buck. With a top guy like Austin or Undertaker, you only get to work with them if they say it’s cool. For Austin to say it’s cool to have The Rock work with him is one thing, but he also wanted me to main event WrestleMania with him. He took me under his wing, taught me a hell of a lot, and I’ll never forget it."
WWE has pulled new t-shirts for Hideo Itami and Becky Lynch from their WWE Shop website. The Lynch shirts read “Lass Kicker” and caused some chatter on social media. They were removed for men and children. The version for women is still available.
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Goldberg returned to the ring to spear Scott Steiner this weekend at the Legends of Wrestling show.
Goldberg returned to the ring to spear Scott Steiner this weekend at the Legends of Wrestling show.
It is with deep sadness to announce that Maryland independent wrestler Prodigy PTV (Reggie Rivers) passed away suddenly yesterday aged 30.
Rivers, who was the 2014 Adrenaline Championship Wrestling King of Maryland tournament winner and a former ACW Champion was involved in a motorcycle accident approximately 3 weeks ago and had been in a stable condition most recently.
The official cause of death has not been released at this time.
On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Reggie “Prodigy PTV” Rivers.
Rivers, who was the 2014 Adrenaline Championship Wrestling King of Maryland tournament winner and a former ACW Champion was involved in a motorcycle accident approximately 3 weeks ago and had been in a stable condition most recently.
The official cause of death has not been released at this time.
On behalf of Wrestling-News.Net, we would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Reggie “Prodigy PTV” Rivers.
and those tats 
WWE has pulled new t-shirts for Hideo Itami and Becky Lynch from their WWE Shop website. The Lynch shirts read “Lass Kicker” and caused some chatter on social media. They were removed for men and children. The version for women is still available.
Great Cesaro interview about fitness and his diet while on the road.
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Born in Switzerland, the 34-year-old has been part of the WWE for four years where he has built a reputation as one of the strongest pound-for-pound wrestlers in the business.
With a physique like that of a chisled statue, you would expect the former Tag Team and United States champion’s diet to be bland.
But speaking to foxsports.com.au on Friday morning, Cesaro is anything but basic.
“I always bring a post-workout protein shake with me and some cereal for the mornings,” Cesaro said of his diet.
“There’s a place called Chipotle in the US, it’s Mexican food where everything is made to order; you can get some rice black beans and meat.
“That’s what I eat three times a day.”
TRAVEL TAKES A TOLL
Think the life of a WWE superstar is easy? Think again.
Cesaro recalled his schedule for their recent tour of Australia and you quickly realise it was far from a holiday for these incredible entertainers.
“We started the day in San Francisco and went to the gym around 2pm,” he explained.
“We caught the plane at 6pm to Los Angeles and landed at 8pm. Then took the flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane at 11pm and landed at 6am in Brisbane.
“We went to the hotel and, because I was still awake, I went to the gym, then back to the hotel from the gym around 2pm, took a nap until 4pm, then went to eat.
“Went to the show in Brisbane, then ate again after the show. It was midnight at this point and were back up at 7am and at the airport at 8am to fly to Melbourne.
“I didn’t have time to go to the gym that day.
“That gives you an idea of what it looks like.”
WORKING OUT
With long car rides and flights, finding the time let alone the energy to work out requires serious commitment.
But it’s something Cesaro takes extremely seriously.
Currently enjoying a split routine, he divides his workouts into upper body and lower body days.
“When I travel it’s hard,” he explained.
“I try to work out whenever I can. Right now I’m working out about four days a week at a minimum and that’s split up into different days — push and pull and leg days.
“I’m always changing it up and trying different stuff all the time because if your body gets used to something it tries to make it easier, so you always need to make it as hard as possible.”
QUICK QUESTIONS
Question: Who is the strongest athlete in WWE?
Cesaro: Mark Henry. They don’t call him the Worlds Strongest Man for nothing.
Question: Have you trained with Mark Henry?
Ceasro: I was in the gym a couple of times when he was in there too and the weight he eats is scary.
Question: Do you still have to pinch yourself when you’re performing in front of thousands of fans live and millions through the television?
Cesaro: All the time. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to do what I do. Hard work pays off if you stay true to yourself and dedicated.
Cesaro faces Kevin Owens at SummerSlam live on Monday, August 24 at 9am.
HERE ARE CESARO’S TOP FIVE TIPS TO GET IN SHAPE (Courtesy of WWE.com)
BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF
“Be honest with yourself and don’t make excuses, which means you have to be accountable. Don’t eat bad food. Only eat good food. Don’t say, ‘Oh, it doesn’t matter if I ate bad once.’ No. You never eat bad, and you get in the habit of eating good.”
GET INTO HABITS
“Go to the gym every day and build a routine. You get in that routine and it takes about two months to build a habit or a routine. So you stick with it, and once you stick with it, then you have a good diet and a good routine.”
STICK TO BASICS
“You don’t have to worry about doing a bicep curl on a BOSU (exercise) ball while squatting down. You have to worry about doing basic manoeuvres.”
MASTER THE CORE LIFTS
“Keep things simple. Do squats, deadlifts and some kind of press. Base your routine around those lifts.”
HAVE FUN
“If these tips don’t sound like fun to you, then you’re probably not as motivated as you think you are to get in shape.”
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Born in Switzerland, the 34-year-old has been part of the WWE for four years where he has built a reputation as one of the strongest pound-for-pound wrestlers in the business.
With a physique like that of a chisled statue, you would expect the former Tag Team and United States champion’s diet to be bland.
But speaking to foxsports.com.au on Friday morning, Cesaro is anything but basic.
“I always bring a post-workout protein shake with me and some cereal for the mornings,” Cesaro said of his diet.
“There’s a place called Chipotle in the US, it’s Mexican food where everything is made to order; you can get some rice black beans and meat.
“That’s what I eat three times a day.”
TRAVEL TAKES A TOLL
Think the life of a WWE superstar is easy? Think again.
Cesaro recalled his schedule for their recent tour of Australia and you quickly realise it was far from a holiday for these incredible entertainers.
“We started the day in San Francisco and went to the gym around 2pm,” he explained.
“We caught the plane at 6pm to Los Angeles and landed at 8pm. Then took the flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane at 11pm and landed at 6am in Brisbane.
“We went to the hotel and, because I was still awake, I went to the gym, then back to the hotel from the gym around 2pm, took a nap until 4pm, then went to eat.
“Went to the show in Brisbane, then ate again after the show. It was midnight at this point and were back up at 7am and at the airport at 8am to fly to Melbourne.
“I didn’t have time to go to the gym that day.
“That gives you an idea of what it looks like.”
WORKING OUT
With long car rides and flights, finding the time let alone the energy to work out requires serious commitment.
But it’s something Cesaro takes extremely seriously.
Currently enjoying a split routine, he divides his workouts into upper body and lower body days.
“When I travel it’s hard,” he explained.
“I try to work out whenever I can. Right now I’m working out about four days a week at a minimum and that’s split up into different days — push and pull and leg days.
“I’m always changing it up and trying different stuff all the time because if your body gets used to something it tries to make it easier, so you always need to make it as hard as possible.”
QUICK QUESTIONS
Question: Who is the strongest athlete in WWE?
Cesaro: Mark Henry. They don’t call him the Worlds Strongest Man for nothing.
Question: Have you trained with Mark Henry?
Ceasro: I was in the gym a couple of times when he was in there too and the weight he eats is scary.
Question: Do you still have to pinch yourself when you’re performing in front of thousands of fans live and millions through the television?
Cesaro: All the time. I’ve been incredibly fortunate to do what I do. Hard work pays off if you stay true to yourself and dedicated.
Cesaro faces Kevin Owens at SummerSlam live on Monday, August 24 at 9am.
HERE ARE CESARO’S TOP FIVE TIPS TO GET IN SHAPE (Courtesy of WWE.com)
BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF
“Be honest with yourself and don’t make excuses, which means you have to be accountable. Don’t eat bad food. Only eat good food. Don’t say, ‘Oh, it doesn’t matter if I ate bad once.’ No. You never eat bad, and you get in the habit of eating good.”
GET INTO HABITS
“Go to the gym every day and build a routine. You get in that routine and it takes about two months to build a habit or a routine. So you stick with it, and once you stick with it, then you have a good diet and a good routine.”
STICK TO BASICS
“You don’t have to worry about doing a bicep curl on a BOSU (exercise) ball while squatting down. You have to worry about doing basic manoeuvres.”
MASTER THE CORE LIFTS
“Keep things simple. Do squats, deadlifts and some kind of press. Base your routine around those lifts.”
HAVE FUN
“If these tips don’t sound like fun to you, then you’re probably not as motivated as you think you are to get in shape.”
OmegaK2099
Gettin' It In
Who da fukk he think he is, youse a stupid fat mothafukka....
Why is Bray wyatt wearing a Bill Cosby sweater?
remember when i gave you my last green now and later? A whole pack!?!?
7 ofem shyts? nice and chewy shunn, ALL DAT!
You bout to get clapped up at the next waffle house, shunn, I Dont play that!
You fat mothafukka!
oh yeah
WWE superstar Mark Henry celebrates Raksha Bandhan with street children in Delhi | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis
According to reports, 20 street children from NGO Childhood Enhancement met WWE Superstar "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry in an event organised by CAF India on Friday, and celebrated Raksha Bandhan.
9-year-old Soni (name changed) a girl from Sarai Kale Khan, tied rakhi to Mark Henry, expressing hope that more than 50,000 street children may be protected.
"I had never saw such a big man in my life, I got scared, but later he made me laugh," said Soni.
Mark Henry was asked questions like 'what do you eat' and 'does WWE wrestling actually hurt?". The street children then presented him with a sketch of himself, and requested the star to fight for street children.
"I have two children, and I will tell them how to be brave in an odd situation. I appeal to all citizens to support street children", said Mark Henry.
I never had this experience before. Just by tying this band around the wrist, one could feel so responsible. The children have been amazing," he added.
On being asked by a child if WWE is 'real', Henry said, "It is not at all easy work, the action you see is actual, the power and aggression is actual, hence there are chances of getting hurt".
"Raksha Bandhan may be symbolic for people, but it means a lot to street children", said secretary of Badthe Kadam - A Federation of street and working children with 10000 members.
"We at CAF India are concerned about plight of street children, and invite people to come forward and support them", said Mr Kartik Ayer, Deputy Head-Fund Raising CAF India.
Sajjad, a 16-year-old said, "Who cares about us? People like Mark Henry make us feel we are important".
14-year-old Rukhsana, a domestic help said, "We made lots of rakhi yesterday, but those were small in size. Then our teacher Shaswati from Chetna said that we need to make bigger rakhis for Mark Henry, as he is a huge man. So we made rakhis as big as a foot long."
12-year-old Shambhu who resides in a night shelter was shocked to see how huge Mark Henry was, and said "What must he be eating? We may need special chair and bed if he visits our night shelter."
According to reports, 20 street children from NGO Childhood Enhancement met WWE Superstar "The World's Strongest Man" Mark Henry in an event organised by CAF India on Friday, and celebrated Raksha Bandhan.
9-year-old Soni (name changed) a girl from Sarai Kale Khan, tied rakhi to Mark Henry, expressing hope that more than 50,000 street children may be protected.
"I had never saw such a big man in my life, I got scared, but later he made me laugh," said Soni.
Mark Henry was asked questions like 'what do you eat' and 'does WWE wrestling actually hurt?". The street children then presented him with a sketch of himself, and requested the star to fight for street children.
"I have two children, and I will tell them how to be brave in an odd situation. I appeal to all citizens to support street children", said Mark Henry.
I never had this experience before. Just by tying this band around the wrist, one could feel so responsible. The children have been amazing," he added.
On being asked by a child if WWE is 'real', Henry said, "It is not at all easy work, the action you see is actual, the power and aggression is actual, hence there are chances of getting hurt".
"Raksha Bandhan may be symbolic for people, but it means a lot to street children", said secretary of Badthe Kadam - A Federation of street and working children with 10000 members.
"We at CAF India are concerned about plight of street children, and invite people to come forward and support them", said Mr Kartik Ayer, Deputy Head-Fund Raising CAF India.
Sajjad, a 16-year-old said, "Who cares about us? People like Mark Henry make us feel we are important".
14-year-old Rukhsana, a domestic help said, "We made lots of rakhi yesterday, but those were small in size. Then our teacher Shaswati from Chetna said that we need to make bigger rakhis for Mark Henry, as he is a huge man. So we made rakhis as big as a foot long."
12-year-old Shambhu who resides in a night shelter was shocked to see how huge Mark Henry was, and said "What must he be eating? We may need special chair and bed if he visits our night shelter."