Hulk Hogan Claims He Was Up For Lead Role In "The Wrestler", Goldman, New Jack
source: www.pwtorch.com — In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Hulk Hogan reveals that he was asked to play the lead character in The Wrestler. Hogan claims he was sent the script and considered for the part of Randy “The Ram” Robinson. He read it a few times when it crossed his agent’s desk,…
JBL Promises To Do "Something Historic", Where To Catch WWE Stars In Boston
— In his latest blog on the WWE Universe site, John Bradshaw Layfield is promising that “something historic” will occur at WrestleMania XXV. While the former WWE Champion is not scheduled to compete in a match at this time, he promises his involvement on the show will shock wrestling fans. JBL also said in a…
More On John Cena's Saturday Night Live Appearance, Val Venis Remembers Test
– As Mike Bluth reported earlier, John Cena appeared on the opening segment of Saturday Night Live over the weekend. He played a security guard blocking Tracy Morgan from getting inside the studio. They had a slow motion fight until it was stopped with Cena saying “Welcome back Tracy!” Cena was then punched out. –…
Vince McMahon Says TNA Wrestling Does Some "Reprehensible" Things On Impact
The Hollywood Reporter has an interview with Vince McMahon today promoting Wrestlemania XXV. Here are some highlights from the interview: If UFC and other mixed martial arts programming has had an impact on WWE: “Most people thought at one point that we would be competitors. But it turns out they are not competition to us…
Vickie Guerrero Getting Wrestling Training, DDP At HOF, More On Candice Michelle
sources: www.f4wonline.com, PWInsider.com — In recent weeks, SmackDown General Manager Vickie Guerrero has been getting a crash course in wrestling so she can eventually compete in the ring. — In an update on Candice Michelle, she was telling those who asked at the WrestleMania Axxess session on the Friday that she would not be working…
What You Didn't See On RAW (Dark Matches, Live News)
The following news items are compiled from several live reports sent in from fans who were at last night’s RAW: — Dark Match: Dolph Ziggler defeated Goldust with a reverse neckbreaker. — Dark Match: Kurt Hawkins defeated Jimmy Wang Yang with a Moonsault. — The building wasn’t sold out as there were open seats on…
SmackDown Preview For Tonight: Legacy vs. Shane & Batista
WWE taped this week’s edition of SmackDown at the O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. Here’s a preview for tonight’s show: * Undertaker vs. Big Show * Cody Rhodes & Ted Dibiase vs. Shane McMahon & Batista * Matt Hardy & Kane vs. Jeff Hardy & CM Punk * Maryse vs. Gail Kim for the…
John Cena Heel Turn Discussed In Creative Meeting, Santina Loses Tons Of Viewers
source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter — During a recent WWE creative team meeting, one writer proposed the idea of a John Cena heel turn. Suffice it to say, Vince McMahon became angered and ripped him for how foolishly short-sighted the idea was. The feeling is that with all of the merchandise revenue Cena garners, turning him…
F1 to continue pre-race diversity message in 2021 – Domenicali
Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali says the sport will continue to highlight its diversity and anti-racism messages before the start of each race in 2021. The sport launched its ‘We Race As One’ campaign with F1’s drivers in the wake of last spring’s protests against racial injustice and the emergence of the global coronavirus pandemic.…
Backstage Update On Carlito, Shane Douglas Visits WWE Show, MSG Sells Out
sources: www.pwtorch.com, Wrestling Observer Newsletter — While he can still be quite moody at times, Carlito has been telling friends that he’s enjoying his job much more now because his brother Primo is working and traveling with him. Officials put the two brothers together in hopes that it would light a fire under the former…