Jim Ross Wins an Award
Jim Ross noted on Twitter that he will be receiving the Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cauliflower Alley Club event in April.
TMZ Still Going On About the Arrests of Chris Jericho & Gregory Helms
Ted sent word that Chris Jericho and Hurricane Helms mugshots are briefly shown in a new commercial for TMZ's iPhone application.
First Inductee to the WWE 2010 Hall of Fame Revealed
The first name officially announced by WWE for the 2010 Hall of Fame is The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase. No word yet on who will be inducting him.
Vancouver, Canada Trying to Host Wrestlemania in 2013 or 2014
The WrestleMania Vancouver Bid Committee has been formed and is attempting to bring WrestleMania to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in either 2013 or 2014.
Website: http://www.wrestlemaniavancouver.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/WrestleMania-Vancouver-Bid-Committee/…
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wmvan
TNA Thinking of Sending Hernandez to Mexico?
TNA officials have spoken to the Mexican-based AAA promotion about sending Hernandez for an extended stay.
While this idea has come up in the past, there are some who feel he could become a legitimate star in Mexico. On the other hand, others fear Mexican wrestling fans could turn on him once they discover that he doesn't speak Spanish particularly well.
For those curious, Hernandez is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.
Alex Shelley Working Through Injuries
Alex Shelley, who is suffering from a few herniated and bulging discs, is expected to continue working through said injuries. There was some initial concern that the Motor City Machinegun member would be out for an extended period of time.
The Nasty Boys & Hulk Hogan Mock Jay Lethal
It's being reported that there was some eye rolling in the TNA locker room when Hulk Hogan and The Nasty Boys had a laugh at the expense of X Division star Jay Lethal.
Jerry Sags openly questioned how long TNA will keep him employed and laughed at the audacity of his "Black Machismo" character.
Apparently in a tongue in cheek tone, Hogan later cracked during an appearance on The Bubba The Love Sponge Show that TNA should bring in Randy Savage to manage Lethal.
News on the Reputations of Vince Russo & Bubba The Love Sponge
- Bubba the Love Sponge is said to be the least popular person in the TNA locker room. Those who look past his shock jock personality say he gives off a vibe that he's above everyone else due to his friendship with Hulk Hogan.
- One former Russo defender laughed over some of the "absurd" things the TNA creative director has written in his online blogs, saying, "He's really showing how smart he isn't."
Future of the ECW Championship Still in Question
For those wondering, the future of the ECW Championship has not yet been decided on. Though ECW will cease to exist next week, the belt may linger on in some fashion. Internally, some are lobbying to keep the belt, but ultimately, Vince McMahon will decide its fate and he hasn't made a decision yet. Those pushing to keep it feel it can still be used as an attraction for undercards of secondary PPV events.
Latest News on WWE NXT
WWE NXT debuts on February 23rd and the company is promoting the new show as innovative and even revolutionary. There has been talk that WWE NXT will feature young superstars from WWE's developmental system such as Bryan Danielson and Kaval (formerly Low Ki) in a show that's a hybrid of pro wrestling and reality TV.
Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) sent out a press release today discussing its involvement in NXT show, writing:
"With speculation rife regarding the imminent debut of WWE’s new television show ‘WWE-NXT,’ all FCW Superstars are sure to be at their best as they attempt to impress top brass in WWE and secure spots on the new show’s roster. And with Edge watching over the evening’s proceedings, the stakes have never been higher."
WWE superstar Edge will be appearing at Friday night's FCW show in Melbourne, Florida and was quoted in the press release talking about Florida Championship Wrestling and WWE NXT:
"In a couple of years, the majority of the Superstars you see on the show this Friday will have been drafted up to Raw or Smackdown , so I suppose it is also a great opportunity for me to get the scoop on who I’m going to be facing down the line."
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