Rumored Matches for WWE Survivor Series
The working idea this past week was to have a Team Kofi vs. Team Orton match under traditional Survivor Series rules at the Survivor Series pay-per-view later this month. The teams would be Kofi Kingston, MVP, Mark Henry and a partner vs. Randy Orton, Ted DiBiase, Cody Rhodes and a partner. It’s expected that Jack Swagger will be on Team Kofi, with The Miz on Team Orton.
A rumor going around was that the Smackdown creative team had been planning a Team Batista vs. Team Mysterio match as well.
WWE 2010 PPV Schedule
According to WWE Magazine’s 2010 calendar, here are some WWE 2010 PPV dates (and when available), currently scheduled locations. Interesting to note that WWE Night Of Champions appears to be moving to a September slot:
Backlash – April 25, 2010 (Baltimore, MD)
Extreme Rules – May 23, 2010
Summerslam – August 15, 2010
Night of Champions – September 19, 2010 (Rosemont, IL)
Hell in a Cell – October 3, 2010
Bragging Rights – October 24, 2010
Survivor Series – November 21, 2010
JR Blog
Jim Ross is back with another blog on JRsBarBQ.com and here are some of the highlights:
- Yours truly had a great conversation earlier this week with the Big Show who is spending ample time in the New Orleans area working on a WWE Film that he feels is going to be really funny. Show is a big hearted, funny guy and has natural comedic timing from my personal dealings with him over the years. We laughed about one of his “recruiting trips’ to WWE where he came to our home in Norwalk, Connecticut for dinner and ate, let’s say, an ample amount of wife Jan’s apple butter and hot biscuits. Jerry Brisco and myself were the two guys that courted Show when he was thinking of staying in WCW or coming to WWE. I’m happy that we got our man who has the potential to be a huge, box office, wrestling attraction if he is not over exposed. I think the big guy’s movie exposure will provide Show with some unique opportunities over time in the film world.
- Got a wonderful text message from HBK that had me tearing on Friday. What a wonderful spirit and heart possessed by HBK who is arguably the greatest in ring performer currently active in the business. He is for my cash. The man Shawn Michaels has evolved into is a credit to his Faith and his family and would be great for young wrestlers to observe closely. Wrestlers, not unlike any other grouping of talented, insecure, and creative types need leadership on a consistent basis. That includes mentoring, hands on handling of issues and the honesty that it takes to build a sound, long term foundation that promotes individual growth which in turn helps build companies. Those that are in a position to manage significant aspects of the biz need to always remember that their most important assets are their talent and how talents are managed, developed and lead is going to determine the long term success of any company, wrestling or other wise.
- Two of my goals in wrestling are to broadcast HBK and the Undertaker’s last bouts which I get the feeling will not be any time soon. There is no reason for either man to contemplate retirement while the money is huge, they can adequately manage their travel schedules and most importantly that they still love what they do. Obviously, their health overrides every thing but both men seem to be holding up well and can do more with less than the vast majority of their peers. As a matter of fact, most wrestlers try to get too much in their bouts which causes a disconnect with many fans because of the break neck pace where maneuvers and situations mean less and less.
More John Cena vs. Randy Orton WWE Title Matches?
Despite the Bragging Rights stipulation, it appears Randy Orton might still get another shot at John Cena's WWE Championship.
WWE is currently advertising a Cena vs. Orton title match for the 12/29 event in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Candice Michelle Is Pregnant
The Following is from the website of former WWE Diva Candice Michelle at http://www.candicemichelle.com
The Big Surprise!
November 1, 2009
Hi Guys and Gals-
As I promised I would be releasing a surprise today on my site. Many have been questioning is it TNA, Overseas, or Reality!? Well it is D, none of the above! I am very excited to be entering a new chapter in my life. I am Pregnant! Smile and a wink
! My due date is in May! I was so excited when I found out I wanted to tell everyone and its been so hard for me to hold it in. However, I wanted to be the one to share the news with everyone and not have it be a rumor since it is so dear to my heart!
I am still with GoDaddy as they are very happy for me as well! Not sure what the future holds but I think it will make some great GoDaddy esque commercials! I will be out of the ring for a bit but like I always tell everyone, Never say Never! I will have some other things coming up that I will keep you all posted on! I feel so blessed beyond belief to have this miracle growing inside of me! Thanks for all the love and support, I cant wait to share this journey with you!
I will keep everyone posted on upcoming events and my growing belly of joy right here on CandiceMichelle.com. Be grateful for something in your life today as we are all blessed! Even in hard times or difficult days, a Thank-You from the heart can go a long way!
Candice Michelle
“Defining Beauty”
Lots of UFC Injuries and Fight Delays
There has been some major UFC news today. Here are some of the highlights courtesy of FightLine.com:
-- Lyoto Machida will need surgery on one of his hands. That obviously means the Shogun Rua rematch has been delayed.
-- Thiago Alves is hurt and has pulled out of his December 12th fight with Jon Fitch. That show is scheduled for Memphis and was also scheduled to have Rampage vs. Rashad as the main event which is also off due to Rampage quitting UFC several weeks back.
-- Kurt Pellegrino vs. Frankie Edgar on December 5th in Las Vegas is also off as Pellegrino pulled out today with a back injury.
-- As noted several days ago, Brock Lesnar's fight with Shane Carwin is postponed due to Lesnar falling ill and not being able to train.
-- Anthony Johnson vs. Josh Koscheck is official for UFC 106 and Phil Baroni vs. Amir Sadollah has been moved to main card on the same show.
WWE Hypes The Osbournes Hosting Raw
WWE sent out the following press release, hyping Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne hosting RAW this coming Monday night:
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne Host Monday Night Raw
Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and international television personality Sharon Osbourne will rule the ring as the latest celebrity guest hosts of Monday Night Raw at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, live November 2nd at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on USA Network.STAMFORD, Conn., October 28, 2009 – Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and international television personality Sharon Osbourne will rule the ring as the latest celebrity guest hosts of Monday Night Raw at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, live November 2nd at 9:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM CT on USA Network.
The Prince of Darkness has released his autobiography, I am Ozzy, which details his childhood and his years in entertainment. The working-class kid from Aston, England, has sold more than a hundred million records with Black Sabbath and as an award-winning solo artist combined. His autobiography, I am Ozzy, is currently in stores in the U.K., Germany, Ireland and Australia and it will be available in the United States on January 25, 2010 from Grand Central Publishing.
When it comes to Raw, what rules will the patriarch and matriarch of "The First Family of Darkness" dare to make for the WWE® Superstars and Divas? Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne join the prestigious list of past Raw celebrity guest hosts, including NBA All-Star Shaquille O'Neal, Emmy-winning actor Jeremy Piven, music icon Snoop Dogg and boxing champ Floyd Mayweather.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, Toronto and Sydney. Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. can be found at corporate.wwe.com.
WWE Wrestlers on “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?”
Next week's slate of the syndicated version of "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" will feature one WWE Superstar on the show each day. United States Champion The Miz, Intercontinental Champion John Morrison, Women's Champion Michelle McCool, Montel Vontavious Porter and Big Show will be appearing on the program in that order.
Update on DJ Gabriel
- After several months of inactivity, DJ Gabriel has been dropped from the main WWE roster. His profile was removed yesterday from the ECW roster section. It should be noted, however, that he has not been released as he's been appearing in the company's developmental promotion as of late.
The young British wrestler has not appeared in a WWE ring since being split from his manager, Alicia Fox, during April's 2009 Supplemental Draft. He recently begun donning a mask and going under the name "Mr. FCW" in Florida Championship Wrestling.
