The OTTB Wrestling News thread

[m. inferno]

Creative changed the planned finish to Sunday nights WWE Championship Triple Threat Hell in a Cell Match between John Cena, CM Punk and Alberto Del Rio during the afternoon hours. The finish to the World Heavyweight Championship Hell in a Cell Match between Mark Henry and Randy Orton was the same as was planned a few days back.

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

News on Top Stars Being Absent from RAW's Ending, Zack Ryder Comments, More

- WWE returns to Long Island's Nassau Coliseum on Saturday, December 17th. The pre-sale begins this Wednesday morning and the pre-sale code is WWERYDER.

- Zack Ryder wrote the following on Twitter last night about now getting a match on RAW: "Pinned @HEELZiggler 2 weeks in a row and not in the #Raw main event this week? #areyouseriousbro?"

- It was noted that during the final segment on RAW last night, names like John Cena, CM Punk, Randy Orton, Sheamus, Mason Ryan, Eve Torres and Kelly Kelly weren't at ringside. Word is that WWE was expecting the fans to boo the Superstars who walked out and didn't want certain ones getting heat from the crowd.

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

Jeff Hardy Enters Jail To Begin Serving His 10-Day Sentence

TNA star Jeff Hardy checked into jail yesterday to begin serving his 10-day jail sentence as part of the guilty plea he agreed to stemming from his 2009 drug arrest.

Hardy was arrested back on 9/11/09 after cops raided his home and found a lot of drugs. Hardy was charged with multiple felonies, but recently struck a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of conspiracy to traffic. In exchange for the guilty plea, he was sentenced to 10 days in jail, 30 months of probation and a $100k fine.

Sources close to Hardy told TMZ over the weekend, Jeff wanted to get his jail sentence over with, so he showed up to jail on Monday morning. The 34-year-old Hardy, who took a new mug shot upon arrival to the jail, was listed at 6'1" and 215 lbs.

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

Backstage News on Punk's WWE Future: Possible Movie Roles, His Push & More

- While it may appear to some that WWE has halted CM Punk's push or put him on the backburner, sources say that is not the case. WWE officials were very surprised at new merchandise numbers for Punk. Punk is now one of the company's top sellers and is neck-and-neck with John Cena. In one demographic, likely males, Punk is on pace to pass Cena in sales.

Because of Punk's success coming out of the summer storylines, WWE officials are now actively looking for ways to monetize him. WWE Studios are looking for projects that Punk could star in and there is talk of doing a CM Punk book, in part because the company hasn't had many books lined up as of late. There are also plans to release more Punk merchandise soon. Punk is also planned to be a bigger part of WWE programming and pay-per-views going into 2012. Word is that the company will be going "full blown" when it comes to Punk.

Regarding creative plans, Punk is scheduled to headline several upcoming pay-per-views with WWE Champion Alberto Del Rio. There's no word yet where John Cena will fit into the feud, if he will at all. Some have questioned WWE's booking of Punk as of late but it's said that WWE is trying to build sympathy for his losses as a part of something bigger.

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

WWE Hall of Famer Knocks a Top WWE Star, Has Brief Exchange with Chris Jericho

- WWE Hall of Famer Kevin Von Erich had some comments about some of the top WWE Superstars on his Twitter account after watching the Hell in a Cell pay-per-view this weekend. Here are some of his comments:

"The WWE supercard last night was bad. The cage used to be for the blow off to a big feud. Now they use it to set up the next TV taping.Sad

Texas has produced some great talent................. Mark Henry is not one of them. Damn he is boring. Texas produced great talent like @ShawnMichaels_ . Although he was a real jerk as a human being. Undertaker is a true pro.

@WadeBarrett is a guy who would have fit in great in the old territory days."

Von Erich also had a brief Twitter exchange with Chris Jericho after some comments he made. Theirs went like this:

Von Erich: "Chris Jericho is another guy I never saw anything in. He is a prima donna."

Jericho: "At least i wore boots in the ring "

Von Erich: "But you didn't wear a good attitude. I don't mean to come down on @IAmJericho but he has an exaggerated opinion of his abilities. I might not have worn boots when I worked but I also didn't get blonde highlights in my hair when I was in my 40s."

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

The Great Khali Reportedly Done with WWE, Not Expected Back Anytime Soon

- As noted before, WWE has written The Great Khali out of the storylines by announcing that he suffered a fractured fibula at the hands of World Heavyweight Champion Mark Henry.

Word going around at Hell in a Cell was that The Great Khali is done with WWE and it will be a long time until he returns as an active wrestler, if ever. Khali's deal is expiring and will not be returning anytime soon.

The feeling among some of the WWE writers and wrestlers is that Khali's run with WWE is finished up so he's headed back to India to focus on acting. The talk is that Khali, a one-time World Heavyweight Champion, will maintain a relationship with WWE to possibly work on WWE Studios projects and other things.

 

[MillzOG]

GOAT that punk is one of the top sellers now and they plan on going "full blown" punk....but ROFL LMAO @ Mason Ryan being named with Orton, Punk, Cena etc

Mason Ryan sucks and they need to realize that immediately instead of giving him an unwarranted push while guys like Barrett and Ziggler wait

 

[m. inferno]

Kevin Von Erich went in

 

[VIBE]

Punk surpassing Cena in sales? Man, he did his thing.

 

[Dupac]

Kevin Von Erich went in

lol @ jerchico though

"at least i wore boots"

jericho>>>>>>

 

[G.R.I.P. Money $$$]

nigga talkin down on jericho, what the fuck!

 

[DOPEdweebz]

GOAT that punk is one of the top sellers now and they plan on going "full blown" punk....but ROFL LMAO @ Mason Ryan being named with Orton, Punk, Cena etc

Mason Ryan sucks and they need to realize that immediately instead of giving him an unwarranted push while guys like Barrett and Ziggler wait

Actually thats full hate. mason Ryan looked IMPROVED form anything he was a few months ago on RAW. He's repackaged his moveset, and already had the look to carry him. People are brainwashed into thinking a guy with great size or physique is just a shitty in ring wrestler, especially if they have a "strongman" style. It's a predetermined bias amongst the ICW.

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

WWE Superstar Suspended For Wellness Violation

WWE has announced that Darren Young has been suspended for 30 days due to a violation of the company's Wellness Policy.

The following statement was posted on the WWE website on Thursday:

"In accordance with its Talent Wellness Program, WWE has suspended Fred Rosser (Darren Young) for 30 days effective Wednesday, Oct. 5, for his first violation of the company’s policy."

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

Early WrestleMania Plans, More Backstage WWE News

- Sources report that WWE officials are looking at Sheamus to be the next big star for the SmackDown brand and will be pushing him as a major player going into WrestleMania 28. The idea is that Mark Henry, Randy Orton and Sheamus will be the cornerstones of the blue brand.

Vince McMahon has always been a fan of Sheamus but has taken more of a liking to him as of late.

Regarding early ideas for WrestleMania 28 next year, that will likely change several times, Sheamus challenging Henry for the World Heavyweight Title is penciled in.

 

[Chi-Town Bully]

CM Punk Issues Statement on Twitter About Monday's RAW

- CM Punk, who was not at ringside for the walkout, wrote the following on his Twitter account Tuesday evening regarding Monday night's RAW.

"I think a lot of people are missing the point. Fans and coworkers alike. Walking out is a pussy move. There's a huge difference in what I did. I want change, and I can't change shit from my couch. I'm in the fox hole. I'm getting it done. I stayed to fight and I'm fighting for change. You can protest, violently or peacefully without actually showing up. Walking out isn't a solution at least not one that I've ever seen work. Hold 'em up. Make them change. Don't just walk out, or lay down. Fight. This goes for fans as well. Bored? Don't like @johncena ? Want more @ZackRyder ? Show up and be heard. Don't be a pussy and just tweet about it.

I want change, and I'll stand and fight for it even if I'm alone. Popular or unpopular, I could care less. Take your voting and shove it. Actions speaks louder than words. Except mine. My words are pretty awesome. No think about all that, and hopefully you'll get it. #fight

Too many tweets from me. Misspellings abound. You CAN'T protest without showing up. I am not Gandhi. I will kick your face. Don't like HHH as COO? Punch him in the face. I did. It's wrestling, not the NBA. #fight Next high kick to Johnny "Funkhauser" Ace won't be an accident."

 

[1CK1S]

Early WrestleMania Plans, More Backstage WWE News

- Sources report that WWE officials are looking at Sheamus to be the next big star for the SmackDown brand and will be pushing him as a major player going into WrestleMania 28. The idea is that Mark Henry, Randy Orton and Sheamus will be the cornerstones of the blue brand.

Vince McMahon has always been a fan of Sheamus but has taken more of a liking to him as of late.

Regarding early ideas for WrestleMania 28 next year, that will likely change several times, Sheamus challenging Henry for the World Heavyweight Title is penciled in.

What the hell!

 

[VIBE]

What the hell!

Booker T? I knew you were posting up in here!

I'm glad Sheamus finally getting that push again..

 

[m. inferno]

There is some concern among WWE officials regarding Rey Mysterio using doctors in San Diego for his operations. WWE prefers that all of its talents use Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama, who is considered the best in the business.

 

[northwest443]

Goat Punk Tweet!

 

[Mally_G]

Though Vince Russo is no longer the head booker of TNA, yet the retardation that comes from his pores continues to shower those who have worked with him for all these years.............

TNA Wrestling sources indicate that organization officials are in negotiations with Jersey Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro to appear on multiple episodes of Impact Wrestling.

A deal is close to being reached, if it has not already been signed.

Ronnie is known as cast member who got into a major fist fight with Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino during the show’s filming in May.

Ortiz-Magro would be the first male member of the MTV reality series to appear for TNA.

Jennifer “JWoww” Farley and Angelina Pivarnick have also appeared for the wrestling organization.

I don't understand how TNA continues to pay outside individuals more than their own contracted talent, when those outside individuals do nothing for their ratings. There is absolutely no purpose in bringing in Ronnie to appear on TNA........NONE!!!!

Yet, they have a ton of guys who need the TV time to feed their family (since TNA pays on per appearance at an extremely low rate), and they bring in Z-List "celebs" who can't spike party punch, let alone a rating for a pro wrestling program.

Now, I'm not totally blaming Russo for all the shit that has happened to TNA. Someone higher up has to be making these decisions or at least giving them the green light. Shit is pathetic.