Saturday, November 30, 2013

Chris Jericho Reveals Which 2008 Feud Will Make Up a Huge Part of His Next Book

- Chris Jericho says his 2008 feud with Shawn Michaels will be a major part of his third autobiography that is scheduled to be released in September 2014. Jericho posted the following on Instagram today:
HBK and Jericho
"HBKs face was a crimson mask during this match in 2008 and as a result, the WWE 'blood era' ended on this night. The classic HBK/Jericho feud makes up a huge part of my new book that I'm putting the finishing touches on now...you're gonna love it!! #sept2014"

Update On Panic In WWE Creative, Possible SPOILER For Orton-Cena TLC Match

It's being reported that WWE officials are having a hard time deciding whether or not they really want to unify the WWE Championship and World Heavyweight Championship. Originally their plan was not to do this, and everybody was told to avoid using the term "unification" on television. But now they are said to be thinking more about actually unifying the Titles and having only one undisputed WWE World Champion.

However, there is also some talk that the ending of the John Cena vs. Randy Orton match at the upcoming Tables, Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view will see each Superstar grab one Championship belt, which could possibly result in the Titles being switched. Orton would grab the World Heavyweight Championship and Cena would grab the WWE Championship.

Also, as previously reported, WWE's creative team is said to be in a state of panic lately. One source told F4WOnline.com the following:

"The creative team is burnt out and scared, scared of who might not be there too much longer. Not the type the stress anyone wants during the holiday season."

WWE Officials Punish Ryback On Raw, WWE Makes Mistake With The Miz

As previously reported, WWE Superstar The Miz starred in a Christmas movie on ABC Family that aired earlier this week. It's being reported that WWE officials actually forgot that this movie was coming out and wouldn't have turned him heel before the movie came out if they would have remembered.
It was reported that Ryback had heat on him with WWE officials after a match he had recently where he used Bill Goldberg's Spear and Jackhammer moves. It's being reported that Ryback's punishment for this from WWE officials may have taken place in his match against The Big Show on Raw this past Monday where Ryback hit his Shell Shocked finishing move on Show, only for Show to kick out and recover before knocking Ryback out with the KO Punch.

Speculation on The Undertaker’s Return, Latest JBL & Cole Show

- John “Bradshaw” Layfield, who turns 47-years-old today, receives the ultimate happy birthday on the latest edtion of The JBL & Cole Show. Plus, Aksana asks JBL a question, Andy Kaufman stops by to say hello and “#CasualCole” does some green screen improv.
- Yahoo! TV UK has published article speculating on The Undertaker’s return to WWE airwaves and what his involvement may be. Sam Moore feels the obvious choice involves the Wyatt Family.
“Bray Wyatt proclaims to be controlled by the Devil and it would make perfect sense if The Undertaker was indeed the higher power orchestrating everything,” wrote Moore. “The move would not only integrate the deadman into WWE’s most interesting storyline but also be a massive boost to The Wyatt Family who desperately need to be made to look as legitimate as possible. This role could also work well for The Undertaker because he wouldn’t have to get physical a great deal, just talk and put over some of the younger guys.”

WWE Copies Storyline from TNA Wrestling

As seen Sunday at Survivor Series, Mark Henry returned to action by answering Ryback's open challenge, and defeating him. 

According to F4WOnline.com, the short-lived storyline was copied from TNA Wrestling. On Impact Wrestling on Spike TV, former WWE Diva and reigning TNA Women's Champion Gail Kim has been issuing open challenges, which inspired WWE's creative department to use the idea for themselves. 

Friday, November 29, 2013

J.R. Blog: Goldberg, Hogan & Undertaker At WrestleMania XXX?, Warrior & Savage-HOF

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross published a blog Friday on JRsBarBQ.com addressing various possibilities for WrestleMania XXX festivities, including the possibility of Goldberg, Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker taking part. Highlights from the article are as follows:
His “One Man Show:” “Monday, Live Nation is scheduled to send out a press release regarding all the info one will need to know on my first, one man show coming to New York City in March of 2014. Tickets will go on sale in a few days for this event that has special significance to me.”
Goldberg appearing at WrestleMania XXX “I have no idea if Bill Goldberg wold return to WWE for a special, WM30 appearance but it would seem that it will now or never simply based on my fellow Oklahoman’s age and time away from the ring. I think WWE will need to import some alumni to give WM30 the sizzle that it’s going to require for the 30th addition of their biggest event of the year.”
Hulk Hogan appearing at WrestleMania XXX: “Seems as if the topic of one of my blogs a few weeks ago is beginning to pick up steam. I suggested that I’d personally like to see Hulk Hogan be a part of WM30 in New Orleans but I never implied that I wanted to see Hogan in a match. I don’t. I do think that Hulk can add viable cache to the landmark event and timing seems to be favorable to do so as it relates to his business obligations.
“If Savage and/or Warrior were to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, Hulk would fit perfectly in that process.”
The Undertaker appearing at WrestleMania XXX: “The opponent of the Undertaker at WM30 is also pivotal as is the build up to the April spectacular.”
Ross says he will be appearing on TSN’s Off The Record with Michael Landsberg later today, which will be made available on TSN and online. He also notes having meeting scheduled for his autobiography and the possibility of a podcast. To read his full post, click here.

Ultimate Warrior Comments on Wrestling Again & WWE HOF

Promoting the release of WWE 2K14, Ultimate Warrior addressed a series of WWE-related topics in an interview with DigitalSpy.com, including the possibility of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
“The simple answer is they’ve got to tell the right story. That’s a possibility. Being in the Hall of Fame – Ultimate Warrior being inducted into the Hall of Fame, or me standing there at the Hall of Fame participating in it – is not going to mean anything to my goals in my life and the kind of quality of life I’m going to have, what kind of things I’m going to do, how productive I’m going to be as I move on throughout my life,” remarked Warrior.
“I only get this one life, so I’m not going to sit in my own pile of poop and feel sorry that I’m not in the Hall of Fame. The Ultimate Warrior character relative to professional wrestling or WWE, he’s definitely a Hall of Famer. He’s a Hall of Famer whether he gets into the Hall of Fame or not.”
Warrior does not watch WWE programming, but says with the internet, “it’s impossible not to be aware of some of the top talent.” The former WWE Champion, however, reiterates that he will not return to the ring to face a premiere WWE Superstar.
“I’m one of the first guys in recent years that’s gone on the record and said to all my colleagues that were in the business at the same time I was that it’s time to pack your f**king gear bag and go home. Let the other guys have their chance and get your nose out of their business,” remarked Warrior.
“People will say Ryback – ‘What would Warrior have been like with Ryback?’ Or Goldberg. I know why they say those things – because of the intensity and body look, the aggression, the power. Those kind of matches tend to be f**king stinkers, you know? You want to work with somebody who’s got a different style. Wrestling is more than just being big.”
“Even when I was on the road and we traveled all over the world, I met so many big, huge guys, great-looking guys, guys that looked like they were carved out of stone. They thought that they could be in the business if they were just given a chance or devoted some time to doing it or learnt the basic moves. It takes much more than that. It takes more than a body or a physique to make it happen.”
Warrior says his toughest opponent was former rival “Macho Man” Randy Savage: “The toughest for me was the one that brought the best out of me, out of my character. That’s different from ‘Who’s the toughest guy, who’s the most badass opponent I ever faced?’.
“The toughest opponent for me would have been Randy Savage, the Macho Man, because his intensity paralleled mine. He became totally caught up in his character, which was a requisite to success in the business at the time.”

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