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NXT Superstar & Diva Of The Week, Bo Dallas/WWE, AJPW
– As noted late last night here on the website, there is no official deal between WWE and All Japan Pro Wrestling. As we reported very late last night here on the website, AJPW
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Backstage News – The AJPW/WWE Deal + WWE Network
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – In an update on the WWE and All Japan deal, it’s apparently not all that it’s being made out to be in the Japanese media. Basically what happened
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The Latest On Laurinaitis & Lawler’s Miraculous Recovery
– As previously noted here on the website, John Laurinaitis underwent major surgery for a torn rotator cuff and will be out of action for several months. Laurinaitis was scheduled to continue doing run-ins
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Jeff Hardy Comments On WWE’s Pink Ropes, WWE/All Japan
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – On RAW Monday, WWE used a pink middle rope to raise breast cancer awareness. Regarding this, Jeff Hardy tweeted, “Just my opinion….Every rope should be pink!” As
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Alex Riley & John Laurinaitis Undergo Surgeries – Details
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Alex Riley posted the following on Twitter today… Thought I would let u guys know that i had to have knee and elbow surgery earlier this week,
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Report: WWE & All Japan Forge An Alliance
Tokyo Sport is reporting that WWE and All Japan Pro Wrestling have forged an alliance and will be working together. John Laurinaitis reportedly helped put the deal together. Laurinaitis worked for AJPW from 1988
Read More »John Laurinaitis Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
Partial Source: Pwinsider John Laurinaitis wasn’t at this week’s WWE TV tapings because he is recovering from a recent shoulder surgery. Laurinaitis is no longer a WWE Executive, but is now considered the head
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Wade Barrett Scratched From Main Event, New Rosa Pics, More
– James Laurinaitis, who is the son of Road Warrior Animal and John Laurinaitis’ nephew, has signed a five-year deal with the St. Louis Rams worth up to $41.5 million with a $23.5 million
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Brodus Clay Featured, Sheamus’ Brogue Kick Banned, More
– Brodus Clay is featured in today’s “Superstar Spotlight” on WWE.com. – WWE SmackDown GM Booker T banning the Brogue Kick on SmackDown is one of the reasons Sheamus is using the Texas Cloverlead
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WWE RAW Crew Headed Home, Otunga Hypes RAW, Miz Note
– Jimmy Reiher, Jr., who appeared as Deuce and Sim Snuka in WWE, turns 41-years-old Saturday. Today also marks as independent wrestling standout Sami Callihan’s 25th birthday. – The RAW brand stars are now
Read More »Rosa Mendes & John Laurinaitis Return To WWE – Details
– John Laurinaitis is recovered from a recent injury and did a run in during the CM Punk vs. John Cena vs. The Big Show main event in Brisbane, Australia. During the match, Laurinaitis
Read More »John Laurinaitis Suffers Injury + Randy Orton’s Time Off
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – As we’ve been reporting, Randy Orton is expected to take some time off in the coming weeks to film the new WWE Studios film, 12 Rounds: Reloaded. As
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Lots Of Inside Information On WWE 13 Revealed – Details
Credit Mike Johnson and Pwinsider.com The live webstream began with an interview with WWE ’13 franchise Creative Director Cory Ledesma and designer Bryan Williams. They said that they built a great foundation with WWE
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Update: The Full WWE ’13 Roster Revealed – Details Inside
As we noted earlier, THQ and WWE held a major media event this afternoon to announce the complete roster for the upcoming WWE ’13 video game. Courtesy of IGN.com, here is a complete list
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Who Told Booker T He Was Going To Be SD GM?, & More
We noted earlier today that SmackDown General Manager Booker T recently did an interview with The Miami Herald. Booker spoke with Jim Varsallone regarding being an announcer, his new GM role and lots more.
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WWE Network Delayed Again + The Miz’ Movie Release Date
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – WWE recently sent out a memo to fans asking for ideas for Classics OnDemand in 2013. This is due to the fact that the Network is not
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Backstage Update On WWE In Japan – Several Not Happy & More
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter The recent WWE tour of Japan had a lot of positives but there were a lot of complaints about the advertising for the events. Although this happens often in
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More On Kharma’s Backstage Reputation, HHH/Divas Update
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Kharma had a reputation of being a “loose cannon” and suffered mental breakdowns as we reported earlier. In addition to that, the company felt she was lazy and
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Triple H Expected To Push More Tag-Team Wrestling
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Those that are close to Triple H have stated that as he gains more power within WWE, that they expect more effort put into tag team wrestling, and less
Read More »John Laurinaitis’ WWE Return Plans, Actor’s Son At FCW, RAW
Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – Jody Kristofferson, the son of actor Kris Kristofferson, has reported to WWE’s developmental territory. He is going under the ring name “Garrett Dylan” and lost a match to
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Early Preview For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Tapings
Here is the preview for tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings… * WWE will determine a new #1 contender for Sheamus’ World Title. * Alberto Del Rio will confront Booker T for taking away his title
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Who Told A.W. He Was Fired From WWE?, Linda McMahon News
– WWE executive Jane Geddes was the person that called A.W. (Brian Jossie) and revealed that he was released. After John Laurinaitis was phased out of Talent Relations last month, Geddes took over as
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Big Match Confirmed For RAW + HBK’s WWE Return & More
– WWE.com has published these photos from the SmackDown brand’s second night of action in Tokyo, Japan. John Laurinaitis, who competed on the show despite his removal from storylines, is not shown in any
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AW Supports Linda McMahon, WWE Weekend Schedule, Today’s Birthdays
– Former ECW wrestler Amish Roadkill turns 36 years old today. – Former WWE wrestler Savio Vega turns 48 years old today. – Fred Ottman (aka the Shockmatser) turns 56 years old today. –
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Fan Notes: Bret Hart Shoots (Video), Laurinaitis Future, SSlam
– Christopher sent this one in: WWE is advertising an October 8 episode of Raw for Sacramento, CA. In the local commercial, they still refer to it as Raw Supershow, and state that John
Read More »More RAW Changes, John Laurinaitis Update + Fan Notes
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter – As noted earlier here on the website, former WWE star MVP was one of the alumni contacted to appear at the 1,000th RAW. The company ultimately changed
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Justin Credible Returning To WWE + AJ Lee Media Blitz & More
– WWE’s return to Tokyo, Japan on Thursday at Ryogoku Kokugikan drew a mediocre crowd as the official attendance was 6,873. In the past, WWE would often sellout the 13,000 seat venue. The SmackDown
Read More »WWE Smackdown Tour Of Asia Begins Tomorrow – Details
The WWE SmackDown crew is on the way to Japan to begin their short tour of Asia. The following matches have been announced for the tour … * Sheamus vs. Big Show & John
Read More »Early Preview For Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Tapings
WWE Smackdown is taped tonight in Houston, TX and the following is on tap for the show… * Coy Rhodes vs. Sin Cara was announced last week. * Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel returns, featuring
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