Thanks to rajah.com reader Alex Obert for sending in this interview he did with Dolph Ziggler What Dolph does before matches: “I’m not one of those guys that has to, one of those guys that walks around with their Beats headphones on and get in the zone and bounce around. I do the opposite of Read more about Dolph Ziggler Interview: Who He Hopes to Face at SSlam, Favorite Match & more[…]
The reason Randy Orton didn’t appear on WWE television this week, despite working the weekend non-televised live events is because if a collarbone injury he suffered during his match with Big Show on 6/10. On Monday’s RAW, WWE pushed the idea that Orton missed the show because he was on vacation, with the mindset being Read more about Randy Orton Misses RAW Due To Injury, How Serious Is It?[…]
The following are highlights of a new interview with The Rock: Switching agents and publicists in 2011 after The Tooth Fairy: “It was incredibly difficult because you develop a friendship over the years. But it just dawned on me: Change has to happen.” Going from wrestling to acting: “I was told that I had to Read more about The Rock On What It Would Take To Return To WWE, Switching Agents & More[…]
The following are highlights of a new Miami Herald interview with Steve Austin: The concept for his new show: “I loved doing ‘Redneck Island,’ but there is a lot of drama on the show and how you get voted off the island is actually a vote. I wanted a competition show that involved challenges, and Read more about Steve Austin Speaks On WWE Title Situation, The Shield Breaking Up & More[…]
Insurrextion May 5, 2001 Earls Court, London, England The traditional of holding special PPVs in the UK continued into 2001 with a stop in at London for Insurrextion. Once again, there’s not a huge amount to talk about with these shows, as the real focus was on the proper PPV of the month which we’ll Read more about WWE PPV Flashbacks: Insurrextion – May 5, 2001[…]
While it would seem inevitable at some point, and thus obvious, there is already said to be talk within WWE about plans for a reunion of The Shield in late 2015 or early 2016. The motivation behind the talks was long-term planning, where it was pointed out how successful reunions in the past have done, Read more about WWE Already Making Plans To Reunite The Shield In The Future[…]
WWE Hall Of Famer Jim Ross noted in a recent blog on his official website that WWE’s decision to postpone the filming of the return season of Tough Enough ended up resulting in he and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin delaying some plans they had to work together. Ross and Austin were reportedly looking to debut Read more about Jim Ross & Steve Austin To Team Up For Live Show?, Update On JR's Book[…]
Vince Russo published a new blog this week at PyroandBallyhoo.com and spoke about his longtime battle with depression. Here’s part of what he wrote: “There are many reasons why I started this website, some obvious–some not so much. At the top of the list was my longing to just finally have my own voice. Sit down at my Read more about Vince Russo Talks About His Battle With Depression[…]
The Monday, July 21st, post-Battleground edition of WWE RAW scored a final cable rating of 3.15, according to Nielsen Media Research. The 3.15 final draw marks a solid increase compared to the 2.83 final rating that last Monday’s show drew for the “go-home” episode leading into Sunday night’s Battleground pay-per-view. As noted on Tuesday, Monday’s Read more about Final RAW Rating: Post-Battleground Show Delivers Strong Numbers[…]
The following are highlights of a new Between The Ropes interview with Jeff Hardy: On whether or not he was worried that he wouldn’t get one more chance with TNA a few years ago following his personal problems: “Oh yeah, definitely. It was a dark, depressing time in my life after Victory Road 2011 was Read more about Jeff Hardy Talks TNA/Spike TV Negotiation Rumors, Interest In A WWE Return[…]