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WWE begins tease for Hogan’s return; Major backstage details

During Monday’s RAW, WWE began a tease for Hulk Hogan’s in-ring return, pushing the ‘possibility’ of HBK and Hogan against Hassan and Daivari at WWE Backlash. Reports from backstage have indicated that Shawn Michaels had long been interested in working with Hogan, although Hogan’s priorities were on a match with Steve Austin. But, it now […]

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Breaking News: WWE releases two more superstars

Sources close to the situation confirm that WWE has officially released Aaron “Jesus” Aguilera and Will “Chilly Willy” Jones. Jesus, who appeared on SmackDown! several months back, had been nursing an injury. Jones was signed to an OVW deal after returning from Iraq, where he earned a purple heart. He was also a past performer […]

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Backstage news on Batista, ECW PPV, Hardy/Rhyno update

As most undoubtedly assumed, Matt Hardy and Rhyno are bound by 90-day no-compete clauses, pushing their potential in-ring returns until this summer. As reported earlier, WWE will be giving Batista his first interview as champion on tonight’s RAW. Although fans have expressed an undeniable interest in connecting with the new World Champion, many backstage feel […]

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World Wrestling Entertainment Announces Diva Search 2

WWE.com has announced that there will be a second WWE Diva Search just like last year. They are accepting applications from eligible females starting now. Think you have got all the qualities of a Diva? WWE is seeking beautiful, glamorous, physically fit, talented and charismatic women to participate in the $250,000 RAW Diva Search. As […]

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More on Rhyno’s release; fellow superstars not happy & personal problems

The release of Rhyno isn’t likely to set well with his peers.With the incident at the post-WrestleMania party, Rhyno gave management an excuse to release him, and it’s also come to light they were not high on Rhyno’s in-ring work, charisma and character in general.Unfortunately for Rhyno, he is going through tough times personally right […]

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Why was Matt Hardy fired from WWE?

Due to the release of Matt Hardy, there is likely to be a lot of heat in the direction of Lita and Edge. It seems that either Hardy or Edge had to go, and in the end, WWE decided that Edge was the superstar they wanted to keep. Over the past year, WWE have been […]

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Paul London injury update & WWE don’t want your ideas or proposals

The “injury” Paul London sustained at the Melbourne house show on Friday was a work. Fit Finlay was the agent, and was the one who booked it this way. Below is an item from the FAQ at the Corporate site of WWE and is pretty indicative of a lot of things in the company right […]

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Breaking News: Another top WWE name leaves the company

Lockerroom reports indicate managing editor of the WWE creative team, Tom Chehak, has officially left World Wrestling Entertainment. He worked very closely with Stephanie McMahon. Chehak’s departure was announced in a memo distributed to the WWE staff, but no reason was given. It was known that Chehak was said to be “ill-suited” for pro wrestling […]

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Paul Bearer Released From His WWE Contract

John Laurinaitis informed Bill Moody (Paul Bearer) yesterday that he would be getting released from the 3 year contract he secretly signed in October 2003. The contract says that he may be terminated for any reason with 90 days notice. Somehow he managed to avoid the massive November 2004 layoffs, but what with Wrestlemania now […]

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Latest on the WWE roster ‘Draft Lottery,’ What happened after RAW, John Cena

 John Cena was interviewed on the Monday edition of Entertainment Tonight. Nothing newsworthy came from the segment. After Monday’s WWE RAW ended, nothing of much interest happened. Batista posed for the crowd, while officials checked on Randy Orton’s shoulder to further sell the beating from Batista. Several sources have confirmed the fact that WWE still […]