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Extensive insider update on WWE RAW’s new deal with USA; Big update on Spike TV

At this point, one of the greatest concessions in WWE’s upcoming move to USA will be the loss of two of its weekend programs. Although the move is so far away that a second show could still be figured into the deal, USA reportedly only has interest in running Heat. None of WWE’s weekend shows […]

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WWE/Staples Center error causes problem at Monday’s RAW

A scheduling conflict with regards to WWE RAW caused a bit of a problem for the eager fans who came to the Staples Center expecting to see both the WWE Heat and WWE RAW tapings. Many fans were given tickets that implied the show would begin at 8:30PM EST/5:30PM PST, however, the doors to the […]

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Notes from the WrestleMania after-party: Hemme apologizes, Austin, more

Here are some notes from the WrestleMania 21 post-game party last night at the Sheraton Universal Hotel. – Every major WWE superstar was there including a brief appearance by The Rock except for Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels and Rowdy Roddy Piper. – Steve Austin was seen having a lengthy conversation with Shane McMahon. – Dave […]

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WrestleMania 21 photos online, Latest on Goldberg, Gail Kim to be married, more

Bill Goldberg was spotted on national television yesterday hosting a show on The Discovery Channel entitled “Biker Build Up”. WWE has filed a new trademark for the initials “WCW”. This doesn’t mean much, as WWE probably just did this to be able to continue to use old footage of the company. There are several photos […]

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WWE Diva News – Stacy Heel Turn, SD Diva Gone and more

Stacy Keibler has been asked to turn heel as management has felt that her face character has run it’s course for the time being. Brunette Rochelle Loewen is still involved with the company as she was involved with Wrestlemania promotions. Meltzer is reporting that Lauren Jones is no longer with the company though. Lauren was […]

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Breaking News: WWE inks 3-year deal with the USA Network; NBC part of the deal

NEW YORK & STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—-World Wrestling Entertainment(R) and NBC Universal have inked a new, three-year agreement that will return WWE cable programming, including ratings titan Monday Night RAW(R), to USA Network beginning in October 2005, it was announced today by Linda McMahon, WWE CEO, and Bonnie Hammer, president, USA Network and SCI FI Channel. […]

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Who Batista hugged after his WrestleMania title win

Interestingly enough, the person Batista went to hug in the front row after his WrestleMania 21 title win, was none other than Triple H’s father. Triple H’s parents were front row for the show.

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List of WWE Stars Left off Wrestlemania

Here’s the list of WWE stars that were completely left off Wrestlemania all together and weren’t even in the battle royal. From Raw … Eric BischoffGarrison Cade (coming soon)Ivory (Hosted WWE Experience)Mark Henry (Injured)Matt Hardy (personal problems)Molly Holly (did appear at outdoor WM Fan Frenzy)Steven Richards (injured)Todd Grisham (Hosted WWE Experience)Victoria (see Molly) From Smackdown […]

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Listing Of WM Battle Royal Participants + The Rock

There was a battle royal held at Wrestlemania despite it not being aired on either Sunday Night Heat or during the PPV composed of your favorite Sunday Night Heat and Velocity stars. WWE boasts such a large roster that at least half the wrestlers have to be left off major PPVs, but this battle royal […]

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Kurt Angle claims he’ll "steal the show" at WrestleMania 21, Talks HBK, Lesnar, more

In yet another big of pre-WrestleMania press, The Miami-Herlad ran a detailed feature on Kurt Angle, largely focusing on WrestleMania and his successful WWE career. ”Shawn and I should be able to steal the show.” Angle told the Miami-Herald. “We should be doing some crazy stuff, but at the same time, we want to tell […]