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News from backstage at RAW lastnight, Matt-Lita-Edge love triangle take centre-stage

As expected, the Hardy-Lita-Edge love triangle was the hot topic of discussion backstage at RAW last night. Although talk on the situation had been quiet at weekend house shows, it was open season yesterday with talent from SmackDown! on their cell phones to the RAW guys to try and get updates. Matt Hardy wasn’t backstage […]

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Matt Hardy asked not to attend RAW; details

Despite word coming out this weekend that Matt Hardy was set to be at Monday’s RAW, he was reportedly asked by management to avoid attending the show. Matt was in driving distance and wanted to visit friends backstage, but was kindly asked not to show up and did adhere to the request. This move was […]

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Some major names contacted for the ECW PPV, IS there really a war over the ECW PPV?

Despite original reports, it seems the ‘war’ over the ECW PPV is not as intense as once believed. Although WWE would obviously prefer the former ECW stars to work its show and not Shane Douglas’ reunion, there is reportedly no internal expectation that the names contacted will only work WWE’s show. WWE’s focus is solely […]

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Heyman/ECW latest, Stephanie involved with production

Internal sources in WWE are suggesting that Paul Heyman may be brought back as a consultant for the ECW PPV. It’s reported that Heyman was in Stamford, CT last week discussing matters with WWE officials. Heyman has pitched ideas for the event and may end up working alongside Tommy Dreamer. Stephanie McMahon was said to […]

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Notes on Angle/HBK fued, JBL/Cena, plans changed, more

In various media interviews last year, Kurt Angle and Undertaker expressed a desire to work with each other at WrestleMania. The storyline would have seen Undertaker win the belt from JBL and defend it against the Olympic Gold Medalist at the WrestleMania PPV. However, despite their backstage stroke, Vince McMahon had another idea in mind. […]

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Edge revealed as the man behind Hardy/Lita split

As revealed yesterday, Matt Hardy has revealed that Amy “Lita” Dumas was the one that broke their 4-year relationship by cheating on him. To update on the matter, The Torch has revealed that Adam Copeland aka Edge was the man that got “involved” with Dumas. I hope to have more specific details on this situation […]

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Ted DiBiase to return to WWE?

After speaking out on WWE’s sexual content and adult themes for several years, it seems as though that wrestling legend Ted DiBiase has changed his tune in regards to how he sees WWE. In an interview with wrestlemag.com, DiBiase said that he is returning to WWE as a road agent to help the young talent, […]

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Matt Hardy/Lita breakup confirmed, claims she cheated

OMEGA promoter Thomas Simpson posted a message on Matt Hardy’s message board that confirmed speculation of Lita’s decision to cheat on her ex-boyfriend. After talking about Matt’s undeniable love for Lita, he then offered the following on her lack of faith: “Amy Dumas lied to Matt. Amy broke Matt’s trust. While Matt told me this […]

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Official word on Hulk Hogan in WWE hall of fame

The following is an excerpt from WWE’s press release regarding Hulk Hogan’s induction in the Hall Of Fame: “STAMFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–March 2, 2005–Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time, will be among the legends inducted into the WWE® Hall of Fame on Saturday night, April 2, 2005. Hogan will join […]

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Major *SPOILERS* and news for Smackdown! tonight

Shawn Michaels is backstage at the SmackDown! taping right now and is likely to make an appearance to build-up his match with Kurt Angle at WrestleMania. Michaels arrived with HHH and Stephanie McMahon earlier this afternoon. As he was backstage at RAW yesterday, Frankie Kazarian is also backstage at SmackDown! aswell, as are Johnny Nitro […]