Katy Perry to become a WWE Diva

• December 30th, 2010 7:54 pm ET examiner.com

Reports surfaced Thursday that have sparked major rumblings throughout the entertainment rumor mill.
Is rocker chick Katy Perry preparing to make a special appearance in WWE?
The gorgeous "Firework" singer and always controversial recording superstar is reportedly a big fan of World Wrestling Entertainmeny (WWE) and - according to unconfirmed reports - has always wanted to be a "WWE Diva."
* KATY PERRY'S BOOBS CAUSE CHAOS
So might we see Katy Perry in tights at a WWE event in the near future?
Don't bank on it. Then again, when it comes to Katy Perry, it seems the unpredictable is all that one can predict about the singer.
Should Katy Perry make a special WWE appearance? Please weigh in with a thought or comment below.

http://www.examiner.com/entertainment-in-national/katy-perry-to-become-a-wwe-diva-1

Blood, Sweat and Spandex: Indie Wrestlers Do It for Fans

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• By Bob Gwaltney 

• December 22, 2010 Wired

EVANSVILLE, Indiana — Local teenager Dave Smith hauled carloads of kids to the Soldiers and Sailors War Memorial Coliseum every week in the early 1950s to watch live wrestling. Now 74 years old, Smith still rarely misses a match and gets a $2 senior discount on the $10 admission.

Before wrestling became a TV business, every big name did battle at the Coliseum — Steve Austin and Randy Savage among them. For some locals, that excitement never faded.

Every Wednesday night, fans of the scripted but nonetheless brutal violence line up outside the Coliseum an hour before showtime. Though it's unlikely to sell out, the premium seats fill up fast. In line, people greet each other by name and swap jokes. Many, like Smith, are longtime fans if not quasi-lifers.

"The Coliseum has 882 seats, and I would love to see them full," says wrestler Buzz Dupp, a Nashville transplant to Evansville. "I know I won’t make the WWE [World Wrestling Entertainment] or TNA [Total Nonstop Action] but I would love to wrestle when this place is full. It has a lot of history."

The wrestlers themselves range from students of the Jamie Dundee School of Wrestling, also held at the Coliseum, to independent contractors who battle their way from small towns to large cities three or four nights a week. Named wrestlers can earn up to $400 a night, while the others can earn as little as $5. Many are college students or have part-time jobs.

Spectators at the Coliseum are rarely more than a few rows away from the action, and at least once during the night there is a good chance the fight will spill out into the crowd. The metal barrier and security people are there to protect the wrestlers from enthusiastic fans as much as the other way around. The venue's relatively small size is a crowd pleaser, even if the wrestlers would prefer to see a bigger draw.

This is the life that was portrayed so unforgivingly in 2008's The Wrestler, which brought renewed attention and interest to untelevised matches like those at the Coliseum. Some wrestlers feel that the movie gave away too much. Sometimes "smart marks" will call out a wrestler's next moves and burst the bubble of disbelief, while other fans expect a level of physical abuse that some of the more extreme scenes in the movie portray. But because of these details, the movie nails the dedication and hardship that the sport requires of the athletes.

While Wired.com has been fascinated by fetish wrestling in the past — from freaks pile-driving each other on tortillas to Japanese monster brawls — we're more impressed by the authentic, red-blooded American wrestlers entertaining fans every week all over this crazy country of ours.

They don't ever expect to be featured on Friday Night SmackDown, win a Slammy Award or — in some cases — even get paid, but they show up every week and give it their all. Come take a peek into some of the grueling, outrageous and ultimately charming hometown heroes of our favorite theatrical medium.

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Die-Hard Fans

It is an hour before the doors open and another half-hour before the wrestling begins, but Joni Cundiff, Ann Kratzer and Penny Lowe are there to be sure they get a front row seat. CCW stands for Coliseum Championship Wrestling. Built in 1916, the Coliseum is also home to the Downtown Rotary Club and Demolition City Roller Derby, one of the two flat-track roller-derby teams in the city.

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WWE threatened by U.S. Department of Justice on eve of elections

The following is an article from WWE.com:

STAMFORD, Conn. – Not so coincidently after President Obama’s visit to Connecticut this past weekend and on the eve of the midterm elections, WWE is being threatened by the U.S. Department of Justice of the Obama Administration with potential criminal activity for distributing WWE T-shirts near select polling stations tomorrow on Election Day.
“This is clearly heavy-handed bullying from big government and would appear to be desperate political activity in closely contested elections in Connecticut,” said Vince McMahon, Chairman and CEO World Wrestling Entertainment. “This is consistent with some Attorney Generals’ tactics that threaten litigation for political gain.”
Under this ambiguous threat of legal action by the U.S. Department of Justice, WWE has reluctantly decided not to give away WWE merchandise near select polling stations tomorrow.
The controversy began with Connecticut Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz’s directive stating “if poll workers feel like the wearing of WWE paraphernalia is in any way interfering with the voting process, they can ask the individual to cover it up or come back with something else on.” The directive was ultimately overturned by a Federal Judge last week. Subsequently, to celebrate the victory of restoring voters’ rights, WWE had planned to give away WWE merchandise at select polls to anyone regardless of political affiliation or whether they intended to vote.


Read more: http://www.wwe.com/inside/standupforwwe/wwethreatened

Mr. McMahon considers a presidential run?

Mr. McMahon considers a presidential run?

Vince McMahon addresses WWE fans in Conneticut, Election Day grows closer

 

Kevin Kellam

• Pro Wrestling Examiner

October 31st, 2010 2:39 am ET

 

Yesterday at Hartford's XL Center , WWE presented it's "Fan Appreciate Day" to a  jam-packed crowd of 15,000 loud and loyal fans. This show which featured wrestling stars from RAW and Smackdown  could be considered a suped-up 'house show', as it was not televised. The thing that fans (and critics) of WWE will take from this event is not an acclaimed 5 star match or a the beginnigs of a  feud for next month's Survivor Series Pay Per View.

 The political undertone of this event was really clear with former WWE C.E.O Linda McMahon running as a Republican for Senate in Conneticut and a final campaign push being made  before voting begins on Tuesday. 

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon spoke to the crowd and  boasted about the recent positve PR campaign, "Stand Up for WWE" and pushed fans to wear WWE merachandise when they go to vote on Tuesday. You can watch Vince's speech from the event in the video linked on the left side of this page

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“Some people may think I’m out here to talk about politics. Nothing can be further from the truth. Although, I do encourage you to vote this Tuesday. While you’re voting, feel free to wear a WWE T-shirt,” said McMahon., making reference to his recent victorious court battle with the Conneticut State election officials. He went to thank the company's fans for their support and how they stood up against "elitists"  and "politicians" who have attacked the company.

Earlier this week, the always outspoken McMahon filed a federal lawsuit to stop a supposed order by  Secratary of State Susan Bysiewicz to have election workers in Conneticut , stop voters from wearing WWE apparel when they enter the voting centers next Tuesday. Bysiewicz made a poor misguided move here as her fellow Democrat and McMahon's opponent in the Senate race, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal would have to defend her office if the case went to court. Blumenthal whose been using Linda's connection to WWE and it's controversial content in his campaign, recused himself from the case and a federal judge ruled in favor of Vince. Bysiewicz's office has claimed their was no direct order to keep voters wearing WWE apparel from voting, but that they felt the  WWE logo was an  "overtly partisan" symbol. Conneticut state law mandates that there be no campaigning within 75 feet  of any polling place.

The story grabbed national media attention from both liberal and conservative outlets. It has also put yet another politcal spotlight on Linda McMahon's former employer,WWE during this high profile campaign season. Vince McMahon has a history of fighting opposition to his company, and this just gave him opportunity to present his company as the 'underdog', while passive aggressivley bringing negative attention to his wife's political foes. And many in the media called the lawsuit and "Stand Up" campaign a ridiculous 'tag team' with Linda McMahon's campaign for Senate.

The liberal blog site, Wonkette turned the whole story into a joke. And did not seem to pleased when they said "Vince McMahon won his frivolous lawsuit. Yippee, feel free to dress up as “The Ass Demolisher” or whatever those silly WWE spandex men are called! "   Is this "elietists" that McMahon was talking about in his trump speech ? You can read the whole article: Connecticut Voters Allowed To Dress Like Idiots At the Polls

Well if you do want to dress like an "idiot" as the Wonkette put it, WWE is helping out. The company made a bold announcement this week after court victory, that wil be giving away from merchandise to fans near the polling places in CT on Tuesday. Walkiing the fine line, the announcement specifies the merchandise will not be given out within 75 feet of the polling places. Read the whole statement here

It's unclear if all of this 'standing up' for WWE is going to turn into votes for Linda McMahon. As of  of Thursday, McMahon currently trails Blumnethal by 8 points in some polls. Is this effort by Vince and Co. going to get Linda the Senate seat or she going to lose because of it? Post your response in the comment box below.

The Pro Wrestling Examiner will continue to cover this story as we get closer to Tuesday. For more political news and opinion on this story check out Political Buzz Examiner Ryan Witt and Hartford Conservative Examiner John Talleos

http://www.examiner.com/pro-wrestling-in-national/video-vince-mcmahon-addresses-wwe-fans-conneticut-election-day-grows-closer

WWE signs daughter of Eddie and Vickie Guerrero

October 27th, 2010 1:12 am ET

 

PWINSIDER.COM is reporting that WWE has  signed Shaul Guerrero, the daughter of WWE Hal of Famer Eddie Guerrero and current WWE performer Vickie Guerrero. Shaul reportedly signed a developmental deal and will soon report to WWE's developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. Shaul is 20 years old. 

It will be interesting if one day  we get to see the mother and daughter team of Vickie and Shaul working together on WWE TV.

Be sure to check out the hottest topic in Pro Wrestling right now: Brock Lesnar vs. The Undertaker rumors for Wrestlemania. Read this big feature article giving you the reason why this dream match may or may not happen.
http://www.examiner.com/pro-wrestling-in-national/wwe-signs-daughter-of-eddie-and-vickie-guerrero

Hulk Hogan says TNA is going "full blown evil"

October 28th, 2010 2:08 am ET

Do you think the IMMORTAL faction can revolutionize TNA ? 

Hulk Hogan took to Twitter yet again last night to post another video that could be considered an in-character promo about the current situation in TNA Wrestling.

Hogan says in the video posted on the left side of this page, "if you don't draw money, you don't belong here" and that they are getting rid of "fake wrestlers".  Hogan ends the video cryptically speaking to TNA President Dixie Carter , saying "we're going full blown evil on your a##!"

The current storyline within TNA with Hogan and Bischoff's Immortal faction running rough shot and Hogan trying to forced Carter out of the company is not doing gangbuster business. Still the ratings have been returning on Thursday's IMPACT to where they were before the failed attempt on Monday nights head to head with WWE RAW.

A snap judgement now would lead one to say it's working, but you got give a story this big time build and go somewhere. Let's hope TNA can finally deliver on their huge promises and create something special here. 
http://www.examiner.com/pro-wrestling-in-national/video-hulk-hogan-says-tna-is-going-full-blown-evil

 

WWE's Undertaker, Brock Lesnar Exchange Words Following UFC 121

Source: MMAFighting

WWE superstar The Undertaker was in attendance at UFC 121: Lesnar vs. Velasquez last night along with his wife, WWE women's wrestler Michelle McCool. An interesting moment came after Lesnar was KO'd by challenger Cain Velasquez. The multiple-time WWE Champion was being interviewed by MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani when Lesnar walked right by him. Undertaker asked Lesnar, "Do you want to do it?" Brock kept walking, not acknowledging his former rival.
When asked about the brief exchange, Undertaker admitted that it was personal but wouldn't go into specifics. Dana White addressed the exchange later in an interview with Helwani, saying he didn't know about the exchange, but felt that any exchange was probably because they were friends. You can watch the full exchange below, followed by White's response.


http://www.fightline.com/fl/news/2010/1024/533170/brock-lesnar/

Republicans upset over Connecticut move to limit WWE gear at the polls

By the CNN Wire Staff

October 22, 2010 11:36 p.m. EDT

(CNN) -- Republicans lashed out Friday after the Connecticut secretary of state said poll workers would have the right to ask voters wearing World Wrestling Entertainment merchandise to cover up because it could be considered campaigning.

Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon left her job as chief executive of WWE to run for office. And a spokesman for Secretary of State Susan Bysiewicz said McMahon is so closely associated with the organization that wrestling garb could easily be construed as political advertising.

"It's not that much of an inconvenience in the few minutes that you're voting that you don't serve as an advertisement for somebody'spolitical campaign," said Av Harris, a spokesman for Bysiewicz.

Campaigning within 75 feet of polling places places is illegal under Connecticut law.

State Republicans reacted angrily to the news, releasing a statement entitled: "Bysiewicz Loses Mind; Clothing Ban Has No Merit."

"There is nothing to suggest that any other clothing, where it's promoting NASCAR, a brewery or a college, should inhibit or inconvenience someone from casting their vote. And Bysiewicz knows at outright ban would be challenged quickly in the courts and overturned," the statement said.

"On what grounds does Bysiewicz base this ridiculous act of voter intimidation?" asked Republican State Party Chairman Chris Healy.

The WWE also weighed in.

"Denying our fans the right to vote, denying them their First Amendment rights, regardless if they are Democrat, Republican or Independent, is un-American, unconstitutional and blatantly discriminatory," said Vince McMahon, chairman and chief executive of WWE. He is Linda McMahon's husband.

Linda McMahon is competing against longtime Democratic state Attorney General Richard Blumenthal for the right to returning Democratic Sen. Chris Dodd's seat. Dodd, who was first elected to the Senate in 1980, announced earlier this year he would not seek another term in office.

Blumenthal maintains a double-digit lead over McMahon, according to a poll released by Quinnipiac University earlier this month.

 http://www.cnn.com/2010/POLITICS/10/22/connecticut.elections.wwe/

Stand Up for WWE

WWEFanNation | October 18, 2010

Vince McMahon addresses the WWE Universe

For many generations, families around the world have enjoyed WWE. Unfortunately,
as a result of recent political events, some of the media have unfairly and inaccurately criticized the company. Therefore, we are calling on the WWE Universe to speak out and "Stand Up for WWE.


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McMahon: WWE has a right to make women ‘bark like a dog’

By David Edwards
Sunday, October 10th, 2010 -- 1:15 pm

Connecticut Republican Senate candidate Linda McMahon is happy that World Wrestling Entertainment has toned down its often-risque tone, but she supports her company's First Amendment rights in the face of criticism from women's groups.

Speaking to ABC's Christiane Amanpour, McMahon wouldn't condemn an act where her husband ordered a woman to "bark like a dog."

Asked if, as a senator, she would campaign against that sort of portrayal of women, McMahon responded, "I do believe in the First Amendment rights."

"So you don't think there's anything wrong with it," asserted Amanpour.

"Well, content providers are clearly creating scenarios from an entertainment point of view. I think you either elect to go to a movie or elect to watch a program so I'm a strong proponent of First Amendment rights. At the same time at WWE, women really are powerful women, and the programming content as I said has changed from TV-14 to TV-PG. It's -- I much prefer it today," said McMahon.

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/10/mcmahon-right-women-bark-dog/

VIDEO: Former WWE Champion Batista talks about his upcoming MMA debut

October 10th, 2010 7:09 am ET

 

Batista was on hand for the the Strikeforce fighs  last night in San Jose,California. In a video interview from mmaprime.tv , the former WWE Champion spoke candidly about meeting with Strikeforce officials and working on setting up his first MMA fight with promotion. In the video, Batista elaborates on his continued fight training with the respected Cesar Gracie and how he uses his  experience of taking punishment in Pro Wrestling into his MMA game. You can watch the interview at the bottom of this page.

Rumors are running rampant still about a possible  MMA bout pitting Batista against fellow WWE alum, Bobby Lashley whose currently signed with Strikeforce. There is no word on whether that fight will happen or not and Batista has yet to confirm a his first fight.

TMZ posted these exclusive photos in August of Batista training in San Francisco

Post your thoughts about Batista making the jump to MMA below in the comments section

Love - or hate - pro wrestling as an adult

Cody Boland
Issue date: 9/13/10
Section: Opinion

It's often out of ignorance that people never learn to appreciate a certain type of entertainment. Though understandable, it is sad that live theater is not appreciated by enough people, either due to its cost of admission or because of preconceived notions. It is in this same vein that it can't help but tickle me when I hear people my age talk about professional wrestling with the same analytical skills they used in middle school.

Professional wrestling was at its pop-culture peak in the late '90s/early '00s. Considering that anyone in my generation was still excited by the taboo of seeing an R-rated movie at that time, they really should try to keep that in mind when thinking about how they saw entertainment back then.

There are two ways to enjoy professional wrestling: as a child, or as an adult.

A child sees a hero and a villain in the ring, battling forces of good and evil. To a kid, everything is Power Rangers, and we all remember that time.

Adults think of entertainment differently, and an adult wrestling fan understands the show.

Professional wrestling is a unique improv theater. A story of battle is told with a vast cast of colorful characters. Storylines of feuds give way to long periods of very real physical contact where there is nothing fake about the falls, cuts and scars.

Not liking professional wrestling because it is cheesy and over-the-top is fine. I don't like "Family Guy" for the same reason. But not liking the event because it is "fake" is like saying the only reason that somebody hates "Twilight" is because Stephenie Meyer made the whole thing up.

Professional wrestling has not claimed to be a sport for the better part of 20 years. A large part of this decision is because admitting the event is "staged" frees the promoters from being required to provide participants with the kind of medical benefits and securities that professional athletes have the right to.

Professional wrestling is a blend of circus and improv theater. This testosterone-laden melodrama has very real physical consequences for the performers. People don't go to Broadway shows for a variety of reasons, but never because the events will be "staged."

Sure, it was decided before the match that the new World Wrestling Entertainment champion would fight off three henchmen with a bleeding crimson mask, but the twenty minutes of back-and-forth physical storytelling in front of a giant crowd reacting along with the action all happened too.

Using the word "fake" is simply silly. Just because the storylines of professional wrestling are as fictional as an episode of "30 Rock" doesn't mean they can't be enjoyed just as much by an extensive fan base.

It may be a quirky thing to wax poetic about for so long, but if one of the most iconic wrestlers calls himself the "Dead Man," and walks slowly to the ring in darkness as fog swirls around him, I appreciate the fact that to understand and enjoy certain types of performances, it is necessary to embrace the unusual.

I don't expect to make any wrestling converts. Instead, I'm appealing to those that will speak of it later in a negative light to do so because you are an adult who has a different taste in entertainment. Not because you are still thinking like a middle-schooler upset that the Hulkster got his muscles from more than vitamins and milk.



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David Lagana: "Is This The End For Ring of Honor?"

This Saturday Night September 11th in New York City, Ring of Honor returns to the Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center for Glory by Honor IX, a show that is being made available live on iPPV via www.gofightlive.tv,  and yet the hype has raised a lot of questions.

Ring of Honor was created in 2001 out of the ashes of the end of the Monday Night Wars, which saw two national wrestling promotions (WCW and ECW) close its doors within one month of each other.  Give credit to GABE SAPOLSKY, who saw the need in the marketplace for a unique product like ROH and helped create it; without him the question of “Is This The End?” would have been asked in the early 2000’s regarding the death of alternative wrestling.

I’m no Ring of Honor historian. I came late to the game in early 2009 when Adam Pearce called me to help launch the Ring of Honor TV show on Mark Cuban’s HDNet.  I know a lot of people asked the question, “Is This The End?” when Adam Pearce took over the booking of ROH from Gabe Sapolsky in 2008. Pearce faced the challenge of following a person whom the audience had very passionate feelings about.  His success came in the quality product he created, and one he should be proud of.

I went through a situation like that in my time in WWE.  In 2006, WWE re-launched ECW as a full time company after the success of ECW’s One Night Stand in 2005.  There was so much hope and excitement around the return of the innovative hardcore product created by Paul Heyman.   It wasn’t long that it became plainly obvious that the WWE version of ECW was not going to be the same product.  So when Paul Heyman couldn’t stand it any more and parted ways with WWE in December of 2006, I was left with the nearly impossible challenge of being the first person who wasn’t Paul Heyman to be the lead on creative for ECW.   I know many people then asked, “Is This The End?”   While not the same product we all had loved in the 90s, 2007 ECW saw stars like CM Punk, John Morrison, Elijah Burke, The Miz and Kelly Kelly flourish and make their first impressions on a national stage. That’s something I know I’m very proud of.  

Now it’s 2010, and I’ve heard that same nagging question about ROH, “Is This The End?”  Glory By Honor IX marks a very unique set of circumstances.  Most notably, ROH World Champion Tyler Black signed a contract with Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Entertainment in August.   The reigning champion of ROH scooped up just as he’s hitting his stride by the big, evil corporation.  How could this happen?  Does this mean the ship is sinking and everyone is running for lifeboats?  It was this same time last year when WWE announced signing Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuiness away from ROH and everyone predicted doom and gloom for the promotion.  Ring of Honor’s legacy just might be just like that of ECW’s in the 90s … creating an alternative product from the big two and a place for talents to make their first  -- and for some, most memorable --  splash with a national audience.  ROH has “lost” talents like CM Punk, Samoa Joe, Homicide, Matt Sydal, Low Ki and others over the years.  Those performers have gone on to show that their success in Ring of Honor set them up for great things in greener pastures.   This Saturday, Tyler Black faces Roderick Strong in the main event for the ROH World Championship.  Will Tyler walk out of the Manhattan Center as ROH champion?  Don’t think it’s possible?

Point of reference, Vince McMahon met with Harley Race before the very first Starcadde in 1983 in an attempt to steal the NWA Champion and screw with Jim Crockett’s biggest show to date at that time.

Whenever a wrestler is “wished the best of luck in their future endeavors” from WWE, the talents ask themselves “Is This The End?”

Charlie Haas and Shelton Benjamin were both released by WWE in early 2010 and yet on this Saturday night, they walk into a new challenge.   Charlie has said that they are “released and unleashed,” while Shelton has said “I've proven myself more times than I can count … This weekend will simply reiterate.”

On the other hand, The Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli) do believe they have something to prove this weekend.  As the ROH World Tag Team Champions,  the duo recently resigned with ROH and they want to show the world exactly how great they are.  It’s a simple story … two teams with chips on their shoulders in a match to prove who is better.

So …

Is This The End?

Yes!

At least,  for this chapter for Ring of Honor. Where ROH … and the wrestling business, for that matter,  go from here is in the hands of those working in it.  It’s an exciting and scary time.   This Saturday’s Ring Of Honor show at the Manhattan Center is something I’m personally looking forward to working on (I’m directing the iPPV show), and anyone who is a wrestling fan should check it out at www.gofightlive.tv   When people think it’s really the end, it’s usually the start of something special.

David Lagana is a producer/director for Ring Of Honor and ROH on HDNet. His resume includes Lead Writer tenures at World Wrestling Entertainment’s version of ECW and WWE Smackdown, as well as a writer for one season on NBC’s “Friends.” You can follow David on Twitter HERE

WWE Night Of Champions Predictions

By Rachel Miller (Contributor) 

on September 9, 2010

 

WWE's Night of Champions is coming up on Sunday, September 19 in Chicago. And so without further ado, here are the announced matches so far:

WWE Championship Six-Pack Challenge

Sheamus (c) vs. John Cena vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett vs. Triple H

Prediction: Triple H. After Triple H wins, the Miz tries to cash in his briefcase but Daniel Bryan steals the briefcase. The Nexus will try to interfere and chase Cena, Sheamus, Orton, and Edge but Darren Young will distract Wade Barrett.

World Heavyweight Championship

Kane (c) vs. the Undertaker (No Holds Barred Match)

Prediction: The Undertaker.

United States Championship

The Miz (c) vs. Daniel Bryan

Prediction: Daniel Bryan but the Miz retains the US title after a DQ.

Divas Unification Match

Melina vs. Michelle McCool (Lumberjill Match)

Prediction: The match ends in a draw after the Lumberjacks distract both competitors.

The Big Show vs. CM Punk

Prediction: The Big Show

Intercontinental Championship

It is very likely that it will be Dolph Ziggler defending his title against Kofi Kingston but with Vickie Guerrero banned from ringside (expect her to be involved in the Divas match instead), Kingston will win as a result.

WWE Tag Team Championship

The Hart Dynasty have been tag team champs since April, but the only other tag teams are the Usos, Santino Marella & Vladimir Kozlov, the Gatecrashers, and the Dudebusters; all of whom are not viable contenders. Expect the WWE to throw in some big names in this match like "Dashing" Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre who have a great chance at ending the Hart Dynasty's five month reign as world champs.

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– WWE Monday Night Raw on November 22, 2010 will be held at the new Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. Tickets go on sale Saturday, September 25, 2010.

TNA Wrestling will be holding a television taping the very same day in Orlando. (Thanks to Devin Cutting)

– As of Wednesday, former ECW announcer Joey Styles is offering live chat commentary of the weekly NXT replay on WWE.com. For those who missed it, WWE.com has posted highlights of Styles’ quips. Highlights include:

* “Too bad about Aloisia. I’ve been told she was very photogenic.”

* “AJ worked as a WRESTLER (dirty word) for 3 years to get to WWE. She’s not just a model or fitness competitor we found. (ouch)”

* “AJ wrapped the tie around the neck. She’s fired!”

* “WWE has a new movie coming out? Really? What’s it called? Who’s in it? I wish myself the best in my future endeavors.”

* “Regardless of what you thought of NXT, I think we can all agree on one thing. This chat was more entertaining than TNA. OH MY GOD! Goodnight.”

– NXT Rookie Diva Kaitlyn is among the most searched for topics on Google.com today as her real name, Celeste Bonin, garnered a large amount of queries.

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