Does Ray Lewis Want to be a Wrestler?

While Tennessee Titans cornerback Adam “Pacman” Jones has made headlines this week for agreeing to appear in TNA, the Ravens’ Ray Lewis confirmed reports in The Wrestling Observer that not only was he set to wrestle for TNA in June, but he also was going to get in the ring for WWE in 2001.

Lewis, whose animated personality would make him a natural for pro wrestling, had agreed to be James Storm’s partner in a tag-team match against former Titan and University of Maryland tight end Frank Wycheck and Jerry Lynn at the Slammiversary pay-per-view. Speaking to The Sun at training camp earlier this week, Lewis said that he backed out three days before the June 17 event...More?

Hollywood WWE vs. Hollywood NFL

...Perhaps Roger Goodell has "Vince envy," and not just because Michael Vick's dog-fighting quagmire has lived through more media cycles than Chris Benoit's domestic slaughter. This week, the NFL followed in the footsteps of the WWE and announced it's getting into the motion picture business.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that the league will co-produce a bio-pic about Vince Lombardi - the first in what could be a series of NFL movies that detail moments in its storied history...More?

WWE Free Event

WWE has announced that they will be holding a free event on Venice Beach in California on August 18th. The company will actually be setting a ring up on the beach and will have a number of autograph signings, giveaways, and even some matches beginning at 10:30 AM Pacific. The idea behind it is to promote this year’s SummerSlam pay-per-view, much how WWE does the AXXESS events to promote WrestleMania each year. Talent scheduled to work the special event includes Rey Mysterio, Chavo Guerrero, Torrie Wilson, Maria, Chris Masters, Chuck Palumbo, Daivari, Jimmy Wang Yang and Val Venis.

Dogs Maul Caretaker to Death at Ving Rhames' Home

Two dogs belonging to actor Ving Rhames mauled a man to death at the star's home Friday, authorities said.

The 40-year-old victim, who has not been identified, had worked at the home for about two years and was responsible for caring for the dogs, Los Angeles Police officer Sandra Gonzalez said.

Four mastiffs were seized by animal services, she said...More?

Possible Triple H SummerSlam Spoiler

On the WWE Biggest Fan Contest site, they were showing a promotional commercial for SummerSlam. They talked about how there can only be one king. Then they say that it will be King Booker vs. King of Kings Triple H, to determine who is really the "King of Kings."

WWE 2nd-Quarter Earnings Fall

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter earnings fell 52 percent from the year-ago quarter due to an impairment charge.

WWE reported second-quarter net income of $7 million, or 10 cents per share, down from $14.7 million, or 21 cents per share, during the same quarter a year ago.

Second-quarter net earnings included a one-time impairment charge of $15.7 million related to revised performance expectations of a feature film, "The Condemned." Excluding the impairment charge, net income would have been $16.9 million, or 23 cents per share...More?

Chyna on "Celebrity Rehab"

Joanie "Chyna" Laurer will be participating in a new VH1 TV series, "Celebrity Rehab" set to begin shooting soon. Gee, I thought she said she was sober now?

Isn't this woman's 15 minutes up yet?

Second Congressional Committee Requests Steroid Testing Docs from WWE

According to a report by the New York Daily News, a second congressional committee has contacted WWE and has requested documents about the company’s steroid-testing policy.

The information was requested via a letter sent to Vince McMahon by Rep. Bobby Rush, chairman of the House Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, and Rep. Cliff Sterns, the panel’s ranking Republican.

WWE spokesperson Gary Davis confirmed to the New York Daily News that the company has received the request. "We are reviewing it and will respond accordingly." Davis told the publication.

White says UFC's punishment is going to intensify

...Everybody knows our position on steroids. We invest a lot of money in these guys, then they get caught doing something stupid. It's going to happen. It's so hard to deal with. Should I call everybody every day and say, 'Don't snort cocaine, don't smoke heroin, don't kill anybody, don't drink and drive, don't do steroids'? It's common sense. Steroids are illegal. If you get caught by the athletic commission, you're getting suspended and fined and you'll never be looked at the same way again...More?

The Dog is Free

Duane "Dog" Chapman found out conclusively today that he won't be locked up in a Mexican jail -- and he could barely contain his relief. Que bueno!

In a statement to AETV.com, the famed Bounty Hunter told fans, "I'm just like in shock right now," after a Mexican court granted him his freedom this morning. Still, he refused to take the opportunity to talk trash; instead, the clearly emotionally drained Dog -- one of TV's toughest tough guys -- just lost it...More?

Hulk Becomes Deputy Sheriff

Lou Ferrigno might not turn green and start bursting through his t-shirt anymore, but pity the celebutard who rubs the law the wrong way in L.A. county, now that he's a reserve Deputy Sheriff!...More?

Pissilli suspended after failing drug test

Italian golfer Alessandro Pissilli has been suspended after failing a drug test, the Italian Olympic Committee said Wednesday.

Pissilli, who plays on the Italian pro tour, tested positive for the banned diuretic Finasteride at the Omnium National Championship on June 29.

Pissilli has been suspended by the Italian Golf Federation and could face a two-year ban if found guilty of a doping violation...More?