WWE Friday Night SmackDown Makes TV History

WWE Signs Indy Wrestling Star

WWE has signed independent standout Chris "The Bambikiller" Raaber to a developmental deal with FCW. The rookie was trained by Hall of Fame inductee Dory Funk Jr, and will head down to Florida anytime now.

Triple H on Raw 03/09

The door appears to be cardboard, but it's still a cool picture.

Raw Results: Home Invasion

Randy Orton hoped to watch his "Legacy" defeat WWE Champion Triple H safely from his home in St. Louis. But he was joined by an unexpected guest, his opponent at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania, The Game himself, who attacked The Legend Killer and put him through a window. Full results.

Kizarny Released

Standard line from wwe.com:

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Smackdown Superstar Kizarny as of today, March 9, 2009. WWE wishes Kizarny the best in all future endeavors.

The Game at the Arnold Classic

Triple H will be on Heavy Muscle Radio, March 10th at 7pm EST to wrap up the 2009 Arnold Classic. Just go to RXMUSCLE.com and click on the Heavy Muscle Radio page.

Tito Santana & Buddy Rose Reflect on Wrestlemania's Debut Bout

With the 25th anniversary of Wrestlemania right around the corner, Tito Santana and Buddy Rose (the man behind the Executioner’s mask) are reflective about their show-opening match at the very first Wrestlemania.

"I had a good opening match with Buddy, and Vince [McMahon] made certain Wrestlemania was an event to be seen," WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana said from his home in New Jersey...More?

source: slam wrestling

They Had It Coming...

Randy Orton devastated WWE's first family, punting Mr. McMahon and brutally laying out Shane in a No Holds Barred Match. But that wasn't enough for Orton, who went on to RKO Stephanie McMahon. The following week brought her husband, Triple H to the ring with a sledgehammer. The two will settle their rivalry at the 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania with the WWE Title on the line.

source: wwe.com

Premiere Date for WWE Superstars on WGN

The new WWE Superstars show will premiere on Thursday, April 16, 2009 on WGN America. The show will air at 8 PM and again at 11 PM. It will last for one hour and will feature superstars from all three WWE brands. As far as we know, new material will be taped for the show.

Current advertisements for WWE Superstars feature Triple H, John Morrison, Rey Mysterio, Batista, The Undertaker, Jeff Hardy, Umaga, and MVP.

Updates on Gail Kim & Awesome Kong

Soon to debut Diva Gail Kim is reportedly starring in a new film titled "Royal Kill." In the movie, which is set to be released on June 9, 2009, Kim plays a hired assassin named Nadia. You can see a production still of her if you click here.

It's being reported that TNA Knockout's Champion Awesome Kong is apparently upset over her current pay rate, which is said to be lower than newcomer Brutus Magnus. Magnus, who was brought in from the UK after Dixie Carter saw him on the country's version of American Gladiators, is still considered very green by many backstage in TNA and has not done as much for the company as someone like Kong. It is for reasons like this that Kong is apparently frustrated that a rookie is making more money than her as she feels she is a valuable asset to the TNA locker room.

sources: wrestlezone.com & pwtorch.com

Indy Wrestling Promoter Skips Out On Paying Balls Mahoney and Justin Credible

Indy wrestling promoter Joseph Rogers of the now defunct EWA wrestling promotion out of Butler, Pennsylvania, ran a show this past Saturday night with former ECW wrestlers Balls Mahoney and Justin Credible. During Mahoney's match, the promoter took the money from the show and left the building without paying anyone including the building, video crew, ring crew, pizza delivery service and talent.

Wrestling agent/promoter Marvin Ward released a statement regarding the ordeal. Click here.

Big Show in New WWE Movie

The next WWE film to be produced will be “Suckerpunch” this October, featuring the Big Show. The movie is a comedy set around bare knuckle fighting. Show being the comedian he is backstage and the fact that he tried boxing during his time off makes him a perfect fit.

source: wrestling-edge.com