November 20, 2011
Update on More Live Tuesday SmackDown Specials
WWE and Syfy are in talks to do more live Tuesday Smackdown specials in the early part of 2012 as a build for Wrestlemania reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. In regards to Smackdown moving to a permanent live time slot on Tuesday night, Syfy is holding up that taking place as they have Tuesday night programming they want to remain in that time slot for now.
Update on Scott Hall Entering Rehab
While it had been stated publicly that Scott Hall had entered rehab again in recent weeks, Hall didn't actually enter until 11/12 reports The Wrestling Observer Newsletter. This is the 11th time Hall has entered rehab with help from WWE. Stephanie McMahon had noted in an interview with ESPN that the company has spent in the six figures to get him help.
WWE Lawsuit to be Featured in Documentary
On November 26th at 7pm, Global TV will air a documentary on former independent wrestler Devon Nicholson and his lawsuit against WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher. WWE refused to allow anyone from the company to be interviewed for the documentary.
WWE All Stars Nominated for Award
WWE All Stars video game has been nominated for "Best Fighting Game" at this year's Spike TV Video Game Awards.
Triple H Speaks On His Character In WCW, WWE Notes, More
Triple H was interviewed this past Thursday on New Hampshire's "Greg and the Morning Buzz" radio show talking to hosts Greg Kretschmar, Laura Boyce, Scott "Roadkill" McMullen and WGIR-FM's Scorch (who [as "Vito Carlucci"] once managed Triple H's "Terra Ryzing" character (as he portrayed in the original WCW and in New England indy promotions) about "Buzz" co-host/former wrestler Andy Blacksmith (currently hospitalized with a virus in his heart and waiting for a transplant), who Triple H feels will have a great future in WWE and more.
The interview (part of the radio show's recently completed radio auction to benefit agencies feeding the needy in NH) can be heard at MorningBuzzOnline.com.
November 19, 2011
Poll Results: Do You Want to See Chyna Return to the WWE?
Yes 36 (45%)
No 37 (46%)
Maybe 7 (8%)
Total Votes: 80
Kevin Nash/Triple H Confrontation Advertised for Raw
Local advertising for the upcoming WWE Monday Night Raw taping the night after Survivor Series in Hershey, PA is promoting a confrontation between Kevin Nash and Triple H. The two are expected to have a match at the 12/18 WWE TLC PPV.
Rima Fakih Claims She's In Talks With WWE Again
Rima Fakih, former Miss USA winner and Tough Enough contestant, spoke with the guys at "Running the Ropes" about her future with WWE:
"Well I have been in talks with Triple H very recently. So I'll definitely keep you updated."
CM Punk on The Hot Clicks Podcast
With the WWE's Survivor Series taking place this Sunday and WWE 12 in stores on Tuesday, CM Punk joined the podcast (in person) to promote those events and talk about a variety of subject. To say Punk, a huge Cubs fan and a person who lives a straight-edge lifestyle, did not hold back his opinions on The Rock, Vince McMahon, The Miz, his near exit from the WWE and a slew of other topics would be an understatement. You can listen to the podcast (which contains strong language) here.
source: sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Stephanie McMahon Featured on Publication
WWE Picks SapientNitro for Site Redesign
World Wrestling Entertainment hired digital agency SapientNitro to redesign the sports and entertainment company's website, WWE publicist Kellie Baldyga told Direct Marketing News on Nov. 18. The redesigned site is slated to go live during the first quarter of 2012, she said.
source: dmnews.com
Matt Hardy Arrested After Being Kicked Out of Rehab and Violating Court Order
Former WWE/TNA wrestler Matt Hardy was reportedly kicked out of rehab Friday after failing a breathalyzer test. If the legal process takes over from here, Hardy could be faced with jail time.
TMZ reports staff at the rehab facility Hardy was attending became suspicious of Hardy's behavior Friday and ordered a breathalyzer test on the spot. Hardy failed, but Hardy was "adamant he wasn't drinking." According to the report, Hardy claimed he failed because he had "just used mouthwash."
The rehab staff apparently did not buy Hardy's argument and ordered him to leave the facility. In the process of undergoing a three-month program, Hardy was one month shy of completing rehab.
In September, Hardy presented the decision to attend rehab as a personal decision, but a North Carolina court ordered Hardy to rehab following multiple summer arrests or he would be faced with jail time.
“That (rehab) is only part of the release order,” said Moore County District Attorney Maureen Krueger in September. “It also states that he must comply with a treatment program or be placed in the detention center under a $1 million bond.”
Now, the legal process will apparently take over. According to the terms of his court-ordered rehab, Hardy was to attend rehab, then face one charge stemming from his third summer arrest for drug possession. He made a formal agreement to appear in court since his release was tied to him entering rehab.
Hardy was arrested for a third time in September after a search of his home on Sept. 14 yielded steroids, ecstasy, prescription drugs, and cash. Hardy was charged with possessing a controlled substance with intent to sell or deliver, possessing a controlled substance, maintaining a dwelling for use of drugs, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
Oderint Dum Metuant: Let Them Hate As Long As They Fear
