OK! Magazine has released a new synopsis for the next season of E!'s WWE Total Divas, which premieres on March 16th at 9pm EST.:
Eva Marie starts up a friendship with new cast member Summer, who both bond over being the new girl. Eva Marie, who’s becoming more and more popular with WWE fans, also secretly eloped with her boyfriend and her family is not going to be too thrilled when they find that out. Brie, meanwhile, is planning her wedding to Daniel Bryan, which is getting overshadowed by her twin sister, Nikki, whose on a break with her ex, John Cena.
As for Nattie? She’s going to be in the center of lots of the feuds this season, one with Summer (Nattie doesn’t like how quickly she’s risen to fame), and another with Ariane, who confronts Nattie about acting inappropriate at the Bella twins’ birthday party. Uh oh."
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February 24, 2014
New Synopsis for the Next Season of E!'s WWE Total Divas
New Data Released on Hulk Hogan's Popularity
The Marketing Arm’s Celebrity DBI released new data on Hulk Hogan's popularity today:
Hulk Hogan has a 96% awareness among a general population in the US This is one of the highest awareness levels of any athlete/celebrity in the US. Michael Jordan (98%); George Forman (96%); Lance Armstrong (96%). For additional context, Kobe has a 91% awareness, Peyton Manning 88%. Sylvester Stallone and Clint Eastwood also have 96% awareness in the US.
· He has become more Trustworthy since 2008
· Of the 96% of people that know Hulk, 56% think he’s an effective product spokesperson.
· He’s considered as appealing as Kobe Bryant and Tony Romo."
February 23, 2014
Jake "The Snake" Roberts: I Have Cancer
Jake "The Snake" Roberts has a cancerous tumor behind his knee ... and the wrestler says it's slowly growing into his muscle -- so he needs emergency surgery to remove the growth.
Roberts tells TMZ ... he noticed a tumor behind his knee the size of a half dollar last month so he had it tested ... and on Friday doctors told him the test came back positive for cancer.
Jake says he's scheduled to go under the knife Tuesday morning ... and after a few weeks off -- he'll make his return to Jersey Championship Wrestling on March 14th -- cancer, or not.
Jake adds, "If the devil can't defeat me, cancer doesn't stand a chance in hell! Pray for sick children who face this horrible disease 'cause The Snake will be just fine."
As for his upcoming induction into the WWE Hall of Fame ... the wrestler says nothing will stop him from getting to New Orleans for the ceremony.
Wrestlers announced for Ring of Honor and New Japan Pro Wrestling Collaboration
Ring of Honor has announced a collaboration with New Japan Pro Wrestling that will see the two companies trade talent over the next few months. Though nothing has appeared on the website as of now, the first shows featuring Japanese talent will be 5/10 in Toronto and 5/17 in NYC. The talent who appeared in the video include IWGP Champion Kazuchika Okada, IWGP Intercontinental Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Kota Ibushi, Shinsuke Nakamura, Jushin Liger, Gedo, and Jado.
source: prowrestling.net
Triple H: It was time for Hulk Hogan to come home
No matter how deep the divide, no matter how strained the relationship, Triple H has managed to broker deals to bring some of the biggest stars in the history of professional wrestling back home to WWE. That list includes Bruno Sammartino, Ultimate Warrior, and now, with the recent announcement that he will return to Monday Night Raw on Feb. 24, 2014, in Green Bay, as well as guest host WrestleMania 30 on April 6 in New Orleans, Hulk Hogan.
Here are the comments he gave to the Associated Press (via Huff Post Sports):
"It's time for him to come home. I don't think there's ever been a doubt that Hulk Hogan was, in some way, a WWE commodity."
The two apparently reconnected at a charity event last year and it was there that the lines of communication were opened leading to the two sides reaching a deal to bring Hogan back into the fold.
This Day In Wrestling History
Ring of Honor makes its debut. The show features Low Ki vs. Bryan Daniels vs. Christopher Daniels in the main event.
February 23, 2002
WWE NXT debuted on the SyFy Channel. The episode also doubled as the official WWE debut for Daniel Bryan, David Otunga, Wade Barrett, Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel, Darren Young and Michael Tarver.
February 23, 2010
February 22, 2014
Stephanie McMahon Discusses WWE’s Cardio, ImPACT & Drug Testing
KDKA Channel 2, the CBS affiliate out of Pittsburgh, has a new article online on WWE’s medical team featuring quotes from WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon. In it, she discusses the company’s Wellness testing.
“We do cardiovascular screening,” says Stephanie told the media outlet. “We do ImPACT testing. We do blood work. There is a drug testing component.”
“It’s really with the idea of having our athletes and our superstars have the best health possible,” McMahon said.
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
This Day In Wrestling History
Sting defeats Hulk Hogan for the then vacant WCW World Championship.
February 22, 1998
February 21, 2014
Hulk Hogan Returns to WWE
WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has returned to WWE (NYSE:WWE) and will host WrestleMania® 30 on Sunday, April 6 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Hogan will make his long-awaited return to WWE this Monday on Raw®, which airs live at 8 pm ET on USA Network. He will also appear on WWE Raw Backstage Pass, airing live on WWE Network on Monday night at 11:05 pm ET.
A larger-than-life icon, Hogan is one of the biggest names in WWE history. On January 23, 1984, “Hulkamania” was officially born when he defeated The Iron Sheik to become WWE Champion at Madison Square Garden. He headlined WrestleMania III, where he successfully defended the WWE Championship against Andre The Giant in front of a record 93,173 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome. Hogan went on to win six WWE Championships, starred in movies, television shows and became an idol to a vast legion of fans he dubbed “Hulkamaniacs.” Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005 by Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone. His last WWE appearance was in December 2007, where he appeared at the 15th anniversary of Monday Night Raw.
“We are thrilled that Hulk Hogan has returned home to WWE,” said WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon. “It’s fitting to have him help us celebrate 30 years of WrestleMania and usher in a new era with the launch of WWE Network.”
“Words cannot express how excited I am to be back in the WWE family,” said Hulk Hogan. “I only have one question for the WWE Universe: whatcha gonna do when Hulkamania runs wild as the host of WrestleMania 30?”
