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February 24, 2014
WWE John Cena Reportedly Suffers Knee Injury During Wyatt Family Angle on Tonight's RAW
PWInsider reports that John Cena suffered a knee injury during the angle with The Wyatt Family on tonight's RAW from Green Bay. Erick Rowan reportedly grabbed Cena's leg and held it in one position as the weight of his body went the other way as the others attacked him.
After that, Cena, who gutted through the rest of the segment and waved off WWE doctors at ringside, was unable to put weight on his leg. It appeared he may have dislocated or hyper-extended his knee. He was taken out on a stretcher during the commercial and word is that it's not part of the angle.
Cole noted on commentary that Cena had a lot of swelling in the knee and was being evaluated by trainers.
Jake Roberts Issues Statement Before Having Cancer Surgery This Week, Thanks Fans
As noted earlier, 2014 WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts will undergo surgery to remove a cancerous tumor behind his knee this Tuesday. He released the following statement today:
"Thank for for all of the support and well wishes about my procedure tomorrow. The doctors are optimistic that the growth is contained and tomorrow's removal should take care of the problem. However, we will not know for sure until it is taken out and further tests are done. I am fine and just as optimistic as the doctors. Did my DDP Yoga this morning and looking forward to all of my upcoming appearances with the fans. I will keep you posted but no need to worry about the Snake."
New Synopsis for the Next Season of E!'s WWE Total Divas
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."
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
