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Thursday AM news update: WWE ratings, Flair’s first shoot interview, international shows and more

By Phil Lowe ⋅ September 4, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

- This past Monday night’s edition of Raw did a 2.9 rating on USA. A low number was to be expected as it was Labor Day, but heading into a PPV this Sunday, its not an ideal number to be delivering.
- Highspots.com last night announced they will be conducting a shoot interview with Ric Flair. [...]

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Wednesday AM update: Major news on Mick Foley, Shawn Michaels and Brock Lesnar

By Phil Lowe ⋅ September 3, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

- We understand that Mick Foley has signed a contract with TNA with an announcement to be made at some point on Wednesday.
From speaking to a source close to the situation, I got the impression that Foley had agreed a relatively short-term deal however I’ve not been able to confirm the length of the deal. There [...]

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WWE add new match to Sunday’s Unforgiven PPV

By Phil Lowe ⋅ September 2, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

WWE have announced that WWE Divas champion Michelle McCool vs. Maryse has been added to this Sunday’s Unforgiven PPV.
We’ll have live Unforgiven coverage this Sunday night from 8pm EST/1am UK time.

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Tuesday AM news update: Shawn Michaels update and other WWE news and notes

By Phil Lowe ⋅ September 2, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

- Shawn Michaels’ injury was acknowledged by WWE.com just a short while ago following the conclusion of Raw. They noted that Michaels “injured his left tricep” and said an update would be posted later today (Tuesday).
The word backstage on Sunday night following the TV tapings was that Michaels was telling people he would work Sunday’s [...]

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Sunday news update: Raw/Smackdown TV tapings tonight, Foley/TNA update, Heyman on Cena and more

By Phil Lowe ⋅ August 31, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

- Both Raw and Smackdown are being taped tonight at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri rather than Monday and Tuesday respectively to avoid WWE having to be on the road for Labor Day. Tuesday night’s edition of ECW for Tuesday night was taped this past Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
We’re looking for spoilers from tonight’s [...]

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JAKKS Pacific Prevails in WWE State Court Lawsuit

By WWEPreview.com ⋅ August 29, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

MALIBU, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JAKKS Pacific (NASDAQ:JAKK), announced that the Connecticut State Court has granted summary judgment today in the state court action, dismissing World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.’s (WWE) bribery and anti-trust claims against JAKKS and its principals on the basis of collateral estoppel and statute of limitations grounds. The decision is being reviewed by the Company [...]

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Thursday news update: More on Raven/WWE lawsuit, Foley/TNA latest, another TNA star who could jump to WWE and more

By Phil Lowe ⋅ August 28, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

- The Sun have an interesting interview with WWE lawyer Jerry McDevitt online, looking at the lawsuit filed against the company by former employees Scott ‘Raven’ Levy, Chris ‘Kanyon’ Klucsarits and Mike Sanders.
McDevitt again insisted that WWE has no case to answer and was quoted as saying: “I think the key point to be made [...]

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Wednesday news update: Another top WWE name to undergo surgery, Cena update, UK ratings and more

By Phil Lowe ⋅ August 27, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

- Mr. Kennedy is set to have shoulder surgery this Friday and could be out of action for fourt to six months, according to PWInsider.com. As reportedly earlier in the month, Kennedy injured his shoulder earlier this month during a house show match with Shelton Benjamin.
Kennedy requires surgery for his torn right labrum (shoulder muscle) [...]

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Cena neck surgery a success, former WWE champion could return for Survivor Series

By Phil Lowe ⋅ August 26, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

WWE this evening posted an update on John Cena’s surgery this afternoon at the University of Pittsburgh, revealing that the procedure was successful and that Dr. Joseph Maroon, Professor of Neurosurgery was very positive about Cena’s condition.
Dr. Maroon told WWE.com that Cena will be able to work out next week and should be able to [...]

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Raw rating tanks as WWE fans choose not to switch over to Sci-Fi