Unfortunately Michael Cole lost his father.

My condolences go out to Michael Cole for the loss of his father. Thomas Coulthard passed away last Friday at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer.

CM PUNK removed.

WWE replaced CM Punk with John Cena in a banner on the WWE App yesterday. Punk was also replaced in the opening video for RAW last night, replaced with a shot of masked Kane. WWE also removed a clip of Punk talking about Paul Heyman from a preview for WWE Countdown on the WWE Network.

Batista goes off on Fan

Lol Batista upset over Yes chants lol

Hulk Hogan has signed the deal!

WWE and Hulk Hogan has come to an agreement and he has signed back with  WWE. The details on the contract is very hush hush.  More details coming soon! 

WWE Network Announcement

WWE sent me

the official FAQ for the WWE Network with lots of questions answered for consumers:

1. What is WWE Network?
WWE Network is a 24/7 streaming service with both scheduled programming and an on-demand library. WWE Network will include all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events including WrestleMania 30, groundbreaking original series, reality shows and documentaries, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library featuring all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views and classic matches uncut and uncensored as well as replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes. Additional programming, including a live daily studio show coming this summer, and video-on-demand content will be added regularly.

2. How much will a subscription to WWE Network cost?
A monthly subscription to WWE Network is $9.99 per month (plus tax where applicable) with a 6-month commitment.

3. How do fans purchase WWE Network?
To subscribe to WWE Network, fans should go to WWE.com beginning Monday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

4. When can fans buy WWE Network?
Monday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

5. When will WWE Network be available?
Live programming on WWE Network will begin on Monday, February 24 at 11:06 pm ET with a live post-show immediately following Monday Night Raw. Video-on-demand programming will be available immediately at 9:00 am ET.

6. What devices will WWE Network be available on?
WWE Network will be available on desktops and laptops via WWE.com. WWE Network will also be available through the WWE App on: Amazon’s Kindle Fire devices; Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy; iOS devices such as Apple iPad and iPhone; Roku streaming devices; Sony PlayStation®3 and Sony PlayStation®4; and Xbox 360. Availability on additional devices, including Xbox One and select Smart TVs, will follow this summer. For more information, go to wwe.com/devices.

7. If fans already have the WWE App, do they need to update it to get WWE Network?
The WWE App will automatically update on iOS and Android-powered mobile devices to play WWE Network. To watch on connected devices such as Roku streaming devices, Sony PlayStation® 3 and Sony PlayStation® 4 and Xbox 360, fans must download the new WWE App, which will be available on Monday, February 24.

8. What content will WWE Network feature?
WWE Network is a 24/7 streaming service with both scheduled programming and an on-demand library. WWE Network will include all 12 WWE live pay-per-view events including WrestleMania 30, groundbreaking original series, reality shows and documentaries, and the most comprehensive video-on-demand library featuring all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views and classic matches uncut and uncensored as well as replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes. Additional programming, including a live daily studio show coming this summer, and video-on-demand content will be added regularly.

9. Will WrestleMania be available as a part of this subscription?
Yes, WrestleMania is included with a subscription.

10. Will encores of Raw, SmackDown and Main Event be on WWE Network?
Yes, encores of these programs will be available on WWE Network.

11. Will Pay-Per-View events still be available outside WWE Network?
Yes, WWE will continue to offer individual pay-per-view events to TV providers. Fans should call their local cable or satellite provider for availability.

12. Will classic WWE content be available on WWE Network?
Yes, a WWE Network subscription will include access to the most comprehensive video-on-demand library featuring all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views and classic matches uncut and uncensored as well as replays of Raw and SmackDown episodes. Additional content will be added regularly.

13. Will “WWE Superstars” and NXT air on WWE Network?
Yes, premiere episodes of Superstars and NXT will air on WWE Network.

14. Will Raw, SmackDown and Main Event move to WWE Network?
No, Raw, SmackDown and Main Event will continue to air on their current networks – USA, Syfy and ION television, respectively.

15. Will shows on WWE Network be available in HD?
Yes, all programming on the WWE Network will be available in HD.

16. Will shows on WWE Network be available in Spanish?
Live pay-per-views will be available in Spanish. All other programming will be presented in English.

17. Will shows be closed captioned?
Yes.

18. Will WWE Network also be available through cable or satellite providers?
No, WWE Network is delivered directly to fans through over-the-top digital distribution on the following devices: desktops and laptops via WWE.com; through the WWE App on: Amazon’s Kindle Fire devices; Android devices such as Samsung Galaxy; iOS devices such as Apple iPad and iPhone; Roku streaming devices; Sony PlayStation®3 and Sony PlayStation®4; and Xbox 360. Availability on additional devices, including Xbox One and select Smart TVs, will follow this summer.

19. Will all of the programming that premieres on WWE Network also be available via on demand?
Yes, all programming that premieres on the network will become immediately available in the video-on-demand library.

20. How quickly will content that premieres on WWE Network be made available on demand?
Content that premieres on WWE Network will be available on demand immediately after it airs.

21. Does WWE Network programming contain advertisements?
Most WWE programming on WWE Network will be commercial-free, however, there will be limited promotional content in select programs.

22. Is the entire WWE library available through on demand?
WWE Network will launch with more than 1,500 hours of on-demand content, including all WWE, WCW and ECW pay-per-views. New, on-demand content will be added regularly.

23. Will WWE Network be available internationally?
Beginning Monday, February 24, WWE Network will only be available in the United States. WWE Network is scheduled to launch in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong and the Nordics by the end of 2014/early 2015.

24. Will all content on WWE Network be PG?
WWE Network will contain a range of programming suitable for various audiences. Content rated TV-14 or TV-MA will be preceded by appropriate advisory messages recommending viewer discretion. Parental controls will be available for on-demand content.

25. Can parental controls be set-up on WWE Network?
Yes, parents will have the ability to block content that is rated TV-14 and TV-MA for on-demand content only. Viewer discretion is advised for live 24/7 streaming programming.

26. Who can fans call or email today if they have questions?
Customer Service support will be available beginning Monday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m. ET by calling 1-866-308-5684 or emailing customerservice@wwenetwork.com. Additionally, searchable Frequently Asked Questions and live chat service will be offered starting February 24.

More Hulk Hogan ideas

According to a new report, one of the latest ideas being thrown around for a match idea at WrestleMania 30 is for Hogan teaming up with John Cena and Daniel Bryan (or Roddy Piper) to face the Wyatts. WWE is said to be feeling that Hogan will not pass the required company physical and will not be cleared to wrestle. However, he might be cleared to participate in a six-man tag team match where his physical role would be very limited. Daniel Bryan joining The Wyatt Family on RAW is part of a much bigger storyline that will culminate at WrestleMania 30.

There are lots of rumors floating around right now but these things are only being discussed at the current time. Basically, numerous ideas are being tossed around.

News on Hulk signing with WWE

Partial Source: Pwinsider

While WWE and Hulk Hogan are still negotiating, the latest report is that the two are close to a deal. Creative is currently working on several different match and storyline scenarios for Hogan at WrestleMania 30.

The most recent talks had Hogan working with John Cena in some way. One possibility is to have Hogan in Cena’s corner while another has Hogan teaming with Cena against the Real Americans. There are also reports that Roddy Piper may be brought in either for a singles match with Hogan (the only singles match for Hogan being discussed) or to team with a heel against Hogan and Cena. Another idea being suggested is Hogan teaming with Piper to face the Real Americans.

Nothing is official right now, but WWE is working under the assumption that Hogan will come to a deal with the company by WrestleMania 30.

With this being said I can first hand say that Hogan is in one of the best shapes he has been in a long time. He has been lifting hard and is in great shape.  I have even heard is has been practicing in a ring. So ring rust should not be a factor.

TLC News?

A promo aired during tonight’s WWE Main Event tapings in Uncasville, CT where Triple H said he wanted only one WWE Champion and wanted to unify both titles with the Randy Orton vs. John Cena match at next month’s TLC pay-per-view.

I wasn’t sure if Triple H was making the announcement that the match will now be to unify the titles or if he was just talking about what he wanted to do. I will post more details after I make a call later on today.

SoCalVal seen at SmackDown tapings!

Paige Nicole Mayo (born March 27, 1986) is an American professional wrestling valet, interviewer/ring announcer, and ringside attendant better known by her ring name SoCal Val (AKA Valerie Elizabeth Wyndham). She is best known for her work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.

In August 2006, SoCal Val officially signed with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). On August 18, SoCal Val got kicked out by the Women’s Extreme Wrestling promotion at their PPV taping event Twisted Steel and Sex Appeal. On the December 14, 2006 episode of Impact!, Kurt Angle dragged her in the ring and threatened to break her ankle until Jim Cornette talked him into letting her go. On the March 8, 2007 episode of Impact!, SoCal Val got injured after receiving the Black Hole Slam from Abyss.

In 2008, Val entered into an on-screen relationship with Jay Lethal with signs of Sonjay Dutt also showing affection for Val. Lethal lost his X Division championship to Petey Williams after a Canadian Destroyer on the April 17 episode of Impact!. As part of the storyline, at Slammiversary, Val was scheduled to marry Lethal, but their wedding was ruined when Sonjay Dutt claimed he should marry Val and attacked Lethal. At No Surrender, Val turned into a villainess by giving Lethal a low blow, allowing Dutt to get the victory. In the following weeks, Val’s actions were explained by transitioning her character into a gold digger, claiming that Dutt’s father was the richest man in India. In 2009, Dutt was released thus ending the storyline.

She returned to her previous role as a ring girl on the April 2, 2009 edition of Impact!. She began working as a backstage interviewer beginning on the Sacrifice pre-show. On the October 8, 2009 edition of Impact!, Val was briefly assaulted by Awesome Kong, who had come to the ring during Tara’s match against ODB with a sledgehammer that she intended to use to kill Tara’s pet tarantula, Poison. Although Kong made Val position Poison on the floor outside the ring for her to smash with her sledgehammer, Tara was able to attack Kong and stop her from inflicting any damage.

In June 2010, Val began working as the ring announcer on Xplosion.

On August 22, 2013, Mayo announced she had parted ways with TNA.

George’s 2nd Interview

How old were you when you saw your first match?

I was 8 years old and it was 1979, the match was Ander the giant Vs. Hulk Hogan at the Shea Stadium. ( Yes they did wrestle before wrestlemania 3 )

If you could say one thing to Dixie Carter for the way her employees treated you what would it be?

If I was Dixie, I’ll find out who was responsible for what happened and have them fired.

If they keep doing this to other fans, eventually they wont have any fans.

To Dixie’s Credit, I did get a response from her in that regards and she wasn’t aware of what happened and they are looking into it.

What do you think could improve TNA as a business?

They need big names like Hulk Hogan and more exposure.

If there was one wrestler Hogan could train who would you like to see him train.

This will upset a lot of people but I think he should train John Cena.

What do you think Hulk Hogan’s next step should be?

I would love to see Hogan run his own Televised wrestling program.

In regards to Hogan’s beach shop visit,  no icon has been known to go out of his way and meet a fan especially when it wasn’t a wrestling event.

When he arrived to the shop, he made me feel so welcome, it was overwhelming.

The shop itself is amazing, every Hulkamania collectible is there on display, I felt like a kid in a candy shop.

His such a good family man, that he inspired me to comeback next year and bring my family to meet him.

To any fans out there, if you want the hulkamania experience , you need to visit the shop.

I will have to give credit when credit is due. For Dixie to respond to George is great. Means she still some what cares. Great to hear that Dixie responded.

To contact George, Dixie or myself You can reach us below!

@StevenNunnery

@Hulkamania4ever

@TNADixie